We have purchased a steamer trunk that has the name of George R. Sandborg, Galesburg, IL on it. We know that the trunk was made from 1904 to 1930. It is very complete and in excellent shape. We would like to know more about Mr. Sandborg if anyone has any information.

In the cencus of 1930 mr George R Sandborg lives in Galesburg Illinois. He is born in Illinois in about 1881 and he is married to Emily Sandborg that is 50 years old and also born in illinois. He us working as a merchant on the coal yards.

There is a World War I draft card for George Richard Sandborg born july 5 1875. He lives on 1179 E Main St in Galesburg and he is married to Emily T sandborg

In the cencus of 1880 there is a John Sandborg born abt 1836 in Finland and his wife Matilda born abt 1849 in Sweden living in Galesburg . They got the children Tina born abt 1870 in Illinois and Georgie born abt 1875 in Illinois. John is working as a Machinist

In the cencus of 1900 there is a John A Sandberg living in Galesburg .He is born in jan 1835 in Finland and he is married to Matilda Sandberg born in Sweden in dec 1848. They have been married for 32 years Matilda has given birth to three children and all of them are living. They got a son , George A, that is born in july 1875

On the same street there is a Charlie sandberg born in Illinois in may 1870. His father is from Finland and mother from Sweden. He is married to Amanda born in mars 1874 in illinois and got a son, Morris R, born in july 1898

In the cencus of 1920 Geo R Sandborn 44and Emily C Sandborn 44 are living in Galesburg

In the cencus of 1910 Emily´s brother Edward M Tapper born abt 1883 in Illinois is living together with George and Emily

George Sandborg of Galesburg IL, was my great uncle. Where did you purchase the steamer trunk?

April 24, 1908 "The Daily Herald" Chicago, IL

"John R. Sandberg 73 years old, a Galesburg mechinist, was strangled to death by his false teeth. In going down to the cellar stairs he caught his heel on a step and fell. The fall caused his false teeth to become dislodged, and drop in his throat, strangling him to death before help could reach him."

John appears to be the father of George Sandberg

Hi, we purchased the steamer trunk at an antique store in Cedar Rapids, IA. It is in such good shape and so complete. I would like for you to see pictures of it if you would send me your address or email address. Are you interested in buying it from us? My husband says that he is willing to sell it to you at a reasonable price, since your are family. It might be nice for you to have.
Thanks, Karen Schluter
Dale cell: 563-380-0578
schluter@dishmail.net

Hi, we actually purchased the steamer truck in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at an antique shop. It is so very nice and in very good shape. It is sitting upright and open in our livingroom at the moment. We would be willing to sell it. We bought it for $50.00 and would sell it to family, like yourself for the same amount. We realize how important family heirlooms are. We live in northeast Iowa, and you would have to come and get it or would have to make some arrangements. Please email us back. Thanks, Karen.