The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-03-10
WILLIAM v. PADDOCK
HAS PASSED AWAY
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nation of the latter, and served
through the year 1906, the last year
or two as chairman. In 1895 his
brother, Zach Paddock, who was
county coroner, expired suddenly of
heart trouble in the Minneopa House
barn; and Mr.. Paddock was appoint
ed to serve out his term, and held
the office until 1898. when he resign
ed and was succeeded by f. r. Ken
nedy, the present coroner.
On November z, 1867, Mr.. Paddock
was united in marriage to Miss FL
zen r. Eaton, who survives him. They
had no children. He is survived, al
so, by one sister, Mrs. w. l.. Coon.
now of Medford, Oregon, and who
was two years his senior. She visit,
ed in Mankato last summer. Attor-
ney Harry Paddock of Walker, Mimi,
formerly of this city, was a nephew,
as was also Frank Pease of Pipe
stone. These will arrive for the fu-
neral, as will also Mrs. Paddock S
sister, Mrs. Y. B. Clarke and son,
Ward, of Benson, Mimi.
Was a Genial Gentleman.
The deceased was pleasant, gen.
ial man, well versed in current
events, and always took an active in
terest in local affairs. He took great
pride in the city and county and
watched the development of the
state from a wilderness into a great
commonwealth with the greatest in
terest He was kind husband and
good friend and neighbor. He pos
sessed many sterling qualities, and
while of quiet disposition he made
friends readily, and all will regret
his sudden taking away, although in
the ripeness of his years.
Mr.. Paddock had an interesting
life history, such as few of the
present day can look back upon, and
he figured in some of the most excit-
ing events of the early pioneer days.
The day before the terrible Sioux
massacre of 1862 began, Mr.. Paddock
was at the lower Sioux Agency and
it was only by a mere chance that
he happened to be away on the fate
full morning of August is, 1862.
Meeting Louis De Moreau, the French
teamster, who had, in 1852, carrie,
him and P. K. Johnson and party
from st. Paul to found Mankato, at
Robinette's trading post, or August
18th, he was induced to accompany
him to New Ulm to get a load of
goods. AT noon the next day, hear
ing of the terrible tragedy, just as he
was on the point of leaving New Ulm
on the return journey, Mr.. Paddock
at once came to Mankato, warning
the settlers on the way with the
first news of the awful outbreak. His
host, Robinette, with all his house
hold, were among the first victims
of the murderous savages, and Mr..
Paddock would have shared their
fate, had it not been for DeMoreau's
invitation.
Active in Indian War.
During the Indian war that fol-
lowed, Mr.. Paddock took an active
part, and he was one of the Indian
war pensioners of the state. On his
bringing the news of the massacre
to Mankato a company was formed
at once and set out for the relief of
New Ulm, but he was too exhausted
by his hard ride to go with them.
However. he enlisted and did guard
duty, and carried dispatches, as he
was a splendid hOrseman. After the
close OF this war he went south with
the troops and again served as dis
patch bearer for the union forces.
After the war he made frequent trips
up and down the Mississippi on the
large river steamers, and became
well acquainted all along the river,
from New Orleans to st. Paul 1t
was after this that he married and
settled down i'm Mankato and engaged
in business
Came Here in 1852
Mr.. Paddock did not come to Man
kato through previous design. Henry
Jackson and his brother-in-law, p. K.
Johnson, and mutual friend named
Daniel Williams, all of ST. Paul, be-
came infected with the TOWNSHIP
fever, and concluded to found city
at the mouth of the Blue Earth, be-
cause of its geographical position
and the captivating beauty of the
scenery. Accordingly these three,
with one John James and another
man who had been hired as chop.
pers, started on Jan. 81 on their jour
ney. Just as they were leaving Jack
sons general store, Mr.. Paddock con
cluded to join the party simply to
see the country Jackson and John
son rode ahead in cutter, while the
rest of the party and the provisions
were conveyed by De Moreau in his
sleigh.
Trip From st. Paul.
The first night out was spent with
Hugh Quinn, who lived in an Indian