Nelson S. Dilworth

Nelson Smith Dilworth
Member of the California State Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 8, 1945 – January 2, 1961
Preceded byJohn R. Phillips
Succeeded byLee Backstrand
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 76th district
In office
January 4, 1937 – January 8, 1945
Preceded byJohn R. Phillips
Succeeded byPhilip L. Boyd
Personal details
BornNelson Smith Dilworth
June 27, 1890
DiedJune 21, 1965(1965-06-21) (aged 74)
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Lillian Olive Whiteman
(m. 1924)
RelationsRobert P. Dilworth (brother)
Children3
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I
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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.