Lake Forest Illinois

Descendants of Philip Trafford from Dartmouth and Fall River, MA

The Trafford family, originating from Lancashire, England, has maintained an unbroken lineage dating back to Randolphus de Trafford, who flourished around 1030. Thomas Trafford, a descendant who fled England during the Catholic persecution, settled in Dartmouth, MA, around 1690. His line produced notable figures in the industrial sector, particularly in cotton manufacturing in Dartmouth and Fall River. Successive generations, including prominent names like William Bradford Trafford and his sons, played significant roles in local business and civic life, establishing a lasting legacy in the community.

Biographical Sketch of Nathan Frank Frazier, Jr.

Nathan Frank Frazier, Jr. was born on March 13, 1882, in El Dorado, Kansas. Educated at Lake Forest Academy, he initially worked in Kansas City before returning to assist his father in business. Together with his family, he acquired significant oil properties in Kansas and Oklahoma and held leadership roles in various oil companies. Active as vice president of the Citizens State Bank, Frazier also owned a substantial, well-equipped farm. He married Zona Brown in 1905 and had three children, while being deeply involved in social organizations and Masonic activities.

Biographical Sketch of James Hotchkiss Rogers

James Hotchkiss Rogers, born on February 7, 1857, in Fair Haven, Connecticut, was a distinguished pianist and organist. He received his education in Lake Forest, Illinois, and studied music in Berlin and Paris from 1875 to 1880. Married to Alice Abigail Hall in 1891, Rogers composed approximately 150 works, including songs, piano pieces, anthems, and two cantatas, “The Man of Nazareth” and “The New Life,” along with various compositions for organ and violin.