Background
Paddock, Buckley B. was born on January 22, 1844 in Cleveland. Son of Boardman and Margaret (Buckley) Paddock.
lawyer military officer transportation executive
Paddock, Buckley B. was born on January 22, 1844 in Cleveland. Son of Boardman and Margaret (Buckley) Paddock.
Spent boyhood among trappers and in logging camps of Northwest. Number school advantages.
Entered C.S.A. at 16, becoming captain. Reputed to be youngest commissioned officer in the army. Admitted to bar in Mississippi and practiced until 1873.
Entered newspaper business with Fort Worth Democrat.
Later went into banking, and promoted and built Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railroad, from Fort Worth to Brownwood, Texas, 142 miles, and was president of road 5 years. Sold railway to Saint Louis&San Francisco Railroad Company and engaged in investment securities.
Retired December 31, 1909. Director Saint Louis&San Francisco Railroad Mayor of Fort Worth, 1892-1900.
Honorary president for life Fort Worth Chamber Commerce, which he organized, 1891.
Married Emmie M. Harper, December 10, 1867.