Asher Fleming (1858–1932)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1858
    Died
    1932

    When was Asher Fleming born? 1858.

    When did Asher Fleming die? 1932.

    Life story

    Asher Fleming (1858–1932) was born in 1858, and died in 1932, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Asher's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Asher's life.

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    The world Asher lived through

    1. 1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 40 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 56 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 62 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Asher Fleming

    When was Asher Fleming born?

    Asher Fleming was born in 1858.

    When did Asher Fleming die?

    Asher Fleming died in 1932.

    How old was Asher Fleming at the time of death?

    Asher Fleming was about 74 years old.

    Where is Asher Fleming buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Asher's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Asher Fleming was born?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when Asher was born.

    Who was president when Asher Fleming died?

    Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Asher died.

    What major events happened during Asher Fleming's lifetime?

    During Asher's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 34); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 48); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 59); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 71).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Asher Fleming?

    Federal censuses taken during Asher's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1858

    2. Death

      1932

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Asher Fleming (1858–1932)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/asher-fleming-1858-1932-6c91df8f/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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