An Illustrated History of Central Oregon, Western Historical Publishing Company, Spokane, WA. 1905, pages 247-248. GEORGE W. FLIGG, the popular and genial postmaster at Endersly, Oregon, is one of the capable men who have labored for the advancement of Wasco county and is now one of its representative citizens. He was born on October 10, 1833, in Morgan county, Illinois, the son of John and Martha H. Fligg, natives of England, where they were married. A few years previous to the birth of our subject, they came to the United States and settled in Morgan county, Illinois. When George was four years of age, his father died and he early learned the hardships of life, being obliged to work hard as soon as he was able to do even a boy's work. When ten, he went to Iowa, and from that time he was practically for himself in this world. He was with a brother-in-law and other relatives until his marriage, on October 15, 1855, to Mary F., the daughter of Jackson and Parthemia (Merrill) Gregory. The father was born in Alabama and his parents in North Carolina, being descended from colonial settlers. The mother was also born in North Carolina and her ancestors were among the earliest settlers in the colonies. Mrs. Fligg was born in Alabama. Forty years after his marriage were spent by our subject in Fairfield doing carpentering and building. Then he went to Omaha, Nebraska, and in 1895 came to Oregon and took a homestead which he increased by the purchase of eighty acres. About 1899, he sold this property and removed on the small farm where the postoffice of Endersly is now located. When in the east, Mr. Fligg had an interest in a coal mine and was possessed of town property besides. In addition to the postoffice, he handles a store and is patronized well from the surrounding country. Mr. Fligg has one sister, Mrs. Sarah Rowland. To Mr. and Mrs. Fligg, the following named children have been born; Charles, in Fairfield, Iowa; Allen, a farmer near by; Sarah E., the wife of George W. Covert, on Pleasant ridge; Louisa, the wife of Frank Still; Belle, the wife of J.C. Bailey, a carpenter in Fairfield, Iowa; Cora, wife of William Endersby; Mary, the wife of James Dickson, mentioned elsewhere; Edwin, died April 24, 1872, William, died August 24, 1876; Minnie, died December 18, 1876; Franklin, died January 18, 1878; and Martha E., died October 19, 1880. Mr. Fligg is a stanch Republican, used to be a Whig, and has voted for every Republican candi-date for president since the party was organized. He has been road supervisor and is now serving his third term as justice of the peace. He and his wife belong to the Christian church and are highly esteemed people. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2005 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.