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William W. Frazer October 24, 1833 - unknown
Logan County KyArchives Biography

Author: Genealogy and Biography, Volume I, 2nd edition, 1886

WILLIAM W. FRAZER, a prominent member of the Russellville bar and judge of the Logan County Court, was born October 24, 1833, in Logan County. William Frazer and Mary A. Perkins, his parents, came to this county in their childhood; he from Maryland and she from the State of Virginia. Here they grew up and were married; he learning the trade of brick mason with which he combined farming. He lived but a few years, however, to gladden the little family of which he was the honored head, but died in December 1833, when William W., his second child, was a mere infant. His widow afterward married W. N. Grinter, and died in 1881. The childhood days of Judge Frazer were passed upon the farm, and when about twelve years old he became a "store boy" in a Russellville business house, soon acquired ability as a salesman, and when a young man, engaged in the mercantile business in the village of Allensville, Ky., which was his home for many years. In connection with his mercantile business he began the study of law, was admitted to practice in 18966, and has since devoted his time to its practice when not engaged with the duties of public office. In 1869 he was elected to the lower house of the Kentucky legislature, and at the expiration of his term in 1871, was the choice of his district to represent them in the senate, serving with acceptance for four years. In August, 1882, he was elected to the office of county judge which he now holds, residing in Russellville which has been his home since 1872. Judge Frazer was married in Todd County, Ky., in 1854, to Ann J. Wims, daughter of P. A. Wims, by which union he has eight children. He is an honored member of the Baptist Church; a Royal Arch Mason; member of the K. of H. and C. F.


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