14 Nov 2021 Hollins, VA
William Fleming was born in 1729 in Scotland, became a surgeon, and as such served in the Royal Navy. After leaving the navy he moved to Virginia and settled in the Staunton area. He served in government positions and participated in Dunmore's War, fighting in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Wounds received at Point Pleasant limited his military participation int he American Revolution, but he was an active patriot. He served, briefly, as the governor of Virginia between Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Nelson. He died in 1795 at his plantation near Roanoke and was buried there.
Virginia SAR President Jeff Thomas made marking this grave a presidential initiative. The CMM wreath was presented by Historian Bill Schwetke who also participated in the Color Guard. Several dual members also participated, including Spurgeon Keith of the Fincastle Resolutions Chapter who took this opportunity to become a CMM dual member.
Virginia SAR President Jeff Thomas made marking this grave a presidential initiative. The CMM wreath was presented by Historian Bill Schwetke who also participated in the Color Guard. Several dual members also participated, including Spurgeon Keith of the Fincastle Resolutions Chapter who took this opportunity to become a CMM dual member.
 Bill Schwetke presents the CMM Chapter wreath, escorted by Brett Osborn. |
CMM Members at the William Fleming Grave marking. All are dual members except Bill Schwetke. Left to right: Virginia SAR Color Guard Commander Ken Bonner, Virginia SAR President Jeff Thomas, Spurgeon Keith, Dave Cook, Marc Robinson, Bill Schwetke, Dale Corey, and Sean Carrigan.
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