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Francis Philip Fleming (September 28, 1841 – December 20, 1908) was an American Democratic politician who served as the 15th governor of Florida from 1889 to 1893. A Confederate soldier and lawyer before Governor, Fleming's "racist record is undisputed". [1] Biography.
The Francis P. Fleming papers consist of his personal papers including correspondence; Seton and Fleming family letters and documents, some from the Spanish period in Florida, as well as an original land grant from Canterbury, England in 1694.
Scope and Content. The majority of the documents in the Fleming Papers are correspondence to and from various members of the family. Most of the letters date around 1888, before Francis P. Fleming was elected governor. There are no gubernatorial papers included in the collection.
(1841–1908) Fifteenth governor. January 8, 1889 to January 3, 1893. Francis Fleming was born at Panama Park in Duval County on September 28, 1841. He grew up on his parents' St. Johns River plantation and was educated there by tutors. Prior to Florida's secession from the Union, Fleming engaged in various business activities.
May 27, 2021 · 1, The writer of these letters, Francis P. Fleming (governor of Florida 1889-1893), was born at Panama, Duval county, Sept. 28, 1841; he enlisted as a private, July 13, 1861, in the St. Augustine Rifles which later became Company H., 2nd Florida Infantry Regiment of the famous Florida Brigade commanded by General. E. A. Perry.
Fifteenth governor. January 8, 1889 to January 3, 1893. Oil on canvas, T. Currie Bell, 1937. Francis Fleming was born at Panama Park in Duval County on September 28, 1841. He grew up on his parents' St. Johns River plantation and was educated there by tutors.
A Guide to Florida Governors and the Florida Cabinet. Home Guides Governors Guide Francis P. Fleming. Francis P. Fleming. Fifteenth governor: January 8, 1889 to January 3, 1893. Party Affiliation: Democrat. Lt. Governor: None. First Lady: Floride Lydia Pearson Fleming. Executive Cabinet. Secretary of State: John L. Crawford (1881-1902) Comptroller:
