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The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Hudson Public Library, Hudson, Massachusetts (Resources for Genealogists)

Hudson Public Library
3 Washington Street
Hudson, MA 01749
978-568-9644

I looked forward to visiting this library and city for a long time. A Facebook friend lived in this town over 35 years ago and misses it. We met through our Canadian genealogy research about 22 years ago.


I love anything old and original in a Library, so I was very pleased with this gem. Immediately, I went to the oldest section of the library on the second floor, now used mainly for the reading room.








The three photos below show genealogy books to borrow.




Below the Reference sign are three shelves of wonderful resources for doing Hudson research. Among these books are Persons Listed Hudson, MASS  1914-2017.





The file cabinet has film from 1862 to 1984.
Children's room.


Side view and path behind the library to the parking lot. The weather was beautiful, so I enjoyed walking by the lake.



History of the Library
"The Hudson Public Library has served the residents of Hudson and the surrounding area since 1867. By 1903 the library had outgrown its location in the town hall and needed a larger space. In response to this growing need, Grace Whittemore, the librarian, corresponded with Andrew Carnegie and requested funds for a new building. Mr. Carnegie donated $12,500 to the town to build a new library building. The current building at Wood Square was opened to the public in November 1905." "In 1929 a second floor was added to the building. This space is the current reading room, housing magazines, the Tavares Meeting Room, and the library's tech service office."  A two-story addition was added in 1966.

Online Database for Genealogy (copied below)

Heritage Quest
Ancestry Library Edition ***Available IN LIBRARY only***
New England Ancestors ***Available IN LIBRARY only***


The town also has the Hudson Historical Society founded in 1916 is located in the Hudson Mill Building, 43 Broad Street, 4th floor on certain days. Apparently, they have a large collection of artifacts, print, and digital materials. The nice website is HudsonHistoricalSociety.org.


Below are a few local photos.






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