[4] In 1843 Hill left England with his family, for employment at a cotton mill at Rydboholm, Älvsborg County, Sweden.

[5] In 1852 Hill was invited to participate in the foundation of a completely new cotton mill in Norrköping, Östergötland County.

His technical know-how and contacts were a prerequisite for making the necessary purchases of machinery in England and being able to start the production.

[7] However, the American Civil War led to a reduced supply of cotton, which caused the company to go bankrupt in 1863.

[10] During his time in Alingsås, Charles Hill took the initiative to build a municipal gasworks and install street lights.