Charles Aubrey Eaton

1868–1953 (age 85)

Politician

Biography

Charles Aubrey Eaton, born in 1868, served as a minister before bringing his gift for compassionate leadership to the halls of Congress, representing New Jersey for several decades. In the United States House, he was known for championing humanitarian causes and for lending a steady, principled voice to debates on foreign policy and domestic welfare.

His colleagues admired his optimism and dedication, and Hillside Cemetery now holds the resting place of a statesman who believed in listening carefully and serving faithfully.

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