Wilmot E. Fleming (December 20, 1916 – May 20, 1978) was an American politician from

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who served as a

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member of the

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for the Montgomery County district from 1963 to 1964 and the

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for the 12th district from 1964 to 1978.

Early life and education

Fleming was born in

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to Wilmot and Lillie F. (Bains) Fleming. He graduated from Cheltenham Township High School and the

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at the

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Business career

He worked in manufacturing as a partner in the Wilmot Fleming Engineering Company.

Political career

He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Montgomery County from 1963 to 1964. He was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 12th district in a special election and served from November 16, 1964 until his death in office due to a

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on May 20, 1978. Wilmot E

He is interred at

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in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

References

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