Monday, February 26, 2018

Hugh Fraser Married Christian Cameron



THE GAELIC SOCIETY OF INVERNESS

VOLUME XVIII.

1891-92.

XL HUGH (Fraser), the eldest son of James, no doubt, in connection with the latter having taken up arms, had the estates made over to him by disposition, dated at Foyers, 5th November, 1745. He married Christian Cameron, youngest daughter of Archibald Cameron of Dungallon, contract dated Strontian, 29th June, 1742. There was a large gathering at the function, and amongst the bride's friends were John Cameron, then of Dungallon, her brother, John Cameron of Fassifern, Alexander Cameron of Glenevis, Doctor Archibald Cameron, brother to Lochiel, and Allan Cameron, brother to Glendessary; and besides old Foyers, who accompanied his son, the latter was supported by Thomas Fraser of Garthmore, and his sons John and William.

Of this marriage there were issue, John, Simon, Isabel, married in 1770 to George Cameron of Letterfinlay, Jean and Katherine, described in her post-nuptial contract of marriage with the Rev. Alexander Fraser of Kilmirilie, dated 1st and 6th February, 1787, as third lawful daughter of Hugh Fraser of Foyers.


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