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As a result of research into census records and other published
information, we are able to add some background which has not been
included in the published books. Doubtless this would have been
considered too personal at that time, but with the substantial passing
of time, it's likely people would be interested in these additional
items.
Added May 2002. It would appear that James Padgett's beloved
daughter Helenita, referred to as baby
or Nita, died on Thursday evening, June 20th 1918, and was buried
at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick., Md on Saturday June 22nd at
2pm. This information was published in the Baltimore Sun on Saturday
morning, 22 June 1918 as follows:
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PADGETT - On Thursday evening, June
20, in Washington, Helenita Padgett, of Washington, D.C.,
daughter of James E. and the late Helen W. Padgett. Funeral
at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick., Md., at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, June 22.
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Added Feb 2009, research conducted by Joseph Babinsky.
The Census records indicate that James' father was a butcher. James
first worked as some sort of finisher in a factory. And he possibly
became interested in the law profession because one of his neighbors
was a lawyer. James and Helen, when they had their children living
at home in 1900, that they lived in a home and had a servant (her
name name was Annie Wilson)?
In the census of 1910, James and Helen, with their daughter Helenita,
lived in a boarding house. (Something happened that we don't know
about, that made it necessary for James and Helen to move. Did they
lose their home? Why did they move into a boarding house?)
Helen Padgett. Was born in 1863 in Maryland. Her father's name
was George W. Heyde; he was born in Pennsylvania. Her mother's name
was Olivia, (but her maiden name could not be found.)
The son of James and Helen, Edward R. had a second marriage in
Detroit (Michigan) in 1920. The name of Edward's second wife is
Dora (Simpkins). This may be the Dora mentioned in Padgett's tablet
on December 12, 1918.
From the 1860 census for information about the family of James.
The first person listed in census records is the "head"
of the household. James' father, John H. Padgett is listed as the
head (29 yr old) and his wife is listed as Ann R. (25 yr old). There
are three children listed: John H. (Jr.??) (11 yr. old), James E.
(7 yr. old), and Isaac R. (2 yr. old). This suggests Ann fell pregnant
at 14, while John was 18.
Also in the 1860 census is found the following information: In
the same household were these people: Edward Boston (age 33) and
his wife Theresa Boston (age 31); living with them in the same house
were Isaac Rollins (age 60) and his wife Ann Rollins (age 55), both
born in England. Also William Rollins (age 23); also James Harrison
(age 25) and his wife Eliza Harrison (age 19).
In the 1870 US census Ann Rollins (now age 65) was then living
with her daughter Ann, wife of John H Padgett.
In the 1880 census things become a bit complicated. James' father
had apparently died, for only James' mother is listed (now age 45).
She and her two sons, James E. and Isaac R. are listed as boarders,
living in the same house with James T. Harrison (age 46) and his
wife Eliza J. (age 39). Also, Ann Rollins (now age 76) is listed
as the mother-in-law, having consumption, and living in this same
house.
So we may conclude that James' mother, Ann, is a sister to Eliza.
Here is the obituary for James Padgett as found in the Washington
Post Newspaper 1923:
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Washington Post, The (Washington, D.C.),
1923 - March - 18 James E. Padgett, for more than 50 years
a widely known attorney of Washington, died suddenly at his
residence, 616 Eighteenth Street northwest, yesterday of heart
disease. Mr. Padgett was 71 years old.
Born in Washington, Mr. Padgett received his early education
in the public schools, later entering a University in Virginia.
After completing his education he became connected with the
law firm of A. G. Riddle, later becoming a partner in the
firm, then in business under the name of Riddle, Miller &
Padgett. For several years he was a member of the law firm
of Riddle, Padgett & Davis, and during his latter years
he was associated with William H. Manogue.
Mr. Padgett was a member of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
and the District of Columbia Bar association. He is survived
by two sons, Edward R. Padgett, connected with several Baltimore
newspapers, and Henry H. Padgett, of Chicago.
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And the next day:
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Washington Post, The (Washington, D.C.),
1923 - March - 19 OBITUARY
Rites for James E. Padgett
Funeral services for James E. Padgett, life-long resident
of Washington, will be held at the undertaking establishment
of the William H. Speare Company, 1208 H Street northwest,
at 8 o'clock tonight. The body will be cremated. Mr. Padgett
was prominent in legal circles here for many years, having
been associated with several well-known law firms.
He is survived by two sons, Edward R. Padgett, of Baltimore,
and Henry H. Padgett, of Chicago.
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As we are aware James Padgett probably remarried based on comment
in the tablet about "Ella", it is surprising there is
no mention of his new wife in these notices. The entries in the
tablet that refer to Ella are as follows:
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"Jan. 30, 1919 I am not so well - must
not think too much - with me at Harry’s - need a wife"
"Oct. 16, 1919 glad that the Master
wrote as he did - must not let my love for Helen interfere
with my love for Ella - make me a good wife - has highly mediumistic
powers - wish she could come in her apparently human form
to me & tell me of her love - not displeased at my loving
Ella - must do the work - Mary anxious to write - Baby progressing
- in the 5th sphere"
"Oct. 18, 1919 am glad mother wrote
- knows Ella & I will love & be very happy"
"Nov. 1, 1919 been with me each day
- saw the thoughts I had - wants us to be happy - giving too
much thought to Ella - advice - speaks of Mr. B’s former
wife writing"
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But this entry is found in the 1930 census records:
A woman with the name Ella M. Padgett. In 1930 she is 64 and lives
alone.
Where this Ella Padgett lived in 1930 is about 6 miles from the
location that Leslie Stone mentioned in his testimony where he said
James Padgett lived in 1914.
The information regarding Helen Padgett is as follows: Helen W.
Heyde was born October, 1863 (about 11 years younger than James;
interesting that Ella, James' second wife was 13 years younger than
him).
Helen's father was George W. Heyde. He is listed in the 1870 US
Census as a minister. In 1870 they were living in Maryland, and
later moved to Washington, D.C.
Helen had a younger brother, Eugene HEYDE, who later became a physician.
Helen also had a younger sister.
According to the 1880 census information, the Heyde family were
now living in a large home in Washington, for they also had a servant
and a boarder in addition to the three children. The father is listed
as a minister.
It is possible that James Padgett met Helen at her father's church.
James and Helen married sometime in 1881, for their first child,
Edward, was born in February 1882. She is buried in Mt Olivet, Cemetery,
Frederick, Md. and Helenita is also buried there.
Further research contributed by HB.
Yes, Helen's maiden name was Heyde and her full name is actually
Helen Worman Heyde. I found her maiden name a few years ago while
browsing under Padgett's name and it led me to her mother's obituary.
It reads:
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THE WORK OF DEATH
MRS. OLIVIA HEYDE
Mrs. Olivia Heyde, wife of the Rev. George
W. Heyde, died of heart trouble yesterday at her home, 103
Jackson Place, Baltimore. She was the daughter of the late
John O. & Barbara Whitehill, of Frederick county. She
had been active all her life in charitable work. Mrs. Heyde
was secretary and treasurer of the Society for the Relief
of Widows and Orphans of Seamen and an earnest worker for
the Free Summer Exouraion Society. For many years she had
been president of the Whatsoever Society of King's Daughters
of the Seaman's Union Bethel. She is survived by her husband
and three children, the latter being Dr. Eugene W. Heyde of
Parkston, Baltimore county; Mrs. James E. Padgett of Washington,
and Mrs. Howard D. Adams, Baltimore.
The remains will be brought here tomorrow,
arriving at 12:05 p.m., and will be interred in Mt. Olivet
cemetery. The funeral will take place from the B. & O.
depot and the service at the grave will be read by Rev. Mr.
Castle.
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Here is also Helen's obituary. This is rather odd because it refers
to her as Mrs. Heyde and not Mrs. Padgett but this is definitely
Helen. It reads:
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FUNERAL OF MRS. HEYDE
The funeral of Mrs. Helen W. Heyde took
place yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from Mt. Olivet
Chapel. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Douglas
Hoolf. Interment was made in the Mt. Olivet cemetery. C.C.
Carty furnished the pall-bearers and was the funeral director.
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(This was recorded in the Frederick
Post dated Feb. 16, 1914 - so Helen was buried on the 15th.)
There is also had some information about his son Henry (born Feb.
6, 1884) who actually moved to Southern California for a while.
His wife's name was Hazel H. Padgett and they had two daughters,
Barbara (born 1919) & Harriett (1922). He later died in Honolulu
on 11/1969. Social Security number 550-09-0313.
Photos of the grave sites for both the Heyde family and the Padgett
family in Mt Olivet Cemetary. Larger photos can be obtained by clicking
on the photo.
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