J. L. FLEMING was born in Warren County, N. C., December 22, 1822, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Turner) Fleming. The father was born in 1795 in the same county, as was also the mother. Her death occurred in 1825. To her and husband were born four children, our subject being the third, and of that number but two are now living: J. L. and Hon. A. J. The father came to this county in 1837 and purchased 400 acres near Salem, where he resided until his death, which occurred January 8, 1846. Our subject received his education in the common schools of that day, and commenced life for himself when nineteen years old. He devoted the first few years to trading and stock raising. After his father's death he inherited a part of the home farm, and there resided about one year. In 1848 he came to his present farm, where he first bought 125 acres. He subsequently owned about 500 acres, but at present has only 200 acres on the home farm. Beside farming he has also devoted considerable attention to tobacco speculating and merchandising. Mr. Fleming was married in this county December 22, 1846, to Miss Temperance Champion, daughter at Willis and Sallie (Pippin) Champion. The father was born in Edgecomb County, N. C., in 1779, and came to Livingston County in 1795. He settled in Salem Precinct and there resided until his death in March, 1858, the mother died in 1833. Mrs. Fleming was born in this county October 8, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were born seven children, all of whom are since deceased: Sarah, Linley, Fannie, Lewis and three infants unnamed. Mrs. Fleming is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He is a member of the Carrsville Lodge, No. 145, I. O. O. F.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 819.