The Dalles Daily Chronicle The Dalles, Oregon November 3, 1926 THOMAS A. HUDSON, PIONEER SUCCUMBS Heart Failure Responsible For Sudden Death, No Plans For Funeral Death claimed another pioneer of The Dalles today when Thomas A. Hudson, aged 73 years, died suddenly at noon today at his home, 422 West Second street. Apparently in the best of spirits and health, considering his age, Mr. Hudson dressed and jokingly remarked he was “going down to see the queen.” (Queen Marie of Rumania). A short time later he was stricken with heart failure and died instantly. The deceased was a highly respected citizen of The Dalles, where he had engaged in business for many years. Mr. Hudson was born in Belfast, Ireland, and came to America with his parents at the age of 13 years. Brooklyn, N. Y. was his home until he was about 20 years of age when he sailed before the mast as second mate around the Horn. He later settled in Oregon City but came to The Dalles 53 years ago and had since resided here. For a time he was a clerk in the Wingate store, which is now A. M. Williams & Company, and then established the Hudson Land Company, dealing in real estate, loans and insurance. He retired from this business a few years ago in favor of his son, Thomas R. Hudson. Mr. Hudson, during his life, took an active interest in civic and fraternal affairs in The Dalles. He served the city as water commissioner and also as city recorder. He was the first chancellor commander of the nights of Pythias lodge of this city and a past exalted ruler of the Elks lodge. He was also a member of the Masonic order, W. O. W., Artisans and Macabees. The deceased was married to Amanda Thornbury of The Dalles. Mrs. Hudson died April 2, 1919. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen Baker, a son, Thomas R. Hudson, both of this city, and another son, Lawrence Hudson, of Portland. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced later. Earline, Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society http://community.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy 78th Annual Wasco County Pioneer Association Reunion May 5 & 6, 2000 The Dalles, Oregon http://w3.gorge.net/dzopf/wcpa.htm