Aretas B. Fleming
Aretas B. Fleming | |
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Governor of West Virginia | |
| In office February 6, 1890 – March 4, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Emanuel Willis Wilson |
| Succeeded by | William A. MacCorkle |
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| Born | October 15, 1839 Democratic |
| Spouse | Carrie Watson Fleming |
| Profession | Politician |
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Aretas Brooks Fleming (October 15, 1839 – October 13, 1923) was the
Nathan Goff, Jr. Both Fleming and Goff were sworn in as governor on March 4, 1889.[2]
The
Emmanuel Willis Wilson would remain governor; State Senate President Robert S. Carr had claimed authority until the Court reached its decision. In 1890, the Legislature agreed that Fleming had defeated Nathan Goff, Jr. As a result, Fleming did not assume the office until February 6, 1890. He left office in 1893 and continued to practice law, and pursue business interests, specifically in the coal industry.[3] Fleming, along with his brother-in-law Clarence W. Watson, formed many coal companies, and sought to remove their competitors.[3]
Fleming died on October 13, 1923, in Fairmont, West Virginia.[3] He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. A large obelisk marks his grave.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
- ^ "West Virginia Archives & History: Emanuel Willis Wilson". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2006.
- ^ a b c Cook, Jeffrey. "Aretas Brooks Fleming". e-WV. West Virginia Humanities Council. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ "West Virginia Archives & History: Aretas Brooks Fleming". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2006.
External links
- Biography of Aretas B. Fleming
- Inaugural Address of Aretas B. Fleming
- The West Virginia & Regional History Center at West Virginia University houses the papers of Aretas B. Fleming within A&M 40 and A&M 568
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