Background
Gardner, Hilton Bowen was born on June 25, 1902 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Edwin N. and Rosa (Jones) Gardner.
Gardner, Hilton Bowen was born on June 25, 1902 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Edwin N. and Rosa (Jones) Gardner.
Bachelor of Laws, Vanderbilt University, 1924.
Admitted to Washington State bar, 1925, and practiced in Tacoma until 1928. Deputy prosecuting attorney Pierce County, Washington, 1928-1934. Assistant Corporate Counsel City of Tacoma, 1934-1936.
Partner firm Metzger, Blair & Gardner, and predecessor, Tacoma, since 1936.
Trustee University of Puget Sound.
Member American, Washington State (president since 1959), Tacoma (president 1939-1940, trustee since 1959) bar associations. Mason (Shriner, Jester). Clubs: Tacoma (vice president), Tacoma Country and Golf.
Married Isabelle M. Anderson, December 23, 1934. Children: Margaret East., Hilton Bowen.