George W. Padgett

George W. Padgett (February 1, 1858 – December 24, 1916) was an American politician and businessman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1896 to 1898. He later served as sheriff of Baltimore from 1905 to 1907.

Early life George W. Padgett was born on February 1, 1858, on Gay Street near Aisquith in Baltimore, to Esther and W. H. Padgett. He was educated in public schools and later graduated from Baltimore City College. He then took a course in mechanical drawing at the Maryland Institute College of Art. In 1896, he was made Republican executive in the 8th ward and was chairman of the Republican City Central Committee.