Hudson, James
J. HUDSON
James Hudson
Born 27th August 1899 at Ashby
Son of William (an ironstone miner from Scotton) and Mary Ann (nee Osborne of Eye, Northamptonshire)
Family lived at Mill Road, Ashby
His mother died in 1902 when he was an infant
In 1910 his aunt Edith Hudson married George Clark (a farmer's son from Scotter)
The next year saw James living with them in Scotter
Cousin of James ('Jim'), Sydney ('Sid'/'Sam') and Arthur ('Art'/'Goggan') who all played in Scotter Brass Band for many years
[Frank Abey (of North Willingham near Ludford) moved to Scotter and marryied Charlotte Foster on 1st May 1908 at St. Peter's Church]
In 1920 James probably married Frank's 17 year old sister Emma in the Caistor registration district
Daughter Elsie became Miss Scunthorpe Carnival Queen in 1937
Elsie married Petty Officer Harold Ross R.N. of Brumby in 1946
Died in 1976 in the Scunthorpe registration district