American Silversmiths

Charles Lyman Eustis
(1802-1889)
Deborah Jane Barker
(1817-1892)
George Barker Eustis
(1848-1932)

 

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George Barker Eustis
  • Born: 20 Apr 1848, Dixfield ME
  • Died: 7 Mar 1932, Minneapolis MN

  General notes:

Jeweler

  Events in his life were:

  • Partnership: Charles Buckminister Eustice, in 1872-1915, in Minneapolis MN. As EUSTIS BROTHERS, with a shop at 328 Nicollet Avenue.

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  • Example: Tradecard, circa 1880, in Hennepin County Library.
  • He appeared on the census in 1900 in Minneapolis MN. Listed as a jeweler, living in his brother's household.
  • His obituary was published in the Minneapolis Tribune on 8 Mar 1932 in Minneapolis MN.
    George B. Eustis, 84, a charter member and former president of the Apollo club and a pioneer Minneapolis retail jeweler, died Monday morning at his home, 1621 West Thirty-second street. He was born at Dixfield, Maine, the son of Charles Lyman and Deborah Jane Parker [sic] Eustis and was educated at Edward Little institution, Auburn, Maine.
    After learning the jeweler trade at Lewiston, Maine, and Hartford, Conn., Mr. Eustis came to Minneapolis in 1872 and established a retail jewelry store. Shortly after, he was joined by his brother, Charles Eustis, and they organized the firm of Eustis Bros., with a store at 712 Nicollet avenue.
    The Eustis brothers operated their business until about 1915, when they sold it to Jacobs & Co. Both George and Charles became members of the Jacobs organization, and George was associated with it for 15 years, until about 5 years ago.



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