FRAZIER, WILLIAM - Monroe
County Democrat, 10 Oct. 1902, P. 8 C.2

The Summons Hence

William
Frazier, a well known resident of this city, died at St. Joseph’s hospital in
Milwaukee, Thursday Oct. 2, 1902. An operation for gall stones was performed
two weeks previously with apparent success, and for some days thereafter strong
hopes were entertained for his recovery, but such hopes were doomed to
disappointment.
Advanced age and long continued suffering had so drawn
upon his vitality that he had not the strength to rally.
The deceased had
been afflicted for a great many years, and or late his condition became so
serious and his suffering so acute that an operation was deemed imperative.

Mr. Frazier was born in Belmont Co. Ohio, Oct. 6, 1833 and had he lived four
days longer would have been 69 years of age. In 1855 he was married to Pluma
Powell, and together they came to Wisconsin, settling on a farm near Viroqua,
where they lived for 35 years, until their removal to Sparta in 1890. The
hardships of pioneer life did not prevent Mr. Frazier from taking an active
interest in public affairs. He was from the first an ardent supporter of the
public school system, and was himself a successful teacher for many years. The
first public position held by him was that of superintendent of schools under
the old system of township supervision. He also held various town offices, was
chairman of the county board of supervisors several terms, and represented his
Assembly district in the legislative season of 1874.
About 20 years ago
Mr. Frazier engaged in the manufacture of sugar and syrup from cane, in which he
met with great success. On several occasions he was awarded first premium by
the National Cane Growers’ association, and was also the recipient of a
substantial premium awarded by the National government.
Mr. Frazier was a
good citizen, a man beloved and respected by a large circle of friends and
acquaintances. He was generous, genial, sociable and always found great
enjoyment in his home life, and in making the home pleasant and attractive.

He was a man of deep religious convictions, whose influence in his home and
neighborhood was always exerted in the right direction. He was for several
years Sunday
School Superintendent in his community, and always manifested a
lively interest in the moral and industrial uplift of society.
Mr.
Frazier was the father of eleven children, ten of whom are living; - Mrs. C.L.
Wood, Sparta, S. L. Frazier, Verndale, Minn., W.S. Frazier, Milwaukee, Mrs.
Frank Esler, Big Lake, Minn., Mrs. H. L. Reed, Springville, Wis., C.R. Frazier,
Little
Falls, Minn., Mrs. Albert Kitto, Tower, Minn., Richmond R. Frazier,
Madison, Wis., Mrs. C.W. White, Clear Lake, S.D. and Frank E. Frazier, of
Washington, D.C.
The wife and four of the sons were with the deceased at
the time of his death. The funeral occurred from the home in this city on
Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. E.W Huelster officiating. There were
present at the time, the wife, all the sons and daughters, Stephen Frazier, of
Viola, Wis. brother and sole survivor of a family of twelve, Mrs. Stephen
Frazier and many other relatives and friends.
Interment at Woodlawn
cemetery, S.C. Letson funeral director.

Transcribed by Susan
Nardoni.
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