Nelson S. Dilworth
Nelson S. Dilworth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 8, 1945 – January 2, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Lee Backstrand |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 76th district | |
| In office January 4, 1937 – January 8, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Philip L. Boyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nelson Smith Dilworth June 27, 1890 East Palestine, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 1965 (aged 74) Hemet, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lillian Olive Whiteman
(m. 1924) |
| Relations | Robert P. Dilworth (brother) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Nelson S. Dilworth (June 27, 1890 – June 21, 1965) was an American farmer who served for 24 years in the California legislature. Dilworth was a strong proponent of restrictions on communists in schools and state government jobs.