Newspaper Abstracts, recent additions (last 12 months)

ADDED NOVEMBER 2025

  • The Evening Telegraph, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19 Jun 1871, p 5
    Constitution House, Atlantic City, N.J., is now open for the reception of guests.
    Jacob R. Sackett,
    Proprietor
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Reporter, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 10 Jul 1873, p 3
    Died.
    In Mooreland township, on the 26th ult., Anna Eliza, wife of Jacob R. Sackett, in the 55th year of her age."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 29 Jan 1890, p 5
    Died.
    Depue.—On January 27, 1890, Moses Depue, aged 71 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday, January 30, from his late residence, Somerton, Philadelphia, at 11 o'clock A. M.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 28 Jul 1901, p 8
    Died.
    Depue.—On July 24, 1901, Eleanor, widow of Moses DePue. Funeral on Saturday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock, from her late residence, Somerton. Carriages will meet train leaving Reading Terminal at 1.32 P.M., without further notice.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Pittsburgh Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2 Jul 1905, p 2
    Mrs. Elizabeth Sackett.
    New Castle, Pa., July 1.—Mrs. Elizabeth Sackett, widow of Robert [sic] Sackett*, died here this afternoon at the home of her son-in-law, William Kaufman. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was 77 years old and was born in Butler county, lived here many years. She leaves two children.
    * She was the widow of David Sackett.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • New Castle Weekly Herald, New Castle, Pennsylvania, 5 Jul 1905, p 2
    Mrs. Elizabeth Sackett.
    Mrs Elizabeth Sackett, widow of David H. Sackett, died at her home, No. 161 Green street, late Saturday, in her 78th year. Dissolution, was due to a cancer from which Mrs. Sackett had long been a sufferer. Her pain at some times was acute, and as she knew there was no hope of permanent relief, death came as a welcome messenger.
    Mrs. Sackett was born in Butler county but lived in this city for years and was well known in the neighborhood where she made her home. She was a Methodist and was a woman of much kindness of heart.
    She leaves two children, Mrs. Esther J. Poet of Akron, and Mrs. Lizzie Kauffman of this city, at whose residence she died. Two brothers and a sister also survive her, Adam Shira of Michigan, and Robert Shira and Mrs. Susan Hanna of this city.
    Funeral services at the residence in Green street, [Mo]nday afternoon at four o'clock. Interment in Graceland cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Bluebonnet News, online, Liberty, Texas, 6 Sep 2023
    Steven Charles Sackett
    Steven Charles Sackett, age 39, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Baytown, Texas. Born on August 15, 1984, in Baytown, Steven spent his entire life in Kenefick, Texas, and was a proud graduate of Dayton High School’s class of 2003. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas, where he spent two formative years.
    Steven was a man of unwavering Christian faith, and this faith guided his life and actions. In his youth, he found joy in working cows and riding horses, forging a deep connection with the land and the outdoors. His love for the natural world extended to hunting and fishing, and he was renowned for his culinary skills, winning accolades for his steak and barbecue dishes.
    Beyond his outdoor pursuits, Steven had a literary side spanning between Louis L’Amour to Harry Potter. He found great solace in feeding and watching the deer in the backyard. Steven also always enjoyed a good game of cards or dominoes all of which are best with an old John Wayne movie on in the background.
    Steven’s life was rich with friendships, a testament to his warm and welcoming nature. He carried on the proud tradition of running a sawmill, demonstrating a deep commitment to preserving his family’s heritage.
    Above all, Steven cherished his time spent with his beloved wife of 17 years, Rachel Sackett, and their cherished children, Jake and Emma. His love and devotion to his family were the cornerstone of his life.
    Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents, John L. Sackett Sr. and Geraldine Sackett, his grandfather Leo Rucka, nieces Codie Sackett and Charlie Sackett, cousins Teresa O’Neil and Madi Brown, and his uncle Rodney Rucka.
    He is survived by his loving wife Rachel, their children Jake and Emma, his parents John L. and Patricia Sackett, his grandmother Lillian “GiGi” Rucka, his brother John L. Sackett III and wife Carrie, and his niece on the way, Cadie Sackett. He is also survived by his in-laws, Robert and Rhonda Rayburn and Granny Pearline. Two sisters-in-law, Lisa Rayburn and Stacey Ramos with husband Joe and their children, Jacey, Gage, and Kaytin. In addition, there are numerous aunts, uncles, and a host of other cherished family members and friends.
    Pallbearers who had the honor of carrying Steven to his final rest are Bryan Rayburn, Brian Wood, Kyle Rayburn, Chad Stiles, Brandon Wood, Willie John Croft, Mitchell Hissong, and Johnny Gore, with Zach Hall and Scotty Stiles as the honorary pallbearers.
    A visitation to remember and celebrate Steven’s life will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Kenefick Baptist Church in Kenefick, Texas, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., followed by a service at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at French Cemetery in Kenefick, Texas. Food and fellowship to follow at the Kenefick Civic Center.
    All arrangements are under the compassionate care and direction of Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas.
    [Transcribed by Chris Sackett]

ADDED OCTOBER 2025

  • The Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa, 23 May 1924, p 6
    Starr
    Oscar Starr, 828 Third avenue, Rock Island, died at St. Anthony's hospital of Rock Island late today. Death followed a lingering illness. He had resided in Rock Island for the past five years. His wife survives. He was born in Rushville, Ill., March 22, 1875.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Oroville Mercury Register, Oroville, California, 7 Aug 1939, p 3
    Son Born
    Mr. and Mrs. H. Sackett are the parents of a 7½ pound son, born July 29. He has been named Daniel Joseph.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Dispatch, Moline, Illinois, 27 Dec 1949, p 2
    Mrs. Bertha Covert
    Bertha Blanche Covert, 68, of 1909 Forty-fourth street, Moline, a resident of Moline 35 years, died in her home at 3:20 Sunday morning following an illness of four months.
    Bertha Blanche Sackett was born Sept. 18, 1881, in Bourbon, Kas. She was married to Lyde Covert Feb. 3, 1904, in Fort Scott, Kas., and they moved here immediately after. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist church, Rock Island.
    She is survived by the widow [sic]; two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Anderson and Mrs. Charles McNalley, both of East Moline; four sons, Elmer of Moline, Paul of East Moline, John of Spring Valley, and Leonard of Burbank, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Coons of Fort Scott, and Mrs. Dennis Dykes of Rock Island; seven brothers, Paul and Henry Sackett of Rock Island, Alben of Garland, Calif., and Charles, Fauntie, Clarence and Fred of Fort Scott; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon in Esterdahl chapel with the Rev. Fred G. Crown officiating. Burial will be in Green View Memorial Park cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Dispatch, Moline, Illinois, 3 Oct 1953, p 3
    Lyde Covert
    Lyde Covert, 74, of 1909 44th St., Moline, died at 2 yesterday afternoon in his home after a lingering illness.
    Mr. Covert was a retired first boiler fireman for Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. He retired in 1945 after 27 years of service.
    Mr. Covert was born Sept. 24, 1879, in Mounds, Mo.
    He lived in Moline for 40 years.
    Mr. Covert married Bertha Sackett on Feb. 3, 1903, in Bourbon Co., Kan. He was a member of Modern Woodmen of America and the Edgewood Baptist Church of Rock Island.
    Survivors are four sons, Paul of East Moline, Elmer of Moline, John of Green Rock and Leonard of Burbank, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Anderson and Mrs. Charles McNalley, both of East Moline; two brothers, Darius of Davenport and Leonard of Clinton, Ark.; 23 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
    Mr. Covert's wife, one son, one sister and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
    The body is at Esterdahl Mortuary Moline, where the funeral will be at 1:30 Monday afternoon. The Rev. William H. Sears, pastor of Edgewood Baptist Church of Rock Island, will officiate.
    Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Park.
    Pallbearers will be Edison Davis, Horace Bailey, Floyd Drummond, Fred Anderson, Herbert Anderson and Earl Lovell.
    Friends may call at the mortuary.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Dispatch, Moline, Illinois, 31 Oct 1966, p 3
    Dennis Dykes
    Services for Dennis Dykes, 85, of 916 6th Ave., Rock Island, will be at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon in the Esterdahl Chapel, Moline. The Rev. Lowell M. Campbell of Milan Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, East Moline.
    Friends may call after 7 this evening.
    Mr. Dykes died Friday at St. Anthony's Hospital, Rock Island.
    He retired in 1952 from John Deere Industrial Equipment Works. Born in Lincoln, Neb., he married Lillie Sackett Mulkey on June 4, 1927 in Miami, Okla.
    Surviving are the widow, one stepson, Wilbert Mulkey, Milan, and three stepgrandchildren.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Dispatch, Moline, Illinois, 9 Nov 1966, p 8
    Mrs. Lillie Dykes
    Mrs. Lillie Dykes, 83, 916 6th Ave., Rock Island, died at 7 last night in St. Anthony's Hospital after an extended illness.
    Lillie Sackett was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, and was married first to Lewis Ed Mulkey on June 27, 1905 in Fort Scott. He preceded her in death. She was married to Dennis Dykes on June 4, 1927 in Miami, Okla. He died on Oct. 28, just last week.
    Survivors include a son, Wilbert Wheeler Mulkey, Milan; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five brothers, Fontie and Clarence Sackett of Fort Scott, Paul and Albert of Garland, Kansas, and Fred of Rock Island; and a sister, Mrs. Lottie Koons, Comptton, Calif. A daughter and a son preceded her in death.
    Arrangements are pending in the Esterdahl Mortuary, where friends may call after 7 tomorrow evening.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno, Nevada, 5 Jun 1969, p 19
    Man Is Dead After Injury In Car Wreck
    Daniel J. Sackett, 29, of Oroville, Calif., died this morning at Washoe Medical Center from a traffic accident Saturday 18 miles west of Winnemucca, the Nevada Highway Patrol said today.
    Patrolmen said Sackett's car went off U.S. Highway 40 and rolled several times. Russell Bruke, 16, of New York, who was riding with Sackett, suffered minor injuries, the patrol said. It was a one-car accident.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Oroville Mercury Register, Oroville, California, 6 Jun 1969, p 2
    Daniel J. Sackett
    Funeral services for Daniel Joseph Sackett, 29, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Hamilton and Riley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wayne E. Williams, minister of First United Methodist Church officiating.
    A resident of 24 Skyline Blvd. Mr. Sackett was killed early yesterday in an automobile accident in Nevada.
    He was born July 29, 1939, in Bangor and was a life-long Butte County resident. He attended Chico State College and was employed by Division of Parks and Beaches.
    At Chico State, he was affiliated with Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and in Oroville he held membership in the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
    Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ella G. Eule of Oroville; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Post of Oroville, Mrs. Doris Pequett of Yuba City and Mrs. Elnora Johnson of Chico; three brothers and one other sister, all of whom live out of the area, and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Interment will be in Upham Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Oroville Mercury Register, Oroville, California, 10 Jun 1969, p 6
    Many local residents attended the funeral services, held in Oroville Saturday, for Daniel Sackett, a native of this community. His mother died when he was just a baby and he had lived all his life with Mrs. Ella Eule. He attended school here and was graduate from Oroville High School. Mr. Sackett was on the way to Kansas where she had accepted a job when he had the accident in Nevada in which he was killed.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Enterprise-Record, Chico, California, 20 Nov 1998, p 34
    Georgia Ross
    Oroville — A memorial service for Georgia Lee Ross, 70, of Oroville will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Scheer Memorial Chapel.
    A gathering in her memory with fellowship and food will also be held Saturday after the service at the Community Action Agency.
    She died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at a local hospital.
    She was born Oct. 26, 1928, in Utley, Texas. A 40-year resident of Oroville, Mrs. Ross owned Ross Guest House for 30 years. Known as an upstanding member of the community, Georgia was described as mother to everybody; she was known for feeding everyone who needed to eat.
    She is survived by her sons, Andrew David Smith and Paul Daniel Sackett, both of Oroville; her daughters, Dora May Young of Oakland, Janet Marie Smith of Chico and Elaine Lee Montgomery of Oroville; her sisters, Myrtle Thigpin and Rae Franklin, both of Austin, Texas; and 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Interment will be private.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

ADDED SEPTEMBER 2025

  • The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, 13 May 2003, p 6
    Gay Sackett
    Greenfield
    Gay Sackett, 70, of Greenfield, died Saturday, May 10, 2003 at Mercy Hospital. Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at the United Methodist Church in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery.
    Gay was born on June 20, 1932 in Tuscaloosa County, AL to J.V. and Minna Redd. After marrying Frank Sackett they resided in rural Greenfield, IA. Gay is survived by her husband, Frank of Greenfield; two daughters, Brenda Besonen and her husband Bill of West Des Moines and Sherry Miller and her husband Dave of Blue Springs, MO; son, Kenny Sackett and his wife Cathy of Des Moines; two brothers; two sisters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Joyce Hardisty. Open visitation will be on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gay Sackett Memorial Fund.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

ADDED AUGUST 2025

  • Poughkeepsie Eagle, Poughkeepsie, New York, 4 Aug 1855, p 3
    Dutchess County Clerk's Office, Poughkeepsie, July 23 1855. A list of the drawing of Petit Jurors to serve at the County Court and Court of sessions, to be held at the Court House, in the city of Poughkeepsie, in and for the county of Dutchess, on the 1st Monday of August next, containing their names and residences.
    [List includes:] Henry Sackett, Stanford; Samuel H. Sackett, Stanford.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • St. Louis Republic, St. Louis, Missouri, 14 Jan 1876, p 5
    Marriages, "Sacket—Knickerbocker.—Jan. 4, by Rev. J.L. Riley, Mr. L.E. Sackett to Miss Katie Knickerbocker, all of Butler, Mo."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Columbus Republican, Columbus, Indiana, 27 Apr 1876, p 4
    Jonesville.
    Morgan Sackett has been busily engaged the past few days, applying a coat of white-wash to his premises. Would it not be well for many of our citizens to imitate his example.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Republic, Columbus, Indiana, 2 Jul 1888, p 2
    Elder James Small went to Jonesville this morning to conduct the funeral service of Mrs. Sackett, whose death occurred at the home of her daughter in Chicago.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri, 20 Jan 1893, p 2
    Death of a Good Woman.
    Kidder, Mo., Jan. 14.—[Special.]— Mrs. L. P. Sackett, who came to Kidder about the year 1867 or '68, died at her home in this place Thursday evening and was buried in the Kidder Cemetery this forenoon. Mrs. Sackett was eighty-one years old at the time of her death. Her life has been spent in doing good and our town greatly mourns her final departure.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, 21 Feb 1893, p 7
    Baptized In the Church.
    [Special to The Indianapolis News]
    Columbus, February 21.—Morgan Sackett, eighty years old, at Jonesville, was stricken with paralysis ten days ago and on Sunday night he was carried to the Christian church, a trough and water was arranged, and he was baptized in the presence of the largest audience ever assembled there.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Republic, Columbus, Indiana, 24 Feb 1893, p 4
    Elder Seaman this morning received a telegram announcing the death of Morgan Sackett, at his home in Jonesville. The funeral will take place tomorrow, and will be presided over by Elder Seaman. The deceased was passed eighty years of age.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, 27 Feb 1893, p 6
    Morgan Sackett, eighty-two years old, impressed with the belief that he was dying, requested that he be carried to the Christian church and baptized by immersion, which was done. He was disabled by paralysis. His death occurred on Saturday.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1 Mar 1893, p 8
    Morgan Sacket, a reputable citizen aged eighty-two years, died yesterday at his home eight miles north of here, of paralysis. One week ago today, being impressed with a belief that he would die soon, he requested that preparations should be made at the Christian church for his immersion, which was done. He was a harmless, inoffensive citizen.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Bates County Democrat, Butler, Missouri, 28 Sep 1916, p 7
    Elbert Sackett Dead
    L. Elbert Sackett, a former resident of this city, died Sunday, September 10, 1916, at his home in Los Angeles, California, after a year's illness. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and a son. He was a native of Indiana and was about 62 years old.
    Mr. Sackett was well known in Butler, having spent a good part of his early life here. Mr. Sackett erected McCoy Candy Shop on the south side of the square.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

ADDED JULY 2025

  • Lancaster Teller, Lancaster, Wisconsin, 9 Jun 1898, p 8
    Louisa Sackett Hazen.
    Miss Louisa Sackett was born in the town of Harmony, in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Nov. 1st, 1834. Departed this life at her home in Mt. Hope, Wis., May 26, 1898, aged 63 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was married to Amos Hazen Dec. 28, 1851, and came to Wisconsin in 1858, where Mr. and Mrs. Hazen have resided continuously up to the present time. To them were born eleven children, three of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Hazen leaves a husband and eight children, twenty-three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind, loving wife, and mother. Of the children living are Irene M. Colson, Homer; Ida J. Craddock, California; Nettie A. Church, Mt. Hope; Adelbert J. Hazen, Mt. Hope; Clara A. Baker, Mt. Hope; Myra E. Rogers, Mt. Ida; Hugh P., and Amos L. Hazen, Mt. Hope. All the children are residents of Grant Co., Wisconsin, except Mrs. Craddock and all were present at their mother's funeral except the last named daughter.
    Mrs. Hazen united with the Adventist church in the year 1873, in which faith she died a firm believer. Funeral services were held at the Advent church on Saturday May 28, 1898, at 11 a. m. Rev. J. M. Anderson of Madison, conducted the services. A long procession of neighbors and friends who had known the deceased for the past forty years followed the remains to the Casler cemetery where the last sad rites were performed. The following sentiment was handed the writer by a member of the family for publication:
    Oh mother thy gentle voice is hushed;
    Thy warm, true heart is still,
    And on thy pale and peaceful face
    Is resting death's cold chill.
    Thy hands are clasped upon thy breast,
    We have kissed thy marble brow
    And in our aching hearts we know
    We have no mother now.
    The bereaved husband and family desire to return sincere thanks to their neighbors and many friends who so kindly assisted during the brief illness of the departed.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The New Hartford Tribune, New Hartford, Connecticut, 5 Aug 1898, p 2
    Mrs Cordelia Healey, widow of the late John Healey, died at her home here last week Wednesday night of peritonitis, aged 69 years. Mrs Healey's death was sudden and unexpected as she was about and in New Hartford a day or so before her death. She was a devoted Christian of lovely disposition, and greatly attached to the church and its work. The funeral was the following Friday afternoon from her residence here and was largely attended, Rev M. H. Wright officiating. One son and four daughters survive her, Charles Healey and Mrs John Beckwith, New Hartford, Mrs Melville Barnes, this place, Mrs Will Beckwith of Massachusetts, and Miss Mabel Healey. The interment was in the South East cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Liberal Enterprise, Liberal, Missouri, 26 Jul 1901, p 5
    Henry Sackett.
    Henry Sackett died at the home of his son, E. M. Sackett, of West Liberal, Wednesday morning, at 7 o'clock a.m., after a lingering illness of a number of years. Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church yesterday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Barton City cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

ADDED JUNE 2025

  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 11 Jun 1883, p 4
    The commissioners, Luxon B. Morris and Charles A. Bray, of the estate of Eunitia Sackett of North Haven Saturday reported to the Probate court that the general claims inventoried $3,673.20.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 19 Jun 1897, p 1
    John B. Sackett
    Death Of A Prominent Citizen Occurred This Morning.
    Well Known City and County Official Died of Heart Failure at His Home in Auburn Avenue.
    The death of the Hon. John B. Sackett, ex-Treasurer and ex-Postmaster of Buffalo, occurred at his home, No. 68 Auburn Avenue, at 7:30 o'clock this morning.
    Death was due to heart failure, caused by an affection of the liver from which he has been suffering for the past two weeks.
    John B. Sackett had been a resident of Buffalo since 1852, and has, since that time been closely identified with the city's interests. He has been a popular man and held many public offices, both elective and appointive. His first position in Buffalo was as principal of a school at Black Rock. now known as School No. 18, and in 1854 he was transferred to No. 4 School, where he remained for nine years. It was then that he was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction. After serving the two years for which he was elected, he returned to No. 4 School as principal. In 1878 he was elected from the Second Ward as Alderman, and was made during his term, President of the Common Council. 1879 he was made chairman of the Committee on Schools. At this time he became closely associated with ex-President Grover Cleveland, and urged his acceptance for the nomination of Mayor. He worked loyally and faithfully for Mr. Cleveland, assisting in organizing the Buffalo Democratic Club, of which he was made president. After Mr. Cleveland's election to the Presidency, he appointed Mr. Sackett Postmaster of Buffalo. This was in 1887. In 1890 the Democratic County convention nominated Mr. Sackett for County Treasurer, an office to which he was elected.
    Since the expiration of his office as County Treasurer Mr. Sackett has retired from public life, holding only his office as president of the Masonic Life Association of Western New York. His home was in East Aurora, until three months ago, when his marriage to Mrs. H. L. French was announced. It was a romantic marriage, the two having been betrothed in their youths and having been separated. Since then Mr. Sackett and his wife have lived at No. 68 Auburn Avenue.
    Mr. Sackett was very prominent in Masonic circles. He was Worshipful Master of Ancient Landmarks Lodge, and three times was made Illustrious Master of the Grand Lodge of the State. He had also been Deputy Grand Master for this district and Assistant Grand Lecturer, holding a membership in the Queen City Lodge, Keystone Chapter and Council and Hugh de Paynes Commandery, Knights Templar.
    Mr. Sackett was born in Verona, Oneida County in 1819. His first wife died several years ago. He leaves, beside his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Edward T. Johnson, wife of the general manager of the Western New York & Pennsylvanta Railroad. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 12 Mar 1900, p 5
    Deaths, "Mansfield—In North Haven, March 10, Betsey A. Sackett, wife of Henry A. Mansfield, aged 72 years."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 13 Mar 1900, p 3
    Haven News
    The funeral of Betsy Ann Sackett, wife of Henry Mansfield, was held from her home in North Haven yesterday afternoon. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons. Another son, Charles Mansfield, an architect, died at his home on Maltby street a few months ago. Mrs. Mansfield was seventy-two years of age.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 27 May 1902, p 8
    Samuel A. Sackett.
    Samuel A. Sackett, one of the old and highly respected residents of North Haven, died Saturday after being ill nearly all winter. His age was seventy-eight. Previous to his last illness he had been unusually active and well. By occupation he was a joiner and contractor, having built some of the best residences in the town, and was considered an expert in his line. For many years he was associated in the sawmill of the Sackett Brothers, Deacon Harvey Sackett being his brother. The funeral will take place at his late residence in Montowese this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. W. Jackson will officlate.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 26 Oct 1909, p 15
    Norfolk.
    John Nettleton, for several years past the oldest resident of this town, died at his residence on Laurel Way at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was the son of Titus and Mary (Welch) Nettleton, and would have been 95 years old in December. He married for his first wife in 1837 Elizabeth Phelps, daughter of Wilcox Phelps and sister of the late Deacon Asahel Phelps of this town. He married as his second wife, Lucretia Sackett, daughter of the late Solomon Sackett of Sandisfield, by whom he is survived. Joseph Phelps Nettleton, a son by the first marriage, was a member of the Fifty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers during the War of the Rebellion. He died in 1897, leaving one son. Two sons by the second marriage, died in early childhood, but their only daughter is the wife of George H. Holt of this town. Mr. Nettleton in many ways was a remarkable man and retained almost to the last a clear memory of events of more than three-quarters of a century. Few men in town were as familiar with the history of the town since 1820 or 1830 as he. He was of a wonderfully active mind and disposition and up to within a short time has been in the habit of walking long distances to visit friends in this and neighboring towns. The funeral, which will be private, will be held at his residence on Laurel way at 1:30 o'clock today, Rev. William Wilcox officiating.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 12 Dec 1914
    Cornelius A. Sackett Dead
    Civil War Veteran Had Engaged in Many Businesses and Was Very Well Known.
    Cornelius A. Sackett, 72, died Thursday night at Noble hospital, where he had been taken earlier in the day as the result of a shock. Mr. Sackett was born in Westfield and was a son of Moses and Maria (Doane) Sackett. He served in the civil war as a member of Co. K of the 10th Massachusetts regiment. He was a corporal during the war and returned as a commissary sergeant. For a long time Mr. Sackett was in the livery business in the stable that was located where the Park Square garage is now situated. He was in partnership with Z. F. Cadwell under the name of Sackett & Cadwell. Mr. Sackett was a good horseman, and many of the older residents recall the time when he drove the old coach to and from the railroad station.
    For some years Mr. Sackett conducted the Four-Mile house on the Russell road. Later he was in the lunch business on Elm street, but retired some years ago. Few men had a wider acquaintance in Westfield than Mr. Sackett. He was twice married, his first wife having been Mary Moseley. His second wife was Julia Sullivan. He leaves two brothers, Austin Sackett of Chelsea and Edward J. of Crescent City, Fla. The funeral will be held at 3 p. m. to-morrow at 11 Kellogg street with Rev. C. E. Holmes of the Second Congregational church officiating.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Ted Smith]
  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 24 Jul 1915, p 7
    Mrs. Lucretia Nettleton.
    Mrs. Lucretia (Sackett) Nettleton, widow of John Nettleton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George H. Holt, on Laurel Way, Norfolk, Thursday evening. She was born in Sandisfield, Mass., August 26, 1827, daughter of Solomon and Hulda (Webster) Sackett of Sandisfield and North Canaan, Conn. She had been a resident of Norfolk for many years and was a woman held in high esteem. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. George H. Holt, three grandchildren, children of Mrs. Holt, and three great-grandchildren, children of her granddaughter. Mrs. Edward H. Johnson of Hartford. A sad circumstance is that her grandson, Robert A. Holt, also of Hartford, is at present suffering from stroke of paralysis and his condition is very serious.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Cape May County Herald, Rio Grande, New Jersey, 29 Nov 2010
    Sackett, Olive M. (nee Constantine) on Sat., November 27, 2010 of Cape May Court House and formerly of Levittown. Beloved Wife of the late George C. Sackett, Jr. Loving Mother of Rev. George C. Sackett, III (Grace) of Reading, Pa.; Kenneth G. Sackett (Marie) of Dunnellon, Fl.; Janice C. Cope (Donald) of Elysburg, Pa.; Brenda S. Beck (Michael) of Villas, NJ; Diane M. Achuff (the late James) of Levittown, and Robert H. Sackett (Margaret) of Phila. Also sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Family & friends are invited to share in Olive's Life Celebration on Tuesday after 10am and to participate in her Service of Christian Burial, Beck-Givnish of Lower Bucks, 7400 New Falls Rd., 1-800-Givnish. Entombment Rosedale Mem. Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Olive's memory to Crest Haven Rehab Center- Benevolent Fund, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, or to The Salvation Army, 215 Appletree Drive, Levittown, Pa. 19055 would be appreciated.
    [Transcribed from online edition by Chris Sackett]

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  • Thanet Advertiser, Ramsgate, Kent, 28 Apr 1860, p 4
    Marriages. Margate—April 22, at Hawley-square Chapel, by the Rev. Robert Dugdall. James Wm. Wainwright to Catherine Sarah Sackett.
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  • The Progress, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 18 Feb 1956, p 2
    Announces Engagement To Former Resident Of Clearfield County
    Mr. and Mrs. T Jacob Antila of Conneaut, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Marie, to James C Sackett, son of Mr and Mrs William H. Sackett formerly of Coalport, now of Conneaut, Ohio.
    Miss Antila, a 1955 graduate of Conneaut High School is employed by The City Loan Savings Company, while her fiance, a 1953 graduate of B-C-I High School, Coalport, Pa., is employed by Nickel Plate Roalroad.
    The wedding is being planned for June 9.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan, 9 Apr 1956, p 10
    Retired Albion Druggist Dies In Florida
    Albion—Howell VanGorden, 61, a retired Albion druggist, died from a heart attack Saturday night at Quincy, Fla. He and his wife, Katharyn, were driving home to Albion from their winter home in Venice, Fla. when he was stricken. Their home here is at 1109 Michigan ave.
    Mr. VanGorden was owner of the Rexall Drug Store here until 1946, when the business was sold to J. G. Brownridge. Since then he has been retired, although he occasionally did relief work for drug stores here.
    Formerly active in Albion men's club work, Mr. VanGorden was a president of the Boosters and Knockers Club and a former member of the local Rotary Club. He was a member of the Albion Stamp Club and was a charter member of the Hanlon American Legion Post here. Active in Masonic Orders, he was a member of the Albion Murat Lodge, No. 14, F&AM; Albion Chapter, No. 32, RAM, and Albion Council, No. 57, R&SM. He also belonged to the Albion Elks Lodge.
    At one time Mr. VanGorden was vice president of the Michigan Rexall Club.
    He was born April 7, 1895, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Louis C. and Belle C. VanGorden. He moved here with his family in June 1912, when his father bought the Homer Blair drug store. He was a graduate of Albion High School and attended the University of Michigan. After becoming a registered pharmacist he joined his father in VanGorden drug store here in 1919, upon his return from service overseas in World War I. He entered the Army in November 1917 and served in the military police until his transfer to the medical corps.
    On June 19, 1918, he married the former Katharyn Sackett here. Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters, Mrs. R. E. (Patricia) Cleveland of Falls Church, Va.; Mrs. M. D. (Dorothy) Siler of Lansing; Mrs. George B. (Katharyn) Morley of Clare, Mich., and Miss Mary Susanne VanGorden of Battle Creek.
    The body will be brought to the Marsh Funeral Home here tonight, where services are being arranged.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Judith Basin Press, Stanford, Montana, 14 Mar 1957, p 3
    Mr. and Mrs. John Sackett are the proud parents of a baby daughter born Friday, March 8th. The little girl, whose name is Nancy Jane, has two brothers, Johnny and Jimmy, to welcome her.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan, 30 Jun 1957, p 16
    Davis-Vangorden
    Albion—Given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Maj. Robert E. Cleveland of Falls Church, Va., Miss Mary Suzanne Vangorden became the bride of Richard Bruce Davis in a ceremony on Sunday, June 23, at the Methodist Church of Albion. The Rev. John Tennant officiated at the double ring service at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
    The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Howell L. Vangorden and the late Mr. Vangorden, and is a graduate of Washington Gardner High School. She attended Albion College, being affiliated with Delta Gamma sorority, and for two years was a teacher in the Battle Creek public schools.
    For her wedding she wore a floor-length gown of crystal white taffeta trimmed with alencon lace. A princess bonnet of pearl embroidered lace and silk held the bride's three-tiered illusion veil, and she carried a cascade bouquet of white roses.
    Mrs. George B. Morley of Mount Pleasant, sister of the bride, attended her as matron of honor. Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. M. Daniel Siler of Lansing, also sisters, Miss Jan Nugent of Birmingham and Miss Jennie Oakley were the bridesmaids. Linda Cleveland, niece of the bride, and Robert Siler, her nephew, were the flowergirl and ringbearer.
    The Rev. Kenneth Davis of Grand Rapids, brother of the groom, served as his best man. Mr. Morley, Mr. Siler, Pfc. Allen Gauss of Ft. Riley, Kan., Jerry Sandusky, Charles Christner and Donald Morgan were the ushers.
    A reception was held in the Greenbrier Room at Parker Inn. Assisting in the hospitality were Mrs. Kenneth Davis, Miss Edna Pederson, Miss Lorraine Kracko, Mrs. William Hurdelbrink, Mrs. Donald Rockey, Mrs. Jerry Sandusky, Mrs. Jack Weston and Mrs. Lawrence Shouldice, the latter being from Battle Creek.
    After a honeymoon trip to Manistique Lake Mr. and Mrs. Davis are now at home at 519 Michigan ave. The groom, who is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Davis, attended Michigan State University and is employed at Vaughn's Men's store.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Progress, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 21 Mar 1964, p 10
    William H. Sackett
    Coalport—William Howard Sackett, 55, of 651 Harvor St, Conneaut, Ohio, formerly of Coalport, died this morning in a hospital at Conneaut.
    He is survived by his wife, the former Althea Kline; one daughter, Mrs Harry (Margaret) Frisco of Irvona; a son, James of Conneaut and five grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and a sister: Denver, Ashtabula, Ohio; Ray and Earl, both of Johnstown, Clyde, Coalport; Leslie and Mrs. Thomas (Mabel) Renninger, both of Altoona.
    Friends are being received at the Raisins Funeral Home, Harvor Street, Conneaut, where services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow at Conneaut.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan, 27 Feb 1973, p 5
    Mrs. Howell L. Van Gorden
    Albion—Mrs. Katharyn A. (Sackett) Van Gorden, 74, of 1109 E. Michigan Ave., died Monday in Albion Community Hospital. She had been ill two years.
    Mrs. Van Gorden was the widow of Howell L. Van Gorden, a long-time Albion businessman.
    She was an honorary life member of the E.L.T. Club and was a member and past president of the Review Club. She also was a member Albion Historical Society, the Duck Lake Women's Association, and the Albion Hospital Service League.
    Mrs. Van Gorden also was a member of the Venice (Fla.) Yacht Club and the VFW Auxiliary of Venice, Fla. She also was a member of the Albion College chapter of Delta Gamma sorority.
    She had been active in Albion Camp Fireactivities.
    Mrs. Van Gorden is survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Cleveland of Sorrento Shores, Fla., Mrs. Dan (Dorotha) Siler and Mrs. Richard (Mary Sue) Davis, both of Albion, and Mrs. George (Katharyn) Morley of Saginaw; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Albion Chapel of the Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Inc.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Judith Basin Press, Montana, 26 Apr 2025
    Nancy Sackett Obituary
    Nancy Jane Sackett enjoyed her last sunset on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home in Lewistown surrounded by friends and family. She was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lewistown on March 8, 1957 to John Wallace Sackett Sr. and Lucy Rose Skaggs Sackett.
    Nancy was raised on the family farm at Moccasin by her parents and two older brothers, Johnny and Jimmy. She felt very blessed and was extremely close to her mom and was grateful that her brothers spoiled her in many ways. She was very lucky to have this family and the Judith Basin area in which to belong. The tight knit community was very special to her which is why she never left the area. Her early years in Moccasin shaped her life as she felt she grew up in God's country with strong memories that resonated throughout her life. She attended school in Moccasin through 4th grade then (after the school closed) went to Stanford where she graduated in 1975.
    After high school Nancy went to the Montana Technical University in Butte for a year and then transferred to Montana State University in Bozeman where she graduated with a degree in Business Finance.
    One summer (while in college), Nancy volunteered at the Lewistown Public Library and this was the beginning of an era. Nancy was hired as a Library Aide in 1985. She went on to be in the library world for the next 40 years and was able to continue to work until a few weeks before she passed. Nancy started the successful senior outreach program in 1999. She took library materials to the assisted living homes in the area as well as senior facilities and homebound library patrons.
    Nancy excelled as the fiction librarian - she knew what the community loved to read. Nancy also managed Inter-library Loan for the library and there was not an item she could not find or get for someone. Nancy made sure that people had access to books no matter where they were - she knew how much stories meant to everyone, and Nancy was a true sharer of stories. Nancy was a fan of the underdog and supportive of all walks of life - she was able to talk to anyone and enjoyed talking to people one on one about their interests and their lives.
    Nancy's favorite book of all time was East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Nancy herself was a wonderful writer and voracious reader and made a huge impact on patrons over the many years she was at the library. She created a legacy that will be forever honored at the Lewistown Public Library.
    Nancy was a one-of-a-kind, warm, bright, loving and loyal friend with a strong wit and a rich sense of humor. Regardless of miles and distance she was always available to talk or listen to her friends through good or bad or anything in between. She was a rare gem who didn't judge and always encouraged the best in those around her.
    Nancy had a deep faith in God and for many years was involved with the Episcopal Church, which included going on a Cursillo with a friend. As an election worker she encouraged people to vote. Her children were her animals, her beloved sheep and over the years she had many cats and turtles.
    She loved her job at the Lewistown Library (a lifelong passion that began in high school) and the friendships and connections she made with people young to old over the years.
    Nancy was a beautiful soul-always caring, always thoughtful. She had a special way of making everyone feel seen, remembered, and deeply loved. Whether through a kind word, a gentle smile, or simply keeping others always in her thoughts, Nancy's presence brought comfort and joy to all who knew her.
    We'll miss you more than words can ever say-but we'll carry you with us, always. Endlessly loved, forever missed."
    Nancy is survived by her loving nephews; Miguel (Ashley) Ramirez, children Joseph and Freyja, and Jorge (Karen) Ramirez children, Alanna, Leonel, and Liliana, all from El Paso, TX.
    At Nancy's request there will be a private service for close family and friends. An open house celebrating the life of Nancy Sackett will be held at the Lewistown Public Library on Friday May 2nd from noon to 4pm.
    Donations can be made in Nancy's name to the Library Book Fund at the Central Montana Foundation.
    Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Nancy's family and friends can share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com
    [Transcribed from Legacy.com by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Kent, 2 Jul 1864, p 5
    Deaths
    June 22, at Hawkesbury Street, Dover, Mrs. Mary Catherine Taylor, late of Northwood, near St. Peter's, Thanet, aged 40 years.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 16 Sep 1900, p 17
    Sackett—In this city, September 15, 1900, at No. 134 Caledonia avenue, Mrs. C. M. Sackett, mother of R. B. Sackett, in her 92d year.
    Funeral at the house Monday, September 17th, at 2:30 P. M. Friends invited.
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  • The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, 19 Oct 1943, pp 13 & 20
    Van Nuys Picks Gary Lawyer
    H. R. Sackett Named Aid to District Attorney.
    Henry Richmond Sackett, 660 McKinley street, Gary, Ind., today was recommended by United States Senator Frederick Van Nuys for appointment as assistant United States district attorney for the northern Indiana federal court district to succeed Luther M. Swygert, of Hammond, who will be sworn in at Hammond Wednesday as judge of the court.
    Senator Van Nuys' recommendation was made to United States Attorney General Francis Biddle for approval.
    Mr. Sackett, with offices at 569 Broadway in Gary, has been prominent in the legal profession there and served as deputy prosecutor of Lake county for the Gary municipal court under two democratic administrations.
    The 36-year-old attorney, whose age corresponds closely to the average age of the northern Indiana district court staff, youngest in the United States, was born in Colorado City, Colo., March 9, 1907, but spent the early part of this life in Gary, having been graduated from Emerson High school there.
    He received his B. S. and J. D. degrees at the University of Chicago, having obtained the first in 1927 and the latter in 1929 from the university's law school. While at the university he was president of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, head marshal of the university, member of the sophomore, junior and senior honor society and treasurer of the senior class. He had received the Henry Strong scholarship award. Mr. Sackett also captained the University of Chicago basketball team of 1926-1927. A member of the Presbyterian church in Gary, Mr. Sackett is married and the father of two children, Susanne A., nine, and James H., seven.
    Although an assistant district attorney for the entire northern court district, Mr. Sackett, like Mr. Swygert, is expected to be stationed in the Hammond division of the court.
    Mr. Swygert, the first democratic Indiana federal judge in 50 years, will be inducted at a ceremony in the courtroom of the Hammond federal building at 2 p. m. Wednesday.
    He succeeds Judge Thomas W. Slick of South Bend, who resigned recently because of ill health. President Roosevelt made the appointment at the request of Senator Van Nuys.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, 31 Jan 1966, p 16
    Rites Conducted For Mr. Sackett
    Funeral services were conducted Friday in Lyons Falls, Lewis County. for Howard G. Sackett, 62, a former principal of the former Morse Grade School, city. Mr. Sackett died Tuesday.
    At the time of his death, he was a district superintendent of Lewis County Schools. Mr. Sackett had been active in education for retarded children and agricultural educational services.
    A former principal of Morse Grade School, Mr. Sackett resigned from the post in June, 1946, to become purchasing agent at the James L. Taylor Manufacturing Co., city. He terminated his connection with the industrial firm in 1949 and since then has been working for the State Department of Education. He had been service education supervisor of the Bureau of Community Development Division of Elementary Education, of the state department.
    While living in Poughkeepsie, Mr. and Mrs. Sackett made their home at 15 N. Randolph Ave. They resided in Poughkeepsie for nine years.
    Mr. Sackett is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Wood, three daughters, Mrs. Ellen Post, Lowville: Mrs. Martha Fowler. Casco, Wis., and Miss Ann M. Sackett, at home; and a son John, Central Square.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, 3 Mar 1994, p 36
    Dorothea A. Shannon Sackett, 82, Indianapolis, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday in Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, with calling from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Sackett was a past president of the Gary Women's Club and Tri Kappa sorority. She was the widow of Henry Sackett. Survivors: daughter, Susanne D. Minton; son, James H. Sackett: brothers, Roy J. and Russell E. Shannon: four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News, California, 28 Feb 1921, p 15
    Allow Us To Introduce. The following among newcomers to Long Beach, reported today: Leonard Sackett, 27 Maine avenue, from Milford, Beaver county, Utah.
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  • The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, 24 Aug 1922, p 6
    Santa Ana Licenses
    Santa Ana, Aug. 23.—Marriage licenses here: Leonard Frank Sockett [sic], 21, Cora Thelma Beggs, 18, Long Beach.
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  • The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News, Long Beach, California, 12 May 1923, p 5
    Frank Sackett
    Frank Sackett, 47, formerly of 1375 Orange avenue, died yesterday at a local hospital. He had been a resident of Long Beach during the past three years. His former home was in Salt Lake City.
    He is survived by his wife, Ettie M. Sackett; four sons, Leonard S., Theodore, Clifton and Don; and two daughters Mrs. Doris Foster and Miss Merle Sackett.
    The body has been placed in the Patterson and McQuilkin parlors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, 21 Oct 1939, p 11
    Dies At Fredonia After Long Illness
    Had Resided In Village 47 Years — Was Graduate of Fredonia Academy.
    Mrs. Sarah Corey Sackett, 82, wife of Frank L. Sackett, died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at her residence, 116 Temple street, Fredonia, after a long illness.
    She was born at Medford, Ohio, and had resided in Fredonia for the last 47 years. She was very active in the Fredonia Methodist church.
    Mrs. Sackett was a graduate of the old Fredonia academy and before her marriage taught school.
    Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Miss Ada Sackett of Fredonia, Mrs. Ruth Randolph of Madison. Wis. and Mrs. M. P. Kingsley of Arlington, Va.: two brothers, Sherman E. Corey of Sumpter, Ore., and Ernest M. Corey of Flushing, L. I. and also by three grandchildren.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, 7 May 1949, p 19
    Frank Sackett, Aged Fredonia Resident, Dies
    Frank L. Sackett, 91, retired manutacturer of Fredonla, died Friday afternoon at his residence, 116 Temple street, Fredonia following a long illness.
    Born at Irving, he had resided in Fredonia for over 50 years. For most of that time, he operated the Sackett Screen company plant in West Main street in which coal chutes and screens were manufactured. The business and plant was sold a few years ago and is still operated under the Sackett name.
    Mr. Sackett was interested in Fredonia's welfare and took great interest in its affairs in an informal way. He was especially interested in hunting and fishing and made many trips to the Adirondacks and to Canada. He was also until very recent years, much interested in all sports and was a regular patron of the school and other games played in Fredonia.
    He leaves three daughters, Miss Ada Sackett of Fredonia, Mrs. Ruth Randolph, teaching in North Dakota, and Mrs. Hazel Kingsley of Drexel Hill, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Mason of Fredonia; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, 13 May 1949, p 3
    Daughters Share Estate Of Frank L. Sackett
    Dunkirk, May 12. — Frank L. Sackett, Fredonia businessman who died May 6, 1949, left an estate valued in excess of $25,000, it was revealed here Wednesday when his will was probated before Judge Hugh V. N. Bodine in Surrogate's Court at the City Hall.
    The will provides a $1500 cash bequest for a daughter, Miss Ada M. Sackett of Fredonia, who also receives life use of a residence at 116 Temple St. in that village. The residue passes in equal shares to three daughters. Miss D. Sackett, Mrs. Hazel M. Kingsley of Drexel Hills, Pa., and Mrs. Ruth Sackett Randolph of Ellendale, N. D.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, 4 Nov 1981, p 32
    Polk County, Marriage License Applications, James E. Sackett, 50, Urbandale, and Karen L. Alloway, 43, Norwalk.
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  • The Pittsfield Sun, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8 Jun 1837, p 3
    To the Hon. Judge of Probate for the County of Berkshire.
    The Petition of Calvin Martin, of Pittsfield, in said County, Guardian of Erastus Sacket, of said Pittsfield, a person incapable of taking care of himself. Your petitioner respectfully represents that the said Sacket is seized and possessed of certain real estate lying in the town of Lenox, in said County, and bounded south by the road leading from the County Road to East Street, west on land formerly owned by Samuel Judd, deceased, north on land lately owned by Thomas Tracy, east by land lately owned by Simeon Stoddard, containing, by estimation, five acres and fifty-five rods of land. Said real estate is destitute of a fence and of an oblong form, and the expense of fencing would be great and disproportionate to the incomes arising from the cultivation of said land: and your petitioner would further state, that it would be for the interest of said Sacket, and all others interested therein, that said real estate should be sold and the avails thereof put out on interest.—Wherefore your petitioner prays, that he may be empowered and licensed to make sale of said real estate agreeably to the law in such case made and provided.
    Calvin Martin.
    June 5, 1337.
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  • Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, 20 Oct 1883, p 1
    A Fight In A Church.
    Captain Sackett and Captain Smith, of Locust Valley, Break up a Fair in the Methodist Church.
    Last Thursday night there was a fair in the Methodist Church in the Village of Locust Valley. The object of the fair was to obtain money to supply the church with fuel during the Winter. At 11 o'clock the fair was at its height, The attendance at that hour was confined to the young people. John Sackett, a sea faring man, sat in a front pew in deep meditation. He is captain of a brick schooner. Captain William H. Smith, who owns a schooner, was in another part of the church. Captain Smith's wife is Captain Sackett's sister. Smith walked leisurely up to where Sackett was sitting, leaned over tho pew and spoke to him. Neither party is willing to repeat what was said. While Smith leaned over the pew Sackett made a motion to get up, and Smith seized hold of him. Sackett got up, however, and had in his hand a heavy picce of wood with which he struck Smith several blows on the head in rapid succession. The men fell on the floor, and Sackett lost his weapon. They got up and dealt each other several blows in the face, causing the blood to run, and finally fell over on a candy stand and smashed it.
    The Minister Interferes.
    The Rev. Wm. Taft, pastor of the church, interfered at this point and tried to separate the combatants, but the men continued to strike at each other over the minister's head and many of the blows took effect. At this juncture the men who were present were more interested in saving the minister's head from being knocked off by the fierce blows than in quelling the disturbance, and many persons were struck but not injured. The fight was carried on all the way up the aisle, the sluggers and the peacemakers getting down on the floor and rolling over each other in a mad sort of way. At last the men were got into the street and separated. Smith's face was badly bruised and cut, one of his eyes was closed and his head was cut in two places. Captain Sackett's injurles were not severe. It appears that when Smith was on his way to the church a man jumped out from behind a well and knocked him senseless with a club. When he recovered consciousness he went to the church and accused Sackett of having committed the assault. Both men say that the fight was the result of a family quarrel, the nature of which they will not disclose. Warrants will probably be issued to-day.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Sun, New York, New York, 21 Oct 1883, p 5
    Capt. Sackett has Capt. Smith Arrested.
    Capt. William H. Smith, who fought with Capt. John Sackett at the church festival in Bayville. L. I. on Thursday night, was arrested yesterday, and will have an examination on Monday.
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  • The New York Times, New York, New York, 21 Oct 1883, p 7
    Long Island.
    Justice Frost, of Glen Cove, issued a warrant yesterday for the arrest of William H. Smith, who assaulted Capt. John Sackett at the church festival at Bayville on Thursday night, Smith was arrested by Officer Sheridan, and will have an examination on Monday.
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  • The New York Times, New York, 21 Oct 1883, p 8
    The Battle of Bayville.
    Bayville, Long Island, is a quiet and picturesque village, inhabited by Captains engaged in the oyster, blue-fish, and Summerboarder industries, and by the families of Captains with incidental cows and other live stock. Among the public buildings of Bayville is a Methodist meeting-house, and thither all Bayville flocked the other night to engage in solemn oyster-service, with a view to repainting the partially sacred edifice. The service was conducted with much skill and in a most gratifying way by the Pastor and the young ladies who sold stewed oysters, and it was affording a beautiful illustration of the truth that brethren should eat oysters together in unity when suddenly Capt. William Henry Smith fell upon Capt. Sackett.
    The difficulty between Capt. Smith and Capt. Sackett created an immense excitement among the other Captains and their families The friends of each of the combatants threw themselves into the fight with great ardor, and the minister and the friends of peace rushed among the combatants and were impartially beaten by the Smithites and the Sackettarians. The air was filled with the torn garments and strong language of scores of valiant Captains, and when the lights were accidentally put out every Captain fell upon his nearest neighbor, regardless of party or sex. It took nearly half an hour for the infuriated Captains to exhaust themselves, and when at the end of this period they had paused for breath, and the lamps were relighted, Capt. Sackett drew weapon, variously described as a "saw-handle," a "saw-horse," and a "buck-saw," and with it smote Capt. Smith over the head, compelling him to give up the fight. Raw beefsteak was then applied to the minister's eyes, and the wearied Captains, in various stages of dilapidation, limped homeward with their demoralized families.
    There are two theories as to the cause of the original disagreement between Capt. Smith and Capt. Sackett. It is said that Capt. Smith found an oyster in his stew, and that Capt. Sackett set up an unwarranted claim to it. This, however, is improbable. Sixty-three Captains are prepared to swear that two dozen oysters were used to make the oyster stews for the supper service, and where there was such an unprecedented number of prizes Capt. Sackett would hardly bave forgotten himself so far as to claim another Captain's oyster. The other theory, to the effect that the oyster stew made with two dozen oysters was so stimulating that it intoxicated men previously accustomed only to the usual sort of religious stew, is much more probable. Suppose that Capt. Smith was overcome by finding three oysters in his stew; that under the influence of excitement he struck Capt. Sackett, and that the other Captains, with their brains heated by the excessive strength of their stew, recklessly joined the fight, and we have a full and broad explanation of the great Bayville battle.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 28 May 1909, p 3
    News has been received here of the death of John H. Sackett of Belair, Mich. Mr. Sackett was a former resident of Greene.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 7 Nov 1912, p 17
    Sackett–Spatsker
    Miss Minnie Spatsker Married to F. W. Sackett, of Fairport.
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Spatsker, No. 221 Ames street, last evening, their daughter Minnie was united in marriage to Fred W. Sackett, of Fairport. The ceremony was performed by Adjutant Fred W. Seiler, of the Salvation Army provincial headquarters in Cleveland who is a brother of the bride. The bride wore dark blue wool taffeta and carried bride roses. She was attended by Miss Clara Peth, who wore white silk and carried white carnations. A brother of the groom was best man.
    After the wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. Sackett left for a short trip. They will make their home in Honeoye Falls, where Mr. Sackett has farming interests.
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  • The Daily Messenger, Canandaigua, New York, 4 Nov 1932, p 2
    Ionia, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sackett entertained at dinner Wednesday evening in honor of their daughter, Dorothy, celebrating her birthday anniversary.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 1 Sep 1951, p 12
    Marriage licenses, Merton Lay, Ionia, and Dorothy Sackett, Holcomb.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 24 May 1984, p 30
    Sackett, Fred W.
    Ionia: Fred Sackett of Ionia, May 22, 1984. Survived by his wife, Minnie; one daughter, Mrs. Merton (Dorothy) Lay of Fairport; three sons, Edwin of Conesus, NY, Robert of Honeoye Falls, Leslie of W. Bloomfield; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett enjoyed 71 years of marriage.
    Friends may call Thursday, 2-4, 7-9, at The Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the lonia United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebbeca Dolch officiating. Interment. Miller's Corner Cemetery, lonia. Those wishing may contribute to the lonia United Methodist Church or the W. Bloomfield Ambulance Fund in Mr. Sackett's memory.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 20 Jan 1988, p 13
    Sackett, Minnie
    Ionia: Minnie Sackett, age 99, January 18, 1988. Survived by her daughter, Mrs. Merton (Dorothy) Lay of Fairport; 3 sons, Edwin of FL, Robert of Honeoye Falls, Leslie of West Bloomfield; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
    Friends may call Wed. 2-4, 7-9 at The Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Services will be held at the Ionia United Methodist Church, Ionia, Thurs. at 2:30 pm. Interment, Miller's Corner Cemetery. Friends wishing may contribute to the lonia United Methodist Church or Miller's Corner Cemetery Assoc. in Mrs. Sackett's Memory.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 28 Aug 2007, p 11
    Lay, Dorothy (Sackett)
    Fairport: 78, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 after a long illness. Survived by her husband of 56 years Merton James Lay; children, Jim (Sue), Sheryl (John) Cowan, Brad (Leann); grandchildren, Jenny Hauser, and Monica, Zachary, and Nicholas Lay; a brother Leslie (Gertrude) Sackett; brothers-in-law, Henry (Joanne) Lay and Dick (Kathy) Belding and several nieces and nephews.
    There will be a memorial service in her honor at 11am, Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Trinity Reformed Church, 909 Landing Rd. North, Rochester, NY 14625. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Reformed Church or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.Leukemia-Lymphoma.org. Arrangements by: Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 28 Dec 2008, p 28
    Sackett, Gertrude W. (Kirkwood)
    Bloomfield: December 23, 2008, at age 86. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leslie Sackett of Bloomfield; daughter, Cynthia L. (Jerry) Thomas of Bloomfield; sons, James F. Sackett, Richard L. (Diane) Sackett both of FL; brother, James (Lorada) Kirkwood of Lima; sister-in-law, Barbara Kirkwood of Lima; grandchildren, Darren (Allison) Sackett, Anne Sackett, Julie Sackett, Gabrielle Thomas, Mollee Thomas; great-granddaughter, Maitlyn Sackett; Cynthia Sackett of FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was employed for over 20 years as head of the Outpatient Dept. at Strong Memorial Hospital.
    Her Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2 PM at the lonia United Methodist Church (on Elton Rd. in Ionia). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made the Rochester Friendly Home or the School of the Holy Childhood. Ref. O'Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home.
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  • The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California, 30 Dec 1878, p 3
    Personal.—Kirk Sackett is very sick with congestion of the brain, and other members of his family are suffering with pneumonia.
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  • Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 13 Jul 1881, p 5
    The Sandisfield Outrage
    Likely to Prove Fatal—The Full Story of the Brutal Assault on Mrs. Sullivan.
    The assault on Mrs. Johanna Sullivan at Sandisfield early Sunday morning was one of the most brutal affairs yet recorded from southern Berkshire, a section which has gained an unpleasant prominence in late years for revolting crimes. Not only was the woman covered from head to foot with tar, but her assailants kicked and pounded her so badly that it is feared she may die. She is still in Great Barrington, where she was taken to attend the trial Monday, and the doctors say that she cannot be moved with safety. One of the party who broke into her house is in jail and the officers are trying hard to get the others.
    Apparently Mrs. Sullivan hasn't been an amiable neighbor, but she has had a hard lot in life, with many things to sour her temper, and all Sandisfield sympathize with her in this trouble, and denounce those who have injured her. She is a thrifty, hard-working Irish woman of 40, talkative and aggressive, and supports herself and six children, the oldest a boy of 14, on a farm near the Sandisfield church. She has no husband, though the father of her children acted generously toward her when the way he had wronged her was discovered. Several years ago he deserted his wife and went to Ireland, where he married Johanna, and the two came to this country together, earning the farm Mrs. Sullivan now tills in Sandisfield. One day Sullivan’s first wife appeared on the scene. There was a grand hubbub and explanation, and after deeding the farm to Johanna, Sullivan left the town and has not since been heard from. Mrs. Sullivan pluckily accepted the situation, and has toiled hard to support herself and children. She has been in hot water with her neighbors most of the time, resenting both insults and injuries in the court, and there is no doubt that she has been largely to blame for the frequent quarrels in which she has been conspicuous.
    Her story of the assault is corroborated by her oldest boy, Mathew. About 1.30 Sunday morning she was awakened by the men breaking in the outside door. Jumping out of bed she ran into a clothes-press, the door of which swung inward, and as thus able to keep in safety for a while. Her boy bravely stood in front of the door in defense of his mother, but one of the miscreants choked him and threw him out of doors. Hearing one of the men call for an ax, Mrs Sullivan threw open the door and jumped out of the window, the men in close pursuit. By this time the children were aroused and ran screaming after their mother, the whole family being in their night-clothes. Two of the men overtook Mrs. Sullivan a short distance from the house, and threw her to the ground, and while one held her feet the other pulled her clothes up over her head and smothered her cries. White then came up with a bucket of tar, and while the little boy stoned the brutes to make them desist, poured the black stuff all over her body, afterward pulling her clothes down, and covering her face and head with it. Not satisfied with this, they jumped upon her and kicked her until she was half unconscious, when they left her groaning upon the ground. She remained there some 10 minutes, her children finally assisting her into the house.
    Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the crime, Harlan B. Sage, who lives near Mrs. Sullivan, and George L. White, his father-in-law, who lives with him, and both have been held for the grand jury in January. Mrs. Sullivan also accuses Fred Sackett and a stranger, whom she thinks she saw drive into Sage's yard Saturday night. The stranger is described as a stoutly built man, and the descriptions given of him by the boy and by those who saw him at Great Barrington agree perfectly. The circumstances which have led to the outrage show a degraded condition of things, as well as that Mrs. Sullivan had a genius for getting into trouble. A few days ago she obtained a warrant for the arrest of Sage's wife for throwing stones at her and other abuses, and the trial was to take place at Great Barrington Monday, but on Saturday, Mrs Sullivan says, Mrs Sage called out to her: "You old devil, you won't be in Great Barrington Monday, for you'll get fixed." Sage and Sackett have been accused by Mrs Sullivan of attempting to outrage her, but a recent trial was discharged. Her barns were burned three years ago, she claims by incendiaries. Sage has obtained bail, but White still remains in jail, unable to find any bondsmen. Neither he nor Sage made any defense in Monday's court at Great Barrington, but claims that the charge is trumped up against them. White says he slept all night in a house but five rods from Mrs Sullivan's, but in the morning, hearing outcries, he and his wife got up and looked out of the window, but offered no assistance. Sackett will be arrested in Bridgeport, where it is supposed the tar was brought from.
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  • Connecticut Western News, Salisbury, Connecticut, 1 Feb 1882, p 2
    George Belknap and Fred. Sackett of Bridgeport were arrested last week as accomplices in the tarring and feathering of Mrs. Johanna Sullivan at Sandisfield last summer, and in the superior court they plead not guilty, and are held in $1,000 bonds, to be tried in July.
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  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 18 Mar 1882, p 1
    A Horrible Suicide.
    A Young Man Nearly Severs His Head from His Body with a Razor.
    Oscar J. Sackett, aged 35, committed suicide at his home, No. 33 Chapel street, at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, in a frightful manner. He had been more or less demented for some time, and for a week or more he had remained at home, his father sleeping with him nights to keep him from doing himself bodily injury, as it was feared he might attempt self-destruction. Yesterday morning tbe father, Mr. E. Sackett, grain and feed dealer at No. 568 Main street, on leaving his son's room, explained to Mrs. Sackett that he appeared in better spirits than for several days past. Mr. Sackett asked bis wife to carry a cup of coffee to the young man's room. The father then started for his store but had not gone more than a hundred yards when he heard his wife shouting to him that Oscar had killed himself. The young man was found in bed with his head nearly severed from his body. the bedding was saturated with blood and a razor lying near showed that it was the weapon employed by the unfortunate man. Life was nearly extinct, and in a few minutes the heart bad stopped its beating. The razor had been placed in an obscure place by the elder Sackett, fearing that the son might be tempted to use it as a means of taking his own life. He had probably discovered it and as soon as his father had left the apartment put it to its deadly use. The blade was dulled by contact with the spinal column. The coroner was notified of the sad occurrence, but as the cause of death was apparent no inquest was thought to be necessary.
    Young Sackett had been employed in his father's business. He had frequently done peculiar things and had the general reputation of being of unsound mind. Not more than a week ago his mother, on going to his room to call him in the morning, found him lying in bed with his head covered with blood. She questioned him and his story was that he arose in the night and went down to the railroad track above the tunnel, and as the midnight train came along he threw himself across the track, but instead of being run over he was struck by the cowcatcher and thrown down the bank. He laid there until he recovered consciousness when he returned home.
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  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 18 Mar 1882, p 2
    Suicide in Hartford.
    Oscar J. Sackett, son of Mr. E. Sackett, of 33 Chapel street, Hartford, cut his throat yesterday afternoon and died almost immediately. He had been drinking and was melancholy. Suddenly when alone he cut his throat with such force that the blade went back to the spine and was dulled on the bone. He expired almost immediately. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, 18 Mar 1882, p 4
    New England Items.
    Oscar J. Sackett of Hartford, Conn., aged 35, committed suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor.
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  • Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 27 Jul 1882, p 6
    Berkshire County.
    Pittsfield.
    Trial of the Sandisfield Woman Tarring Case.
    The trial of Sage, White, Sackett and Belknap was continued yesterday in the superior court and will occupy the most of to-day, but the indictment against them for breaking and entering the house of Mrs Sullivan was quashed as not setting up any offense. George Butler, in his cross-examination, admitted that the reputation of Mrs Sullivan and her children for truth and veracity was bad. Mary Sullivan, 13 years old, was on the stand an hour and a half, and her story was similar to that of her three brothers on Tuesday. She plainly identified Sackett, White and Sage as the parties committing the assault, and saw Sage and Sackett pull up her mother's clothing out of doors, on the green, while White applied most of the tar. The child said she was close to her mother during the affair. She did not identify Belknap as the stranger who was with the other three. Deputy Sheriff Humphrey testifed that on the Sunday he and Officer Langdon arrested Sage and White, they were at work in their hay-field, that on the way to Great Barrington, White admitted that he and Sage saw a difficulty out of doors, but that they thought it was a family row between Mrs Sullivan and her children. Humphrey kept the can of tar, and he said he found in Bridgeport similar cans, with the same private cost mark on them as was on the one found at Mrs Sullivan's. Johanna Sullivan's story of the affair was similar to that of her children. She recognized Sackett as one of the three men driving into Sage's yard the evening of the assault by the light of the lantern which Sage held. Fearing danger she laid down on a bed in the bed-room, and had fallen into a doze when the breaking in of the door aroused her. Sackett and Sage entered first and the stranger brought in the light from the kitchen. She recognized Sackett's voice while she was in the clothes-press, and she otherwise corroborated her children's story of the affair. She denied having admitted that she could not identify her assailants. Lawyer Slocum opened for the defense, which is an alibi for Sackett and Belknap and the claim that White and Sage were at home on the night of the occurrence. There being no evidence identifying George D. Belknap as the stranger with the other three, he was discharged at the suggestion of Judge Bacon. There were 24 witnesses called for the defense. Frederick E. Sackett, one of the defendants, testified that he left Bridgeport June 29 for a week's vacation; reached his father's July 2, and left Sandisfield on the night of July 8, going to Winsted with his brother. The following morning he went to Goshen, Ct., where he remained until Monday morning, and he then returned to Bridgeport. Landlord Sandam of Goshen testified that Sackett spent the night mentioned at his hotel.
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  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 27 Nov 1882, p 5
    Sandisfield Tar and Feathers.
    New Arrests In Connection With the Johanna Sullivan Outrage.
    Interest in the tarring and feathering of Johanna Sullivan at Sandisfield in July, 1881, is revived by the arrest of two Connecticut men for committing the outrage, and their extradition for examination at Pittsfield to-day. These men are Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted and now of Waterbury, and W. H. Rugg, employed in the rule-shop at Riverton. Last July Frederick B. Sackett, Harlow B. Sage and Andrew White were tried at Pittsfield for the crime, Mrs. Sullivan and her children identifying them positively, but the jury disagreed. Preliminary to another trial at the coming January term, District Attorney Waterman put the case in the hands of State Detective Kellogg, instructing him to investigate especially Fred Sackett's claim of an alibi. While doing this, the officer learned at Winsted that Andrew Sackett had foretold the outrage, and obtained the affidavits of several persons who heard his prophecy. The story was that Sackett and Rugg, both of whom had lived in Sandisfield and had trouble with Mrs. Sullivan, met at Winsted the night of the outrage, drove 15 miles, left their team at Stickles's place, a mile away from the victim's house, and committed the deed. Other Kellogg obtained requisitions from Gov. Bigelow, arrested the men Saturday and took them to Pittsfield, where they will be examined before Judge Tucker this morning. They will waive examination and give bail. Mrs. Sullivan and her family still insist that the other three defendants were her assailants, and many believe that the present move is to draw suspicion from the guilty ones and throw it on two men against whom there is no proof besides the stories they are alleged to have told themselves.
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  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 27 Nov 1882, p 3
    New England.
    Massachusetts.
    The Penalty of Tar and Feathers.
    Pittsfield, Nov. 26.—Andrew Sackett and N. H. Rugg, of Waterbury, Ct., were arrested and brought to the jail yesterday for participating in tarring and feathering Johanna Sullivan in Sandisfield, July 18th. It is alleged that Sackett confessed to Winsted, Ct., parties, who instigated the arrest. Andrew White, Harley Sage, of Sandisfield, and Theodore Sackett, of Bridgeport, were tried for the offense in July, but as the jury disagreed they will be tried again in January.
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  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 28 Nov 1882, p 4
    Litchfield County.
    Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted, Wm. H. Rugg of Riverton, and Eugene Clark of New Boston, were arrested Saturday on a requisition from the governor of Massachusetts, and taken to Pittsfield to answer to a charge of aggravated assault on Johanna Sullivan. About a year aud a half ago, Johanna Suliivan was taken from her house at Sandisfield, Mass., by a party of disguised men and clothed in a dress of tar and feathers and maltreated in various ways. The authorities claim that they have sufficient proof to fasten complicity in the affair on the three parties named above, who, it is expected, will divulge who their associates were.
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  • The New Hartford Tribune, New Hartford, Connecticut, 1 Dec 1882, p 2
    Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted, Wm. H. Rugg, of Riverton, and Eugene Clark, of New Boston, were arrested last Saturday on a requisition from the governor of Massachusetts, and taken to Pittsfield to answer to a charge of aggravated assault on Johanna Sullivan. About a year and a half ago, Johanna Sullivan was taken from her house in Sandisfield, Mass, by a party of disguised men and clothed in a dress of tar and feathers and maltreated in various ways. The authorities claim that they have sufficient proof to fasten complicity in the affair on the three parties named above, who, it is expected, will divulge who their associates were.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Connecticut Western News, Salisbury, Connecticut, 6 Dec 1882, p 3
    The Springfield Republican of Nov. 27th, revives the interest in the tarring and feathering of Johanna Sullivan in Sansfield [sic] in July, 1881, for which two Connecticut men—Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted, now of Waterbury, and W. H. Rugg of Riverton, were arrested Saturday, Nov. 25. The Republican says: "Preliminary to another trial at the coming January term District Attorney Waterman put the case in the hands of State Detective Kellogg, instructing him to investigate especially Fred Sackett's (tried last July for the offense) claim of an alibi. While doing this the officer learned at Winsted that Andrew Sackett had foretold the outrage, and obtained the affidavits of several persons who heard his prophecy." Officer Kellogg obtained requisitions from Governor Bigelow, and they were arrested as above stated. On their way to Pittsfield, the officer and the two prisoners stopped at Canaan and took supper at the Warner House. On the following Monday they were examined before Judge Tucker, waived examination and gave bail. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 27 Jul 1883, p 3
    Crimes and Casualties.
    A Scoundrel's Confession.
    Boston, July 26.—A dispatch from Pittsfield says:—Eugene A. Clark of Naugatuck, Conn., one of a party charged with tarring and feathering and otherwise persecuting Mrs. Johanna Sullivan and driving her from the town of Sandisfield, has confessed and implicated others named White and Sackett. These men were tried at the time that the crime was committed, but the jury disagreed. The grand jury has now indicted them as principals and several others as accessories and all were placed under bonds for examination. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The New Haven Evening Register, 27 Jul 1883, p 1
    Plots Against A Woman
    In Civilized Massachusetts.
    Driven From Her Home and Covered With Tar at Night by Her Neighbors—Confession of a Diabolical Scheme by One of the Schemersq—Connecticut Parties Implicated.
    Pittsfield, July 27—Another of the crimes for which Berkshire has become quite famous for a few years past was put on trial yesterday in the superior court for the second time, it having been heard at the July term last year. The jury disagreed. The affair happened at Sandisfield, one of the hill towns in the southern tier in this county. There lived Johanna Sullivan, an Irishwoman about 40 years of age, with her five children, the oldest a boy 14 years of age. Her husband, a few years before, had left her a small farm, in settlement with her if she would not prosecute him for bigamy, he having married her in Ireland while there on a visit, and bringing her to Sandisfield, within twenty miles of which town he already had another wife. For ten years they lived together, and then the first wife appearing, he left Johanna the farm in Sandisfield, with the children, and went with the first wife. Johanna was a quarrelsome woman, especially when she began to be persecuted by her neighbors, who, according to her story, heaped all sorts of indignities upon her. They burned two of her barns and one house, they sheared the horses which she had, the young men of the town insulted her, and she was continually in the courts as a defendant or a complainant for some years. She lived near the old Congregational church, for half a mile in each direction from which stretched the village green. Her nearest neighbor was one Smith Sackett, a farmer with which she had trouble, and whose sons she had caused to be arrested for a gross insult. Her other neighbor was Harley R. Sage, with whom lived his father-in-law, George White.
    On the night of July 10, or rather on the early morning of July 11, 1881,she was aroused by some one attempting to force an entrance into her kitchen. She had previously noticed suspicious actions about the house of her neighbor, Sage, and fearing an attack, had gathered her family about her, so that they were all in a small bedroom in the other portion of the house. Three of the men she recognized as Sage, White, and Fred Sackett, a son of her neighbor, but who had been working in Connecticut. The fourth one she did not recognize as he was a stranger. They deliberately lighted a lamp, and proceeded to the room occupied by the family, adjoining the kitchen. Mrs. Sullivan sought refuge in a closet adjoining, while her eldest boy defended her as best he could with a piece of board. Finally, one of the assailants called for an axe with which to break down the closet door. Mrs. Sullivan made her escape through the window to the village green by the church, and was followed by the men as soon as they knew of her flight. One of the men she recognized as White, from a deformed hand, which held a can of tar. She was knocked down, her clothes raised, and the tar was poured over her body and into her hair. She was left nearly dead with fright, and, not daring to return home, she applied for shelter to another neighbor, who dared not allow her to come to his house, but permitted the family to sit the rest of the night in his yard. At daylight the eldest boy walked fourteen miles to Great Barrington for a warrant and a sheriff, who arrested Sage and White, the other two having gone to Connecticut.
    At the trial, last July, of Sage, White, and Sackett, the jury disagreed, after a hearing lasting a week. Since then District Attorney Waterman has been working up the case and has unearthed the matter, which was a most diabolical scheme. Last December Detective Kellogg arrested, on a requisition, Andrew Sackett and W. H. Rugg of Thomaston, Conn., who, it was found, had boasted of the night’s work to some of their neighbors a few days afterward. Eugene A. Clark of Naugatuck, Conn., another of the gang, ran away at the time, but finally came back into the state and was brought here a few weeks since. He has made a confession to the district attorney, in which he exposes the plot and tells how and who planned the work. From his story, the parties were invited to Sandisfield to attend a dance, as they understood it. The men drove to a meeting place on the road between Winsted and Sandisfield, known as "Stickles' shed," where masks were procured, and the real object of the visit was made known. Mrs. Sullivan was voted to be an annoyance to the neighborhood, and as such she was to be driven out of the town. Liquor was furnished, and, besides, there was cider brandy in considerable quantity, as well as cider. They drove to the house of Smith Sackett, the elder, and Sage and White joined the party. The masks were put on and the party cast lots as to who should do the job. The masks, however, were of little service, for the party were so drunk that the masks were lost off, and they expressed themselves as willing to do the work in daylight. These and many other facts, it is claimed, will be proved at the trial by the confession of Clark. At the meeting of the grand jury, two weeks ago, new indictments were found against George L. White, Frederick B. Sackett—who at the time of the outrage lived in Bridgeport, but was in Sandisfield on a visit—and Smith Sackett, the elder, and they are charged with the commission of the crime. Eugene A. Clark, Andrew Sackett, W. H. Rugg, Algernon S. Hamilton, Harley B. Sage and George Hall are indicted as accessory. They are under $700 bail for trial, and the examination will show that the plan was a most diabolical one, and had they met with any great resistance the result would have been even more serious than it was. Mrs. Sullivan was obliged to leave the town soon after, and is now living in Connecticut.
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  • The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, 28 Jul 1883, p 6
    Pleaded Guilty and Paid Up.
    Four Defendants in the Sandisfield Case Have Their Cases Placed on File.
    [Special Despatch to The Boston Globe.]
    [:TAB:]Pittsfield, July 27.—In the Superior Court this morning, when the Sandisfield case was called, the defendants submitted a proposition to District Attorney Waterman, which was accepted this afternoon. Four defendants, Rugg, Clark, Andrew Sackett and George Hall, pleaded guilty and their cases were put on file. The cases against the others were not called. Nine of the party combine to pay Mrs. Sullivan $600, and $500 to the Commonwealth for costs. Altogether it has cost the party over $2000 for the night's work. The defence got frightened, as every member of the party was willing to turn State's evidence and save himself and throw the blame on Rugg, who was simply invited to attend the dance. Smith Sackett, father of two of the defendants, will be bankrupted by the affair.
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  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 20 Oct 1883, p 3
    A Fight at a Church Supper.
    Bayville, L. I., Oct. 19.—During an oyster supper which was given in the Methodist church in this place last night a disturbance suddenly arose between William Henry Smith and Captain John Sackett, brothers-in-law and old residents of the village. Words were followed by blows and a general free fight ensued which was participated in by about a hundred people. Ten men were injured, among them the clergyman, Rev. William Taft, who was seriously beaten while trying to restore peace. Smith was so badly used up by Sackett that he had to be carried home on a stretcher. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of all the men known to have taken part in the affray.
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  • Napa County Reporter, California, 5 Dec 1884, p 3
    Real Estate Transactions. Z W Garfield to Kirtland Sacket. 94 43 [sic] acres of land situated on the "Sausal Rancho" two miles north of Napa City, $7,500.
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  • New-York Tribune, New York, New York, 27 Mar 1893, p 7
    Captain John Sackett.
    Captain John Sackett, of Long Island City, died suddenly yesterday while at Roslyn, L. I., on business. Captain Sackett was the owner of a sandyard in New-York, and was interested in a line of sloops that ply along the Atlantic Coast. He was forty-nine years old.
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  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 14 Mar 1908, p 4
    Glandered Horses
    Charles A. Sackett Charged With Selling Diseased Animals.
    There appears to be an epidemic of glanders in the city, for quite a number of horses have died of the disease during the week. Veterinarians and men interested in horses became alarmed and the police and Attorney James A. Peasley, agent for the Humane society, were informed of the matter. The police were then set to work with the result that a warrant was issued yesterday for Charles A. Sackett, who keeps a livery on South Main street, charging him with selling glandered horses and thereby spreading a contagious disease. Another warrant was issued for William E. Hunter, a milk dealer in Naugatuck, on the same charge.
    An epidemic of glanders is a serious matter and there is a heavy penalty for spreading the disease. It is a disease that spreads rapidly once it has a fair start and as there seems to be no cure for It, horsemen take every precaution against it. But once it enters a stable it is very difficult to save any of the horses.
    The prosecuting authorities feel certain they can successfully prosecute Sackett and Hunter. The cases will be tried Monday morning.
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  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 16 Mar 1908, p 5
    The Glandered Horse.
    No Case Found Against the Accused and They Were Discharged.
    The case against C. A. Sackett the livery keeper and William E. Hunter a milk dealer in Naugatuck occupied the greater part of Judge Peasley's time in the city court to-day. They were charged with selling a horse effected with glanders to Peter Caizzio. The evidence was to the effect that about three weeks ago the horse was brought to Sackett's stable by Hunter. It was sold in the course of an auction to Caizzio. A week later he returned the horse to Sackett because it showed evidence of being diseased. After it was returned, an effort to sell it again was made and at an auction an offer of $1 was made for it. Dr Bland and his assistant Dr Beers testified that the horse had glanders greatly developed.
    Sackett's defence was that manifestations of the disorder did not show themselves in the regular way and that be kept the horse apart from the others.
    Usually the sign of the disease are first seen in the animal's head, whereas in this case they showed themselves about the body.
    A Mr Gardiner an agent for the Connecticut humane society testified for Sackett.
    R. N. Biakeslee and L. M. Camp testified that the condition of the horse was such that an ordinary horseman would know it was the worst case he ever saw. Nevertheless the court thought the evidence insufficient and in view of the testimong of Dr Bland he considered there was room enough for doubt and of course the accused should be given the benefit of that. They were accondingly discharged.
    Peter Calzzio was then charged with neglecting the horse. Officer McCarthy said he saw the horse standing in a yard on Chatfleld street two days and it looked to be a very sick horse. The animal was subsequently disposed of by Dr Beers. Guiseppi Guiglio, who is known "the cheeseman" by the police became involved in the case and while he was fined $25 and costs Caizzio was discharged.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, 20 Feb 1920, p 4
    Sackett—In this city, Feb. 18, 1920, Nancy Henery, relict of the late Kirkland Sackett, dearly beloved mother of George K., Samuel H. and Charles Sackett, Mrs. Hattie E Koster, Mrs. Ella Skinner of Jordan Valley, Oregon, and Mrs. Margaret Imrie of Napa, a native of Ireland, aged 84 years. (Napa papers please copy).
    Remains at her late residence, 1352 20th av., until today (Friday) morning, when they will be forwarded to Napa for interment in family plot Friday, 2:30 p. m.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News, Long Beach, California, 10 Nov 1920, p 7
    Mrs. Permelia Sackett.
    Mrs. Permelia Sackett, 71, passed. away this morning at her home, 470 Cherry avenue. She was a native of Missouri and had resided 14 years in this city. She belonged to the United Presbyterian church.
    Two sons, H. B. and F. E. Sackett, both residents of this city; two daughters, Mrs. D. M. Powell, of this city, and Mrs. L. L. Ellison of Salt Lake City, and a sister and two brothers survive the decedent.
    The body is at Patterson & McQuilkin's parlors.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, 14 Nov 1920, p 3
    Pioneer Utah Woman Dies on the Coast
    Special to The Tribune.
    Beaver, Nov. 13.—Mrs. Frank Low has received news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. P. E. Sackett of Long Beach, Cal., who passed away in that city November 11.
    Mrs. Sackett was one of the early pioneers of Utah. She was born in Salt Lake City, February 27, 1849, and was the daughter of Ethan Barrows of that city. She was united in marriage to Theo N. Sackett at Salt Lake in 1868. Mr. Sackett died two years ago.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett, for thirty years prior to their departure for California, operated the Southern hotel at Frisco. Mrs. Sackett is survived by two sons, Hugh B. and Frank Sackett, both of Long Beach, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. George Ellison of 453 North, First West street, Salt Lake, and Mrs. David Powell of Long Beach, Cal.; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Stewart of Salt Lake, and two brothers, Leonard Barrows of Shelley, Idaho, and B. Y. Barrows of South Paff, Wyo.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Beaver County News, Milford, Utah, 17 Nov 1920, p 1
    Pioneer Utah Woman Dies
    Mrs. Frank Low has received news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. P. E. Sackett, of Long Beach, California, who passed away in that city on November 11.
    Mrs. Sackett was one of the early pioneers of Utah. She was born in Salt Lake City, February 27, 1849, and was the daughter of Ethan Barrows of that city. She was united in marriage to Theo N. Sackett at Salt Lake in 1868. Mr. Sackett died 2 years ago.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett, for thirty years prior to their departure for California, operated the Southern hotel at Frisco. Mrs. Sackett is survived by two sons, Hugh B. and F. Sackett, both of Long Beach. California; two daughters, Mrs. George Ellison of 453 North First West St., Salt Lake, and Mrs. David Powell of Long Beach, California; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Stewart of Salt Lake, and two brothers, Leonard Barrows of Shelley, Idaho, and B. Y. Barrows of South Paff, Wyo.
    Mrs. Sackett was well known in Beaver county. She was a woman of Stirling qualities and great strength of character. She made a world of friends and always retained them. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her hospitality as hotel keeper was widely renowned. She was loved by all who knew her.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 21 Apr 1937, p 2
    Sackett—Mrs. Ida Lewis Sackett, 67, of Myrtle Beach, Milford, died at her home yesterday after a brief illness. She was born in Marion, Conn., the daughter of Ives A. and Harriet Thompson Lewis but spent most of her adult life in Waterbury. For the past few years she had made her home in Milford.
    Mrs. Sackett is survived by her husband, Charles A. Sackett; one daughter, Hazel Sackett Schultz; one granddaughter, Marie P. of Milford and one sister, Mrs. E. A. Blodgett of this city.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Nettleton funeral home in Milford. Burial will be in Wonx Springs cemetery, Marion, Conn.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 4 Jan 1940, p 2
    Sackett—Charles A. Sackett, 72, died Wednesday at his home in Milford, Conn.
    Mr. Sackett has resided in Milford and Bridgeport for several years, but for a number of years conducted a livery business in Waterbury.
    Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Hazel S. Schultz, a grand-daughter Marie P. Schultz, both of Milford, and a brother, Walter W. Sackett of Miami, Florida.
    The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 12 Oct 1959, p 46
    Mrs. Hermine Sackett
    Services and burial for Mrs. Hermine A. Sackett, a former resident of Bridgeport who died in Miami, Fla., will take place Wednesday in Miami.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 12 Oct 1959, p 34
    Mrs. Hermine A. Sackett
    Mrs. Hermine A. Sackett, 82, of 3901 Crawford St., who came here 33 years ago from Bridgeport, Conn., died Sunday. Surviving are her husband. Walter W. Sr.; three sons Robert K., Long Island, N.Y.; Joseph A. and Dr. Walter W. Jr., former president of the Dade County Medical Association, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Joslin and Miss Corrine Archanbault, all of Miami. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the King Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Epiphany, with burial in Flagler Memorial Park.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

ADDED DECEMBER 2024

  • The Portage Sentinel, Ravenna, Ohio, 26 Jan 1852, p 3
    Sheriff's sale
    By virtue of a writ of Plu Vendi Exponas to me directed and delivered from the Court of Common Pleas of Portage County Ohio, I shall expose to sale at public vendue at the Court House in the town of Ravenna, on
    Wednesday, the 25th day of Feb’y next,
    between the hours of ten o’clock A. M., and four o’clock P. M. of said day, the following described lands and tenements to wit: situate in the township of Edinburgh in the county of Portage and State of Ohio, and is known by being the north west corner of lot number three in the north west division of lots in said township and is bounded as follows, to wit: on the north by the line of said lot, on the west by township and lot lines, on the south by land belonging to David Wilson, and on the east by the land of J. B. Clark, containing forty one and sixty-four hundredths acres of land more or less.
    Taken in execution as the property of King Sackett impleaded with Frederick Wadsworth and John B. Clark, at the suit of Charles L. Rhodes.
    Appraised at $780.
    James Woodard, Sheriff.
    Sheriff’s Office, Portage County,
    Jan. 21st, A. D. 1852.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 22 Feb 1855, p 1
    Westfield — Dudley Day of Westfield has been committed to jail for the murder of Richard Sackett of the same town who died on Monday morning from the effects of a pistol shot received Saturday. Sackett had been on a fishing excursion in company with four men and returning called at Day's house where he received the shot which entered his left side and passed through the left ventricle of his heart. Day says he fired the pistol to scare Sackett away, not knowing who was knocking at his door.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Fall River Daily Evening News, Fall River, Massachusetts, 1 Apr 1873, p 2
    Superior Court,—Pitman, J. Monday, March 31. No. 215. Charles L. Borden vs. Almeron R. Sackett. An action under the landlord and tenant process, for the possession of certain premises. Verdict for plaintiff. J. M. Morton, Jr., for plaintiff. J. M. Wood for defendant.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 3 Oct 1878, p 2
    Died.
    Sackett.—At Waukesha, Sept. twenty-second, 1878, Mr. Squire Sackett, aged 70 years.
    The deceased had resided here a good many years and enjoyed the utmost respect of all who knew him.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Portage Daily Democrat, Portage, Wisconsin, 30 Apr 1886, p 2
    Death of an Old Settler.
    Waukesha, April 29.—Sarah S. Sackett, relict of Squire Sackett, one of the first settlers of Milwaukee, died yesterday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. She was in her 77th year.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 27 May 1886, p 5
    Died
    Sackett—At Waukesha, Wis., Apr. 27th, 1886, Mrs. Sarah S. Sacket, widow of the late Squire Sackett, aged 77 years.
    Mrs. Sackett was a native of Winsted, Conn., and was married at New York City in 1835. Two years later she came with her husband to Milwaukee, at which place they continued to reside until 1855, when they removed to Waukesha. Her husband preceded her in death.
    Two children survive her, Mrs. Sarah J. Teed, of Kansas City, and Miss M. Sackett who resides here. A son died while in the service of his country, at Nashville, Tenn. He was a member of the 24th Wisconsin Volunteers.
    Mrs. Sackett was a lady of very highly esteemed by all her acquaintances, among whom she will long be mourned.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Recorder, Greenfield, Massachusetts, 8 Aug 1896, p 8
    Died.
    In Northampton, July 27, Daniel Sackett of Westfield, aged 75.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, 3 Mar 1897, p 2
    Death of Justin Sackett.
    Springfield, Mass, March 8—Justin Sackett, 82, died early this morning of old age. He was one of the best known landscape gardeners in his day and located Forest park in this city.
    He served on the board of public works, and for nine years, from 1860, was superintendent of streets.
    He leaves three children, Edward I. Sackett, division superintendent of the Boston & Albany railroad; James Sackett and Mrs Charles Rust, all of this city.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Transcript-Telegram, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 17 Jan 1899, p 8
    Loomis J. Sackett, 75, one of the wealthiest men of Southwick, died last night. He was born in Westfield, but had lived in Southwick for about fifty years. He was a successful farmer and retired twenty-five years ago. He was town treasurer at one time, but had held no other public office. He was a member of the Congregational church. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Eddy of St. Louis, Mo. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Buffalo Post, Buffalo, New York, 20 Apr 1900, p 10
    Suffering Ended.
    Mrs. Judson Sackett Committed Suicide with Laudanum While Despondent Over Bronchial Trouble.
    Mrs. Maggie Sackett, aged 60 years, wife of Judson Sackett of 102 Pooley place, took two ounces of laudanum yesterday with suicidal intent and ended her life. She was found unconscious at her home yesterday noon, and although doctors made strenuous efforts to save her life, she died at 6.45 o'clock in the afternoon at the Riverside Hospital.
    She left a note saying: "Please don't blame Jud for my wicked deed. Maggie." Mrs. Sackett had been a sufferer for some time with bronchial trouble, which had been so severe that for weeks at a time she would be unable to speak. When suffering from these attacks she would complain that life was a burden and that it would be better if she were dead, but she never threatened suicide.
    Sackett was employed as a laborer on the new edifice of the Church of the Annunciation on Lafayette avenue near Grant street, and he went to work as usual yesterday morning. He says his wife bade him an affectionate farewell, but never intimated that she intended to end her life. When he returned for his dinner at noon he found his wife unconscious in her room. He ran for a doctor, who went to the house and worked over the woman for an hour without succeeding in reviving her. She was then sent to the Riverside Hospital on Lafayette avenue, where the efforts to restore her to consciousness were continued. She died without regaining consciousness.
    On a dresser was found the note from Mrs. Sackett exonerating her husband of all blame for her death. Coroner Wilson, who was notified, found in the pantry at the house a bottle which Mr. Sackett said had contained two ounces of laudanum when he went to work in the morning. He had purchased four ounces some time before, and his wife had used half of it for medicinal purposes. The coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary, and granted a certificate of death from laudanum poisoning administered with suicidal intent.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett came from Pennsylvania where they once owned considerable property. Several years ago, when he lost his possessions, they moved to Buffalo and he secured work as a laborer. It is said that their married life was a happy one, the only unpleasant feature being Mrs. Sackett's physical infirmities.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • International Gazette, Black Rock, New York, 5 Jan 1901, p 4
    Newsy Paragraphs.
    Matters of Local Interest Gleaned From Various Sources.
    —Judson Sackett was drunk Saturday and Patrolman McGlade of No. 5 arrested him. Judge Graf fined him $5.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, 8 Jul 1901, p 1
    Greater Buffalo.
    Refused to Grant the Writ
    Justice White Declined to Compel Surrogate Woodbury of Chautauqua to Waive Execution.
    Justice White in Special Term this morning refused to grant a writ of mandamus against Surrogate E. Woodbury of Chautauqua County compelling him to issue an execution against Van Buren Sackett for the sum of $498.60.
    The petition was made by Judson E. Sackett, who was once judicially declared to be dead, who wants to secure the money which was paid when he was supposed to be dead.
    Attorney Stevens, representing the Surrogate, opposed the motion on the ground that Van Buren Sackett had paid the money once and, if the execution was issued, he would have to pay it again, and contended that notice should be given him.
    Justice White held that the Surrogate was right and that notice should be given Van Buren Sackett. He therefore denied the motion for mandamus with $10 costs against Judson Sackett.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Allentown Leader, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 11 Jul 1901, p 8
    Legally Dead Though Alive.
    Absent 14 Years, He Fails to Get Money Once Due Him.
    Judson Sackett whose home is near Jamestown, N. Y., is legally dead. Fourteen years ago he disappeared under very mysterious circumstances. It was thought at the time that he met with foul play. The surrogate of the county, in the meantime, declared him legally dead and several hundred dollars that belonged to the estate was paid to his heirs, by his executor.
    Now he appears on the scene and wants his money back. He is trying to get a mandamus from Justice White compelling the surrogate to issue a judgment against the executor for the amount. The justice says he will not grant the mandamus as Sackett is legally a dead man.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 17 Jul 1901, p 2
    Judson Sackett Not Legally Dead, He Claims
    His Attorney Will Appeal From a Decree Handed Down by Supreme Court Justice White.
    Sackett Had Been Missing for Years
    Has Turned Up and Demands His Share of His Deceased Father's Property—Money Said to Have Been Lost by Surrogate Sherman.
    Special to the Times.
    Dunkirk, July 17.—Judson Sackett of Irving, Chautauqua County, was for several years supposed to be dead. Now he has come to life and is making a determined fight to secure the money which was left to him on the death of a relative.
    Jacynthia Sackett of Irving died In 1893 or 1894. In his will he left $498.60 to each of his six relatives. Judson Sackett was one of the six heirs and Van Buren Sackett, also of Irving, was appointed administrator of the estate. Judson Sackett was absent from the county when the decree was made by Surrogate Sherman, and his whereabouts was a complete mystery. The administrator claims to have given Judson Sackett's money to Daniel Sherman, who was surrogate at that time. One year ago a Mrs. Van Vleeck applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Judson Sackett. She offered as proof of his death the fact that he had not been heard from in several years and that no one knew where he was. The letters of administration were granted to Mrs. Van. Vleeck. Mrs. Van Vleeck subsequently endeavored to obtain an order from the surrogate requiring the administrator of Jacynthia Sackett's estate to pay Judson Sackett's money to her. Mrs. Van Vleeck never received the money for obvious reasons, which persons familiar with the case understand.
    Judson Sackett suddenly appeared on the scene a few months ago and he wanted the $498.60 right away. Attorney Thomas H. Larkins of this city was retained by the former dead man to get the money. Attorney Larkins found this a difficult task. He procured a transcript of the decree of the surrogate's court, which had been made June 30, 1894, and which required Van Buren Sackett, as administrator of the estate of Jacynthia Sackett, deceased, to pay Judson Sackett $498.60, or to pay the same into the county treasurer's office of Chautauqua County. The transcript was docketed as a judgment of the Supreme Court in the county clerk's office. He then applied to the surrogate for an execution upon this judgment but it was denied. Surrogate Woodbury claims that notice should be given to Van Buren Sackett, the administrator, of the application for the execution, as more than five years have elapsed since the decree was granted.
    Justice Truman C. White of the Supreme Court, sitting in Special Term at Buffalo, also held that the decree was such a final judgment and refused a mandamus to compel the surrogate to issue the execution.
    Attorney Larkins has taken an appeal from the order denying the writ of mandamus and the Appellate Division will pass on the question.
    It is said that Judson Sackett's money was lost when Surrogate Sherman, to whom the administrator is said to have given the money, came out behind in his accounts, and that his bondsmen will have to be sued before the money can be obtained.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, 19 Jul 1902, p 8
    Sackett Won Case.
    Surrogate Decides Administrator Must Pay Him Portion of Estate.
    [Special Telegram to the Enquirer.]
    Dunkirk, July 19.— Surrogate E. E. Woodbury of Chautauqua County decided July 15th that Van Buren Sackett, administrator of the estate of Jacynthia Sackett of Irving, who died intestate in 1893, must pay to Judson Sackett, one of the heirs, his share, $498.60, and the interest thereon since June 30, 1894, less $65, already received by him.
    At the time of the division of the property Judson Sackett had not been heard from for several years, and upon June 30, 1894, Van Buren Sackett paid to Daniel Sherman, the surrogate of the county, $498.60, Judson Sackett's share of the estate and took his receipt as surrogate therefor.
    In 1900 Judson Sackett returned after eleven years' absence and demanded his share in the estate from the administrator, who told him it had been paid to the former surrogate. The administrator and Judson Sackett then went to the ex-surrogate, who paid him $65 on June 21, 1900, and promised to pay more.
    Judson Sackett then employed Attorney T. H. Larkins to prosecute his claim, and a petition was presented to the present surrogate, E. E. Woodbury, who decided that he would not issue an execution ex parte against the property of Van Buren Sackett, as requested in the petition.
    From this decision Judson Sackett, through his attorney, appealed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, which handed down a decision that the surrogate was vested with judicial power in the proceedings. Citation papers were then served upon Van Buren Sackett requiring him to show cause why the execution requested should not be issued.
    He was represented by Towne & Smith of Silver Creek, who set up for defense that the payment had been made to the surrogate the year that the estate was settled. Surrogate Woodbury has decided that the payment of the money to the former surrogate was illegal, and does not release the administrator from his responsibility to pay the money to the heir.
    No proceedings can be taken against the former surrogate because by the statute of limitations they must be begun within five years.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 20 Jul 1902, p 25
    Judson Sackett To Get His Money
    Administrator Must Pay Defaulting Surrogate's Debt.
    Odd Ruling Is Made
    Other Actions Are To Be Begun On The Strength Of This Decision — A Supposed Dead Man Turns Up.
    Special to The Times.
    Dunkirk, July 19.—A case in "the court of the dead," which has created no little interest throughout Chautauqua County, has been settled by a decision handed down yesterday by Surrogate E. E. Woodbury, ordering the administrator of the estate of Mrs. Cynthia Sackett to pay to Judson Sackett, one of the heirs, his share with interest to date.
    In 1893 Cynthia Sackett of Irving died intestate, leaving an estate of about $3,000. Van Buren Sackett was appointed administrator. When the estate was ready to be divided, Judson Sackett, one of the heirs, could not be found. He had left home in 1891 and since then no trace of him had been heard. On June 30, 1894, his share amounting to $498.60, was paid to the surrogate, who in turn gave a receipt for the same.
    ln 1900, after an absence of 11 years from his native village, Judson Sackett alighted from a Lake Shore train and walked to his old home. His coming was a great surprise as it was generally believed that he was dead. The intervening time he had spent in the West upon the plains and prospecting for gold in the Rockies. He was grieved to learn of the deaths in the family which had occurred, but the news that he was heir to a small property was greeted with pleasure. It was found that the money which had been paid to the surrogate had, with the funds of several other estates, been misappropriated, and as no proceedings could be taken against the ex-surrogate, inasmuch as the statute of limitation for such cases must be commenced within five years, proceedings were begun by Attorney Thomas H. Larkins of Dunkirk to obtain an execution against the property of Van Buren Sackett, administrator.
    When the proceedings were first brought before the Hon. E. E. Woodbury, the present surrogate, he decided that he would not issue tne execution asked for ex parte, but would allow Van Buren Sackett to defend. An appeai was then made to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, sitting in Rochester, and it was there decided that the surrogate was vested with judicial powers in the proceedings. Citation papers were immediately served upon Van Buren Sackett requiring him to appear and show cause why the execution should not be issued. Attorneys Towne and Smith represented him, setting up the defense that payment had already been made to the surrogate, the year the estate had been settled.
    Hon. E. E. Woodbury of Jamestown yesterday handed down his decision holding that payment of the money to the former surrogate was illegal, and that the administrator must pay Judson Sackett his share of the estate with interest from June 30, 1894.
    Judge Woodbury's ruling has caused proceedings to be started against the administrators in several similar cases.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9 Jan 1908, p 10
    Sister Resides Here.
    Mrs. Corlestia Sackett, 84, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, J. N. Sackett in Holyoke. Mrs. Sackett was the widow of Daniel Sackett, her maiden name being Corlestia Loomis. She was a native of Westfield, and had always lived in that town until the death of her husband 11 years ago, when she went to Holyoke to live with her son. She was a member of the Methodist church in Westfield. She leaves, beside her son, one sister, Mrs. Lemuel Barlow of this town, a granddaughter, Mrs. Charles P. Randall of Holyoke, two grandsons, L. J. Sackett of New York city and Arthur S. of Chicopee Falls, and five great-grandchildren, Misses Stella and Gladys and Stewart Randall of Holyoke, and the two daughters of the late Leslie Smith at Mittineague. Prayer will be offered at the home of her son, J. N. Sackett tomorrow morning with funeral services at the Park Memorial church in Westfield tomorrow afternoon. The burlal will be in Westfield.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, 15 Jan 1915, p 15
    Mrs. Laura Sackett Buried.
    Silver Creek, Jan. 15.—(Special)—Mrs. Laura Sackett of Hanover was buried yesterday. She was 87 years old and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Stebbins.
    The funeral was in charge of the Rev. C. H. Dudley of the Presbyterian church.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 8 Aug 1922, p 6
    Southwick
    Mrs Martha Sackett
    Resident of Southwick for Many Years Dies at Home of Daughter
    Southwick, Aug. 7—Mrs. Martha Sackett, 85, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Hudson. She was born at East Barnard, Vt., in 1837 and was married to Frank Tupper in 1857. She lived for many years at Kossuth, Ia. After the death of her husband she came back East and later married Loomis J. Sackett, a prominent Southwick citizen, who died in 1899. Mrs. Sackett was an active member of the Congregational church of Southwick and was widely known in this vicinity. She had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Hudson, since the death of her second husband.
    Besides her daughter, she leaves two grandchildren, Clarence A. Hudson of Southwick and Harold L. Hudson of West Springfield. The funeral will be held at the home at 2 Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Fine Hill cemetery, Westfield.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Imperial Valley Press, El Centro, California, 19 Sep 1932, p 2, & other newspapers
    Air Accidents Cause Death and Injuries Over Week-end
    Santa Barbara, Sept. 19. — (U.P.)—Gordon Sackett, 32, widely known aviator, was near death today as the result of an accident which cost the life of Francis Earl Harper, 16, wealthy student of flying.
    Witnesses said Sackett apparently was teaching Harper to execute a tailspin as part of his training course. The ship fell from a height of 500 feet, and examination of the wreckage led to the belief the controls were "frozen."
    Sackett suffered a severe skull injury.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California, 19 Sep 1932, p 1
    Santa Barbaran Killed in Aerial Crack-Up Sunday
    Santa Barbara. Sept. 19. — Plunging 500 feet to earth, an airplane crashed near Goleta at noon Sunday to kill Francis Earl Harper, 16, student flier, and severely injured Gordon Sackett, local aviator who lies in the Cottage hospital with possible fatal injuries.
    Sackett was giving lessons in stunting to young Harper, nephew of Harry Hollister, when the plane crashed.
    Victor Hayes, owner of the ship, last night gave a large quantity of blood in order to save Sackett's life.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 2
    Two Dead in Air Crash
    Santa Barbara, Sept. 24.—(U.P.)—An airplane accident last Sunday during demonstration of tailspin maneuvers had taken its second life today. Gordon Sackett, prominent aviator, died from injuries. Earl Harper, 16, wealthy aviation student, died in the crash.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Evening Tribune, San Diego, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 3
    Santa Barbara—Gordon Sackett, 30, is dead from injuries received in a plane crash near Goleta. Francis E. Harper, 16, was killed in the crash.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania, 26 Nov 1940, p 6
    Sackett—Blizzard
    Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Blizzard, Emory, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruth Blizzard, to Willard C. Sackett, son of Mr. and Homer Sackett, Westminster. The wedding took place Saturday, Nov. 16, in Winchester, Va. The couple is now living in Warfield. Va., where Mr. Sackett is manager of the Wayne Sunshine Feed Store. Miss Blizzard was formerly employed in the Baltimore office of the Atlantic and Pacific Company.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 12 Aug 2000, p 12
    Sackett, Wayne A.
    Bergen: August 10, 2000, age 65. Husband of Letha Taylor Sackett and the late Beatrice Tharrett Sackett. Father of Randy (Angela) Sackett and Sandra (Wesley) Baun; stepfather of James (Lois) Shene, Bonnie Straight, Betty (Anthony) Carey, Susan (Richard) Booth, Paula (Fred) Robas, Marjorie (Bruce) Riley, Lisa Taylor, and Tonya Bennett; brother of Harry Sackett, Donald (Madeline) Sackett, Kenneth Sackett, Gale Sackett and Bernita (Glenn) Mclntyre.
    Calling 1-5 p.m. Saturday at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake St., Bergen. Services at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Bergen United Methodist Church. Memorials to Leukemia Society, American Cancer Society or Bergen Rescue Squad.
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  • The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania, 12 Feb 2005, p 3
    M. Ruth Sackett
    New Oxford
    M. Ruth Sackett, 87, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2005, at The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Willard 'Bill' Carlyle Sackett.
    Born Nov. 8, 1917, in Reisterstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Elijah J. and Mary A. (Beam) Blizzard.
    Mrs. Sackett was a charter member of Faith Community Brethren Church, New Oxford, and was currently a member of Hanover Evangelical Free Church.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles 'Chick' E. and Leta Rae Sackett of Batavia, N.Y.; a grandson, Jay Carlyle Sackett of Marlton, N.J.; a granddaughter, Erica Stuart Sackett of Chicago, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant son, Robert C. Sackett; a sister, Katherine L. Wellman; and brothers, Kenneth B. and John E. Blizzard.
    A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, from the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis St., Westminster, Md., with the Rev. John P. Layman officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Branch Cemetery in Westminster, Md. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
    Contributions may be made in her name to the Brethren Home, c/o The Good Samaritan Fund, P.O. Box 128, New Oxford, PA 17350.
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