Gavin Fleming
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Gavin Fleming (June 5, 1826 – May 17, 1890) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Brant North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1882 as a Liberal member.
Fleming was born near Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, the son of John Fleming and Margaret Dobbie, and was educated there. He came to Canada in 1849; his parents had come to Upper Canada in 1831. Fleming was a merchant at Glenmorris until he retired from business in 1871 and served four years as treasurer for South Dumfries Township. In 1852, he married Margaret Laprairik. He was named a justice of the peace in 1863.
External links
- Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1877 CH Mackintosh
- The History of the County of Brant, Ontario : containing a history of the county ..., CP Mulvany (1883)
- Memorial Web page for Gavin Fleming
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