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Jochiam Hudson of Prince George County Va; Anson County N.C.; Darlington County SC
(son of Hall Hudson Sr)

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Generation Four Jochiam Hudson
(or Generation Eight - if Richard Hudson is correctly attached to Gentleman Henry Hudson)

Jochiam Hudson Born Feb 11 1733 in Prince George County, Virginia, English Colony Died in 1817 in Darlington County South Carolina, United States of America married to Elizabeth Unknown Born Unknown in Unknown Died Unknown in Unknown also married to Sarah Hickson Will of Hall Hudson Sr. March 1778 in Amelia County VA (Will Book No. 2, 1780-1786, Reel 29, Pages 10-11 and Listed in Bristol Parrish Register

Anson County North Carolina

Jochiam moved from Virginia to Anson County North Carolina.

"Anson County was formed in 1750 from Bladen County. It was named in honor of George, Lord Anson, a celebrated English admiral who circumnavigated the globe. It is in the south center section of the State and is bounded by the state of South Carolina and Union, Stanly, and Richmond counties. In 1787, Newton, the county seat, was changed to Wadesboro." Source - NC Encyclopedia British

Admiral Lord George Anson, a First Lord of the Admiralty commanded the vessel which brought Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany, to her future husband King George III. Germans emigrated to the area around Anson County, as did many settlers from the British Isles, Africa, and Moravia.

In 1750 Anson County was formed from Bladen County. At that time, it reached all the way to the Mississippi River. It has been cut in physical size five times. The following counties were once part of Anson County: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Guilford, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Montgomery, Polk, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, Rowan, Rutherford, Scotland, Stanley, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Tryon, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey. Source - https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncanson/index.htm

General timeline of Jochaim's Life

24 September 1777 -Indenture Wm. Brooks of Anson County to Joakim Hudson of same County. For the sum of 45 pounds for 69a lying in Anson Co on both sides of Richardsons Creek beginning at a White Oak ...!. This land was granted by patent to the said Brooks by George Augustus Shelvil on 6 Mar 1767 with 1/2 all gold and silver mines excepted. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original deed. (Joachiam aged 44 )

2 Jan 1779 - owned 100 acres of land lying in Anson CO NC on the fork of Bear branch between Morris Poole & Thomas Gilbert including his own improvement. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 45)

1790 Anson CO NC census pg 35- Joakin Hutson was listed as over 16 with no other males and with 4 females. ( There is also a Joseph Hudson and a William Hudson.) Our Jochaim would have been aged 56-7 at this time. It would suggest that children would have been adults and it is therefore likely that William and Joshua were his children.

As referenced by HFA Director of Genealogy and Archivist, Betty Jo Hudson, the Hudson name has been spelled HODSON-HUDSON-and HUTSON in various land records and other official documentation. It is therefore likely that this is our Jochiam Hudson and the census taker misspelled the last name.

19 Apr 1796 - A land grant #1343 was made to Joacim Hudson on by the State of NC at 50 sh per 100 acres for 50 acres lying in Anson County on both sides of Richardson Creek adjoining lands of Josiah Wright. J. Glasgow Sec'y. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original deed. (Jochiam aged 63)

16 Jan 1797 - An indenture by Joacim Hudson of Anson CO NC to Wm. Matheney of the same CO for the sum of 80 pounds for 100a lying in Anson CO on the south side of Rocky River and on the NW side of Richardsons Creek beg'g at a Pine near his improvement etc. Wit: Solomon Boggan, Obediah Curlee, Wm. Strain DC, signed by Joacim "X" Hudson. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 63)

2 Jun 1797 - A land grant #1482 by the State of NC to Joacim Hudson with no acreage given was entered for land lying in Anson CO on the N side of Richardsons Creek beg'g at the corner of said Hudson etc., near the line of Wright. Will White sec'y. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 64)

1800 Anson CO NC census pg 218, Joakim Hudson is listed as over 45 with 1 male < 10 and his wife is over 45 with 1 female <10 and 1 10-16. (There is also a Joshua Hudson and a William Hutson. Joshua is 26-45 and William is 26-45 which suggests that they both could be sons of Joakim.) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 67) The 1800 Census linked above is a page index only. There are Hudsons listed on pages 216 - 219. William and Joshua are both listed in the 1790 Census as well.
ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/anson/census/

1810 Census , Anson CO NC: Joakin Hutson, p20 - page index only (Jochiam aged 77)
ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/anson/census/

5 Mar 1810 - An indenture was made by "Joacim" Hudson of Anson CO to Nathan Hinson of the same CO for the sum of $125.00 for 100 acres lying in Anson CO on the SW side of Richardsons Creek adjoining Greens branch. Joakim "X" Hudson. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 77)

15 Mar 1810, an indenture was made by Obediah Curlee of Anson CO to Joakim Hudson of the same CO for the sum of $100.00 for 100 a lying in Anson CO on the NW side or Richardsons Creek beg'g at a Post Oak and 3 Pine pointers at the corner of said Hudson etc. Wit: Wm. Curlee, Nathan "X" Hinson, signed Obediah Curlee. (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 77)

19 June 1810- deed of gift "for the love and affection to my loving son William Hudson of the same CO, all of my lands etc. delivered by inventory bearing my signature. Wit: J. Smith, John High, signed Joachim "X" Hudson." (117) Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 77)

March 1818 bill of Partition - in Darlington South Carolina. The petition was filed by his second wife Sarah Hickson upon his death. We know that she was his second wife because of the wording of the petition which was filed against the Hudson brothers: Elijah, Jesse, Jacob, William and Reuben. The petition is based upon an agreement that Sarah and Jochiam made before his death regarding her children of a previous marriage. Based on Jochiam's age, and the wording of the document, it would appear that Jacob and Sarah had no children together. We have no knowledge of Jochiams first wife and the mother of the children of that marriage. One source states his first wife's name was Elizabeth. Source - Jennifer Hudson Taylor (Jochiam deceased at age 84)

Additional fact - 5 Act 1814 - An indenture by William Hudson of Anson CO to Spear Maori of the same CO for the sum of $400.00 for 159 acres. The first tract lying in Anson CO on the S bank of Richardsons Creek ad Joacim Hudson's old line and his own 100 a tract. The second tract adjoining the corner of Jacob Thomas on Richardsons Creek containing 100 a. Wit: Wm. Crittendon, Armiger Lilly, Signed: William Hudson. (117)Source Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson at Rootsweb. Need copy of original record. (Jochiam aged 77)

Children of Jochiam and Elizabeth
source by Stephen R and Pamela D Hudson Green
this font indicates an addition from LMW

1. Elijah Hudson born 1769 in Anson County, North Carolina or Prince George County, Virginia and died in 1843 in Jefferson County, Georgia Buried Providence Baptist Church, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA married to Unknown Youney bet. 1789-1794 in one of the following possible states - VA, NC, SC, GA - married second to Sarah Fontaine 10 Jan 1821 in Jefferson County Georgia, daughter of Peter Benjamin Fontaine and Mary Bruton.

All records above indicate that Jochiam did not arrive in Anson County until 1777. Elijah could have been born in Virginia in 1769 (Jochiam would have been 36 in 1769) - Uncertain as to how the year 1769 was arrived at for an estimated birth year. LMW

For more information on Elijah, please go to http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=redbirdacres&id=I0605

2. William Hudson was born aft 1757 in Anson County North Carolina or Prince George County, Virginia and died bef 1850 in Sumter County Georgia

Source of Estimated Birth Year and Place - Records of Fayetteville District Anson County North Carolina, See Father's information - Jochiam was about 20 years old in 1757 making that likely the earliest date for a first marriage and the birth of a child. Jochiam does not appear to have arrived in North Carolina from Virginia until about 1777. William's actual birth year could be as much as 20 plus years from this estimated year. LMW

For more information, please go here http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&dB=redbirdacres&id=I0605

3. James Hudson born aft 1757 in Anson County North Carolina or Prince George County, Virginia

Source of Estimated Birth Year and Place - Records of Fayetteville District Anson County North Carolina, See Father's information - Jochiam was about 20 years old in 1757 making that likely the earliest date for a first marriage and the birth of a child. Jochiam does not appear to have arrived in North Carolina from Virginia until about 1777. Jame's actual birth year could be as much as 20 plus years from this estimated year. LMW

James is not listed on Equity Roll 210 from the Darlington Historical Society transcription in my records. The researchers have listed a book titled "Hudsons of Amelia" as the source of James parentage.

4. Jesse Hudson was born aft 1777 in Anson County North Carolina and died in 1845 in Darlington County South Carolina married first to Elizabeth Oates born in North Carolina, (daughter of Stephen Oates and Ferreby Carraway) married second to Ann Coker aft 1822 in Darlington County South Carolina born 14 Feb 1806 died 25 May 1872.

Jesse probably either moved with his father after 1810, or was already living in Darlington County, South Carolina when his elderly father relocated.

Children of Jesse and Elizabeth Oakes

1. William Wesley Hudson
2. Mary Hudson
3. Delilah Hudson

   Children of Jesse and Ann Coker
   (source Darlington County Equity Roll 210 and Steven R. Hudson and Pamela D. Ackman Hudson) and Jennifer Taylor Hudson @ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jentaylor/Hudson.htm#Amelia)

   1. Sarah Hudson b: AFT. 1822 in Darlington County, SC
   2. Susan Hudson b: AFT. 1822 in Darlington County, SC
   3. Charlotte Hudson b: 28 SEP 1823 in Darlington County, SC
   4. James Hudson b: AFT. 1824 in Darlington County, SC
   5. Reuben Hudson b: AFT. 1824 in Darlington County, SC
   6. Thomas H. Hudson b: 30 NOV 1836 in Darlington County, SC
   7. Robert A. Hudson b: 26 JAN 1838 in Darlington County, SC
   8. Jesse D. Hudson b: 2 DEC 1839 in Darlington County, SC
   9. Anna Hudson b: 30 MAY 1842 in Darlington County, SC

      "I (Jennifer) have a copy of a handwritten deed from the Darlington Historical Commission, in which William Wesley Hudson signed over 700 acres of land to the heirs on the Coker side of the family. One of the signed witnesses was Caleb Coker, in which the deed was delivered. Three of Jesse's sons died while serving in the Confederate Army." Source - Jennifer Hudson Taylor

5. Rueban Hudson born aft 1784 in Anson County NC and died bef 1845 in Darlington SC married to Dicey Unknown

6. Jacob Hudson -born March 6, 1788 in Anson County, North Carolina died August 25, 1870 in Darlington County, South Carolina buried possibly in private family cemetery in Darlington County, South Carolina married first to (--?--) and second between 1840-1850 to Mary Unknown - born abt. 1810 and died June 24, 1889 - my direct line in Jacob and First Wife through Ezra Ashby Hudson.

More Heirs Named to the Estate of Jochiam Hudson
as listed in Equity Roll 210 from the Darlington Historical Society, also listed was his widow Sarah Hudson.
Green font indicates it was handwritten next to the name on the transcription - If not listed as a child of Jochiam above, then it likely that the person is a grandchild..

• Jesse Hudson -died August 1845
• Jacob Hudson - born Mar 6 1788 died illegible 6, 1870 married Mary b. 1810 died June 24, 1889
• William Hudson - Deputy Sheriff Mar 1850, came from Rocky River NC
• Reuban Hudson - m. Dicy - she m. John Segas (spelling unclear)
• Allen Hudson - went to Alabama
• Burrell Hudson - went to California
• Margaret Hudson -
• Sarah Hudson - married Bryant Thornwell - All of the information I have found on the Internet through various sites have not shown her as a child of Joachiam Hudson. His eldest son Elizah had a wife named Sarah. This could possibly be her, listed as a surviving heir(?)
• Nelson Hudson born unknown died 1833

Added to the typewritten transcription in Ellen Rodriques Hudson's handwriting:

1. Hester Hudson m Bell 1881-1957
2. Dicey Hudson, wife of Rueban, who married John Segas SR (spelling unclear)
3. Nelson Hudson, d 1833, Carriage Shop, married to Sarah (illegible) who then married (illegible)

Generation Five Jacob Hudson
(or Generation Nine - if Richard Hudson is correctly attached to Gentleman Henry Hudson)

Jacob Hudson -born March 6, 1788 in Anson County, North Carolina died August 25, 1870 in Darlington County, South Carolina buried possibly in private family cemetery in Darlington County, South Carolina married first to (--?--) and second between 1840-1850 to Mary Unknown - born abt. 1810 and died June 24, 1889 -

Jacob Hudson was the first Deacon at Sardis Baptist Church. One of the Charter Members at Sardis Baptist Church 1840. A blank page was left in his honor in the minutes of the Sardis Church. A memorial was set up in Sardis Church by the church as a whole. Jacob gave land to Sardis Church for its cemetery. Records of Sardis Baptist Church referenced by the writings of Ellen Rodriques Hudson

"He was a good neighbor, a kind father of Ezra A., etc and affectionate husband to his wife Mary; he lived to be 80 years old, five months and died in his sleep, August 25, 1870." From his obituary or toombstone, not specified in the writings of Ellen Rodriques Hudson.

His wife, Mary, born 1810, died June 24, 1889 is thought to be buried in private family cemetery. Source: Ellen Rodriques Hudson and Donald Ross McLeod Jr., son of Alice Ophelia Hudson

The Hudsons were instrumental in the development of the Sardis Community in Darlington County South Carolina. The family operated a toll bridge across the Lynch River, called apparently Pigotts Ferry. The family petitioned the South Carolina Legislature about levying a fee due to the damage being caused by excessive traffic. Source: Mary Reynolds Woldering.

Will of Jacob Hudson, Nov 29, 1870, land valued at $1,000.00, 4 acres left at house for wife with smoke house and furniture to be used until she died. Land and money left to his children and to Sardis Church for cemetery. Information found at Darlington Historical Society, Darlington S.C. Source Mary Renolds Woldering.

Series Number: S165015 Year: 1852 Item: 00124 ignore: 00 Date: 1852/11/01 Description: INHABITANTS OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF DARLINGTON DISTRICT, PETITION ASKING TO ESTABLISH A NEW PLACE OF ELECTION TO BE CALLED JAMES X ROADS AND FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS AS MANAGERS OF ELECTIONS THERE. (4 PAGES) Names Indexed: BYRD, GEORGE W./SMITH, E. B./HUMPHREY, ROBERT J./BYRD, J. E./BYRD, S. D. M./KERBY, J. J./EAGERTON, C. G./BYRD, R./HUDSON, EZRA A./HUDSON, JACOB/REVELL, S./VASS, E./REVELL, S. C./REVELL, M. T./PIGGOTT, J. E./REVELL, W. W./REVELL, J. N./JAMES, JOSHUA/JAMES, S./GREEN, ROBERT R. Locations: DARLINGTON DISTRICT/ Type: PETITION/ Topics: POLLS/ELECTIONS, MANAGERS OF

Children of Jacob Hudson
named in Will Book 11, page 202 Executors - Ezekiel Keels and E.E. Hudson (Ezra Elizabeth; son of Ezra A)

1. E. A. Hudson (Ezra Ashby) born October 11, 1821 in Darlington County, South Carolina died December 18, 1882 - direct line

2. Feriba Hudson born about 1812 in Darlington County, South Carolina died unknown in unknown married in 1822 to Noah MaGee

3. Anna Hudson born after 1824 in Darlington County, South Carolina died unknown in unknown married to Unknown Revel

4. Emily Hudson born about 1812 in Darlington County, South Carolina died unknown in unknown married at Sardis Community Church to John Langston

5. Aaron Hudson born about 1834 in Darlington County, South Carolina died unknown in unknown Sources: Mary Reynolds Woldering and Steven R. & Pamela D. Hudson-unproven yet by my records - UPDATE OCTOBER 2005 - This child is never found in any census record other than 1850 which shows him aged 16. There is no male of that age or birth year range in the 1840 Census.

Grandchildren named Will Book 11, page 202 Executors - Ezekiel Keels and E.E. Hudson (Ezra Elizabeth; son of Ezra A):

i) Isabel Keels- daughter of Ezekial Keels and Isabelle Hudson, deceased - updated October 2005

ii) Mary R Keels - daughter of Ezekial Keels and Isabelle Hudson, deceased- updated October 2005

iii) S.R. Chandler

iv)Joseph F. Cole

v) Isabel McElveen (wife of John)

It would appear from the surnames of the grandchildren that either there were more female children of Jacob Hudson married to Keels, Chandler, Cole and McElveen or the female children of Ezra remarried or these granddaughters were grown and married at the time of Ezra's death I am researching to determine which of the three possibilities are correct. Please email if you have information.

Generation Five Esra Ashby (E.E.) Hudson
(or Generation Ten - if Richard Hudson is correctly attached to Gentleman Henry Hudson)

E. A. Hudson (Ezra Ashby) born October 11, 1821 in Darlington County, South Carolina died December 18, 1882 married before 1843 to Elizabeth Courtney born 30 JAN 1816 Died abt. 1843 in Darlington District South Carolina possibly in childbirth married second after 1844 to Hester Ann Mims direct line Born June 20, 1824 in Darlington District, South Carolina Died about 1896 in Darlington District, South Carolina buried Sardis Church Cemetery married after 1860 to Sarah Rebecca Fleming Smith Born June 16, 1835 in Unknown Died Mar 9, 1916 near Lynchburg, South Carolina buried in Midway Presbyterian Cemetery nr Lynchburg South Carolina - Military Service with 3rd Palmetto Battalion of Light Artillery

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1880 Census James Cross Roads, Darlington, South Carolina
Source Information: Census Place James Cross Roads, Darlington, South Carolina Family History Library Film 1255227 NA Film Number T9-1227 Page Number 174A

Ezra A. HUDSON Self M Male W 58 POB SC Farming {fathers POB SC mother's POB SC}
Sarah R. HUDSON Wife M Female W 44 POB SC Housekeeper {fathers POB SC mother's POB SC}
Ashby O. HUDSON Son S Male W 19 POB SC Laborer {fathers POB SC mother's POB SC}
Euclid T. HUDSON Son S Male W 17 POB SC Laborer {fathers POB SC mother's POB SC}
Ila O. HUDSON Dau S Female W 2 POB SC {fathers POB SC mother's POB SC}
John HUDSON Son S Male W 2M POB SC {fathers POB SC mother's POB SC}

The Hudsons, Ezra and his father and brothers, were instrumental in the development of the Sardis Community in Darlington County South Carolina. At the time of Ezra's birth in the 1820's, the family operated a toll bridge across the Lynch River, called apparently Pigotts Ferry. The family petitioned the South Carolina Legislature about levying a fee due to the damage being caused by excessive traffic. Source: Mary Reynolds Woldering.

Ezra, along with his father, Jacob, were founding members of the Sardis Baptist Church. A memorial was made for Ezra as a Deacon of the church after his death by a stroke, and he is buried in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetary. Source: Records of Sardis Baptist Church referenced by Ellen Rodriques Hudson

Child of Ezra Ashby Hudson and Elizabeth Courtney

1. Ezra Elizabeth Hudson a.k.a. E.E. Hudson born June 18, 1843 died April 08, 1926 married to Rebecca Cusalk also married to Rosana Langston b. October 31, 1876 d. December 05, 1919 source of E.E. Hudson's Parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society We have birth and death dates of Elizabeth Courtney of 1816 - 1843, which would appear to show that she died during or after the birth of Ezra Elizabeth, known as E.E. Hudson. These dates are used by all amateur sources I have seen.

Children of E.E. Hudson and Rebecca Cusalk

1. Margaret Lazetta Hudson (Feb 6 1869-Dec 1957) married William Henry EcElveen (November 10 1866 - September 9 1952) source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

2. Lydia Olivia Hudson (1870-November 1950) married David Richard Hill (1872-Sept 3 1939 source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

3. Rebecca AA Hudson (May 30 1872-August 13 1887) source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

4. Jacob Columbus Hudson (June 7 1874-March 28 1952) m. Dec 26 1895 Eunice Miller Cole (Jan 26 1876- Jan 1968) five children possibly still living/13 grandchildren as of 1994/1 great grandchild source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

5. Wade Hampton (Hamp) Hudson (July 21 1876-September 25 1921) source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

6. Corinna Bell Hudson (1881-February 1961) m. Oct 22 1901 to Ezekial John Milton Carter (June 15 1874-April 21 1950) source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

7. Alberta Hudson (August 30 1887-April 8 1940 m. C.W. Hammond - three children possibly still living also m. Maretta Benton source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

8. Ruth Hudson (1894-August 8 1959) {unsure whether mother was Rebecca or Rosanna} also m. Joe M. Fields also m. J.D. Dubose source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

Children of E.E. Hudson and Rosana Langston

9. Juanita (Nita) Hudson (1898-August 1972) m. Dec 26 1919 to Robert James Holladay (no issue) source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

10. Kester A. Hudson (1898-August 1972) m. Eva Hodge Hill (1902-February 5 1982) Three children -possibly still living/eight grandchildren as of 1994 source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

11. Ezra A. (Buster) Hudson II (death in September 1944) m. Flettis Hughs source' Ellen Rodriques Hudson

 Military Service:  9th/6th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry / 3rd Palmetto Battalion of Light Artillery

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Children of Ezra Ashby Hudson and Hester Ann Mims

1. Jacob Hudson born. 1847 died 1952 - no known children source of Jacob Hudson's Parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society

2. Julius L. Hudson born 1853 died. Oct 7 1893 married to Fanny Jorden source of Julius L. Hudson's Parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society Children of Julius L. Hudson and Fanny Jorden

Children of Julius and Fanny Jorden Hudson

1. Minnie Hudson b. 1870 d. 1945 married George F. Kirby

2. Annie Hudson b. 1880 d. 1942 married Benjamin H. Cook

3. Bell Hudson b. 1887 d. 1963 married J.D. Gaskin

4. George Hudson b. 1887 d. 1965 unmarried

5. Julian Hudson b. 1894 d. 1925 blind/unmarried

6. Susie V Hudson b. 1886 d. 1930

3. Jesse E Hudson born 1854 died. Dec 1 1923 married Mollie K Yarborough born 1856 died 1923 source of Jesse E. Hudson's Parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society Children of Jesse E Hudson and Mollie K Yarborough

Children of Jesse and Mollie K. Yarborough Hudson

1. Lillie Hudson b. 9/12/1878 d. 12/10/1937 m. 1896 to Charles Hill (11- 22-1866- 12/13/1922)

Children of Lillie and Charles:

Lide Hill
Michael Hill
McRoy Hill
Henry Hill
Carol J. Hill married Ruth LaFleur and married to Mary Windham

Child of Carol Hill was:

Gordon Hill died in 1981

2. Ernestine Hudson born 1885 died 1960 married to James R Unknown

3. Pearl Hudson born 1891 died 1934 married to J.H. Webb

Children of Pearl and J.H. Jeff Webb

Almina Webb
Woodrow Webb

4. Jesse Elijah Hudson Jr. born unknown died 1934

5. Daisy Hudson born unknown died unknown married to T.C. Richard

6. Mabel Hudson born unknown died unknown married to Newton F. Hill

7. Pauline Hudson born unknown died unknown married to Stout L. Lane (buried in Sardis Cemetery)

8. Robert Fulton Hudson born unknown died unknown married to Leola English

Children of Robert and Leola

Catherine Hudson born 1907 died 1909
Robert English Hudson born 1908 died 1942
Eloise Hudson born unknown died unknown
Addie Bell Hudson born unknown died unknown married to T.Hoyt Rush
Louilla Hudson born unknown died unknown married to J.D. Holland
Ott Hudson born unknown died unknown

4. Lydia V. Hudson born 1855 died unknown

5. Mary E Hudson born Jun 14 1858 died Jan 11 1912 married to Stephan W Green born Aug 29 1855 died Jul 2 1929 source of Mary E. Hudson's Parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society

6. Euclid Thayer Hudson born Mar 20 1863 died Sep 14 1938 married to Ella Humphrey 1869-1951 source of Euclid Thayer. Hudson's Parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society/confirmed by 1880 Census James Cross Roads, Darlington, South Carolina - South Carolina Family History Library Film 1255227 NA Film Number T9-1227 Page Number 174A

Children of Euclid and Ella

1.Charles Hudson born 1883 died 1965

2. Horace Walter Hudson born unknown died 1919

3. Robert F Hudson born 1893 died 1961 married Lela Coleman

4. Lucille Hudson born 27 May 1896 died unknown

5. Dewey Hudson born 1898 died unknown

6. Myrtle Eaddy Hudson born 1902 died unknown married Carlilse Rush (1902-1962)

7. Marie Hudson born 1902 died unknown married Eugene I. Tomlinson

8. Doris Hudson born 1907 died 1936 married I. Harvey Wilson

7. Ashby Orr Hudson born July 1, 1860 in Darlington County, South Carolina died October 28, 1911 in Sardis Darlington District South Carolina buried New Zion Baptist Church - stone erected by contribtutions rec'd at Family Reunions org. by Kitty McLeod Barfield- direct line married to Louisa Ann Dennis born August 27, 1860 in New Zion, Clarendon County, South Carolina died New Zion, Clarendon County, South Carolina buried New Zion Baptist Church source of Ashby's parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society/confirmed by 1880 Census James Cross Roads, Darlington, South Carolina - South Carolina Family History Library Film 1255227 NA Film Number T9-1227 Page Number 174A

Children of Ezra Ashby Hudson and Sarah Rebecah Flemming Smith

1. Sarah Ila O Hudson born Dec 24 1877 died Jan 19 1939 married to Lewis P. Fleming b. Nov 27 1873 d. Mr 22 1953 (age 2 in 1880 Census) source of Sarah's parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society - unsure what this is/confirmed by 1880 Census James Cross Roads, Darlington, South Carolina - South Carolina Family History Library Film 1255227 NA Film Number T9-1227 Page Number 174A

2. John McSween Hudson born 1880 (age one month in 1880 Census) source of John M. Hudson's parentage: J.R. 2675 Darlington County Historical Society - unsure what this is/confirmed by 1880 Census James Cross Roads, Darlington, South Carolina - South Carolina Family History Library Film 1255227 NA Film Number T9-1227 Page Number 174A

3. Harriet Hudson (one internet source lists her birth date as 1848 and her mother as Hester Ann - she is not shown in the 1880 Census with Ezra and Sarah, indicating that she was born after 1880)

Generation Six Ashby Orr Hudson
(or Generation Eleven - - if Richard Hudson is correctly attached to Gentleman Henry Hudson)

Ashby Orr Hudson born July 1, 1860 in Darlington County, South Carolina died October 28, 1911 in Sardis Darlington District South Carolina buried New Zion Baptist Church - married to Louisa Ann Dennis born August 27, 1860 in New Zion, Clarendon County, South Carolina died New Zion, Clarendon County, South Carolina buried New Zion Baptist Church

Occupation: Senior owner of HUDSON & BAKER LIVERY STABLE in Kingstree, SC (still standing in 1994)

Property: Lynches Creek in Sardis- purchased 100 acres from L.M. Kirby after the burning of the Plantation Home inherited by Louisa Ann Dennis from her Father. The plantation house sat on 200 acres. . (Near New Zion, SC where US Highway 301 now runs).

Ashby and Louisa lived on half of what had been a large plantation. The Plantation had been owned by Lou's parents, Daniel E. and Sidaleen Goodman Dennis. Daniel and Sidaleen raised horses supported by slave labor. During the Civil War, the horses were taken by the Army for use in the war. I have no information as to which Army seized the horses, but can assume from the local history that it was the Confederate Army. (For information on the Dennis Family, please see their pages.)

1900; Census Place: James Roads, Florence, South Carolina; Roll: T623 1528; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 38.
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• Ashby O Hudson Home in 1900: James Roads, Florence, South Carolina Age: 39
  Estimated birth year: abt 1861 Birthplace: South Carolina Relationship to head-of-house: Head
• Spouse's name: Lousia Race: White Occupation: View image Neighbors: brother Jesse E. Hudson/ Household
• Corbet J Hudson 16
• Mary B Hudson 12
• Marine R Hudson 10
• Kenny Hudson 8
• Alma Hudson 6
• Alice O Hudson 3
• Hudson 1.12

1910 Census Place: NEW ZION TWP, CLARENDON, South Carolina Census Year 1910
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• Ashby Hulson 49 (Correction of surname added to ancestry.com census on January 17 2007)
• Lee Hulson 49 (Correction of name (Lou/Louisa) added to ancestry.com census on January 17 2007)
• Corbett Hulson 26
• Belle Hulson 22
• Marion Hulson 20
• Kennie Hulson 18
• Alma Hulson 15
• Allice Hulson 13
• Edwin Hulson 10
• Oscar Hulson 6
• William Flemming 21
• Willard Flemming 16

1920 Census

1911 Ashby Orr Deceased / 1916 Louisa Ann Dennis Deceased

Sardis Baptist Church Records show the following:

1. August 01, 1866 - Ashby transferred his letter from Sardis Church (AGE 6)

2. September 13, 1903 - Ashby was accepted as a member of Sardis Church (AGE 43)

3. June 10, 1905 - Ashby transferred his letter from Sardis Church (AGE 45)

Children of Ashby Orr and Louisa Dennis Hudson

1. James Corbett Hudson b. abt. 1882 in New Zion South Carolina d. abt. 1962 married to Mary Oliver Player b. unknown in Turbeville, SC d. Nov. 18 1990 Tuomey Regional Medical Center South Carolina

children of James C. Hudson and Olivia Player:

James Gregory Hudson Francis Hudson

"Ashby Hudson was the senior partner in a livery stable in Kingstree, South Carolina, known as HUDSON & BAKER LIVERY STABLE. Upon the death of Ashby, Mr. Baker proceeded to claim the business for himself. The hot tempered young Corbett shot Mr. Baker. (Details of the shooting are not clear.) Corbett was found guilty and given a prison sentence. The people of New Zion circulated a petition for his release and he was pardoned after serving a year in prison." Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

Obituary of Mary O. Hudson
Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

Mary Olivia Hudson, 96, widow of James C. Hudson, died Sunday, Nov. 18 1990 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Turbeville, she was a daughter of the late James T. "Bud" and Fannie Yarborough Player. Mrs. Hudson was a member of First Church of God on Wise Drive. She was retired from Belk-Stroman Company.

Survivors include a son, James G. Hudson of Sumter, a daughter, Fannie Lou Miller of Austin Texas, a brother, John R. Player of Sumter; two sisters, Thincey Ambrose of Conway, N.H. and Vermelle Amerson of Sumter; nine granchildren; 19 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of Elmore-Hill Funeral Home with the Revs. Ron Bower and Wilbur McLeod officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the home of her son, ..... Elmore-Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2. Mary Bell Hudson b. Feb 10 1888 New Zion South Carolina d. abt. 1980 in Florence South Carolina married to John W Williams Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

child of Mary Bell Hudson and John W. Williams:

• Retha Hudson Williams Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000 b. August 19, 1922

Obituary of Mrs. John W Williams
Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

Lake City - Mrs. Belle H. Williams, 92, widow of John W. Williams, died Wednesday at a Florence nursing home.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Brockington Funeral Home.

Mrs. Williams was born in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Ashby Hudson and Mrs. Lou Dennis Hudson. She was a member of the Lake City Baptist Church.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Retha Kemp of Lake City; two sister, Mrs. Alma Williams of Florence and Mrs. Alice McLeod of Charleston; a brother, O.D. Hudson of Florence; four grandchildren.

3. Marion Von (Reese) Hudson B. Jan 1, 1890 New Zion South Carolina d. July 13, 1939 South Carolina

*"Ladies Man, sold inherited land for a Model A car" Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

"Marion Vaughn Hudson, known as Reece, met a tragic end. He was barely wounded in a fight at a country store, in New Zion, after being hit by a large piece of wood by the man he was fighting- Jesse Morris. Marion was hospitalized for some time and returned home only to be found dead on the floor of the house a few weeks later. An inquest was held but no verdict was returned, although evidence of murder was found. There were footmarks on his arms where he had been held down on the floor, etc." Source: The Writings of Donald Ross McLeod Jr., nephew of Marion

� Reese was a bachelor, but rumor had it that he had a girl friend and three children somewhere in the area. At the wake or funeral, all of the family members watched closely as the women of the community passed by the open casket. They were watching for some sign of emotion that would indicate a relationship. None was observed. That rumor was put to rest with Uncle Reece." Source: The Writings of Donald Ross McLeod Jr., nephew of Marion

4. Walter Kenneth Hudson B. Jan 11 1892 In New Zion South Carolina d. Aug 30 1960 In Florence South Carolina

No marriage *"dated Eppie Barnhill, she had 2 children he loved. He let family influence him and never married. Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

5. Alma Hudson b. abt. 1894 in New Zion South Carolina d. abt. 1982 in Florence South Carolina married April 1918 to Jim Murray Williams buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery Florence S.C.

children of Alma Hudson and Jim Williams:

• Lena Mae Williams b. Dec 26, 1923 d. Feb 23, 1993 buried in Mausoleum, Mt. Hope Cemetery Florence South Carolina married to Unknown Flowers buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery Florence S.C.

Obituary of Lena Mae Flowers Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

Lena Mae Williams Flowers, 69, died Tuesday, Feb 23 1993 in a Florence Hospital after an illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26 1993 at Waters Powel Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. She was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Jim Murray Williams and Alma Hudson Williams. She attended Florence County public schools and graduated from Florence High Scholl in 1944. She was an active member of Florence Bible Chapel. She was employed by Sexton Dental Clinic for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Faith F. Hutchenson of Florence, a brother James A. Williams of Florence, three sisters, Greta W. Johnson and Doris Ann Geddings of Florence and Isabell Kirby of Scranton, a granddaughter Amy L. Hutchinson of Florence and several neices and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Pearl W. Foster. The family will recieve friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

• Pearl Alma Williams b. Aug 1, 1924 in Florence S.C. d. Jan 2, 1992 m. Johnny Foster buried in Timmonsville South Carolina

  Obituary of Mrs. Pearl Foster Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

  Mrs. Pearl Williams Foster, 64, died Wednesday. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Alma Hudson Williams and a member of Florence Baptist Temple. Surviving are her husband, John T. Foster, a daughter Mrs. Mickie Porter of Iimmonsville, a brother James Williams of Florence; and sisters, Mrs. Greta Johnson and Mrs. Lena Flowers, both of Florence. Mrs. Isabelle Kirby of Scranton and Mrs. Doria Ann Geddings of Melbourne Fla. Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Timmonsville with burial in Byrd Cemetery. Layton-Perry Funeral Home of Timmonsville is in charge. Memorials may be made to the temple.

• James Ashby Williams a.k.a. "Son" b. abt 1919 died Wednesday Oct. 25 2000 buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery Florence S.C.

  Obituary of James A. Williams Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

  FLORENCE - James Ashby Williams, 81, died Wednesday Oct. 25 2000 in a Florence Hospital after an illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Waters-Powell Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born in Florence a son of the late Jim Murray and Alma Hudson Williams. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the European Theatre with the Military Police. He was the owner and operator of Williams Sheet Metal and was member and past president of the American Legion Post in Effingham. Surviving are two sons, Frank C. Williams of Franklin, Tn and Larry E. Williams of Florence; his first wife, Victoria B. Williams of Florence; three sisters, Greta L. Johnsonn of Florence, Isobell Kirby of Scranton, and Doris Geddings of Florence; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren ; and number of nieces and nephews. The family will recieve friends at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m.

• Greta Williams
• Isabel Mattie Williams
• Doris Ann Williams

  * Alma married Jim Murray Williams who was born July 14, ____, on April __ 1918. The marriage was performed by a Florence South Carolina Judge.

  The William's owned and farmed at Cusaac Cross Road. When they were dating, Jim Murray Williams would ride his bicycle to visit Alma in New Zion.

  The following are memories of Greta Williams Johnson

  "Alma was not sick until the last part of her life. She had a hole in the back of heart, a scar was found 10 years prior to her death. She had cancer of female organs, a deteriorating spine, kidney stones, a heart attack and old age finally killed her.

  Jim Murray Williams during his life was hired by a U.S. Marshall to travel to Columbia S.C. to transfer prisoners. A wreck occurred (a head-on collision in September 1951, the car wasn't found for some time. He was hurt real bad. Both legs and ribs broken and hip out of joint; was sent to a specialist hospital in Georgia to learn to walk. He had a heart condition and developed diabetes." Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

  Obituary of Mrs. Jim M. Williams
  Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

  Florence: Alma Hudson Williams, 87, widow of Jim M. Williams died Sunday in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Waters Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born in New Zion, a daughter of Ashby O. Hudson and Lou Dennis Hudson. She was a member of Baptist Temple. Surviving are five daughters, Greta Johnson, Lena Flowers and Pearl Foster, all of Florence, Isobell Kirby of Scranton and Doris Geddins of Taylorsville, N.C.; a son James A. Williams of Florence; a brother, Jack Hudson of Florence; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

6. Linwood Thaller Hudson born about 1894 in New Zion South Carolina C. d. Unknown -

No marriage Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

7. Alice Ophelia Hudson b. Mar 20 1898 in New Zion, South Carolina d. August 19, 1981 in Charleston South Carolina married in 1919 to Donald Ross McLeod Sr. -direct line

8. Edwin Goodman Hudson Born Mar 23 1900 New Zion, South Carolina died Mar 5, 1953 married to Mattie Isabell Taylor, (daughter of Robert Gary Taylor and Maddie Moore) both buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery Florence S.C.

Children of Edwin Hudson and Mattie Taylor

• Edwin Earl Hudson born May 5 1927 (unmarried)

Obituary of E. Earl Hudson Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

Edwin Earl Hudson of 305 S. Jarrott St., Florence, salesman for S.W. Love Tire Co., died early Thursday morning. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Waters Funeral Home by Dr. Thomas W. Fryer and Rev. Jerry R. Aiken. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. A native and life-long resident of Florence, Mr. Hudson was born May 5 1927, a son of Mattie Taylor Hudson ofEvergreen and the late Edwin Goodman Hudson of Clarendon County. Mr. Hudson was a 1947 graduate of Florence High School and served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a member of Hampton Lodge 204 AFM. Surviving are his motehr, Mrs. E.G. Hudson of Florence; and a brother Walter A. Hudson of Orangeburg.

• Walter Hudson- married to Ellen Rodriques

  Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

9. Oscar Dennis Hudson Born June 22 1903 New Zion, South Carolina Died Oct 1 1993 married to Martha Irene Swann buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery Florence S.C.

Childrenof Oscar Hudson and Irene Swann

• Oscar Dennis Hudson II
• Bill Hudson
• Linda Hudson

  Source The Writings of ELLEN RODRIQUES HUDSON received from Donald Ross McLeod Jr., January 2000

  Obituary of Jack Hudson
  Provided by Kitty McLeod Barfield June 28 2003 Family Reunion at Friendship Baptist Church in Lugoff SC

  Oscar Dennis "Jack" Hudson, 90, of 119 S. Homestead Drive, Florence, died Friday Oct. 1 1993 in Florence General Hospital after a lengthy illness. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. to day, Oct. 2 1993 in Waters-Powell Funeral Home chapel, with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Hudson was born in New Zion, the youngest child of Ashby Orr Hudson and Louisa Ann Dennis Hudson. He was married to the late Martha Irene Swann Hudson. Mr. Hudson retired in 1975 from the city of Florence Street and Drainage Department. He had previously worked for the Fruit Grower Express Ice Plant of Florence. He is survived by two sons, William Ashby Hudson of Tampa, Fla., and Oscar Dennis Hudson Jr. of Toledo Ohio; a daughter Linda Hudson Drawdy of Orangeburg,; 11 granchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at 119 S. Homestead Drive in Florence.

  OSCAR D. HUDSON - Florence - Oscar Dennis "Jack" Hudson, 90, a illegible from the city of Florence Street and Drainage Department and a former employee of the Fruit Grower Express Ice Plant of Florence died Friday in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in Waters-Powell Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Hudson was born in New Zion, a son of Ashby O. Hudson and Louisa Ann Dennis Hudson. He was married to the late Martha I. Swann Hudson. Surviving are two sons, William A. Hudson of Tampa, Fla., and Oscar D. Hudson Jr. of Toledo Ohio; a daughter Linda H. Drawdy of Orangeburg,; 11 granchildren; and 10 great grandchildren

The following is based upon family stories. No effort has been made to verify or disprove any details given here, therefore not all may be considered accurate. The information is included here only to preserve family stories as those who would pass them on have themselves passed away. We can research the facts of someone's life, but the essence is harder to learn. These stories help us to remember that these were living, breathing, loving, and hating human beings as are we.

Daniel Dennis gave to his daughter, Louisa Ann Hudson (wife of Ashby Orr Hudson) 200 acres of land and the Plantation House (a large 3 story house). It is said that Louisa took care of her father for ten years after the death of Sidaline, his wife. His son, Henry, was given 200 acres and a small house on the other side of the road. (Near New Zion, SC where US Highway 301 now runs).Henry was very upset over this.

Several nights later the plantation home was burned. Law Officers were called and blood hounds were brought out and the arsonist trail was followed to the door of Henry's house. Nothing is known to what happened to Henry as a result of this, but a short time later Henry was afflicted and unable to walk for the rest of his life. Family Lore has it that Uncle Henry was cursed by someone with "the Power"

The night of the fire, Ashby was rushing home in his buckboard with his best team of horses. Someone had closed the normally open gate to the plantation and as the team approached they came to a sudden and abrupt stop, tipping over the buckboard. Ashby was severely wounded and never completely recovered.

After the fire, the family moved to Sardis but Louisa was unhappy and wanted to return to New Zion. The Ashby Orr Hudson's then moved into the barn on the Dennis property and lived there until Ashby died at the age of 51. Ashby had accumulated enough building materials to replace the plantation house, but upon his death, the story goes that the eldest son, Corbett Hudson sold all the materials and it was several years later that the family was able to build a new home.

The children of Ashby and Louisa eventually all moved to Florence, South Carolina and began their own lives. If anyone ever spoke of returning to New Zion, they were discouraged due to some mysterious fear, very possibly the fear of the curse some believed placed on Louisa's brother years before