Wilmot E. Fleming (December 20, 1916 – May 20, 1978) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the Montgomery County district from 1963 to 1964[3] and the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 12th district from 1964 to 1978.[4]
Wilmot E. Fleming | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office November 16, 1964[1] – May 20, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Morton Fetterolf |
| Succeeded by | Stewart Greenleaf |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Montgomery County district | |
| In office January 1, 1963 – November 16, 1964 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1916 |
| Died | May 20, 1978 (aged 61)[2] |
Early life and education
editFleming was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wilmot and Lillie F. (Bains) Fleming. He graduated from Cheltenham Township High School and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.[5]
Business career
editHe worked in manufacturing as a partner in the Wilmot Fleming Engineering Company.[5]
Political career
editHe served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Montgomery County from 1963 to 1964. He was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 12th district in a special election and served from November 16, 1964 until his death in office due to a heart attack[6] on May 20, 1978.[7]
He is interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[7]
References
edit- ^ Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1963-1964" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members "F"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "F"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ a b "Pennsylvania State Senate - Wilmot E Fleming Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Cass, Julia. "Wilmot E Fleming Obituary 1978". www.newspapers.com. Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - WILMOT E. FLEMING Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 21 April 2019.