Eighth Generation

376. Nathan Crowell PADDOCK^{772,773,774,775,776,777,778,779,780,781} was born on 7 September 1819 in East Dennis, Barnstable, MA.^782,783,784 He was educated at the Brewster Academy between 1830 and 1835 in Brewster, Barnstable, MA.⁷⁸⁵ He Delegate to a Whig convention in Baltimore on 18 April 1844 in Boston, Suffolk, MA.⁷⁸⁶ Nathan migrated from in From Dennis, Barnstable, MA to San Francisco, CA^{787,788,789,790} In 1850 he was a miller in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹¹ On 8 July 1850 he was a merchant in Stockton, San Joaquin, CA.⁷⁹² Nathan Arrival in 1851 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹³ He arrived on steamer from Portland, Oregon Territory on 5 April 1851 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹⁴ In 1852 he was a Barker & Paddock, Wholesale Flour & Grain in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹⁵ Nathan appeared in the census in 1852 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹⁶ He Arrival on ship Union on 29 June 1853 in New York, NY, NY.⁷⁹⁷ He Arrived on Wells Fargo Messenger on 3 November 1853 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹⁸ On 16 November 1855 Nathan was a Ship broker/agent in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁷⁹⁹ He arrival from Panama on 28 June 1856 in New York, NY, NY.⁸⁰⁰ He went to court to Law suit concerning buying/selling of flour on 28 April 1857 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA^801,802,803 Nathan passengers arriving from New York on 14 September 1857 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁰⁴ On 29 June 1858 he was an advertising passage on schooner at Front street, corner of Jackson in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁰⁵ On 11 October 1859 he was a Ship owner - Bark Emily Banning in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.^806,807 Nathan owned Store to let on 29 March 1860 at 138 Front Street in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁰⁸ In 1860 he was a shipowner/operator in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁰⁹ On 28 July 1860 he was a Merchant/broker in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸¹⁰ Nathan went to court to suit filed on 3 August 1860 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA⁸¹¹ He went to court to suit filed on 8 November 1860 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA⁸¹² He lived in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in December 1860.⁸¹³ Nathan letter by pony express on 17 December 1860 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸¹⁴ He Senate Bill 382 to permit laying of gas lines in SF in 1861 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.⁸¹⁵ In 1861 he was a merchant in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸¹⁶ On 25 March 1861 Nathan was an importer in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸¹⁷ He Nominated for Assembly on 15 August 1861 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸¹⁸ On 22 April 1862 he was an investor in mining stocks in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸¹⁹ Nathan Contribution to Patriotic Fund on 23 September 1862 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸²⁰ In San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in 1863 IRS Tax Assessment.⁸²¹ On 2 September 1863 he was a mining investor in Virginia City, Storey, NV.^822,823 On 19 November 1863 he was a surety in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸²⁴ On 11 December 1863 Nathan was a ship salvage in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸²⁵ In San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in 1864 IRS Tax Assessment.⁸²⁶ He lived 606 Front St in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in 1864.^826,827 In 1864 he was a Trustee, California Steam Navigation Co in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸²⁸ Nathan went to court to defendant in law suit with Imperial Silver Mining Co on 2 February 1865 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA^829,830 In 1867 he was a capitalist in 606 Front St, San Francisco, SF, CA.⁸³¹ He was elected as Trustee for the Meadow Valley Extension on 26 September 1871 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸³² Nathan was appointed Trustee for Corporation on 18 October 1872 ⁸³³ On 17 October 1873 he was a merchant in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸³⁴ He migrated from in San Francisco, CA to Oakland, CA⁸³⁵ Nathan died on 9 March 1890 at the age of 70 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.^{836,837,838,839} He was buried on 11 March 1890 at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, Alameda, CA.^840,841 Daughters of History, p. 286, written by Marie Boucher, daughter of Nathan Crowell Paddock:
Nathan Crowell Paddock, born in East Dennis September 7, 1819. When a young man in his teens, went to Boston, securing a position with a wholesale grocery firm, learning the business. When the cry for gold was heard, he came to San Francisco on the steamer Unicorn, arriving October 31, 1849. His first venture in business was flour, hay, and grain, he having the first mill known as "The Golden Era." He was twice brunt out in the two big fires which occurred in those early times.
He next retired from business, going into the "Steam Navigation" of which he was elected President. After the railroad was started, he sold out, then he became interested in mines, where he amassed a fortune.
He returned to Boston and in July 27, 1857, he was married to Mary Elizabeth White. He then returned to San Francisco with his bride. Two sons and three daughters were born to them.
On February 2, 1858 he joined the Society of California Pioneers, being a faithful member. He died in Oakland, California March 9, 1890, after a good and well-spent life.

Handwritten notes from Ruth Pels (daughter of Marie Boucher):
Nathan C. Paddock arrived in San Francisco October 31, 1849 on the "Unicorn" joined the Society of California Pioneers February 2, 1858, born in East Dennis, Mass.

Nathan Crowell Paddock sailed to San Francisco, arriving on October 31, 1849 on the Unicorn to make his fortune providing supplies to the miners. He became a prosperous and highly respected entrepreneur and businessman. He remained in San Francisco for the remainder of his life, except for the trip back to Massachusetts to acquire a wife. He joined the Society of California Pioneers on February 2, 1858.

In Memoriam: N. C. Paddock, Society California Pioneers
He was born in East Dennis, Mass., September 7, 1819 and he died in Oakland, California March 9, 1890. He was a son of Captain Judah and Mary Paddock and was one of eight children. His ancestors were English and were among the first settlers of Cape Cod. His father was a sea captain. Young Paddock attended school at the Brewster Academy until he was about 16 years old. After leaving school he went to Boston and obtained employment with David Snow who was a friend of his father where he remained until he was about 21 years of age. Upon becoming of age he went into partnership with his brother in the flour and grain business in which he continued until 1849. In September of which year he started for California arriving in San Francisco on the steamer "Unicorn" October 31 of the same year. He resided in San Francisco continuously until 1885 when he removed to Oakland. At an early date he founded a partnership with A H Barker in the grain and flour business under the firm name of Barber & Paddock, continuing in the business until about 1856. In 1854 he erected the building now standing on the NE corner of Front and Jackson streets in which for many years was the office of the California Steamship & Navigation Co. of which company he was one of the original stockholders.

He was married on the 27th day of July, 1857 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Mary E. White, daughter of Artemas White of that city. Two sons and three daughters were born to them, all of whom and his widow survive him. Mr. Paddock was successful in business and early acquired a fortune. Mr. Paddock was a modest and retiring man. He never solicited recognition as a public man. He was content to do his duty modestly and quietly as a private citizen. He was temperate in all things and his life as a businessman, citizen, husband and father was such as to reflect credit upon this association and worthy of following by the Native Sons of California Pioneers.

In view of the foregoing facts, your committee offers the following for adoption by our Society:
Resolved: That in the death of Nathan Crowell Paddock, this State has lost a useful citizen and this Society a worth member. Resolved: That the sympathy of the Society of California Pioneers be and is hereby extended the widow and children of the deceased in this day of their affliction.

Signed: R. Vandercook, O Livermore, T. L. Barker

June 2, 1890

Nathan Crowell PADDOCK and Mary Elizabeth WHITE were married on 27 July 1857 in Somerville, Middlesex, MA.^{787,842,843,844,845,846,847} They^{787,842,843,844,845,846,847} appeared in the census in 1860 at 8th Ward in Chicago, Cook, IL.⁸⁴⁸ They⁸⁴⁸ lived 915 Clay Street in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in 1861.⁸⁴⁹ Nathan and Mary⁸⁴⁹ lived 915 Clay Street in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in 1862.⁸⁵⁰ They⁸⁵⁰ lived in 915 Clay St in 1864.⁸⁵¹ They⁸⁵¹ appeared in the census in 1870 in 7th Ward, San Francisco, SF, CA.⁸⁵² Nathan and Mary⁸⁵² appeared in the census in 1880 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁵³ They⁸⁵³ lived 111 Adeline street in Oakland, Alameda, CA in 1885.⁸⁵⁴ [Paddock9.FBK.FTW]

New England Register 1:364 - Paddock - Nathan C Esq of California to Miss Mary E. White, daughter of Mr. Artemus White of Chicago at Somerville, July 27, 1857 by Rev. Caleb Davis Bradlee. Mary Elizabeth WHITE, daughter of Artemas WHITE and Angelina WILLIAMS, was born on 23 July 1827 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA.⁸⁵⁵ She Arrival in SF on steamship Cortes on 6 April 1861 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁵⁶ She passenger for Panama on 18 September 1867 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁵⁷ Mary appeared in the census in the household of Nathan Crowell PADDOCK and Mary Elizabeth WHITE in 1870 in 7th Ward, San Francisco, SF, CA.⁸⁵² She appeared in the census in 1900 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁵⁸ She lived 1010 Sacramento in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA in 1905.⁸⁵⁹ Mary appeared in the census in 1910 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁶⁰ She died on 31 January 1914 at the age of 86 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.⁸⁶¹ She was buried on 2 February 1914 in Oakland, Alameda, CA.^862,863

Nathan Crowell PADDOCK-357 and Mary Elizabeth WHITE-452 had the following children: