Background
Chilton, J. Matt was born on May 18, 1881 in Turners Station, Henry County, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Blackwell and Florence N. (Sewell) Chilton.
Chilton, J. Matt was born on May 18, 1881 in Turners Station, Henry County, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Blackwell and Florence N. (Sewell) Chilton.
Grade Schools, Louisville, Kentucky.; 2 yrs. High School, Shelbyville, Eminence, Kentucky.; 1 yr. Law, University, Louisville. Law Clerk to Mayor James F. Grinstrad, Louisville, Kentucky., 1908-1909.
Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1902, Supreme Court of the United States in 1910. Began the practice of law at Louisville. Law clerk to Mayor James F. Grinstead, Louisville, 1908-1909.
Secretary, United States Senator W. O. Bradley of Kentucky, 1910-1911.
Member Kentucky Republican State Central Committee after 1912. Member Republican National Committee since 1928, for term 1928-1936. Appointed by Governor Laffoon as the Republican.
Member Louisville Board Trade. Mason (Shriner), Odd. Clubs: Pendennis, Audubon Country.