James Frazer

Painting

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NSCDA-TN

Name/Title

James Frazer

Entry/Object ID

Frazer, James2

Description

Bust-length of young man with dark hair and short sideburns. He is wearing a dark suit with two rows of buttons over a white shirt with a banded collar. He is facing slightly left and his eyes are turned to look directly at the viewer.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Private Collection

General Notes

Note

Dr. James Frazer was born in Bedford County, Tennessee. He was the son of Hugh Frazer, who served in the Royal Scot Highland Regiment. Dr. James Frazer served with General Andrew Jackson's Army in the War of 1812, and he became the surgeon general of that army. He also participated in the First Seminole War of 1817-1818. He married Hannah Brown in November of 1818. They had two children, Henry Shelby Frazer and Martha Frazer. Subject died in 1832 in Wilson County, Tennessee.

Create Date

June 28, 2026

Update Date

June 28, 2026