William Fleming (judge)
Judge William Fleming (July 6, 1736 – February 15, 1824) was an American lawyer, jurist and political figure from Cumberland County, Virginia. He is often confused with his contemporary, Colonel William Fleming, who briefly served as Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution.
William Fleming | |
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| 3rd Chief Justice of Virginia | |
| In office July 30, 1809 – February 15, 1824 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Lyons |
| Succeeded by | Francis T. Brooke |
| Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
| In office June 20, 1789 – February 15, 1824 | |
| Appointed by | Beverley Randolph |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1736 Cumberland County, Virginia |
| Died | February 15, 1824 (aged 87) Summerville Plantation, Chesterfield County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge, politician |
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