History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1146

John S. Fraker, shingle manufacturer, was born in the town of Edinburg, Saratoga Co., N.Y., Feb. 10, 1836; came to Oshkosh in December, 1857; engaged in mercantile business until 1869, when he engaged in present business. He was married at Oshkosh, June 5, 1862, to Carrie R., daughter of Thomas T. Reeve; she was born at Goshen, Orange Co., N.Y. They have one child- Mary R. Mr. Fraker is a member of A., F. & A. M