Aretas B. Fleming

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Aretas B. Fleming
Aretas B. Fleming

In office
1890 – 1893
Preceded by Emanuel Willis Wilson
Succeeded by William A. MacCorkle

Born October 15, 1839(1839-10-15)
Fairmont, WV
Died October 13, 1923 (aged 83)
Fairmont, WV
Political party Democratic
Profession Politician

Aretas Brooks Fleming was born on October 15, 1839 in Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia. When he ran as the Democratic nominee in 1888, the election was disputed by the Legislature. In 1890, the Legislature agreed that Fleming had defeated Nathan Goff, Jr. Interestingly, both Fleming and Goff were sworn in as Governor on March 4, 1889. [1]

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled that outgoing governor 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 died on October 13, 1923. [2]

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Preceded by
Emanuel Willis Wilson
Governor of West Virginia
1890-1893
Succeeded by
William A. MacCorkle
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