Hudson, B. H.

HUDSON, BILLICK

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1880 History of Poweshiek County, Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 946

HUDSON, B. H. -- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P.O. Sheridan Center. This enterprising citizen was born in Clinton county, New York, April 23, 1838, and when about nine years of age emigrated with his parents to Rockford, Illinois, at which place he resided about eight years, and then moved to Seward township. There he resided until February, 1876, when he became impressed with the idea that Iowa offered superior inducements to men of energy and honest determination, and came to his present location. His father, R. Hudson, was a native of England and died January 19, 1866. His mother, Ellen Hudson, was a native of the same place as his father. She died June 11, 1843. He was married, December 12, 1861, to Miss Jenette Billick, a native of Pennsylvania. She is a lady of refined taste, and devotes her time to making home happy. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he began life with very limited means, but through his good habits and honest determination he now owns a fine farm of eighty acres, all under good cultivation. He takes a warm interest in the welfare of the county, and is a friend to the advance of education.