Harry Lee Sackett
(1888-1961)
| Father | Samuel L Sackett (1860-) |
| Mother | Minnie E Armstrong (c 1868-) |
Harry Lee Sackett, son of Samuel L Sackett and Minnie E Armstrong, was born in Burt County, NebraskaG, on 8 August 1888.1,2 He died aged 73 in Portland, Multnomah County, OregonG, on 19 September 1961 and was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG.3,4 He married in Alexandria, VirginiaG, in 1920, Hildegard Schamber, daughter of John Schamber and Marie Kayser.5 Hildegard was born in Olivet, Hutchinson County, South DakotaG, on 17 September 1887.6 She died aged 77 in Orange County, CaliforniaG, on 19 April 1965 and was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, AltadenaG.3,7
In 1900 Harry was living at Oakland Avenue, Oakland, Burt County, NebraskaG, in the household of his parents Samuel and Minnie, and was recorded in the census as Harry L Sackett, aged eleven and born in Nebraska.8
In 1910 he was living in Lakeland Township, Barron County, WisconsinG, in the household of his parents Samuel and Minnie, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, aged 21.9
Harry completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was a rural mail carrier, single, aged 28, and was living at Madison Avenue, Nampa, Canyon County, IdahoG.10
Harry served as a Private in Company H, 67th Infantry, in Washington, DCG, from 15 July to 28 December 1918.11
In 1920 he was living at Maryland Avenue, Washington, DCG, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, a government clerk, aged 31, single. He was a lodger in the household of William L Paull.12
In 1930 Harry was living at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, and was recorded in the census as Harry L Sackett, an Internal Revenue agent, head of household, aged 41 and born in Nebraska. Living with him were his wife Hildegard, 42, and their children, Wilbur, 7, and Naomi, aged four.13
In 1940 he was living at Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles CountyG, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, an auditor at the Internal Revenue Treasury department, head of household, aged 51. Living with him were his wife Hildegard, 52, and their children, Wilbur, 17, and Naomi, aged 14.14
Harry completed a World War II draft registration card on 25 April 1942. He was aged 54 and was employed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. He was living at 2488 N Lincoln Avenue, AltadenaG, with his wife Hildegard.15
In 1950 he was living at 2488 Lincoln Avenue, AltadenaG, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, Internal Revenue agent, head of household, aged 61. His wife Hildegard, 62, was living with him.16
In 1900 Harry was living at Oakland Avenue, Oakland, Burt County, NebraskaG, in the household of his parents Samuel and Minnie, and was recorded in the census as Harry L Sackett, aged eleven and born in Nebraska.8
In 1910 he was living in Lakeland Township, Barron County, WisconsinG, in the household of his parents Samuel and Minnie, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, aged 21.9
Harry completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was a rural mail carrier, single, aged 28, and was living at Madison Avenue, Nampa, Canyon County, IdahoG.10
Harry served as a Private in Company H, 67th Infantry, in Washington, DCG, from 15 July to 28 December 1918.11
In 1920 he was living at Maryland Avenue, Washington, DCG, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, a government clerk, aged 31, single. He was a lodger in the household of William L Paull.12
In 1930 Harry was living at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, and was recorded in the census as Harry L Sackett, an Internal Revenue agent, head of household, aged 41 and born in Nebraska. Living with him were his wife Hildegard, 42, and their children, Wilbur, 7, and Naomi, aged four.13
In 1940 he was living at Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles CountyG, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, an auditor at the Internal Revenue Treasury department, head of household, aged 51. Living with him were his wife Hildegard, 52, and their children, Wilbur, 17, and Naomi, aged 14.14
Harry completed a World War II draft registration card on 25 April 1942. He was aged 54 and was employed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. He was living at 2488 N Lincoln Avenue, AltadenaG, with his wife Hildegard.15
In 1950 he was living at 2488 Lincoln Avenue, AltadenaG, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, Internal Revenue agent, head of household, aged 61. His wife Hildegard, 62, was living with him.16
Harry Lee Sackett (1888–1961), Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena, California
(Src: Find a Grave, Wanda)
(Src: Find a Grave, Wanda)
Children of Harry Lee Sackett and Hildegard Schamber
- Wilbur Schamber "Bill" Sackett+ b. 29 Aug 1922, d. 8 Sep 2013
- Naomi Jean Sackett b. 30 Sep 1925, d. 4 Jul 2017
Sackett—Harry L. Sackett, 73, passed away Sept. 19, 1961 at Portland, Oregon. He is survived by his wife Hildegard Sackett, son Wilbur S. Sackett of Pasadena and daughter Mrs. Robert C. Edear of West Covina, also five grandchildren. The Rev. Armin Hesse will officiate at services 11 a.m. Monday at the Mountain View Mortuary, 2400 North Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena.
—Independent Star-News, Pasadena, California, 24 Sep 1961, p 9
Sackett — Hildegard Sackett passed away April 19, 1965. She is survived by her son Wilbur Sackett of Pasadena; daughter, Mrs. Robert C Edgar of West Covina; five grandchildren; also survived by nine brothers and sisters including Hertha Schamber of Anaheim and Robert Schamber of Woodland Hills. The Rev. Daniel Johnson will officiate at services 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mountain View Mortuary, 2400 North Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena.
—unsourced newspaper clipping, U.S., American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Obituaries, 1899-2012 (Ancestry.com)
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- Draft.
- Find a Grave.
- "Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Harry L, d. Victoria Nursing Home, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 19 Sep 1961, res. 3300 Paloma St, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, Internal Revenue agent, age 73, b. Nebraska, 8 Aug 1888, wife Hildegard L, father Samuel L Sackett, mother Minnie Armstrong, informant Hildegard L Sackett, cause cerebral accident, removed to Mouuntain View Cemetery, Pasadena, 21 Sep 1961."
- The Washington Herald, Washington, DC (Newspapers.com image), 2 May 1920, p 25, "Postoffice Department. Harry L. Sackett, of Nampa, Idaho, an employee of the division of money orders, and Miss Hilda Schamber, of Rapid City, S. Dak., were recently married at Alexandria, Va., by Rev. William J. Morton, pastor of Christ Church."
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Hildegard Schamber, b. Olivet, South Dakota, 17 Sep 1887, father John Schambr, mother Maria Kayser. Apr 1963 listed as Hildegard Schamber Sackett."
- "California, Death Index, 1940–1997" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Hildegard, b. South Dakota, 17 Sep 1887, d. Orange, 19 Apr 1965, mother Kayser."
- 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 918, p. 10B, Enumeration District 0027, FHL microfilm 1240918
Oakland Ave, Oakland Township, Burt County, Nebraska
Sackett, Saml L, head, b. Apr 1860, 40, m. 13y, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, agent stock food, house owned on mortgage
Sackett, Minnie A, wife, b. Oct 1867, 32, m. 13y, 4 ch, 3 living, b. IN, father b. OH, mother b. OH
Sackett, Harry L, son, b. Aug 1888, 11, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN, in school
Sackett, Leta P, dau, b. Jul 1890, 9, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN, in school
Sackett, Earl L, son, b. Mar 1897, 3, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN. - 1910 United States Federal Census, T624_1701, p. 2B, Enumeration District 0014, FHL microfilm 1375714
Lakeland Township, Barron County, Wisconsin
Sackett, Samuel L, head, 49, m1 23y, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, farmer, gen farm, farm owned on mortgage
Sackett, Minnie, wife, 42, m1 23y, 5 ch, 4 living, b. IN, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Harry, son, 21, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN, teaching, public school
Sackett, Earl, son, 13, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN
Sackett, Herbert, son, 6, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN. - "US, World War I draft registrations records 1917–1918" (FamilySearch image), "Serial#934 Order#23, Harry Lee Sackett, Madison Ave, Nampa, Idaho, Age: 28, b. 8 Aug 1888, Burt County, Nebraska, single, white, native born, US Rural Mail Carrier, no nearest relative, no prior military experience, no exemptions, Registrant: Tall Ht, Med Build, eyes blue, hair brown, not bald, no disabilities, Reg: 5 Jun 1917 at Canyon Co., Idaho."
- "Oregon, U.S., State Military Records, 1847-1977" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Harry L, 403 Stark St, Portland, Oregon, b. Burt Co, Nebr, 8 Aug 1888, inducted LB 17 Wash DC, 15 Jul 1918, Co H 67 Inf, Pvt, served overseas No, discharged 28 Dec 1918."
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_208, p 6B, Enumeration District 232
Maryland Avenue, Washington, Washington County, District of Columbia
Sackett, Harry L, lodger, 31, single, clerk, government, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN.
[In household of William L Paull] - 1930 United States Federal Census, Page 4A, Enumeration District 1010, FHL microfilm 2339863
Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California
Sackett, Harry L, head, 41, m. at 31, agent, Internal Revne, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IN, home rented, $30
Sackett, Hildegard, wife, 42, m. at 32, b. SD, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany
Sackett, Wilber S, son, 7, b. Washington D C, father b. NE, mother b. SD
Sackett, Neoma J, daughter, 4, b. Washington D C, father b. NE, mother b. SD. - 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-00243, p 3B, ED 19-522
Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
Sackett, Harry, head, 51, auditor Internal Revenue Treasury, b. NE, home owned, $3500
Sackett, Hildegard, wife, 52, b. SD
Sackett, Wilbur, son, 17, b. Washington, District of Columbia
Sackett, Naomi G, daughter, 14, b. DC. - "US World War II draft registration cards 1942" (Ancestry image), "Harry Lee Sackett, 2488 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, age 54, b. Burt County, Nebraska, 8 Aug 1888, nok Mrs Hildegard Sackett, same address, emp Bureau of Int Rev, Treasury Dept, Pasadena, Calif, ht 5' 11¾", eyes blue, hair brown, wt 235, complexion ruddy, scar on tip of nose. Reg Altadena, 25 Apr 1942."
- 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 3979, district 19-13
2488 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California
Sackett, Harry L, head, 61, Internal Revenue agent, Bureau of Internal Revenue, b. NE
Sackett, Hildegard, wife, 62, b. NE.
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 4 Dec 2023 |
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American line of Thomas Sackett the elder through Simon Sackett the colonist
Line of John Sackett of New Haven