John N. Hudgens is well remembered as one of the White Oaks posse who surrounded the Greathouse & Kuck ranch house on Nov. 23, 1880 in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Billy* the Kid (Henry McCarty), Dave Rudabaugh, and Billy Wilson. The only tangible result was the death of JAMES Carlyle, a member of the posse. Hudgens was on friendly terms with LOUIS MONTJEAU, but while drinking together in a saloon in White Oaks early in January^ a quarrel broke out between the two men. MONTJEAU “presented” his Winchester, whereupon Hudgens killed him with a pistol ball. At the May, 1884 term of court Nicolas Aragon had been sentenced to five years for rustling.
Parents : John Newton Hudgens
1854–1923
Margaret Lucinda Taylor
1861–1940
Spouse :
Lilyn Lenegan Stringer
Children
Robert James Hudgens
1918–1919
Mary Patricia Hudgens
1920–1940
Also John was appointed City Council in White Oaks.
John N. Hudgens was a resident of White Oaks, New Mexico, during the late 19th century. According to the search results, there is no specific mention of a business owned by John N. Hudgens in White Oaks during that time. However, there is a reference to a “Hudgens Pioneer Saloon” in White Oaks, which was owned by William H. Hudgens and was located on Lot 1 of TrackUnitBlock 71. This information does not necessarily indicate that John N. Hudgens owned or was associated with this saloon, but it does suggest that there was a Hudgens family presence in White Oaks during the period in question.
Here are the links related to John N. Hudgens and White Oaks, New Mexico:
- Early White Oaks N.M. Business 1880 – White Oaks New Mexico Goldrush: This link provides information about the early businesses in White Oaks, including the Hudgens Pioneer Saloon1.
- The Story of the Outlaw by Emerson Hough: This book mentions deputy sheriff William Hudgens, who was likely a relative of John N. Hudgens2.
- Draft 7 with images for PDF – New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage: This document contains a list of names, including Hudgens, but it does not provide specific information about John N. Hudgens3.
- In re Santa Fe Nat. Tobacco Co. Marketing & Sales Practices: This legal case does not mention John N. Hudgens4.
- The Authentic Life of Billy, the Kid: This document does not mention John N. Hudgens5.
- Billy sullivan hi-res stock photography and images – Alamy: This link is not related to John N. Hudgens or White Oaks, New Mexico6.
- The Saga of Billy the Kid: This book does not mention John N. Hudgens7.
These links provide information about the early businesses in White Oaks, a mention of a deputy sheriff named William Hudgens, and a list of names that includes Hudgens, but they do not specifically mention John N. Hudgens.