John Bernard Frazier (abt. 1674 - abt. 1743)

Born about 1674 in Carolina [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Falconer) Frazier — married 1713 in Carteret, North Carolina

Descendants

Died about 1743 at about age 69 in Carteret, North Carolina

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Biography

Possible Origins

One John Fraser was the son of Robert Fraser and if this is a correct identification, John may have been born in Peterhead, Aberdeen, Scotland in 1676.^[1] However, this is an unconfirmed match, with virtually no anchors to help determine if this was his family of origin.

WILL OF JOHN FRAZIER^[2] written 1743, probated 1744 Carteret Co NC

In the name of God Amen. I, JOHN FRAZIER of Carteret County in the Province of North Carolina, planter, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory, thanks to God for the same, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following (viz.)

Imprimis. I will and desire that my beloved wife MARY shall have the use of my plantation during her natural life except she should mary (sic) and then in such case only the use of the third part thereof.

I give unto my son JOHN and to his heirs and assignes forever, my plantation and land whereon I now dwell after the decease of his mother as aforesaid, I also give to my said son JOHN his heirs and assignes one Negro girl named Sarah.

Slaves Named in the Will

I give and bequeath unto my son JAMES his heirs etc. one Negro (sic) boy called Tomby.

I give and bequeath unto my son THOMAS his heirs etc. one Negro girl called Judy.

I give and bequeath unto my son DANIEL to him his heirs etc. one Negro boy called Cole.

I give and bequeath unto my daughter MARY and her heirs etc. one Negro girl called Rose.

My desire is that my wife shall have the labour of my three Negroes (Viz.) Cato, Phillis and old Rose during her natural life and after her decease to be equally divided between all my children, and if the Negro woman Rose should be safely delivered of the child she now goes with, I give that child unto my daughter MARY, her heirs, etc.

I give and bequeath unto each of my sons one young horse and to my daughter MARY one young mair (sic) to be marked or branded in their own mark as soon as can be after my decease.

I give unto my wife one third part of my other stock; and the old horses and mairs for the use of the plantation, and the remaining two thirds to be equally divided between all my children and to be marked in their own marks.

My will and desire is that all my household goods be kept together for the use and support of my wife and children during my said wives (sic) natural life excepting she should marry and then to be equally divided among all which aforesaid legacys mentioned for the use of my wife to be in lieu of her dower, and if any of my children should die before they are of age, his or her part (so dying) of the personal estate to be equally divided among the survivours of them.

I will and desire that the sum of one thousand pounds which is in the hands of CARY GODBE be applyed for the schooling of my children.

My will is that my trustees hereafter named may kill so much out of the male kind of cattle belonging unto my children as may be thought necessary for said children's provisions.

I do hereby appoint my beloved wife MARY executrix and my trusty friends ___ THOMAS LOVICK, Mr. DAVID SHEPARD and GEORGE READ trustees of this my last will and testament, making null and void all other will and wills heretofore made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this 17th day of Feb 1743.

Signed, sealed and delivered JOHN FRAZIER (mark), in presence of

Sarah Johnson (mark)

William W. Dennis (mark)

Thomas Mann

Research Notes

Interesting note posted by Betty Tartas on genealogy.com (a forum which may disappear as so many have) in 2008 regarding the birthplace of John Frazier married to Mary Falconer:

"First of all, please note that JOHN FRAZIER who married MARY FALCONER could not have been born in Carteret County NC in 1674-1760s, as that area of NC (which was previously Bath Co 1696 then Craven Co 1705 before becoming Carteret Co 1722) was uninhabited until the 1690s (as per US Genweb sites for Bath Co NC).See North Carolina County Formation chart here: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/iss/gr/counties.htmhttp://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/iss/gr/counties.htm" ^[3]

The above note appears to be incorrect. According to Genealogy Trails for Carteret County, North Carolina, the first white male born in the area was born there in 1629. online link However, it is quite possible that he was born in Scotland.

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch: 8 Dec 2014, John Fraser, 23 Nov 1676; citing PETERHEAD, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 993,353. Unconfirmed match.
2. ↑ North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998: John Frazier, Death: Abt 1744 North Carolina Ancestry Record 9061 #955630. See also: Abstracts of North Carolina Wills.
3. ↑ Will of JOHN FRAZIER (& MARY FALCONER) of Carteret Co NC-GEORGE THOMAS FRAZIER? posted July 13, 2008 by Betty Tartas, genealogy.com online link