Lucy Ann Hudson

MRS. LUCY A. HUDSON, P.O. Windsor, is one of the esteemed residents of Jefferson township. She was born in Pettis county, Missouri, August 20, 1845, and is of a good family, and received her education in the common schools. Her father, Archibald Lovelace, was a native of North Carolina. In politics he was a democrat, and religiously a Baptist. On March 14, 1861, she was united in marriage with Nathaniel W. Hudson, Rev. Wm. Furguson officiating clergyman. Mr. Hudson, her husband, was born in the state of Kentucky, June 27, 1840, and died October 16, 1879. He was a good and kind husband. In religion he was identified with the Missionary Baptists, and in politics he voted with the democrats. His father, James Hudson, was one of the clever men of his day. The fruits of this marriage were nine children, six boys and three girls. Three boys and one girl are living. They are: Sallie B., James W., Alvin A. and Henry H. Mrs. Hudson was left a widow in the fall of 1879, with a family, the eldest eighteen and the youngest ten months of age. By industry and economy she managed very successfully to cultivate her excellent farm and property, and educate her children. Her residence is handsomely located on "High Point of Tebo," and in a good community, surrounded by a beautiful country. She owns 280 acres of fine land in section 20, township 44, range 24. Her residence is in the Thompson school district, No. 4, and convenient to High Point Baptist church, where she has her membership. She is a social lady, with a Christian heart and head, who desires to see her children grow up in the line of duty.

From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," Kansas City Historical Co. 1881* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 5 2020, 16:10:25 UTC