Hinton, J. C.

Born in Missouri in 1888, J. C. Hinton was educated in his native state before farming and subsequently moving to Fresno upon reaching adulthood. After initial work in local agriculture and for the Santa Fe Railroad, he entered the plumbing industry alongside a partner named Mr. Cox. Demonstrating rapid mastery and enterprise in the trade, he was appointed manager of the Fresno Plumbing Supply Company in August 1914.

Beyond his executive role, Hinton married Catherine McAlpine in 1913, with whom he raised two daughters, Catherine Margaret and Virginia R. He maintained strong civic and business connections throughout Fresno as an active member of the local Chamber of Commerce, Merchants Association, and Traffic Association. A faithful member of the Christian Church, Hinton was also prominently involved in regional fraternal circles through the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Las Palmas Lodge No. 366, F. & A. M.