A BIG "THANK YOU" GOES TO WILLIAM (BILL) HUDSON FROM WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, A GREAT-GREAT-GRANDSON OF WILLIAM(?) HUDSON ABOVE. BILL IS THE SOURCE OF SO MUCH OF THE INFORMATION BELOW ON THE HUDSON FAMILY.
Much more information on the Hudsons is to be found in Bill's multiple-volume history of the Hudsons in Kerry, a copy of which may be viewed in the library in Tralee, Co. Kerry. In addition, both Tralee and Listowel libraries have a copies of Bill's more recent works: three volumes entitled "The Hudsons of Tralee", "The Hudsons of Kilbaha North", and "the Hudsons of Ballyeagh". Bill has been researching his family history since 1956 and these very impressive works are the fruit of his labours.
It's not certain at all that the first name of Mr. Hudson above was William, but Bill Hudson's father thought it might have been. It is certain that William(?) was connected to the Hudson family of Tralee, Co. Kerry, but it's not known where William himself may have been born. William and the Hudsons of Tralee were Protestants.
Note: In Ireland, the Hudson surname is most numerous in Dublin and East Leinster. It's an English name meaning "son of Hudd", " Hudd" being a pet form of Hugh or Richard. Hudsons came to Ireland as settlers in the 17th century.
