The Fraser Clan In America

By Deirdre Duff Johnson

Book Overview

Frasers who crossed the Atlantic, recorded with care. Names, places, and dates endure. The Fraser Clan In America, by Duff Johnson and Deirdre, is a focused clan history book that brings together genealogical threads and historical context for Scottish American genealogy. Half-reference, half-narrative, it sets out immigrant ancestry stories against the backdrop of 18th century America and the wider sweep of colonial America history, helping readers understand where family lines intersect with national change. As an ancestral records guide for historical family research, it balances readable prose with disciplined compilation; the result suits curious descendants, local historians and anyone who delights in tracing Scottish American families through time. Casual readers will appreciate human detail and period atmosphere. Serious researchers will value the methodical approach and cross-linked entries. It makes a thoughtful genealogy enthusiasts gift and a distinguished addition to a family heritage collection, appealing equally to those starting a family tree and to collectors of Scottish clan books. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Beyond its practical use, the book has literary and historical significance: it captures the vocabulary and assumptions of an earlier generation of local history while preserving primary leads for the study of the Scottish diaspora in America. For classic-literature collectors it represents an authentic example of clan-writing; for casual readers it offers accessible windows into immigrant life and community formation. Whether sought as a genealogy enthusiasts gift, a researcher's reference, or a curated piece in a family heritage collection, this edition invites both reading and research. It rewards patient reading as well as targeted lookup, and it enriches historical family research by connecting names to places and the broader sweep of colonial change. Librarians, local historians and descendants alike will find it a steady companion for inquiry and a dignified addition to a collection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935421763X
• ISBN13: 9789354217630
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"