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).
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.
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]