Title:
Autobiography and Reminiscence of Henry D. Hudson:: "Autobiographical Sketch of Henry D. Hudson. Written from notes furnished
by him, Nov., 1904", San Francisco, 1904
[Institutional Records Digitization Project: Reminiscences of Early Pioneers: 1900-1904]
Creator/Contributor:
Hudson, Henry D, b. 1832, creator
Abstract:
Autobiographies and Reminiscences of California Pioneers, p. 75-78, Vol. 8. This is a typed transcript, bound into a volume,
of the member's autobiographical reminiscence created as an institutional record for the Society of California Pioneers.
This reminiscence provides an account of Henry D. Hudson's journey to California and his life afterward. Details regarding
his work as a building contractor and carpenter in San Francisco are included in the reminiscence. The author names schooners
Mr. Hudson, with the aid of his father and brother, was responsible for building. The time period represented by this reminiscence
is from 1849 to 1902. An extract of an anniversary discourse made by the pastor of the First Congregational Church of San
Francisco commending Henry D. Hudson's work, is included in the reminiscence.
Date:
1904 (issued)
Subject:
Hudson, Henry D --
b. 1832
First Congregational Church (San Francisco, Calif.)
Pioneers --
California --
Biography
San Francisco (Calif.) --
History
Note:
Copyright has not been assigned to The Society of California Pioneers. All requests for permission to publish or quote from
manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Society of
California Pioneers as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright
holder, which must be obtained by the reader
Autobiography & Reminiscence of Henry D. Hudson, "Autobiographical Sketch of Henry D. Hudson. Written from notes furnished
by him, Nov., 1904", San Francisco, 1904. The Society of California Pioneers
Henry D. Hudson was born on May 21, 1832 in Chantanqua County, New York. He attended school in New York City and served as
an apprentice in the shipyard of Smith & Diamond. On February 3, 1849 he and his brother and father set sail from New York
for California aboard the ship "Daniel Webster". They arrived in San Francisco on July 21, 1849 after a brief stop at Valparaiso
and immediately started work as building contractors. In 1868, Mr. Hudson was appointed an officer of the regular police
force of San Francisco and served in that capacity for three years. After which point he maintained the office of Sexton
for the First Congregational Church of San Francisco. He was also a member of the Vigilant Engine Company, number 9 of the
Volunteer Fire Company, and President and Vice-President of the Exempts
Type:
Autobiographies.
Physical Description:
[4] p. ; 35 x 21 cm.
Language:
English
Identifier:
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Origin:
California
Copyright Note:
Copyright has not been assigned to The Society of California Pioneers. All requests for permission to publish or quote from
manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Society of
California Pioneers as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright
holder, which must be obtained by the reader.
Contributing Institution:
Society of California Pioneers
Autobiography and Reminiscence of Henry D. Hudson: