Born: Invernesshire, Scotland

Died: Saratoga, New York

This memorial commemorates the death and burial October 8, 1777 of General Simon Fraser, a loyal Highlander, trusted soldier, and respected leader of Burgoyne’s advance corps who was mortally wounded during the second Battle of Saratoga, dedicated this 31st day of August 1986 on behalf of all his fellow Fraser clansmen.

Marker can be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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