Alexander Fraser

Alexander Fraser was a Scottish-born British Army officer who served in the War of 1812 and later became a prominent figure in the early colonial development of Eastern Ontario, Canada. He is notably remembered for his pivotal role in the Battle of Stoney Creek, where he captured both commanding American generals after leading a decisive night attack. Fraser later held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Canadian militia and was a founder, landowner, and magistrate of the town of Perth in Ontario.