Background
Chilberg, John Edward was born on January 19, 1867 in in Wapello Company, Iowa, United States. Son of Nelson and Matilda C. Chilberg.
Chilberg, John Edward was born on January 19, 1867 in in Wapello Company, Iowa, United States. Son of Nelson and Matilda C. Chilberg.
Educated Territorial University of Washington.
Engaged in business, Seattle, 1888-1899. Operated mail route between Juneau and Dutch Harbor, Alaska, winter of 1900, and later became interested in mining companies, banks, etc. Was Central American agent for steam and sail vessels operating between Seattle and Central America, 1892-1897.
President Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Was president Seattle Chamber of Commerce and director United States Chamber of Commerce.
Mason (Shriner), Elk.
Married Anna Mary Rinehart, of Seattle, Washington, 1889.