Robert Fleming (New York politician) explained

Robert Fleming
Office1:Member of the New York State Assembly
Term Start1:July 1, 1817
Term End1:June 30, 1818
Predecessor1:Philo Orton
Successor1:Philo Orton
Office2:Judge of Niagara County, New York
Term Start2:1828
Term End2:1833
Predecessor2:Silas Hopkins
Successor2:Nathan Dayton
Nationality:American
Occupation:Politician

Robert Fleming was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He served two terms in the New York State Assembly (1817—1818; 1834) and as Judge of Niagara County, New York (1828—1833).

Biography

Fleming was elected to the 41st New York State Legislature, serving from July 1, 1817 to June 30, 1818 alongside Isaac Phelps and representing Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties. In 1821, Fleming became a puisne judge of Niagara County, New York. After Lockport became the county seat of Niagara County in 1822 and Fleming was among the First Circuit Court Judges who served in 1823. He was subsequently Judge of Niagara County from 1828 to 1833.[1] Fleming served in New York State Assembly a second time, in the 57th New York State Legislature from January 1, 1834 to December 31, 1834.

Little Yellow House

Starting in 1818, Fleming owned the house known as the Little Yellow House in Lewiston, New York and used it as a law office. The family owned the home until 1915.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Courts and Lawyers of New York A History, 1609-1925 · Volume 1. Alden Chester, Edwin Melvin Williams . 2005. Lawbook Exchange. 9781584774242. May 8, 2023.
  2. Web site: Little Yellow House - 1816. Historic Marker Database. May 8, 2023.
  3. Web site: Counting down to Lewiston's bicentennial: 'The Little Yellow House'. December 24, 2021. Niagara Frontier Publications. May 8, 2023.
  4. Web site: Picture Tour. Historic Lewiston. May 8, 2023.