William Hudson Sr^1,2 son of Joakim Hudson and Unknown was born on Mar 29, 1770 in Anson Co, NC.³

In Anson Co, NC on Mar 10, 1785 Sheriff Miller sold William Hudson for 6 lb 8 sh land of ShemThompson on the s side of Richardsons Creek and on Flag branch. DB H p207.⁴

William married Unknown c. 1788. Anson Co NC North Carolina probably.

In 1789 in Anson Co, NC William Hudson sold William Hudson land on Pilkin fk. DB B2 p270.

William Hudson was the Head of Household in the census in 1790 in Anson Co, NC. William Hutson: males 1>16, 2 females.⁵

In 1794 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson from State of NC: Type: LAND GRANT.⁴

<[d]> <[l]> William was member of Rocky River Baptist Church which is now(2010) in Chatham CoNC.

William Hudson was the Head of Household in the census in 1800 in Fayetteville, Anson Co, NC. William Hutson: males 1 <10, 1 26-44; females 3<10, 1 10-15, 1 26-44;0 slaves.²

William Hudson was the Head of Household in the census in 1810 in Anson Co, NC. William Hutson: males 3<10, 2 19-15, 1 26-44; females 4<10, 1 10-15, 1 16-25, 1 26-44.¹

On Jun 19, 1810 in Anson Co, NC Joakim Hudson gave William Hudson all my lands by inventory for the love and affection I have for my loving son. DB N p242..⁴

On Jan 11, 1813 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson from State of NC: 100 ac. Grant #2298. DB U p74 Type: LAND GRANT.⁴

On Jan 11, 1814 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson from State of NC: 100 ac. Grant #2288. DB Z p148. Type: LAND GRANT.⁶

On Oct 5, 1814 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson of Anson to Spear Moore: 159 acres for $400. 159 ac ons bank of Richardsons Creek adj Joacim Hudson's old line and his own100 acre tract. 100 ac on Richardson's Creek, adj Hudson and JacobThomas, DB S p50 Type: LAND SALE.⁶

On Dec 20, 1814 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson from State of NC: 100 ac. DB Z, p148 Type: LAND GRANT.⁴

On Oct 17, 1815 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson of Anson to Spear Moore: for $100, 100 acres adj toWilliam Hudson's line. DB R p509. Type: LAND SALE.⁴

On May 1, 1816 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson of Anson from Jas Hill: for $200, 100 ac DB S p158 Type: LAND PURCHASE.⁴

<[d]> <[l]> William was transferred membership from Rocky River.

Btw 1819 and 1820 in Darlington Dist, SC he. based on residence in land sales and 1820 census Type: MOVED TO SC.⁶

On May 15, 1819 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson of Anson Co to Asa Beacomb: for $200, 100 ac on n sideof Richardsons Creek adj Quin branch and Greens branch. DB S p446 Type: LAND SALE.⁴

William married Sarah c. 1819. SC, probably.

William Hudson was the Head of Household in the census in 1820 in Darlington Dist, SC. William Hudson Sr p5/21: males 1<10, 2 10-15, 1 16-25, 1>45; females 1<10, 1 10-15, 1 26-44.⁷

On Jan 24, 1823 in Anson Co, NC William. William Hudson of Darlington Dist SC to Spear Moore: for $390, 189 acon n side of Richardsons Creek. DB X p344 Type: LAND SALE.⁴

William Hudson was the Head of Household in the census in 1830 in Darlington Dist, SC. William Hudson p 89/94: males 1 70-79 (1751-1760): females 1 5-9, 1 60-69; no slaves.^8,9

Sumter Co GA was formed from the northern part of Lee Co in Dec 1831.

The family of William Hudson moved from Darlington Dist, SC to Sumter Co, GA c. 1835.

William Hudson was the Head of Household in the census in 1840 in District 687, Sumter Co, GA. William Hudson: males 1 5-9, 2 10-14, 2 15-19, 1 70-79: females 3 15-19, 1 40-49; 2>20 who can't read/write.¹⁰

William died on Apr 10, 1843 in Sumter Co, GA.³

Unknown and William Hudson had the following children:

Sarah¹¹ and William Hudson had the following children: