U.S. Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ -- USGenNet Inc. -- Please read the U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on the following page: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fleming, Benjamin A. (1836-1903) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Hardesty's Historical and Biographical Encyclopedia Author: H. H. Hardesty H. H. Hardesty & Company Publishers, 1883 Fairmont District Marion County, West Virginia BENJAMIN A. FLEMING -- is a prosperous merchant of Fairmont. He was born in Marion county, June 20, 1836, and here his wedded life began, November 19, 1863. His parents, both now deceased, were Matthew and Eliza Fleming, and his wife is Mary F., daughter of Frank and Biddy (Carney) Christy. Her parents came to Marion county in 1824 and she was born here July 22, 1843. They are sill honored residents of this county. Willie M., born March 30, 1865, is a son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Fleming. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Information: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Death Register, Marion County WV, 1903, page 204, record 266 B. A. Fleming died June 10, 1903 at age 66yr-11mo, of Heart Disease. Occupation: Merchant Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery Death Register, Marion County WV, 1911, page 51 Mary F. Fleming (widow) died July 4, 1911 of Acute Indigestion at age 67y-11m-12d. ---------------------------------------------------------------------