nitram

Hello Rick: I have had all of the U.S. & Canadian census records and other options checked by a Canadian researcher, with no results, so I really feel that I have reached a dead end. The bio that I have written about him ends when he accepts $80 in script in exchange for his Bounty Land in December 1885. Then I/we lose all members of the family. The medal came to me from Canada, within 100 miles of where my man was from. However, I have no idea where it has been since 1885, perhaps in other collector's hands, possibly 2x around the world. It's unfortunate that our medals cannot speak, but given the advancement in technology that may happen some day. Appreciate your time, nitram

Peter: What you say makes much sense as the same thing happened during the mass European migration through Ellis Island in the early 20th century. I agree it is a lovely medal, as they were all issued unnamed to the recipients, and here is one with at least some traceable data. All I can say is that I am the temporary custodian, and am happy to share any information I can with those who may have an interest. I do not own many medals but I try to leave them with much more information then when bought, because I believe that no one who served in the military, in any country or under any circumstances, should not be remembered, even if only in cyberspace. Thanks for you nice words, nitram

Gents: Just an update on my question concerning Abram Fraser above. The medal arrived with a file of about 30 pages of military records, land grants and a diary written by one of the members of B Co., Midland Battery....alas, but with no personal information. However, I did find him on the 1851 Canadian census through the Canadian Automated Genealogy website. He is shown on the census as being one year old, the son of Andrew & Elizabeth Fraser and being born in the township of Seymour, County of Northumberland, Ontario, Canada. He is listed on that census as ABRAHAM. However, all of his records and all of the documents he signed for land/transfer and pay were signed ABRAM. Now having found his year/place of birth I have put a friend of mine to work in the hopes of finding out anything else of a personal nature of the man, i.e., whether he ever married, had children and possibly date/place of death. I am glad to be thought of as not 'hijacking' this thread, and should there be any more interest in this man I would be happy to post follow-ups if requested. nitram

Hello All: This is my first posting to the forum and I sincerely hope that I am not hijacking your thread in any way, but thought this might be the place to post my inquiry concerning a North West Canada Medal that is in the post to me, as I type. What I am trying to find out is any other information about the recipient, except his DOB, which for some reason he had engraved on his medal. I have not been able to find him on any of the usual Canadian research sites, and was hoping for some assistance. The medal is privately engraved in running script, as follows: A.B. Fraser, Born 1851, Sgt. B. Co. Mid. Batt. He is shown on the roll as Abram Fraser. I have all of the information about the Midland's formation and their participation in the Rebellion. What I am seeking is any information about the man himself. Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated. nitram