Philadelphia County PA Archives Biographies.....Kenneth Andrew Hudson Jr., May 31, 1964 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Kenneth Hudson kenneth_hudson@hotmail.com October 19, 2008, 12:51 pm Author: Kenneth Andrew Hudson Jr. Kenneth A. Hudson Jr. Born May 31, 1964,Philadelphia.Pa.kenneth_hudson@hotmail.com Kenneth A. Hudson Jr. Lived most of his life in Philadelphia's Richard Allen Projects[1964-1983]. He was Educated in the Philadelphia Public School System,Spring Garden Elementary School[1970-1976],Philadelphia Chapter of The Black Panther Party, feed the children breakfast before philadelphia's public school system did, in the mid 1970s.Stoddart-Fliesher Jr High School[1976- 1979],Graduate Of William Penn High School[1979-1982]. Attended Philadelphia Printing And Advertising School[1982].Military Service United States Coast Guard[1983-1986] Stationed At Electronics Engineering Center Wildwood N.J.[1983],Coast Guard Station Buffalo N.Y.[1983-1986] and Coast Guard Naval Air Station Glenview III[1986].Earned Ribbons For Marksmanship with both the .45 Caliber Handgun,M-16 Rifle and Shotgun.Earned First Award Good Conduct Medal Buffalo N.Y.[1986].Honorably Discharged Oct. 1986. Front Office Manager For 2 Hilton Hotels the Valley Forge Hilton[1988-1991] Valley Forge Pa. and the Allentown Hilton[1991] Allentown Pa.Temporary Appointment Philadelphia Naval Shipyard as a Fire Extinguisher Service For the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Fire Department[1992]. Retired United States Postal Service[1993-1996]. Attended Environmental Training Inc. Cinnaminson N.J.[1996] for Lead And Asbestos. Graduated Environmental Training Inc. Environmental Technician Cerification:Hazmat Worker/Supv.,Underground Storage Tank Worker,Confined Space Worker, N.J.Asbestos Worker/Supv.,Del Building Inspecter,Lead Inspecter Risk Assesor,Air Quality Monotoring. Training and Certification.Currently Consulting For Environmental Companies in Philadelphia and N.J.Currently holding Four Licenses Philadelphia Asbestos Project Inspector and Asbestos Investigator Licenses[1996-2008].Also Pennsylvania Asbestos Building Inspector License and Pennsylvania Lead Inspector/RISK ASSESOR License[1996-2008].Living Kidney Donor to Sister Kristal Hudson Fallen.[Lupus][2000].Father of 2 daughters,Grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Stepfather of 3 Sons. My African American Ancestry Paternal GGGG Grandmother Sarah{?} Hudson and Decendents Paternal GGGG Grandmother Sarah{?} Hudson and Decendents,GGG Grandfather James Hudson,GG Grandfather Unknown,G Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson,Grandfather Wallace M. Hudson,Father Kenneth A.Hudson Sr.,Kenneth A. Hudson Jr.{Sources Below.} Milestones in Kenneth A.Hudson's ancestry:Atkinsons,Worcester, Maryland,- Colbourne, Worcester, Maryland -Coston,Worcester, Maryland- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Upper Penns Neck, Salem, New Jersey. 1860 James Hutson, Kenneth A.Hudson's great, great, great grandfather, is forced into apprentiship to Cannon R Short. Slave Owner of great great, great, great grandmother Sarah Hudson[Born 1820] when he becomes the property of his owner in Girdletree Town, Worcester, Maryland. 1860 United States Federal Census about James Hutson Name: James Hutson {Great Great Great Grandfather} Age in 1860: 20 Birth Year: abt 1840 Birthplace: Maryland Home in 1860: Atkinsons, Worcester, Maryland Race: Black Gender: Male Post Office: Snow Hill Value of real estate: View Image Household Members: Name Age Cannon S Short 50 {Slave Owner/Cannon R.Short{see Maryland/Illegal Child Apprenticeships} Leah J Short 29 William Short 17 Sarah H Short 15 Mary E Short 12 Cannon Short 10 Francis G Short 2 James Hutson 20 {listed as Apprentice} {Great Great Great Grandfather} Charlotte Martin 14 Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Atkinsons, Worcester, Maryland; Roll: M653_481; Page: 0; Image: 104. 1870 James Hudson, Kenneth A.Hudson's great, great, great grandfather was married,moved to Atkinsons, Worcester, Maryland,are property owners in Maryland after having lived as slaves under slavery. Property worth 100.00 dollars 1870 United States Federal Census about James Hudson Name: James Hudson {Great Great Great Grandfather} Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840 Age in 1870: 30 Birthplace: Maryland Home in 1870: District 6, Worcester, Maryland Race: Black Gender: Male Value of real estate: 100.00 Post Office: Snow Hill Household Members: Name Age James Hudson 30 {Great Great Great Grandfather} Arra Hudson 25 Mary Hudson 4 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Worcester, Maryland; Roll: M593_599; Page: 828; Image: 346. 1880 James Hudson,Kenneth A.Hudson's great, great, great grandfather is living in Colbourne, Worcester, Maryland {with possible parent of} great grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson[listed as grandson on 1900 census] 1880 United States Federal Census about James Hudson Name: James Hudson {Great Great Great Grandfather} Home in 1880: Colbourne, Worcester, Maryland Age: 40 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840 Birthplace: Maryland Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Ira Father's birthplace: Maryland Mother's birthplace: Maryland Occupation: Laborer Marital Status: Married Race: Black Gender: Male Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane: View Image Household Members: Name Age James Hudson 40 {Great Great Great Grandfather} Ira Hudson 30 Mary H. J. Hudson 14 Sarah A. C. Hudson 8 William J. J. J. Hudson 6 Ann A. Hudson 3 John R. I. Hudson 8M Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Colbourne, Worcester, Maryland; Roll: T9_518; Family History Film: 1254518; Page: 337.1000; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 0129. 1900 James Hudson,Kenneth A.Hudson's great, great, great grandfather is living in Stockton, Worcester, Maryland with Kenneth A Hudson's great, great,great, great grandmother Sarah Hudson{listed as mother} and great grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson{listed as grandson}.{Unsure of Herman Jerome Hudson's Parents, could be Mary Hudson on 1900 census or any child listed on 1880 census}.{would be great great grandparent} 1900 United States Federal Census about Jerome Hudson Name: Jerome Hudson {Great Grandfather}{See WWII Draft Card} Herman Jerome Hudson Home in 1900: Stockton, Worcester, Maryland Age: 12 Birth Date: Aug 1887 Birthplace: Maryland Race: Black Ethnicity: American Relationship to head-of-house: Grandson Father's Birthplace: Maryland Mother's Birthplace: Maryland Marital Status: Single Residence : Girdletree Town, Worcester, Maryland Occupation: View Image Household Members: Name Age James H Hudson 55 {Great Great Great Grandfather} Ara J Hudson 35 Mary C Hudson 29 possible Great Great Grandmother{ Mother of Herman Jerome Hudson } Ocia M Hudson 6 Clarance W Hudson 3 Jerome Hudson 12 Grandson {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson}{unsure of parents} Sarah Hudson 80 Mother of James {Great Great Great Great Grandmother} Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Stockton, Worcester, Maryland; Roll: T623 630; Page: 3A; . 1910 Herman Jerome Hudson great grandfather of Kenneth A. Hudson is married to Annie{Purnell or Stevens} Hudson great grandmother of Kenneth A. Hudson living in Coston, Worcester, Maryland.Also included mother-in-law Malinda Purnell{listed on 1930 census as mother Malinda Stevens with Annie{Purnell or Stevens} Hudson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1910 United States Federal Census about Herman Hudson Name: Herman Hudson{Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson} Age in 1910: 22 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888 Birthplace: Maryland Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Maryland Mother's Birth Place: Maryland Spouse's Name: Annie {Born Maryland} Home in 1910: Coston, Worcester, Maryland Marital Status: Married Race: Black Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Herman Hudson 22 {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson} Annie Hudson 24 {Beulah Lewis/William Lewis} {Children from previous Marriage.} Beulah Hudson 7 {listed on 1920 census as Beulah Lewis}{step daughter} William Hudson 5 {listed on 1920 census as William Lewis}{step son} Jessie Hudson 3 David Hudson 7/12 Malinda Purnell 50 { mother-in-law} {Mother of Annie Hudson} {Great Great Grandmother} {Born Virginia} Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Coston, Worcester, Maryland; Roll: T624_570; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 719. U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 about Herman Hudson Name:Herman Hudson {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson}{See WWII Draft Card Below} City: Philadelphia County: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania Birthplace: Maryland Birth Date: 6 Aug 1887 Race: African (Black) Roll: 1907609 DraftBoard: 8 Age: Occupation: Nearest Relative: Height/Build: Color of Eyes/Hair: Signature: View Image Source Citation: Registration Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1907609; Draft Board: 8. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 about Herman Jerone Hudson Name: Herman Jerone Hudson {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson} Birth Date: 6 Aug 1887 RESIDENCE: Worcester, Maryland Birth: Hudleton, Maryland Roll: WW2_2242108 Note regarding the images for the states of PA, MD, WV, and DE. These four states were scanned at the National Archives facility in such a way that the back of one person’s draft card appears on the same image as the front of the next individual. The result is that when you click to view the original image, you will see the correct front side of the draft card, but the back of the previous soldier’s card. Ancestry is aware of this problem, and is working to correct this issue. Source Citation: Roll: WW2_2242108; Local board: Worcester , Maryland. 1920 Herman Jerome Hudson great grandfather of Kenneth A. Hudson's moved with Annie{Purnell or Stevens} Hudson great grandmother of Kenneth A. Hudson to Philadelphia Ward 14, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Included grandfather,Wallace M Hudson. 1920 United States Federal Census about Herman Hutson Name: Herman Hutson {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson} {Surname with a T} Home in 1920: Philadelphia Ward 14, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age: 35 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888 Birthplace: Maryland Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Name: Herman Father's Birth Place: Maryland Mother's Name: Annie Mother's Birth Place: Maryland Marital Status: Married Race: Black Sex: Male Able to read: yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 492 Household Members: Name Age Herman Hutson 35 {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson} Annie Hutson 36 {Beulah Lewis/William Lewis} {Children}{Born Virginia} Herman Hutson 10 James Hutson 8 Wellington Hutson 6 Walleie Hutson 2 5/12 {Grandfather Wallace M. Hudson} Beulah Lewis 16 listed as step daughter {1910 Beulah Hudson} daughter William Lewis 14 listed as step son {1910 William Hudson} daughter Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 14, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1620; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 269; Image: 492. 1930 Herman Jerome Hudson great grandfather of Kenneth A. Hudson's re married Blanch{?} Hudson moved to Upper Penns Neck, Salem, New Jersey.No children from this union. 1930 United States Federal Census about Herman Hudson Name: Herman Hudson {Great Grandfather Herman Jerome Hudson} Home in 1930: Upper Penns Neck, Salem, New Jersey Age: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888 Birthplace: Maryland Relation to Head of House: Wife {should read Head} Race: Negro (Black) Occupation: Education: Military service: Rent/home value: Age at first marriage: Parents' birthplace: View Image Household Members: Name Age Herman Hudson 42 Blanch Hudson 38 Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Upper Penns Neck, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: 1383; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 107.0. 1930 Wallace M Hudson grandfather of Kenneth A. Hudson's and Annie{Purnell or Stevens}great grandmother of Kenneth A. Hudson's still living in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Also included Malinda Stevens{listed as mother-in- law Malinda Purnell on 1900 census}.Grandfather Wallace M Hudson Enlisted in the Army{World War II} on 24 Mar 1944. 1930 United States Federal Census about Wallace Hudson Name: Wallace Hudson {Grandfather Wallace Hudson} Home in 1930: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age: 12 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918 Relation to Head of House: Son Parent's Name: Anna {Great Great Grandmother}{Born Virginia} Occupation: Education: Military service:Yes Rent/home value: Age at first marriage: Parents' birthplace: Virginia Household Members: Name Age Anna Hudson 43 {Great Great Grandmother}{Born Virginia} Hernan Hudson 20 James Hudson 18 Wellington Hudson 16 Wallace Hudson 12 {Grandfather Wallace M. Hudson} Theodore Hudson 9 Malinda Stevens 68 {Mother of Anna Hudson} {Great Great Grandmother} {1910 Unite Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2142; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 813; Image: 347.0. Source Information: Known infomation about Wallace Hudson Started his family before and after WWII in Philadephia,Pa. Name:Wallace Hudson {Grandfather} Home : Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age: Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918 Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse Name: Louise Occupation: Education: Military service: Rent/home value: Household Members: Name Age Wallace Hudson {Grandfather Wallace M. Hudson} Louise [Day][Rodgers] Hudson { Franstina Rodgers and Muriel J Rodgers} Spouse {Garold Rodgers} Marion Hudson {Joeann Evans,Cynthia Evans} Spouse {Carl Evans} Wallace F. Hudson {Anthony,Tracy} Spouse {Dorthy} Walter Hudson {Dennis} Kenneth A. Hudson Sr. {Father Kenneth Andrew Hudson Sr.} U.S.World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Wallace M Hudson {Grandfather Wallace M. Hudson} Birth Year:1917 Race:Negro, citizen (Black) Nativity State or Country:Pennsylvania State:Pennsylvania County or City:Philadelphia Enlistment Date:24 Mar 1944 Enlistment State:Virginia Enlistment City:Camp Lee Branch:No branch assignment Branch Code:No branch assignment Grade:Private Grade Code:Private Term of Enlistment:Enlistmen­t for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source:Civil Life Education:2 years of high school Marital Status:Married Height:00 Weight:003 Source Information: National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. Social Security Death Index {Wallace M. Hudson Died @ Age 56} Known infomation about Kenneth A. Hudson Sr. Name: Kenneth A. Hudson Sr {Father} Home: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age: Estimated Birth Year: abt 1945 Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse Name: JoeAnn Occupation: Education: Military service: Household Members: Name Age Kenneth A. Hudson Sr. JoeAnn [Williams] Hudson Kenneth A. Hudson Jr. Kristal L. Hudson Darren Hudson Social Security Death Index {Father Kenneth A. Hudson Sr. Died @ Age 31} 1964 Kenneth A. Hudson Jr. is born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Father Kenneth A. Hudson Sr.{Born Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania} and Mother Joe Ann Williams Hudson{Born in Plains, Sumter, County,Georgia.My father died March 22, 1977 he was 31 years old,I was 13. 1983 Kenneth A. Hudson Jr.Enlisted in the United States Coast Gaurd Dec.1984.Honorably Discharged Oct 1986.Marksmanship Ribbons for M-16 Rifle/.45 Caliber Hand gun and Shotgun.Recieved Good Conduct Medal{3 years Good Conduct Search and Rescue Station Buffalo,N.Y. Additional Comments: My African American Ancestry Paternal GGGG Grandmother Sarah{?} Hudson born 1820 and Decendents Photo: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/philadelphia/bios/hudson-kaj.jpg This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 17.3 Kb This file is located at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/philadelphia/bios/hudson-kaj.txt