Fraser, William Davidson, -1856
Variant namesWilliam Davidson Fraser graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1834. While at the Academy, his name was William Smith; he later changed his name to William Davidson Fraser. Fraser served as superintending engineer for improvement of Lake Ontario harbors, 1837-1839, and during the Mexican War, he repaired and reorganized the fortifications of Monterrey, Mexico, 1846-1848. After the Mexican War, Fraser continued to serve as an army engineer. He died in Key West, Florida, in 1856.
From the description of William Davidson Fraser letter books and Mexican War diary, 1837-1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702161193
From the description of William Davidson Fraser letter books and Mexican War diary, 1837-1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77799491
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| creatorOf | Fraser, William Davidson, d. 1856. William Davidson Fraser letter books and Mexican War diary, 1837-1847. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Fraser, William Davidson, d. 1856. William Davidson Fraser letter books and Mexican War diary, 1837-1847. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | Gratiot, Charles, 1786-1855. | person |
| associatedWith | Swift, J. G. (Joseph Gardner), 1783-1865. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.) | |||
| United States | |||
| Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.) | |||
| New York (State)--Oswego River | |||
| New York (State)--Sodus Bay | |||
| Ontario, Lake, Region (N.Y. and Ont.) | |||
| Oak Orchard Creek (N.Y.) | |||
| Sodus Bay (N.Y.) | |||
| Mexico | |||
| New York (State)--Oak-Orchard Creek | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Genesee River (Pa. and N.Y.) | |||
| Oswego River (N.Y.) | |||
| United States | |||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | |||
| Ontario, Lake, Region (N.Y. and Ont.) | |||
| Genesee River (Pa. and N.Y.) |
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| Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
| Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
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| Engineers |
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Death 1856
