About Gavin Fleming
Lived 1826 – 1890 (aged 63). Gavin Fleming was a Canadian politician and merchant.
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 moved 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.
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Canadian politician (1826-1890)
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Gavin Fleming was born on 5 June 1826.
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Gavin Fleming died on 17 May 1890.
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Gavin Fleming was a politician and merchant.
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Gavin Fleming was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gavin Fleming. https://biography.guide/gavin-fleming/
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