George D. Minnick bio. submitted by Taryn Hopey 11/4/2003 Book: Lymans HISTORY of OLD WALLA WALLA, COLUMBIA, GARFIELD, and Asotin Counties. by. W.D. LYMAN, M.A., Lit.D Illustrated Volume 1 Chicago, The S.J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1918 pages 664-665 BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE D. MINNICK Among the large landowners of Walla Walla county is George D. MINNICK, who in partnership with his brother, holds title to more that thirty-five hundred acres of fertile wheat land. Hewas born in Davis county, Iowa, September 27, 1861, a son of Adam and Nancy J. (DAVIS) MINNICK, the former born in Pennsylvania and the latter in Iowa. The mother passed away in the Hawkeye state and in 1871 the father came with his family to Washington, settling on a farm near Pomeroy. At the end of four years he was able to purchase a tract of land in Spring Valley and removed to that place. Later he went to California, where his death occurred. He was married a second time and his widow is now a resident of Walla Walla. To his first union were born three children, all of whom survive, and to his second, four children, likewise all still living. George D. MINNICK was about ten years old at the time of the emigration of the family to the northwest and completed his education in the schools of Walla Walla county. Equally as valuable as the knowledge which he acquired from books was the thorough training in practical farm work which he gained under his father's supervision and on reaching mature years he decided to devote his life to the occupation to which he had been reared. He constantly followed the plan of investing his captial in wheat land and now, in partnership with his brother J. H. MINNICK, owns thirty-five hundred and sixteen acres, the value of which is enhanced by the excellent improvements thereon. For many years he was actively engaged in the operation of his holdings but is now living practically retired at Walla Walla. He also owns much valuable mining stock and is one of the men of wealth of Walla Walla county. Mr. MINNICK casts his ballot in support of the candidates and measures of the democratic party but has never had the time nor the inclination to seek office. He holds membership in the Christian church and in his business dealings as well as in the other relations of life has invariable conformed his conduct to high moral standards. Among his salient characteristics are enterpris, self-reliance and sound judgment, qualities which go far toward ensuring success in any field of endeavor.