Hudson, Edward

Lancaster, Lancashire; cabinet maker (1802–05)

Hudson announced in the Lancaster Gazette, 20 November 1802, that ‘he intends, in a few days, to commence carrying on the above business, in all its branches, at the shop on the Green Area, Lancaster, lately occupied by Mr. Jeremiah Sowerby; and hopes, by employing the best workmen, and charging the lowest prices, to merit a share of the patronage of the public. E. Hudston has to let, and may be entered upon immediately, the house late in the possession of the said Mr. Sowerby, on the Green Area.’

He was declared bankrupt by 27 April 1805, when the sale of his household and stock furniture was advertised in the Lancaster Gazette. The stock consisted of ‘feather beds, bedsteads and hangings; mahogany card tables, chairs and corner cupboards, writing desks, chests of drawers, swing and pier looking glasses, carpets, and a variety of other house and kitchen furniture. Also a large quantity of New Furniture; consisting of wardrobes, toilets, liquor cases, tea caddies, clocks and cases, looking glasses, dining tables, card tables, and a variety of other new goods’; as well as mahogany and other timber, benches, tools and brasswork.