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Gavin Fleming

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Gavin Fleming
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Brant North
In office
1872–1882
Preceded byJohn Young Bown
Succeeded byJames Somerville
Personal details
Born(1826-06-05)June 5, 1826
near Falkirk, Scotland
DiedMay 17, 1890(1890-05-17) (aged 63)
Political partyLiberal
Professionmerchant

Gavin Fleming (June 5, 1826 – May 17, 1890) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Brant North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1882 as a Liberal member.

Fleming was born near Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, the son of John Fleming and Margaret Dobbie, and was educated there. He came to Canada in 1849; his parents had come to Upper Canada in 1831. Fleming was a merchant at Glenmorris until he retired from business in 1871 and served four years as treasurer for South Dumfries Township. In 1852, he married Margaret Laprairik. He was named a justice of the peace in 1863.


1872 Canadian federal election: Brant North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Gavin Fleming 882
Unknown H. A. Baird 571
Source: Canadian Elections Database[1]
1874 Canadian federal election: Brant North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Gavin Fleming acclaimed
Source: Canadian Elections Database[2]
1878 Canadian federal election: Brant North
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Gavin Fleming 931
Unknown ? Crawford 734

References

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  1. ^ Sayers, Anthony M. "1872 Federal Election". Canadian Elections Database. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024.
  2. ^ Sayers, Anthony M. "1874 Federal Election". Canadian Elections Database. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024.
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