The name of Ludlum has been associated with the history of the town of Hempstead from a period very early in its settlement. During all the years of their residence here the family have been known for their scrupulous honesty, patriotic spirit and and unflagging industry, and their record is singularly free from blemish or stain. The first representative of the family who settled in this country came from England and chose his home in the town of Hempstead, purchasing a farm which has since descended from father to son in unbroken succession.

The grandfather of our subjects, Capt. John Ludlum, gained his title through his service in the War of 1812, during which he was stationed at Ft. Green. He was a man of prominence in his day and held an influential position in the town of Hempstead, where he served as assessor for a number of years and also filled other positions. Nicholas Ludlum, our subject’s father, was born on the old homestead and for a number of years served as colonel of a regiment of militia. By his marriage to Sarah Van Nostrand, who was a descendant of Holland-Dutch ancestors, he became the father of two daughters and two sons, all living in this vicinity, and three residing on the old homestead. Sarah is the wife of Townsend C. Hendrickson, a prominent farmer of Elmont, while Miss Mary, John and Robert occupy the family residence where they were born. The mother departed this life in 1881 and the father in 1890, leaving behind them the memory of honest and upright lives, devoted to the welfare of their children.

The brothers are classed among the most substantial citizens of the community, and with their sister, live contentedly in the retirement in their pleasant home. From their father they have inherited a sufficient amount to prevent the necessity of active labor on their part, but they superintend the place and oversee its cultivation, also direct the investment of their capital, thus finding plenty to occupy their time and attention. Politically the brothers are Republicans.

Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Queens County (Long Island) New York"
(Copyright 1896 by Chapman Publishing Company)

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