Solano's citizens full of vigor in 1870 Delaplane Kristin 1998 In 1870, Solano County was the eighth county in the state in regard to population. Powers and George A. Gillespie were operating the Weekly Solano Republican newspaper, which was published in Suisun City. George's brother, E.F. Gillespie, was the justice of peace. His office was in the railroad station in Fairfield. 53783467322