Fragment of a Memorial to Colonel Thomas Fraser
Name/Title
Fragment of a Memorial to Colonel Thomas Fraser
Date Made
1700s
Medium and Materials
Stone
Public Description (About this object)
This stone memorial is to Colonel Thomas Fraser (d. 5 November 1786). It is a carved stone memorial with oval containing military insignia at the top, and engraved text on the main rectangular stone. On it, in relief is the memorial text, noting he was the Lieutenant Colonel of the first Royal Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant Governor of Chester and he also served in the American War and he was buried near to the memorial. The memorial is located in the back of the Crypt Gallery, under the St Martin-in-the-Fields Church.
Inscription and Marks
Engraved: Near this Place lie the Remains of COLONEL THOMAS FRASER, Lieut Colonel of the First or Royal Regiment of Foot: and Lieut Governor of Chester He also served as Brigadier General in course of the late War in America. In his early Days he entered into the Profession of Arms and, After serving his King and Country ?? Years with Zeal and H?
Subject and Association Description
Colonel Thomas Fraser (d. 5 November 1786) was the Lieutenant Colonel of the first Royal Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant Governor of Chester and he also served in the American War.
Object number
SMITF.H.80