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    1. [VALEE] George R. Fletcher
    2. Michael O Reck
    3. George FLETCHER, either a brother or son of Joseph, was in Montgomery Co., Virginia, where he acquired 85 acres, lying on Walkers Creek by survey in 1783 (DBK B -169), and Sept. 3, 1792 he sold this land to George Britton (Brition). After the sale of his land he moved to Russell County in 1792 when his son John was born. Later he moved to Lee County, and October 27, 1798 by virtue of an entry made Dec. 16, 1794 on a Virginia L.O.T. Warrent, 100 acres was surveyed for him , transferee of Francis McGuire who was assignee of David Forester, lying on the North side of Wallens Ridge, adjoining William Robinson's land. (Survey BK. 1, p.284) February 25, 1806 he sold the above tract to Lewis Milan of Tazewell County, Virginia (Deed Book 2, p.22) George FLETCHER's wife was Eleanor, surname unknown. It is not known when or where they were married but most likely in Montgomery County, Va. and nothing is known of her family. They were Baptist and after coming to Lee County they became members of the Thompson Settlement Baptist Church, constituded in 1800.George became one of the leading members, served as clerk, on committees and sat with other members as a church in various communities. Source: Early Settlers of Lee County, Virginia and Adjacent Counties, Vol. II, by Hattie Byrd MUNCY Bales, 1977. Any further information is welcomed. Thanks. ....Michael Reck <moreck@juno.com> Researching: BAIR-BIRT-BOYD-BRANDON-CURTIS-DAVIDSON-FLETCHER-FRANTZ-HENNING-HOWE-JAYNE -KOHR-LESHER-MILLER-MOYER-MUNCY-PEARSON-RANDOLPH-RECK-REIGLE-ROSE-SHOOK-S TOEVER-URMEY-ZELLER

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