Hawthorne, Julian, Ed. "The History of Washington: The Evergreen State from Early Dawn to Daylight." New York, American Historical Publishing Co., 1893. p. 423. CHILBERG, ANDREW, banker, of Seattle, was born near Laholm, Sweden, March 29th, 1845. When still a lad his parents emigrated to America, settling in Iowa, where he received his early education in the county school near Ottumwa in that State, and left there with his father and older brother for Pike's Peak during the gold excitement of 1860. He returned to Iowa, and in 1863 crossed the plains by wagon train, arriving at Sacremento, Cal., September 24th, after a trip lasting five months. he visited a brother in Yolo County, Cal., then worked for two years on a farm, using his savings to complete his education. Removing to Stockton, he found employment for a year in West Brothers' nursery, during which time he attended the Stockton Business College, though suffering continually from poor health, brought on by exposure while crossing the plains. In 1866 he visited Iowa and obtained a teaching certificate at Ottumwa, and taught school there for three years. He then engaged as a clerk in a dry-goods store, remaining in that employment for six years. In 1875 he settled at Seattle, where he still lives. He occupied himself first in the grocery business with two brothers, the firm being Chilberg Brothers. He sold out in 1882 to engage in insurance. In 1878 he was elected to the City Council. In 1879 he received the appointment of Vice-Consul for Sweden and Norway. In 1882 he was elected by an overwhelming majority as County Assessor. He was appointed City Treasurer in 1885. In 1886 he accepted the position of City Passenger and Ticket Agent for the Northern Pacific Railroad, which he resigned in 1892 to assume the Presidency of the Scandinavian-American Bank of Seattle. He was married November 5th, 1874, at Ottumwa, Ia., to Miss Mary Nelson. They have one son. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order United Workingmen. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.