Farmer and stock-raiser, Deep River. He was born in Noble county, Ohio, March 14, 1827. Elvin spent his early days in tilling the soil and attending school. In 1845 he engaged as clerk in a merchandise house in Sharon, Ohio, where he remained for a time, after which for a number of years he divided his time between agricultural pursuits and school teaching. During the war he was enrolling clerk in Noble county, also held different township offices during his sojourn. In 1864 he emigrated to Iowa, locating on a farm, which consists of 350 acres. Mr. Tilton is a self-made man, commencing life in meager circumstances. He is a man of clear judgment and has a well-stored mind. He has identified himself with Iowa county; is a public official of more than ordinary ability. In 1879 he represented Iowa county in the Legislature to the satisfaction of his constituents. He was married November 17, 1848, to Miss Mary A. Jordan, a native of Ohio. He was a Mason and a member of the Christian Church.

Farmer and stock-raiser, Deep River. He was born in Noble county, Ohio, March 14, 1827. Elvin spent his early days in tilling the soil and attending school. In 1845 he engaged as clerk in a merchandise house in Sharon, Ohio, where he remained for a time, after which for a number of years he divided his time between agricultural pursuits and school teaching. During the war he was enrolling clerk in Noble county, also held different township offices during his sojourn. In 1864 he emigrated to Iowa, locating on a farm, which consists of 350 acres. Mr. Tilton is a self-made man, commencing life in meager circumstances. He is a man of clear judgment and has a well-stored mind. He has identified himself with Iowa county; is a public official of more than ordinary ability. In 1879 he represented Iowa county in the Legislature to the satisfaction of his constituents. He was married November 17, 1848, to Miss Mary A. Jordan, a native of Ohio. He was a Mason and a member of the Christian Church.