Background
Hiltman, John Wolfe was born on February 27, 1862 in Manchester, England. Son of John Thomas and Almira Virginia (Wolfe) Hiltman.
Hiltman, John Wolfe was born on February 27, 1862 in Manchester, England. Son of John Thomas and Almira Virginia (Wolfe) Hiltman.
Brought to the United States in infancy. Educational public schools.
Began as office boy American Express Company, Chicago, 1874, and advanced to agent. General manager and treasurer Edward Thompson Company, Northport, Long Island, 1897-1912. Vice-president and general manager Doctorate. Appleton & Company, publishers, 1912-1919, president, 1919-1933.
Chairman of the Board Doctorate. Appleton-Century Company, since 1933.
Captain 1st Regiment Cavalry, Illinois National Guard, 1881-1884.
Married Rowena Large, 1884.