This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maxine_nelson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.fleming/2304.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try google,com http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/fleming.html FLEMING, William Henry, (1856 - 1944) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLEMING, William Henry, a Representative from Georgia; born in Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., October 18, 1856; attended Summerville Academy and Academy of Richmond County; was graduated from the University of Georgia at Athens in 1874; superintendent of the public schools of Augusta and Richmond County, Ga., from 1877 to 1880, when he resigned; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1880 and commenced practice in Augusta, Ga.; member of the State house of representatives 1888-1896, and served as speaker of the house in 1894 and 1895; president of the State bar association in 1894 and 1895; elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, and Fifty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1897-March 3, 1903); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1902; resumed the practice of law and engaged in literary pursuits; died in Augusta, Ga., June 9, 1944; interment in Summerville Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.