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Joseph Boniface Hiltner 1908–1973

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Hiltner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jul 1908 · Mount Carmel, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA
Died 10 Aug 1973 · Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Father Joseph J Hiltner
Mother Barbara M Thome
Spouse Elsie Maxine Twin Bunn
Children Donald T Hiltner, Mary Ann Hazard Hiltner Dna
Siblings Arthur John Hiltner, Edward Andrew Hiltner, Frank Leo Hiltner, George A Hiltner, John L Hiltner, Mary Ann Hiltner, Mary Magdellen Hiltner, Robert Aloysius Hiltner, Sylvester J Hiltuer
Records
1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Draft … California Death Index California, Death Index California, County Birth, Marriage, and …
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Immediate Family

Biography

Joseph Boniface Hiltner was born in 1908 in Mount Carmel, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA, the child of joseph j hiltner and barbara m thome. In 1910, Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided in MT Carmel, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA. In 1920, Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided in Mount Carmel, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA. Joseph Boniface Hiltner married elsie maxine twin bunn, and had children including donald t hiltner, mary ann hazard hiltner dna. Joseph Boniface Hiltner passed away in 1973 in Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Voter Records California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Death Records California Death Index

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    Death Records California, Death Index

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    Birth Records California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1908
Birth of Joseph Boniface Hiltner in Mount Carmel, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA
Birth
1910
Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided here in MT Carmel, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
Residence
1920
Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided here in Mount Carmel, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
Residence
1930
Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided here in Mount Carmel, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA
Residence
1960
Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Residence
1973
Death of Joseph Boniface Hiltner in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Death
1993
Joseph Boniface Hiltner resided here in North Hollywood, CA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Hiltner

This ancestor line traces from Berkoth, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland (1720) to Mount Carmel, Cavalier, North Dakota, USA (1908) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Hiltner (1908–1973) was born in Mount Carmel, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA and died in Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Joseph J Hiltner
Father
Barbara M Thome
Mother

Joseph Hiltner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Boniface Hiltner PTP
1908–1973
Mount Carmel, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Hiltner's Descendants

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Joseph Boniface Hiltner PTP 1908–1973