Hudson Street
From Worcester Activist wiki
“One of the ablest and most honest men whom Massachusetts ever had in her service, am man of the practical common sense, of untiring industry, of great ability, and of the sternest integrity in public as well as private life.” This was the tribute that Robert C. Winthrop paid to Charles Hudson, clergyman, journalist and author, for whom Hudson street was named in 1855.
Rev. Hudson was born in Marlboro on Nov. 14, 1795. His father entered the service of the Colonies at 16 and was on a privateer that did considerable damage to British shipping on the high seas and along foreign shores.
The British finally captured the vessel and threw Hudson into a Philadelphia prison.
Charles Hudson was ordained into the ministry in 1821 and from 1824 to 1842, was pastor of First Universalist parish in Westminster.
While still pastor, he began a whirlwind of activity – member of Massachusetts House of Representatives, State Senate, Executive Council and Whig membersof Congress.
He became editor of a leading Whig newspaper, the Boston Daily Atlas. He also served as a naval officer to the Port of Boston; on the State Board of Education; as U. S. assessor of internal revenue.
From his pen rolled a steady stream of sermons, speeches, historical papers and addresses.
In 1849, Rev. Hudson moved to Lexington where he became a prominent citizen and ardent historian. For 21 years he held membership in the Massachusetts Historical Society.
He was married to Ann Rider of Shrewsbury, who died on Sept. 19, 1829. Eight months later, Rev. Hudson married her sister, Martha.
Rev. Mr. Hudson never lived in Worcester, but his work was known and admired. He spoke here at several large Whig rallies and was a frequent visitor during turbulent days of political unrest.
Hudson street runs from Pleasant street north to Elm street.
The core of this article comes from A History of Your City Streets.
