Paddock, B. B. (Buckley B.), 1844-1922

Fort Worth businessman and promoter. Born 1844 in Cleveland, Ohio; died 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas. Paddock served as a captain in the Confederate Army and studied law in Mississippi before moving to Fort Worth in 1872. His interests included banking, investment securities, railroads, and real estate. He was publisher of the FORT WORTH DEMOCRAT, later editor of the FORT WORTH GAZETTE, founder and president of the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway, organizer of the Board of Trade, president of the Texas Spring Palace Association (1889-1890), state representative (1881-1883 and 1913-1915), mayor of Fort Worth (1892-1900), and author of four books on Fort Worth and West Texas history. Paddock married Emmie Harper, of Jefferson County, Mississippi, in 1867. They had four children: Mary, Wirt, William B., and Virgile.

From the description of B.B. Paddock family papers, 1864-1946, (bulk 1864-1921). (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 36376511

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