BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO

"History of the Upper Ohio Valley" Vol. II, 1890.

Presented by Linda Fluharty from hard copies provided
by Mary Staley & Phyllis Slater.

Pages 721-722.
 
One of the leading drug stores in Barnesville, Ohio, is owned by GEORGE E. HILLES. He
was born in Loydsville, Ohio, on November 14, 1845. His boyhood was spent in that
place, and his education obtained from the common schools. In March, 1864, he
enlisted in the Signal Corps of the United States army, serving until March, 1866.
The young private rendered valiant service on the Atlanta campaign, then accompanied
the Fourth Army Corps to New Orleans and into Texas. At the close of the war, he
engaged in the pike-road contracting business; afterward moving to Barnesville, in
1869, he became a clerk in the drug-store of Judkins & Harlan, remaining with them
for seven years, at which time he became a member of the firm of W. T. Harlan & Co.
This firm continued for two years; Mr. Hilles then purchased the entire interest,
and has since conducted a successful business. He assisted in the organization of
the People's National bank, and has been the vice president of that prosperous
institution since its organization. He was also the president of the Fair association,
and has been the president of the People's Building and Loan company since its
inception. In 1875, Miss Ella Fred became his wife, and has borne him five children:
F. Waldo, Howard C., Henry L., Georganna and Robert. Mrs. Hilles is a daughter of
L. L. Fred, once a prominent citizen of Barnesville.