Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P. "History of Clarke County, Washington Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington Publishing Co., 1885. T. W. PADDEN - Was born in Ireland in 1846, and when quite young came with his parents to the United States. Having resided in Pennsylvania until 1859, in that year he came to the Pacific Coast; in the spring of 1860 settled in Vancouver, where his father, Michael Padden, had his residence until his death. Save three years passed on Puget Sound, and four in Oregon, our subject has since resided in Vancouver. Married Sarah C. Bryen, and has four surviving children, viz: Mary, Sarah, John and Louise. His brother's daughter, Mary Ellen, also resides with him. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.