George Soliday was born in Ohio, February 22, 1869. He came to Carrington with his parents and sister, Jessie (McKenzie), in 1881. They were the first children in Carrington. He received a law degree and took an active part in social as well as other activities in Carrington.
He married Mrs. Virginia Rutledge Warren, the widow of Dr. Warren, who was among the first physicians in Foster County.
Mr. Soliday was also a collector of valuable books and acquired a large library.
Mr. Soliday died in Seattle on August 23, 1950.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 39B