Wilmot Fleming

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 byMorton Fetterolf
Succeeded byStewart Greenleaf
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Montgomery County district
In office
January 1, 1963 – November 16, 1964
Personal details
BornDecember 20, 1916
DiedMay 20, 1978(1978-05-20) (aged 61)[2]

Early life and education

Fleming 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

He worked in manufacturing as a partner in the Wilmot Fleming Engineering Company.[5]

Political career

He 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]

Wilmot E. Fleming tombstone in Laurel Hill Cemetery

He is interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[7]

References
  1. Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1963-1964" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  2. Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. Cox, Harold. "House Members "F"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "F"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. "Pennsylvania State Senate - Wilmot E Fleming Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  6. Cass, Julia. "Wilmot E Fleming Obituary 1978". www.newspapers.com. Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  7. "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - WILMOT E. FLEMING Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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