FRAZER, William G., an honored representative of the now limited corps of the early settlers of Burr Oak township, came here in June, 1855. He assisted in the organization of the township of Burr Oak, and at the first regular election, held April 7, 1856, was elected one of the trustees. Mr. Frazer was born in Livingston Co., N.Y., Aug. 14, 1826.
He is son of David and Sarah Frazer, and was brought up as a farmer's son. He went to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., in 1853, and was occupied in farming until his removal to Iowa. In March, 1858, Mr. Frazer went to California by the overland route. Three years later he resigned his calling as miner in the Golden State to resume farming in Burr Oak.
He was married Dec. 24, 1857, at Osage, to Helen J., daughter of Joshua W. Gilbert. She was born in Burlington, Vt. Their children are: John H., Charles H., Hattie M. and Sarah J.
Mr. Frazer owns 420 acres of land under good improvement, and resides on the northwest quarter of Section 9. He has always been a zealous Republican.
Transcribed by Cay Merryman (Aug. 2002), from THE HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883.