David Oscar Flemming ^{2 3 4}

   FamilySearch ID: MR51-DR9.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Court: Lewis Neudoerffer has been appointed guardian of David Oscar Flemming, child of the late Oscar Flemming. In 1869.

2. Census in 1880 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁵ The 1880 census recorded Thomas W. Frescoln, 48, living with wife Amelia, 38; son Martin L., 26; daughter Maggie F., 18; and step-son David Flemming, 14. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

3. Newspaper: Reading Times, 1 Sep 1880, Reading, Berks, PA. ⁶ Carries his Grandfather's Watch.
David Frescoln Fleming, residing at No. 320 Church street, this city, carries a watch which is 125 years old, and which was left him by his grandfather, William Biecher, of Lebanon, who recently died. The watch was made in London, having been brought from England by Biecher's father. It is a "bull eye" watch, having a solid silver case, and thick crystal which is believed to be as old as the watch itself. On the face of the watch is a fishing scene, representing two fishermen at work -- the one with hook and line, and the other using a throw -net. The watch is in complete running order, and is highly valued as an heirloom.

4. Newspaper: Reading Times: Flemming - Grander Wedding, 16 May 1888, Reading, Berks, PA. ⁷ Mr. David O. Flemming, of Royersford, Montgomery county, a stepson of Thomas W. Frescoln, of this city, will be married today at the former place to Miss Sallie H. Grander by Rev. Geo. Mellotte. The wedding will be private and on Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Flemming will visit Reading. The groom is one of the stockholders in the Royersford Foundry Company.

5. Occupation: moulder on 16 May 1888 in Royersford, Montgomery, PA. ¹

6. Newspaper: Reading Times: Wedding Reception, 21 May 1888, Reading, Berks, PA. ⁸ Tendered a Wedding Reception. David C. Flemming, formerly of this city, was married last Tuesday to Sallie Grander, daughter ot Fredenck Grander, of Royersford. On Saturday evening the couple were tendered a surprise reception at the residence of Mr. Flemming's stepfather, Thomas W. Frescoln, 320 Church street. Among others present were: Eugene Flemming and daughter Julia. and sons Louis and Francis; Mrs. Ida Neuderffer; Augustus Knabb and wife and daughter Rosa: Mr. and Mrs. Christ Weidnaur: Samuel W. Frescoln, Jr.; Misses Maud and Edith Frescoln; Dr. Fred. Grander and wife; Horace Grander and wife and daughter Edna; Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Ely; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennethum; Mrs. Bert Grim; Miss Bertha Mittower; Miss Laura B. Embich, of Lebanon; Mr. John M. Kaley, of Lebanon; Harry G. Miller; Misses Witman. Vocal and instumental music was rendered on the piano by Harry G. Miller. Miss Bertha Mittower, Misses Maggie, Maud and Edith Frescoln, Samuel W. Frescoln, Jr., and Thomas W. Frescoln. Among the presents were a fine water service, lemonade set, silver service, table linen, and cutlery, counterpanes, and many other useful things. Refreshments were served and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all present.

7. Newspaper: Reading Times: David Flemming, stove mounter at Buckwalter's foundry, Royersford, was seriously injured by the bursting of an emery wheel yesterday., 27 Sep 1894, Reading, Berks, PA. ⁹

8. Census in 1910 in Royersford, Montgomery, PA. ¹⁰ The 1910 census recorded at 530 Walnut Street in Royersford: David Flemming, stove mounter in foundry, 43, living with wife Sallie, 40; Fred, stove mounter in foundry, 21; Zola, stove mounter in foundry, 18; Rhea M., 15; Vera L., 13; and son Merrill D., 11. Also in the home is David's mother, Kate, 63, and sister-in-law Maude, office stenographer, single, 23. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

9. Residence: 530 Walnut Street, Royersford, PA on 26 May 1916 in Royersford, Montgomery, PA. ¹¹

10. Obituary: The Mercury: obituary of David O. Flemming on 5 Nov 1949 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. ¹² DAVID O. FLEMMING, 84, of 530 WALNUT STREET, ROVERSFORD, died at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning, following an extended illness. Born at Lebanon, son of the late Oscar and Amelia Flemming, he lived here the past 65 years. He was employed many years at the Buckwalter Stove company, until he retired about three years ago, because of his health. Mr. Flemming was a member of the Owls, Pottstown, and Friendship Fire company, Royersford. Surviving are his wife, Sallie (Grander) Flemming; a daughter, Rhea, at home; a son, D. Merrill Flemming, 532 Walnut street; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in a funeral home at 367 Walnut street, Royersford, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in Fernwood cemetery.

David married Sallie H. Grander, daughter of Frederick Grander and Kathryn "Kate" A. Heck, on 16 May 1888 in Royersford, Montgomery, PA.¹ (Sallie H. Grander was born on 4 Oct 1868 in Royersford, Montgomery, PA,^{13 14} died on 8 Nov 1950 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA ^{13 14} and was buried on 11 Nov 1950 in Royersford: Fernwood Cemetery, Montgomery, PA ^{3 13 14}.)