Background
Chilton, Cleo Madison was born on September 21, 1867 in Mount Pleasant, Missouri, United States. Son of Liberty Madison and Mary Ann (Stewart) Chilton.
Chilton, Cleo Madison was born on September 21, 1867 in Mount Pleasant, Missouri, United States. Son of Liberty Madison and Mary Ann (Stewart) Chilton.
Educated N.W. Normal school and Business Institute, Stanberry, Missouri, Drake U.
Ordained ministry Christian (Disciples) Church, 1893. Pastor 1st Christian Church, Maryville, Missouri, 1893-1898. Pastor 1st Christian Church, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1898-1844.
Now pastor emeritus. Trustee Public Library, St. Joseph, 1918-1951. President American Christian Missionary Society, 1912. Also president Missouri Christian Missionary Society Kansas City, 12 years.
President Centennial Convention Disciples of Christ of Missouri, 1937.
Member Phi Beta Kappa. Mason (33°).; Rotarian.
Married Noan Garrison, December 26, 1889 (deceased).; married second, Ethel Hutchinson, March 5, 1927 (deceased). Children: Lela May (Mistress.