Background
Fleming, Charles A. was born on March 21, 1868 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael and Catherine (O’Reilley) Fleming.
Fleming, Charles A. was born on March 21, 1868 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael and Catherine (O’Reilley) Fleming.
Public schools and business college, Eau Claire. Studied law in office of H. H. Hayden.
Admitted to Wisconsin bar, 1895, and began practice at Eau Claire. Moved to Spokane, Washington, 1897, and practiced until 1903. City clerk of Spokane, 1903-1913.
Elected commissioner of Spokane, 1912, and has held that office by successive reëlections since January 1, 1913, also mayor, since 1913. Democratic candidate for Congress, 1924.
Married Cora A. Thompson, December 27, 1893. Children: Albert Thompson, George Bernard.