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CHARLES A. HILLS. Northampton County is the home of quite a number of men who were thrown upon their own resources at an early age, and whose natural aptness and energy were developed and strengthened by contact with the world, resulting in making their lives more than ordinarily successful in worldly prosperity, and winning respect. Among this number is our subject, who occupies the responsible position of agent at Siegfried for the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey, to which he was appointed in July, 1880.

Charles A. Hills was born in this county October 18, 1852, to Martin and Louisa Hills, the former deceased. The mother, who survives, makes her home in Allen Township. Charles A. was educated in the public schools, and when attaining his majority began learning the art of telegraphy. He was afterward appointed operator and agent at Weissport for the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey, where he remained for five years, and was then transferred to this place, and here he has been operator and agent since.

In 1873 Mr. Hills was married to Miss Annie Bollinger, a native of Whitehall, this state. The lady was the daughter of Ulrich and Christena (Meyer) Bollinger, both of whom are now deceased. Their union has been blessed by the birth of five children: Gertrude, Arthur, Daisy, Clarence and Harold.

Mr. Hills is a self-made man, and one who by an honorable and upright course in life commands the esteem and confidence of the entire community. In politics he never fails to cast a vote for Republican candidates, and is greatly, interested in the success of his party. He is a true Christian, and the Reformed Church finds in him one of its most active workers. He stands high in Masonic circles, holding membership with Porter Lodge No. 284, at Catasauqua, and Council No. 356, R. A., at Bethlehem. As an Odd Fellow he belongs to Siegfried Lodge No. 1026, and is also connected with the United Beneficial Society at Whitehall.