Gavin Fleming

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.

Gavin Fleming
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Brant North
In office 1872–1882
Preceded by	John Young Bown
Succeeded by	James Somerville
Personal details
Born	(1826-06-05)June 5, 1826 near Falkirk, Scotland
Died	May 17, 1890(1890-05-17) (aged 63)
Political party	Liberal
Profession	merchant

Fleming was born near Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, the son of John Fleming and Margaret Dobbie, and was educated there. He came 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.

v t e 1872 Canadian federal election: Brant North
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	Gavin Fleming	882
	Unknown	H. A. Baird	571
Source: Canadian Elections Database[1]

v t e 1874 Canadian federal election: Brant North
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	Gavin Fleming	acclaimed
Source: Canadian Elections Database[2]

v t e 1878 Canadian federal election: Brant North
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	Gavin Fleming	931
	Unknown	Crawford	734
Source: Canadian Elections Database[3]