MEMBERSHIP

To honour the Fraser heritage in Canada and Scotland and to instill in ourselves and others an interest in Scottish history, traditions and culture.

To collect and preserve literary and genealogical records related to Frasers and the families connected with Clan Fraser.

To promote the general interest of the members of Clan Fraser and to cultivate the spirit of kinship and fellowship amongst members.

In addition to Fraser, many other surnames are associated with our clan, known as  Septs.  A surname can be associated with more than one clan, depending upon the area in which they lived.  Some of these names, and variations in spelling thereof, include the following:

Bisset    Brewster    Cowie    Frew      Frissell    Frizell   Macgruer      MacKim    MacKimmie    MacShimes      MacSimon    MacSymon    MacTavish      Oliver     Sim     Sime     Simon     Simpson    Sims   Simson    Syme     Symon     Twaddle    Tweedie 

Membership is open to any person bearing the name of Fraser or any of the Sept names outlined above, or recognized variations thereof, including their spouses and children (under 18).  Members receive Canadian Explorer, published quarterly, and any other material of interest.

Current annual membership is $25.00.  We are unable to accept payment over the Web.  If you would like to become a member, please provide the following information and return it with your cheque or money order, payable to Clan Fraser Society.

Clan Fraser Society of Canada
c/o W. Neil Fraser
71 Charles St. East, #1101
Toronto, ON  M4Y 2T3
Tel: (416) 920-6851  
E-mail:  enquiry@clanfraser.ca

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Clan Fraser Society of Canada publishes a regular quarterly newsletter for members, entitled "Canadian Explorer".  Based on member feedback, the greatest areas of interest continue to be Fraser history and genealogy.  Although it is not possible for CFSC to undertake genealogical research, we try to assist members with their family research and are pleased to check their family tree information against a database of the 81 known branches descended from the earliest recorded Fraser family in Scotland.  We regularly feature stories and genealogical charts of Fraser families in Scotland, as well as some of the early Fraser families who settled in Canada and elsewhere.  

A selection of articles by Marie Fraser, previously published in the Clan Fraser Society of Canada quarterly newsletter, can be found on this web site or at http://www.electricscotland.com/canada/fraser/index.htm  

Written by Flora Marjory Fraser, 20th [now 21st] Lady Saltoun, this book was published by Scottish Cultural Press and launched during the 1997 Clan Fraser Gathering held at Castle Fraser.  It was such a success, selling out twice, that extra copies had to be brought in by car from Edinburgh to meet the demand.   The book is easy to read and liberally illustrated with photographs and genealogical charts of the principal lines and collateral branches descended from Udard Fraser, in East Lothian circa 1200.

                            Cover photo of Cairnbulg Castle, Fraserburgh, copyright Alice Ramsay

In the Introduction, Lady Saltoun comments:

"So many people over the years have asked so many questions about the history of the family and clan, that I thought it was time to write a booklet which would answer at least some of those questions, and that is what this is intended to do.  It is not intended to be a comprehensive history of the family.  To write such a book would take years of patient research, and, alas! I do not have time for that, interesting as it would be, and much as I should love to do it..."

The book was reprinted in paperback in 2005. Copies @ $22.00 (prices include postage, packing and taxes) are available from Clan Fraser Society of Canada, 71 Charles St. East, #1101, Toronto, ON M4Y 2T3.  Tel: (416) 920-6851  E-mail:  enquiry@clanfraser.ca 

Australia 
Clan Fraser Society of Australia
Don Chitts
E-mail:  clanfraser@gmail.com
Web-site:  http://clanfraser.org.au

New Zealand
Clan Fraser Society of New Zealand
Ross Fraser
E-mail:  clanfrasernz@paradize.net.nz
Web-site:  http://www.clanfraser.org.nz 

Scotland & The United Kingdom
Clan Fraser Society of Scotland & The United Kingdom
Michael Fraser
E-mail:  Michael.Fraser1@btinternet.com