Background
He was the eldest son of Sir William Hilton, de jure 9th Lord Hilton. He was knighted in 1523 and succeeded his father as de jure 10th Lord Hilton by 1537.
He was the eldest son of Sir William Hilton, de jure 9th Lord Hilton. He was knighted in 1523 and succeeded his father as de jure 10th Lord Hilton by 1537.
He was appointed High Sheriff of Durham for 1532-1533 and 1533-1534 and High Sheriff of Northumberland for 1543-1544 and 1549-1550. He was a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of England for Northumberland in 1547.