Henry Paddack
American politician
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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.[1][3]
Henry Paddack | |
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| Treasurer of the Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office 1892[1]–1903[1] | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Swain[2] |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Nantucket District[3] | |
| In office 1878[3]–1881[3] | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bunker Swain[4] |
| Succeeded by | Josiah Freeman[4] |
| Member of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Nantucket, Massachusetts[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1838 |
| Died | 1920 (aged 81–82) |
| Party | Republican[2] |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane Whippey.[5] |
| Occupation | House and Ship painter,[2] paint supply store operator, bank president.[1] |
Early life and education
Paddack was born to Alexander Coleman and Eunice (Hussey) Paddack on Nantucket, Massachusetts on April 2, 1838[1] Paddack was educated in the public schools of Nantucket, and Nantucket High School.
Business career
Political offices
From 1878 to 1881 Paddack was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[3] In 1892 Paddack was elected the Treasurer of the Town and County of Nantucket, Massachusetts[1] he served as treasurer for eleven consecutive years, Paddack also served as a member of the Nantucket Board of Selectmen for ten years.[1]