John Adams Paddock (January 19, 1825 – March 4, 1894) was the first missionary bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, serving from 1880 to 1894.

He then briefly served as assistant at the Church of the Epiphany in New York City.

[2] On October 26, 1880, Paddock was elected Missionary Bishop of the territory of what became Washington state.

In 1892 the territory was divided into two districts, Olympia and Spokane, of which he retained charge of the former.

[3] [4] He died in office on March 4, 1894, in Miramar, California, whilst on a health retreat.