Bill Hilton was born and raised in Utah. After graduating high school he joined the military and served two combat tours in Vietnam 1968-1969. After his military service he came home and married his sweetheart, Carol in 1970. Together they have nine children and have been blessed with 44 grandchildren. Through the years Bill and Carol have contracted and ranched and for the past 35 years have been in Wyoming. Carol had a debilitating accident in 2008, and Bill became her primary care giver thus selling a majority of the ranch. They currently live in Buffalo, WY and still enjoy every minute together.