JOHN GIFFORD HUDSON

 COL. JOHN G. HUDSON CALLED HOME

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The Well Known Veteran Answered to His Last Roll Call at 12:20 O'clock Wednesday.

   Col. John G. Hudson died at 12:20 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, of uremic poisoning.

   He was taken sick about 11 o'clock Saturday night.  Dr. A. G. Altham was called about 4 o'clock Sunday morning, and finding his condition serious called Dr. A. P. Smith for consultation.  An operation was found necessary and Dr. Dulin of Nevada was called to perform this difficult work.  The operation proved successful, but the physicians found other complications to combat against, and these together with the age of the patient soon proved that their efforts were powerless.  He continued to lose strength until death relieved his suffering.  His son, grandson, granddaughter and nephew were at his bedside during his last hours, as were also a number of his closest friends.

   Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church today (Friday) at 10 a.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Rupard, after which Metz Lodge No. 694, I. O. O. F., will escort the remains to Pryor Creek cemetery where the ritual service of the order will be conducted.

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   John Gifford Hudson, the sixth son of Samuel E. and Sally Hudson, was born at East Palmyra, Wayne county, N.Y., May 22, 1832.  He was married to Mary Sprague at Coldwater, Mich., November 8, 1854.  Two children--a son and daughter--was the result of this union.  The son, W. E. Hudson, survives.  His companion passed away about four years ago and the daughter followed about a year and a half ago.

   When the war of the Rebellion was declared Capt. John G. Hudson formed Company B, 33d Missouri Infantry, and entered the service August 29, 1862.  His company was stationed at Fort Helena, Ark., for many months, guarding the Federal stores and ammunition.  On July 3, 1863, the general in command gave orders for the different batteries to fire a salute the next morning at sunrise in honor of the nation's birthday.  Capt. Hudson's battery was to be the last to fire.  A few minutes before sunrise Hudson's battery fired, and the other batteries fired in quick succession.  But why had some one disobeyed orders?  Capt. Hudson was called before his superiors to explain.  He said he enlisted to fight the enemy and was ready when duty called him.  It did not take him long to tell them that his battery had fired on the enemy and caused a retreat.  For this act the young officer was given a colonel's commission.  He became acquainted with General Grant and was ever one of his admirers.  He was discharged from the service as brevet brigadier general November 1, 1865.

   Soon after the war Col. Hudson and wife moved to this state and settled at Tipton.  In 1868 he moved to Vernon county, locating near Metz.  Eight years ago he moved to Metz, and continued to reside here till his death.

   Col. Hudson was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Vernon county.  He was a man of sterling character, a true and loyal friend and a faithful Christian gentleman.

   He was an ardent member of the M. E. church and was truly one of its strongest pillars, yet he loved Christianity in every denomination.

   For over thirty years he has been a member of the Odd Fellows and the order.  He was among the organizers of Mt. McGregor Post, G. A. R., and held all the important offices in the organization.  At the last town election he was elected a member of the board of trustees, and was appointed town treasurer.  He was one of the board of directors of the Metz Banking Company and was legal advisor for the bank.

   It would be hard to enumerate the many offices, stations and positions Col. Hudson has held even during his residence in Metz.  Truly he will be greatly missed by everyone.

   He has gone to that reward that awaits the faithful.

The Metz Times, Metz, MO.  Friday, August 28, 1908

 JOHN G. HUDSON

BORN MAY 22, 1832

DIED AUG 20, 1908

HIS WIFE

MARY HUDSON

BORN AUG 27, 1833

DIED JULY 20, 1904

Pryor Creek Cemetery, Metz, Vernon County, Missouri

Photo by County Coordinator

 Irl Hudson Memorial Day Speech, 1908

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