[1] Hilton later married Ellen Saunders, a girl who had shared the experience with him, and they lived to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.
Hilton lived throughout his life in Lucknow and was privileged to serve as a guide and narrator when the Residency was visited by Royalty and other dignitaries.
In his obituary in The Times it was reported that "He never tired of the epic story, and told it with freshness and zest, readily answering any questions the visitor might put.
Hilton was buried with full military honours in the graveyard attached to the ruined Residency.
The mourners included the head of the province, the general officer commanding the Lucknow district, and the principal residents.