Robert Fleming (New York politician)

Robert Fleming was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He served two terms in the New York State Assembly (1817—1818; 1834) and as Judge of Niagara County, New York (1828—1833).

Robert Fleming
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office July 1, 1817 – June 30, 1818
Preceded by	Philo Orton
Succeeded by	Philo Orton
Judge of Niagara County, New York
In office 1828–1833
Preceded by	Silas Hopkins
Succeeded by	Nathan Dayton
Personal details
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician

Biography

Fleming was elected to the 41st New York State Legislature, serving from July 1, 1817 to June 30, 1818 alongside Isaac Phelps and representing Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties. In 1821, Fleming became a puisne judge of Niagara County, New York. After Lockport became the county seat of Niagara County in 1822 and Fleming was among the First Circuit Court Judges who served in 1823. He was subsequently Judge of Niagara County from 1828 to 1833.^[1] Fleming served in New York State Assembly a second time, in the 57th New York State Legislature from January 1, 1834 to December 31, 1834.

Little Yellow House

Starting in 1818, Fleming owned the house known as the Little Yellow House in Lewiston, New York and used it as a law office. The family owned the home until 1915.^[2][3][4]

References

1. Alden Chester, Edwin Melvin Williams (2005). Courts and Lawyers of New York A History, 1609-1925 · Volume 1. Lawbook Exchange. ISBN 9781584774242. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
2. "Little Yellow House - 1816". Historic Marker Database. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
3. "Counting down to Lewiston's bicentennial: 'The Little Yellow House'". Niagara Frontier Publications. December 24, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
4. "Picture Tour". Historic Lewiston. Retrieved May 8, 2023.