The Alexadria Gazette, Alexandria, Virginia

April 30, 1894

John W. Padgett

Death of John W. Padgett

This old, well known and justly esteemed citizen died at his home on north Fairfax street yesterday evening after a long sickness. For several years the deceased had been a mere wreck of his former self, the drecrepitude of years making its mark upon him, and though until a short time ago he managed to move about the neighborhood of his residence, it was painfully apparent to all who met him that the beginning of the end had set in, and that his decease was but the matter of a short time. Mr. Padgett was probably one of the best known of our citizens, and his acquaintance extended from the navigable waters of the Potomac as far as old ocean, he having conducted the business of sailmaker here for nearly half a century, learning that trade under Sanford & Middleton and the late Henry Pollard, succeeding that firm. The deceased was a mild-mannered and agreeable gentleman, who made fast friends of all who ever had dealings or intercourse with him, and his death is naturally regretted. He was for many years a member of Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons. He was in the 76th year of his age.

Death of John W. Padgett, The Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria Va., Vol. XCV, No. 103, Monday Evening, April 30, 1894, page 3.