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Dr. William Fleming

Greenville Ave, Staunton, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 8' 54.2463", -79° 4' 16.710672"
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Physician, soldier, and statesman, Dr. William Fleming (1728-1795) studied medicine in his native Scotland before practicing in Staunton from 1763 to 1768. His home stood at the crossing of New Street and Lewis Creek. Dr. Fleming's career included periods as commander of the Botetourt Regiment, Commissioner for Kentucky, member of the Continental Congress, delegate to the Virginia Constitutional Convention, and Acting Governor when the Virginia General Assembly met in Staunton in June, 1781.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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