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which to share God given gifts and talents for the bet-

terment of humanity. The political arena is that avenue for some men and women. The Church pews of Lot 16 have been occupied by a number of men who were elected representatives on both the provincial and federal levels.

Each member of society finds an avenue through

John Ramsay (1790-1839)

John Ramsay of Rose Hill Farm, served in Colonial Parliament from 1834-1838. Little is known about his polit- ical career. Information about Mr. Ramsay is covered under the section “Presbyterian Elders” in chapter four.

Allan Fraser (Moccasin Fraser) (1801-unknown) Fighter For The Freedom Of The People

Allan Fraser, of Belmont Lot 16, devoted himself to chang- ing the method of governing the British colony of Prince Edward Island. Fraser became actively involved in politics, and by election, won a seat in the Island Assembly. It was not clear when he was first elected, but he was recorded as representing second Prince at the first session of the 15th General Assembly. The Colonial Herald issue ofjuly 16,1842, noted that Messrs Rae and Fraser were re-elected for the sec- ond district of Prince.1 Fraser became known as “Moccasin Fraser” as this was his chosen footwear when he walked to Charlottetown to participate in government business.

As a member of the assembly, he fought for Responsible Government for Prince Edward Island. The Island, as of 1773, had an elected legislative assembly of eighteen which brought forth the opinions and needs of the Islanders; how- ever, the cabinet and legislative council were hand picked by the governor. These two bodies of power had little regard

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