“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


W. H. HUDSON, of the firm of Whitcomb & Hudson, Lake 
Koshkonong Hotel; native of Ohio; born in the town of Chillicothe June 
17, 1833; son of James Hudson and Mary Beaudo, of Virginia, who 
came to Wisconsin in 1849, and settled in Dane Co., on Section 29, and 
engaged in farming.  Had nine children, six sons – W. H. was the second 
son.  He started out for himself in 1851, working out by the month; in 
thirteen months, he commenced farming and running a thrashing 
machine, which business he remained in about six years.  Married, in 
1865, Miss Helen P., daughter of Asahel Hill and Julia Schultz, of New 
York; they had one child – Ada E., born July 11, 1866.  Mr. Hudson is a 
member of the Odd Fellows’ Fraternity; liberal in religion and politics.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)