Woodstock Canada

Biographical Sketch of Edmund A. Fraser

Edmund A. Fraser, born on September 2, 1870, in Woodstock, Canada, emerged as a prominent figure in Malheur County. After moving to Ontario at eighteen, he worked at the Oregon Forwarding Company before acquiring the Malheur Mercantile Company in 1900. Under his management, the business flourished, serving a broad customer base with diverse merchandise. Fraser’s leadership and fair practices established his firm as a local favorite. He is also active in community organizations and is married to Ida Holland, with whom he has a son, Edmund A., Jr.

Biographical Sketch of Michael McNamara

Michael McNamara, born in 1848 in Woodstock, Canada, grew up in Milwaukee and Chicago before moving to California in 1865. He later settled in Puget Sound, where he worked in logging for a decade. In 1876, he established a hotel in Stanwood and subsequently built the Ruby House, a renowned establishment. McNamara also constructed an impressive residence in Mount Vernon in 1887. He is married and the father of three children, making significant contributions to the local community in Skagit County.