title: Henry Paddack
text: # Henry Paddack
  
  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.
  
  ## 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.
  
  