Alexander P. Fleming
Alexander P. Fleming | |
|---|---|
 Fleming in 1920 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the at-large district | |
| In office July 7, 1919 – December 15, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Harwood True |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Delorey |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 72nd district | |
| In office January 6, 1919 – December 15, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Watson |
| Succeeded by | Willard E. Badham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1849 Tipton, Iowa |
| Died | December 15, 1920 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ida V. Fleming |
| Residence | Arlington Heights, Los Angeles |
Alexander Patterson Fleming (October 27, 1849 – December 15, 1920) was an American politician who served concurrently in the
Early life and education
Fleming was born on October 27, 1849, in Tipton, Iowa to a widowed mother, being the seventh child out of thirteen children. As a child, it was stated that his "only ambition was to provide for his dear mother," in which he would become a lawyer to help. It was also stated that Fleming had "a vivid memory of seeing and hearing Lincoln and of having carried the banners for his election."[2]
Political career
On November 29, 1910, Fleming was appointed to the Board Of City Planning Commissioners, serving until December 13, 1911. In 1918, he was a candidate for California State Assembly for the 72nd district, being endorsed by both the Republican and Democratic parties in the election.[3][4] The next year, he announced his candidacy for the Los Angeles City Council without resigning from his seat in the State Assembly.[5] In the primary, he and seventeen other candidates advanced to the general election.[6] In May, Henry F. Woodward, considered a prime candidate for the City Council and for the motion picture industry, withdrew from the race and endorsed Fleming.[7][8] In the general election, he won a seat as one of the nine members of the City Council.[9]
Personal life
Fleming married Ida V. Fleming. In November 1920, Fleming became ill at his home in Arlington Heights.[10] Although his condition was reported to be improving, he died of heart failure on December 15, 1920.[11][12] His death caused a vacancy in both the California State Assembly and in the Los Angeles City Council, and he was succeeded in the City Council by Edward J. Delorey, a former Supervisor and in the State Assembly by Willard E. Badham.[13][14] Ida later died of heart failure as well a year later, with her death being attributed to her grieving of her husband.[15]
References
- ^ "FLEMING INDORSED FOR COUNCIL BY LEGISLATORS". Los Angeles Express. April 29, 1919. p. 13.
- ^ "The OLD FAMILY ALBUM". Los Angeles Express. August 12, 1919.
- ^ "POLITICS". Los Angeles Express). August 26, 1918. p. 18.
- ^ "Recommendations as to the Candidates". Los Angeles Express). November 3, 1918.
- ^ "TREND OF POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ACTION". Los Angeles Times. June 1, 1919. p. 22.
- ProQuest 160721697.
- ^ "Public Service Betterment Candidates are Cheered; Woodward Withdraws". Los Angeles Times. May 1, 1919. p. 17.
- ^ "Candidate for City Council Quits Race". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. 44, no. 156. May 2, 1919.
- ^ "New City Officials Take Office Oath". cdnc.ucr.edu.
- ^ "Fleming, Ill, Past Crisis, Is Belief". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. 46, no. 24. November 29, 1920.
- ^ "MANY MOURN AT BIER OF COUNCILMAN". Los Angeles Times. December 18, 1920.
- ^ "COUNCILMAN'S CAREER ENDED". Los Angeles Times. December 16, 1920. p. 21.
- ^ "LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO OFFICIAL". cdnc.ucr.edu.
- ^ "Many Aspire to Succeed Fleming In City Council". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. 46, no. 41. December 18, 1920.
- ^ "Council at Funeral of Mrs. Ida Fleming". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. 46, no. 199. June 21, 1921.