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Judson D. Hilton

House 1947-48 (District 42)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/5/1909
Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County: Ramsey
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/24/1974
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Treasurer, R.E. and J.D. Hilton Realtors, St. Paul

EDUCATION

Central High School, Saint Paul; Secondary;
University of Minnesota; Attended College;
St. Paul College of Law; Attended Law School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Armed Forces, 343rd Infantry, 86th Division (World War II; Germany, Bavaria, and Austria; and Pacific Theatre, Phillipine Islands; Bronze Star Recipient, Combat Infantryman, 1st Lieutenant); 194? to 194?
Municipal Board/Commission: St. Paul, Minnesota (Planning Board; Chair, 1957-1961); 1951 to 1962

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Doris C.
Children: Five children: (4 daughters, 1 son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Roy E. Hilton  - Father

GENERAL NOTES

He died in Samaritan Hospital. He was buried in Acacia Park Cemetery in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
Body: House
District: 42
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
Oath Date: 1/7/1947
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Treasurer, R.E. and J.D. Hilton Realtors, St. Paul
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • General Legislation
  • Labor
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Veterans and Military Affairs

Articles & Books About

  • "Hilton Rites Saturday; Former Legislator (Obituary)." St. Paul Dispatch, December 26, 1974.