Person:
Fraser, Hugh (1860-1927)
Name: Hugh Fraser
Life dates: 1860-1927
Gender: Male
Occupation: retailer
Biography:
Hugh Fraser was the third son of Hugh Fraser and Jane Bunting. In 1887, he joined his elder brothers, James Arthur and John, as a partner of Fraser Sons & Co, working alongside his father's trustees. In 1894, the co-partnership was dissolved and the three brothers commenced in business as sole partners. In 1906, following the retirement of his brothers, Hugh was left in sole command of the business. He immediately embarked on an extensive refurbishment programme. In 1909, Fraser Sons & Co was registered as a private company and Hugh, together with James Arthur and John, were appointed directors.
In the 1890s, Hugh was obliged by ill health to spend time in Australia. He died in August 1927 after a long illness. The whole of his holding in Fraser Sons & Co Ltd was transferred to his son, Hugh.
Sources:
Moss, Michael and Turton, Alison, A Legend of Retailing: House of Fraser, London 1989
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Dates of connection: 1860-1873
Connection type: Hugh Fraser, 1860-1927, was the third son of Hugh Fraser, 1815-1873.
Dates of connection: 1860-c 1911
Connection type: Hugh was one of James Arthur's younger brothers.
Dates of connection: 1860-1927
Connection type: Hugh was one of John's younger brothers.
Dates of connection: 1887-1909
Connection type: Hugh was a partner of Fraser Sons & Co.
Dates of connection: 1909-1927
Connection type: Hugh was a director of Fraser Sons & Co Ltd.
Dates of connection: 1909-1927
Connection type: Hugh was the chairman of the board of directors from 1909 to 1927.
Dates of connection: 1903-1927
Connection type: Hugh Fraser, 1860-1927, was the father of Hugh Fraser, 1903-1966.
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