Alvina (?)

Alvina (?)

• Alvina (?) was born circa 1822 in Ireland.
• Her name was recorded as Lavinia (?) in the 1860 census, and Lovina in 1870.
• She married John Hudson circa 1845.
• John Hudson and Alvina (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Harry L. Hudson and Mary Hudson.
• The family surname was recorded as Hodg(e)son in the 1850 and 1860 censuses, but in 1870 Harry and John were using the name Hudson.
• Alvina (?) became a widow at the 8 December 1854 death of her husband John Hudson.
• Alvina (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Niagara, New York. Other members of the household included Harry L. Hudson, Mary Hudson and John C. Hudson.
• She was a tailoress, according to the 1860 census.
• Alvina (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Mary Hudson.
• She was employed doing plain sewing, according to the 1870 census.
• John C. Hudson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1875 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Alvina (?)
• The following appeared on 8 August 1877 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Harry H. Hudson, son of Mrs. Alvira Hudson and a brother of John C. Hudson, of Lockport, died at the residence of his mother at Lockport Sunday morning in the thirtieth year of his age. The deceased was formerly a resident of this place--his parents also residing here--and of late years has been a locomotive engineer with his home at Cleveland. He fell a victim to consumption, and in death found relief from bodily suffering, and an entrance into the future of redeemed mankind. Harry will be remembered by a host of school-mates here who recall him as a generous, warm hearted boy, a firm friend, and upright man. The remains were brought to this place yesterday. The services were held at St. Peter's Church, the Rev. Mr. Ely, of Lockport, officiating. The remains were interred at Oakwood Cemetery.
• Alvina (?) died circa 6 October 1878.
• She was interred on 8 October 1878 at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 18 December 1878 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: Among the cases before the County Surrogate during the past week were the following:-- Estate of Alvina Hudson, late of Niagara, deceased; Last will, etc., proved, and letters testamentary granted to John C. Hudson. . . .

• Last Edited: 20 Oct 2014