Frank Edward Sackett
(1868-1907)
| Father | Edward Brewer Sackett (1808-1886) |
| Mother | Jane Bax (c 1830-1881) |
Frank Edward Sackett, son of Edward Brewer Sackett and Jane Bax, was born in St Peter in Thanet, KentG, on 10 October 18681,2 and baptized at St Peter in ThanetG on 15 November 1868.1 He died aged 39 in St Peter in ThanetG in 1907.3 He married at St Pauls' Church, Cliftonville, Margate, KentG, on 11 October 1902, Ellen Marion Stedall, daughter of James Henry Stedall.4,5,6 Ellen was born at MargateG in about 18717 and died age 79 in Thornton Heath, SurreyG, on 7 August 1950.8,9
In 1871 Frank was living at 1 Blackstone Cottages, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, and was recorded in the census as Frank Sackett, aged two and born in St Peter's, son of Edward Sackett.10
In 1881 he was living at 7 Victoria Road, St Peter's, KentG, in the household of his parents Edward and Jane, and was recorded as Frank Sackett, a scholar, aged 12 and born in Ramsgate.11
Frank served in the Royal Highland Regiment (the Black Watch) for 12 years from 28 October 1890. He was promoted sergeant in 1897. He served in Gibraltar, Egypt, Mauritius, India, and South Africa (twice). He fought in the Second Boer War and was severely wounded at the Battle of Magersfontein in December 1899.12
In 1911 Frank's widow Ellen was living at 19 Walpole Road, Margate, KentG, and was recorded in the census as Ellen Sackett, a lodging house keeper, head of household, a widow aged 40 and born in Margate. Living with her were her children, Frances, 7, and Edward, aged three.13
In 1921 she was living at 19 Walpole Road, MargateG, and was recorded as Ellen Marion Sackett, a widow, head of household, aged 57. living with her were her children, Frances Ellen, 17, and Edward, aged 13. Also in the household were her uncle, George Yeomanson, 67, and brother, Charles Stedall, 39.14
In 1871 Frank was living at 1 Blackstone Cottages, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, and was recorded in the census as Frank Sackett, aged two and born in St Peter's, son of Edward Sackett.10
In 1881 he was living at 7 Victoria Road, St Peter's, KentG, in the household of his parents Edward and Jane, and was recorded as Frank Sackett, a scholar, aged 12 and born in Ramsgate.11
Frank served in the Royal Highland Regiment (the Black Watch) for 12 years from 28 October 1890. He was promoted sergeant in 1897. He served in Gibraltar, Egypt, Mauritius, India, and South Africa (twice). He fought in the Second Boer War and was severely wounded at the Battle of Magersfontein in December 1899.12
In 1911 Frank's widow Ellen was living at 19 Walpole Road, Margate, KentG, and was recorded in the census as Ellen Sackett, a lodging house keeper, head of household, a widow aged 40 and born in Margate. Living with her were her children, Frances, 7, and Edward, aged three.13
In 1921 she was living at 19 Walpole Road, MargateG, and was recorded as Ellen Marion Sackett, a widow, head of household, aged 57. living with her were her children, Frances Ellen, 17, and Edward, aged 13. Also in the household were her uncle, George Yeomanson, 67, and brother, Charles Stedall, 39.14
Children of Frank Edward Sackett and Ellen Marion Stedall
- Ellen Frances Jane Sackett b. 1903
- Edward Frank Sackett b. 1 Jul 1907, d. May 1987
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St Peter the Apostle, Thanet, Kent, "15 November 1868 Frank Edward s. Edward Brewer & Jane Sackett, St Peter's, labourer, bn 10 October 1868."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Births, "Dec qtr 1868. Sackett, Frank Edward. Mother: Bax. Thanet. 2a:835."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Dec qtr 1907. Sackett, Frank Edward, 39. Thanet."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Marriages, "Dec qtr 1902. Sackett, Frank Edward. Thanet. 2a:2171."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Marriages, "Dec qtr 1902. Stedall, Ellen Marion. Thanet. 2a:2171."
- Marriages Register, St Paul's, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, "11 October 1902, Frank Edward Sackett, 34, bachelor, house decorator, of 89 Dane Road, Margate, s. of Edward Brewer Sackett (deceased), gardener; to Ellen Marion Stedall, 32, spinster, of 12 Dane Hill, Margate, d. of James Henry Stedall (deceased), porter. Banns. Witnesses: Sidney Richard Strand, Charles William Stedall."
- Census.
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Sep qtr 1950. Sackett, Ellen M, 79. Croydon."
- Isle of Thanet Gazette, (Kent), Margate Library, Kent, 11 August 1950, "Sackett, on 7th August 1950 at Thornton Heath, Surrey, Ellen Marion formerly of , passed peacefully away in her 80th year."
- 1871 England census, RG19/997 f95v
1 Blackstone Cottages, St Lawrence, Kent
Edward Sackett, head, married, 63, farm labourer, b. Thanet, St Peters
Jane Sackett, wife, 42, b. Thanet, St Peter's
John Sackett, son, unmarried, 19, brickfield labourer, b. Kent, Broadstairs
Ellen Sackett, dau, 15, nursemaid, b. Kent, St Peter's
Alice Sackett, dau, 12, scholar, b. Kent, St Peter's
Margaret Sackett, dau, 9, scholar, b. Kent, St Peter's
Jane Sackett, dau, 7, scholar, b. Kent, St Peter's
Frank Sackett, son, 2, b. Kent, St Peter's. - 1881 England census, RG11, piece 991, folio 93, p. 26, GSU roll 1341236
7 Victoria Rd, St Peter, Kent
Edward Sackett, head, married, 72, labourer, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Jane Sackett, wife, 51, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Alice Sackett, dau, unm, 22, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Frank Sackett, son, 12, scholar, b. Kent, Ramsgate. - "British Army Service Records" (Findmypast image).
- 1911 England census, RG14, piece 4494, schedule 431
19 Walpole Rd, Margate, Kent
5 rooms
Ellen Sackett, head, 40, widow, ["m. 5y, 2 ch, both living" struck through], lodging house, b. Margate
Frances Sackett, dau, 7, b. Margate
Edward Sackett, son, 3, b. Margate. - 1921 England census, 19 Walpole Road, Margate, Margate St John the Baptist, Kent
6 rooms
Ellen Marion Sackett, head, 57y 7m, widowed, b. Margate, Kent, householder, 19 Malpole Rd Margate
Edward Frank Sackett, son, 13y 11m, father dead, b. Margate, school, Ramsgate County School
Frances Ellen Sackett, daughter, 17y 11m, single, b. Margate, bought ledger clerk, Messrs Bohley & Co Ltd, Drapers & Furnishers, W Cecil Square, Margate
George Yeomanson, uncle, 67y 3m, widowed, b. Margate, painter, Osborne Bros, masons, New Street Margate
Charles William Stedall, brother, 39y 2m, single, b. Margate, bricklayer, W Pay, builder, Ramsgate Rd, Margate.
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
| Charts | Line 3 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | P.3 |
| Last Edited | 19 Nov 2022 |
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