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FLETCHER F. RYER
FLETCHER F. RYER
is a native son, born in this State of parents who were old and honored
citizens. His father, Dr. W. M. Ryer, a prominent physician and an honored citizen, came
here in 1849, and is still a resident here, though at present in Europe. Mr. Ryer was reared
and attended school here, and he also attended the University
of California. After completing his preparatory course he
entered Harvard College
and graduated in the class of 1883. He
studied law, taking a course at the Columbia
Law School,
and was admitted to the bar in 1885, and since has successfully practiced his
profession here. While engaged in
general civil practice he has given much attention to reclamation of lands on
the Sacramento river, and is
President of the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 501. While connected with several college
societies he is not prominently identified with fraternal organizations,
devoting his whole time to the interests of his profession.
Transcribed 8-6-05 Marilyn R. Pankey.
Source: "The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 2, Page 263, Lewis
Publishing Co, 1892.
©
2005 Marilyn R. Pankey.
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