Henry Paddack Explained

Henry Paddack
Birth Date:April 2, 1838
Birth Place:Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nationality:American
Occupation:House and Ship painter, paint supply store operator, bank president.
Spouse:Sarah Jane Whippey.
Term Start:1892
Term End:1903
Predecessor:Samuel Swain
Office2:Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Nantucket District
Term Start2:1878
Term End2:1881
Predecessor2:Charles Bunker Swain
Office3:Member of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Nantucket, Massachusetts

Henry Paddack (April 2, 1838 – 1920) was an American businessman and politician who served as the Treasurer; a member of the Board of Selectmen of Nantucket, Massachusetts and as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Paddack was born to Alexander Coleman and Eunice (Hussey) Paddack on Nantucket, Massachusetts on April 2, 1838 Paddack was educated in the public schools of Nantucket, and Nantucket High School.

Business career

Henry Paddack ran a paint supply store at 12 Main Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts.http://www.nha.org/digitalexhibits/signsofthetimes/gallery/pages/1845.htm

Political offices

From 1878 to 1881 Paddack was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1892 Paddack was elected the Treasurer of the Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts he served as treasurer for eleven consecutive years, Paddack also served as a member of the Nantucket Board of Selectmen for ten years.

Family life

On July 21, 1861 Paddack married Sarah Jane Whippey. They had one child, Arthur Paddack, born on August 19, 1863.

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