Legislator Details
George E. Hilton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/25/1846
City: Leighton, England
County: County Bedfordshire, UK
Country: UK
Death
Date: 7/12/1911
City: Fremont, MI
County: Newaygo County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 7/17/1911
City: Fremont, MI
County: Newaygo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah E. Hilton, 1884
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: mechanic, apiarist, inventor, contractor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated to US in 1852, locating in Ohio. Located in Hillsdale, 1857-c.1864. Located in Fremont, c. 1869. Senior member of Hilton Brothers, a general contracting firm. Member of World's Fair committee on apiarian products, 1892-93. Served as president of Michigan Beekeeper's Association for two years, three years as secretary. Served as village treasurer and member of village council of Fremont. Member, Michigan house of representatives from Newaygo County, 1893-96. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1900.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Fremont
County of Residence Newaygo
District: Newaygo
District Description: Newaygo County
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Internal Improvements, Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Fremont
County of Residence Newaygo
District: Newaygo
District Description: Newaygo County
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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