George Engstrom was born at Aitkin, Minnesota, September 19, 1890. He was a traveling salesman and operated hotels in Forgo and Grand Forks before coming to Carrington in 1946 to manage the Buchanan Hotel.
George Engstrom served in World War I. He was prominent in the Kiwanis and Junior Chamber of Commerce. He took an active interest in the Boy Scouts. He served as Mayor of Carrington.
In 1950 Mr. Engstrom married Ann Peterson, he died in May 1960.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 22B