James Hudson
James Hudson (c1860- ) of Hudson and Co
1881 Listed as a Brass Tube Maker, with his wife and daughter.[1]
1884 Patent. Manufacture of cased, covered or coated tubes.[2]
1885 Patent. Construction of rims or tyres of wheels for bicycles, tricycles and other vehicles.[3]
1901 Living at 187 Monument Road, Edgbaston: James Hudson (age 41 born Birmingham), Retired Tube Maker. With his wife Jane Hudson (age 42 born Birmingham) and their four children; Florence Hudson (age 15 born Birmingham); Gertrude Hudson (age 13 born Birmingham); William Hudson (age 9 born Birmingham); and Alfred Hudson (age 7 born Birmingham). One servant.[4]
1911 Living at 195 Ladywood Road, Edgbaston: James Hudson (age 52 born Ladywood), Tube Drawer - Worker. With his wife Jane Hudson (age 55 born All Saints) and their four children; Florence Jane Hudson (age 25 born Ladywood); Gertrude Hudson (age 23 born Ladywood), Clerk (Jewellery); William James Hudson (age 20 born Ladywood), Clerk (Metal Manufactory); and Alfred Hudson (age 17 born Ladywood), Clerk (Timber merchants).[5]