DavidPaddock (1753-1847) was born in 1753 in Dutchess County, New York.  In his early twenties, Paddock enlisted in Luddington's Regiment of the Seventh New York Regiment.  Paddock was at the battle of Bemis Heights (the second battle of Saratoga) in October of 1777.  It was during that battle Paddock lost his sight in an explosion of black powder.

"Blind David" Paddock, as he was known, lived in New York before coming west to Illinois in 1832, or 1833, with his daughter, Phoebe, and her husband, Benjamin Weaver.  In 1837 or 1838 he moved to Salem, Kenosha County, Wisconsin to be with his son, William.  David Paddock resided in Salem Township until his death in 1847 at the age of 94. 

David's gravesite is unknown; however, it is believed by some that he may be buried in what is now a golf course, just outside of and contiguous to the Liberty Corners Cemetery.  The cemetery is on State Highway 83, about one block south of County Highway C in Kenosha County.  There is an "In Memory Of" bronze government marker in tribute to David Paddock on the ground of the cemetery.  The marker is placed under the arch of the old entrance.

GPS coordinates -- N42.51735°; W088.09815°