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William Metherwood Hudson 1678–1737

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Hudson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 25 Apr 1678 · Lutterworth, Leicestershire, , England
Died 9 Feb 1737 · Woodhouse, Leicestershire, , England
Children Elizabeth Hudson

Researchers connected through William Hudson 1678–1737

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Hudson 1678–1737

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1678, William Metherwood Hudson entered the world in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England. William Metherwood Hudson had children including elizabeth jane hudson. William Metherwood Hudson passed away in 1737 in Woodhouse, Leicestershire, England.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of William Metherwood Hudson in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1737
Death of William Metherwood Hudson in Woodhouse, Leicestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hudson

This ancestor line traces from Stretton, Cheshire, England (1503) to Lutterworth, Leicestershire, , England (1678) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hudson (1678–1737) was born in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, , England and died in Woodhouse, Leicestershire, , England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Hudson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Metherwood Hudson PTP
1678–1737
Lutterworth, Leicestershire, , England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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William Hudson's Descendants

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William Metherwood Hudson PTP 1678–1737
  1. 1. Elizabeth Jane Hudson PTP 1703–1772