George Herman was born in Germany on January 29, 1874.
He came to the United States in 1893. He spent some time in Chicago and some time in Nebraska with an uncle.
In 1898 he came to Carrington. In a short time, he was operating a meat market. He was one of the founders of the Livestock, Meat and Produce Company and was associated with the business for many years.
He was a director in the Federal Land Bank.
On April 21, 1901, he married Amelia Footitt. They had four children: Russell, Fred, Christine and Mildred.
Mr. Herman died in May 1948. Mrs. Herman died in 1952. They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 27B