On 2 Oct 1769 when John was 26, he married Bethia Otis (57773) , daughter of Dr. Isaac Otis (45734) (1 Sep 1719-9 Dec 1787) & Mehitable Bass (48860) (21 Apr 1728-15 Mar 1800), in Bridgewater, MA.168 Born on 11 Apr 1747 in Bridgewater, MA.168 Bethia died on 23 Feb 1825; she was 77.

Children of John and Bethia (Otis) Hudson, born at Bridgewater:
    i. Mary Hudson, b. 30 Jun 1770;
    ii. Otis Hudson, b. 17 Oct 1774;
    iii. Hannah Hudson, b. 2 Apr 1777;
    iv. Daniel Hudson, b. 11 Oct 1779;
    v. Abigail Hudson, b. 30 Apr 1782;
    vi. Melzar Hudson, b. 2 Oct 1784;
    vii. Isaac Hudson, b. 9 Nov 1790; and
    viii. Bethia Hudson, b. 10 Apr 1793.