Mary Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Mary Sackett, daughter of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 2 August 1695.1 She married at Canterbury St Alphege, KentG, on 5 November 1728, Thomas Baker.2,3
Mary was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. She was to receive £100 one year after the death of her mother.4
Mary was named as a beneficiary in her brother John's will made in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764.5 Mary was a widow by the date of her brother's will. She appears not to have received a direct bequest in the will but her sons, John and Thomas, were left a property in Margate.
Mary was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. She was to receive £100 one year after the death of her mother.4
Mary was named as a beneficiary in her brother John's will made in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764.5
Mary was a widow by the date of her brother's will. She appears not to have received a direct bequest in the will but her sons, John and Thomas, were left a property in Margate.Children of Mary Sackett and Thomas Baker
- John Baker b. 4 Oct 1729
- Mary Baker b. 1 Nov 1732
- Thomas Baker b. 11 Jan 1734
| Sackett line | 5th great-granddaughter of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "2 August 1695 Mary d. Peter & Ann Sackett."
- Marriage Licences, Canterbury, Kent, "5 November 1728 Thomas Baker, bachelor & Mary Sackett, spinster, both of St John in Thanet. At St John in Thanet, St Alphege or St Mary Magdalen Canterbury."
- Marriages Register, St Alphege, Canterbury, Kent (Parish Register and Bishops' Transcript), "5 November 1728 Thomas Baker & Mary Sackette (Lic)."
- Will of Peter Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 24 April 1739, proved at Canterbury Archdeaconry Court, 13 June 1741 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-91-29).
- Will of John Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 10 February 1764, proved at Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 4 October 1766 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-97-370).
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Richard Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Richard Sackett, son of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 4 June 1697.1 He died aged 15 and was buried there on 27 August 1712.2,3
| Sackett line | 5th great-grandson of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "4 June 1697 Richard s. Peter & Ann Sackett."
- Burials Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "27 August 1712 Richard & Susanna Sackett children of Peter & Ann."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St John's Church, Margate, Kent, stone tomb, "Peter Sackett, gent., aged 75; Ann, ux, aged 75; four children, ob. infants; John, their son, aged 67."
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
John Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
John Sackett, yeoman of St John in Thanet, Kent, son of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in ThanetG on 23 April 1699.1 He died aged 67 and was buried there on 13 September 1766.2,3
John was named as a beneficiary in his uncle Richard Sackett's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. He was appointed overseer of the will jointly with Richard's brother-in-law Cornelius Tomlin, and was left an amount of 40 shillings.4
John was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. He was to receive the residue of the estate after bequests of £100 to each of his three sisters, and reversion of the house and land after the death of his mother who had lifetime enjoyment.5
John made his will in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764, naming as beneficiaries his sisters Mary, Hannah and Martha, his nephews John Baker, Thomas Baker, John Wood, Thomas Wood, Sackett Wood and John Underdown, and his niece Anne Wood.6
John was named as a beneficiary in his uncle Richard Sackett's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. He was appointed overseer of the will jointly with Richard's brother-in-law Cornelius Tomlin, and was left an amount of 40 shillings.4
John was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. He was to receive the residue of the estate after bequests of £100 to each of his three sisters, and reversion of the house and land after the death of his mother who had lifetime enjoyment.5
John made his will in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764, naming as beneficiaries his sisters Mary, Hannah and Martha, his nephews John Baker, Thomas Baker, John Wood, Thomas Wood, Sackett Wood and John Underdown, and his niece Anne Wood.6
Abstract of will of John Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent.
Date: 10 February 1764.
Proved: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 4 October 1766.
Source: Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-97-370.
Testator: John Sackett, yeoman, St John in Thanet.
Beneficiaries:
Sister Hannah Wood, wife of Thomas Wood, messuage & lands etc. at Swalecliffe & Whitstable for life, with reversion to her children, Anne Minter wife of Henry Minter, & John, Elizabeth, Sarah, Thomas, & Sackett Wood.
Brother-in-law Thomas Wood, £20.
Nephews John & Thomas Baker, sons of sister Mary Baker, widow, messuage & land etc. at Margate in which he [?who] now lives.
Niece Martha Swinford, widow, £200.
Sister Martha Underdowne, £200.
Brother-in-law Vincent Underdowne, £20.
John Underdowne, son of Vincent & Martha, £200.
Joint executors: John Baker & John Wood.
Date: 10 February 1764.
Proved: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 4 October 1766.
Source: Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-97-370.
Testator: John Sackett, yeoman, St John in Thanet.
Beneficiaries:
Sister Hannah Wood, wife of Thomas Wood, messuage & lands etc. at Swalecliffe & Whitstable for life, with reversion to her children, Anne Minter wife of Henry Minter, & John, Elizabeth, Sarah, Thomas, & Sackett Wood.
Brother-in-law Thomas Wood, £20.
Nephews John & Thomas Baker, sons of sister Mary Baker, widow, messuage & land etc. at Margate in which he [?who] now lives.
Niece Martha Swinford, widow, £200.
Sister Martha Underdowne, £200.
Brother-in-law Vincent Underdowne, £20.
John Underdowne, son of Vincent & Martha, £200.
Joint executors: John Baker & John Wood.
| Sackett line | 5th great-grandson of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "23 April 1699 John s. Peter & Ann Sackett."
- Burials Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "13 September 1766 John Sackett, 67."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St John's Church, Margate, Kent, stone tomb, "Peter Sackett, gent., aged 75; Ann, ux, aged 75; four children, ob. infants; John, their son, aged 67."
- Will of Richard Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 28 October 1730, proved at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, April 1731 (National Archives, PROB 11/644).
- Will of Peter Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 24 April 1739, proved at Canterbury Archdeaconry Court, 13 June 1741 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-91-29).
- Will of John Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 10 February 1764, proved at Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 4 October 1766 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-97-370).
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Susannah Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Susannah Sackett, daughter of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 7 May 1702.1 She died aged ten and was buried there on 27 August 1712.2,3
| Sackett line | 5th great-granddaughter of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "7 May 1702 Susanah d. Peter & Anne Sackett."
- Burials Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "27 August 1712 Richard & Susanna Sackett children of Peter & Ann."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St John's Church, Margate, Kent, stone tomb, "Peter Sackett, gent., aged 75; Ann, ux, aged 75; four children, ob. infants; John, their son, aged 67."
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Anne Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Anne Sackett, daughter of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 19 January 1703/4.1 She died aged eight and was buried there on 24 August 1712.2,3
| Sackett line | 5th great-granddaughter of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "19 January 1703/04 Anne d. Peter & Anne Sackett."
- Burials Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "20 August 1712 Peter & 24 August 1712 Anne Sackett children of Peter & Ann."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St John's Church, Margate, Kent, stone tomb, "Peter Sackett, gent., aged 75; Ann, ux, aged 75; four children, ob. infants; John, their son, aged 67."
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Peter Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Peter Sackett, son of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 22 February 1705/6.1 He died aged six and was buried there on 20 August 1712.2,3
| Sackett line | 5th great-grandson of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "22 February 1705/06 Peter s. Peter & Anne Sackett."
- Burials Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "20 August 1712 Peter & 24 August 1712 Anne Sackett children of Peter & Ann."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St John's Church, Margate, Kent, stone tomb, "Peter Sackett, gent., aged 75; Ann, ux, aged 75; four children, ob. infants; John, their son, aged 67."
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Hannah Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Hannah Sackett, daughter of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 3 February 1709/10.1 She died aged 89 and was buried at Ash next Sandwich, KentG, on 25 February 1799.4 She married at St John in ThanetG on 16 March 1736/37, Thomas Wood.2,3
Hannah was named as a beneficiary in her uncle Richard Sackett's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. She was left an amount of 20 shillings.5
Hannah was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. She was to receive £100 one year after the death of her mother.6
Hannah was named as a beneficiary in her brother John's will made in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764.7 She was left the lifetime enjoyment of properties at Swalecliffe and Whitstable.
Hannah was named as a beneficiary in her uncle Richard Sackett's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. She was left an amount of 20 shillings.5
Hannah was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. She was to receive £100 one year after the death of her mother.6
Hannah was named as a beneficiary in her brother John's will made in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764.7
She was left the lifetime enjoyment of properties at Swalecliffe and Whitstable.Children of Hannah Sackett and Thomas Wood
- Anne Wood b. c Jan 1737/38, d. Jan 1814
- John Wood b. 1739, d. Jan 1811
- Elizabeth Wood b. 1744, d. Aug 1823
- Thomas Wood b. 1746, d. Oct 1785
- Sarah Wood b. Sep 1749
- Sackett Wood b. c Jan 1751/52, d. 1818
| Sackett line | 5th great-granddaughter of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "3 February 1709/10 Hanah d. Peter & Anne Sackett."
- Marriage Licences, Canterbury, Kent, "15 February 1736/37 Thomas Wood of Ash, bachelor & Hannah Sackett of St John in Thanet, spinster. At St John in Thanet or Elmstone."
- Marriages Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "16 March 1736/37 Thomas Wood, Ash & Hanna Sackette."
- Burials Register, St Nicholas, Ash next Sandwich, Kent (Findmypast image), "25 Feb 1799 Hannah Wood aged 89."
- Will of Richard Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 28 October 1730, proved at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, April 1731 (National Archives, PROB 11/644).
- Will of Peter Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 24 April 1739, proved at Canterbury Archdeaconry Court, 13 June 1741 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-91-29).
- Will of John Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 10 February 1764, proved at Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 4 October 1766 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-97-370).
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Martha Sackett
| Father | Peter Sackett (1666-1741) |
| Mother | Anna Kennett (c 1671-) |
Martha Sackett, daughter of Peter Sackett and Anna Kennett, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 23 April 1712.1 She died aged 54 and was buried at St Peter in ThanetG on 20 August 1766.4 She married at Woodnesborough, KentG, on 2 September 1731, Vincent Underdown.2,3
Martha was named as a beneficiary in her uncle Richard Sackett's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. She was left an amount of 20 shillings.5
Martha was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. She was to receive £100 one year after the death of her mother.6
Martha was named as a beneficiary in her brother John's will made in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764.7 She was left a sum of £200.
Martha was named as a beneficiary in her uncle Richard Sackett's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. She was left an amount of 20 shillings.5
Martha was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 24 April 1739. She was to receive £100 one year after the death of her mother.6
Martha was named as a beneficiary in her brother John's will made in St John in ThanetG on 10 February 1764.7
She was left a sum of £200.Children of Martha Sackett and Vincent Underdown
- Anne Underdown b. 27 Sep 1732
- Thomas Underdown b. 8 Apr 1735
- Mary Underdown b. 28 Dec 1736
- John Underdown b. 16 Nov 1739
| Sackett line | 5th great-granddaughter of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "23 April 1712 Martha d. Peter & Anne Sackett."
- Marriage Licences, Canterbury, Kent, "30 August 1731 Vincent Underdown, bachelor & Martha Sackett, spinster, both of Thanet. At St John in Thanet or Woodnesborough."
- Marriages Register, St Mary the Virgin, Woodnesborough, Kent (Ancestry transcript), "2 Sep 1731, Vincent Underdown & Martha Sackett."
- Burials Register, St Peter the Apostle, Thanet, Kent (Findmypast image), "20 Aug 1766, Martha Underdown, aged 54."
- Will of Richard Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 28 October 1730, proved at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, April 1731 (National Archives, PROB 11/644).
- Will of Peter Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 24 April 1739, proved at Canterbury Archdeaconry Court, 13 June 1741 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-91-29).
- Will of John Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 10 February 1764, proved at Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 4 October 1766 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-97-370).
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Susanna Sackett
| Father | Richard Sackett (1668-1730) |
| Mother | Martha Tomlin (c 1681-1747) |
Susanna Sackett, daughter of Richard Sackett and Martha Tomlin, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 7 February 1715/16.1 She died unmarried, aged 25, in St John in ThanetG and was buried there on 9 January 1740/41.2,3
Susanna was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. She was to inherit a sum of £300 at age 21 and a further £400 in stocks at age 21 or on marriage.4
Susanna died intestate. Letters of administration of her estate were granted at the Prerogative Court of CanterburyG on 20 April 1741 to her brother Richard Sackett.5
Susanna was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. She was to inherit a sum of £300 at age 21 and a further £400 in stocks at age 21 or on marriage.4
Susanna died intestate. Letters of administration of her estate were granted at the Prerogative Court of CanterburyG on 20 April 1741 to her brother Richard Sackett.5
Letters of administration of the estate of Susannah Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent.
Granted by: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 April 1741.
Source: National Archives, Kew, PROB 6/117.
Susannah Sackett—on the twentieth Day Admon. of the Goods Chattles & Credits of Susannah Sackett late of the parish of St John the Baptist in the Isle of Thanet in the Co. of Kent Spinster Decd. was granted to Richard Sackett the natural & lawfull brother of the said decd. being first sworn duly to ad'ster (Martha Sackett widow the natural & lawfull mother of the said decd. first renouncing).
Granted by: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 April 1741.
Source: National Archives, Kew, PROB 6/117.
Susannah Sackett—on the twentieth Day Admon. of the Goods Chattles & Credits of Susannah Sackett late of the parish of St John the Baptist in the Isle of Thanet in the Co. of Kent Spinster Decd. was granted to Richard Sackett the natural & lawfull brother of the said decd. being first sworn duly to ad'ster (Martha Sackett widow the natural & lawfull mother of the said decd. first renouncing).
| Sackett line | 5th great-granddaughter of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "7 February 1715/16 Susana d. Richard & Martha Sackett."
- Burials Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "9 January 1740/41 Susanna Sackett, 26."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St John's Church, Margate, Kent, stone tomb, "Richard Sackett, yeoman of Northdown, 10 November 1730, aged 62; Martha, ux, 17 December 1747, aged 67; Susanna, their daughter, 3 January 1740, aged 25."
- Will of Richard Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 28 October 1730, proved at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, April 1731 (National Archives, PROB 11/644).
- Letters of administration of the estate of Susannah Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, granted at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 April 1741 (National Archives).
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Richard Sackett
| Father | Richard Sackett (1668-1730) |
| Mother | Martha Tomlin (c 1681-1747) |
Richard Sackett's mansion house at East Northdown
(Picture: Mike Trickey, 2008)
(Picture: Mike Trickey, 2008)
Richard Sackett, yeoman, gentleman of East Northdown, son of Richard Sackett and Martha Tomlin, was baptized at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 16 April 1717.1 He died aged about 72 in St John in ThanetG on 23 August 17892 and was buried at St Peter in ThanetG on 27 August 1789.5,6 He married at Eastwell, KentG, on 25 July 1745, Hannah Tritton.3,4 Hannah was born about 1720.7 She died aged about 53 and was buried at St Peter in ThanetG on 29 July 1773.8,6
Richard was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. He was to inherit his father's extensive estates in Northdown, St John's and elsewhere.9
Richard was appointed administrator of the estate of his sister Susanna Sackett by letters of administration granted at the Prerogative Court of CanterburyG on 20 April 1741. He would have inherited his sister's fortune, their mother having renounced any claim.10
Richard made his will in East Northdown, St John's, ThanetG, on 4 August 1789, naming as beneficiary his granddaughter Sarah Cramp.11 Both of Richard's children had died some years earlier, his son Tritton at the age of 30 and his daughter Susannah at the age of 25. Richard left his extensive estates in trust for his granddaughter Sarah (Susannah's daughter) to inherit when she or her husband Robert Tomlin reached 21 years of age. Sarah was 17 at the time her grandfather made his will and had married Robert Tomlin a few days earlier. Richard appointed as trustees his cousin Sackett Wood and a friend John Abbott.
The extent of Richard's estates is detailed in a section of the will which provides for reversion to other beneficiaries in the event of Sarah's dying without living children. Richard owned at least six houses, with farmlands and a number of cottages. His houses included "my Mansion House wherein I now dwell and have for many years dwelt", the Manor of Dane Court occupied by his son-in-law Peter Cramp, and Sackett's Hill house and farm, occupied by a yeoman farmer, John Cleveland.
Richard was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in St John in ThanetG on 28 October 1730. He was to inherit his father's extensive estates in Northdown, St John's and elsewhere.9
Richard was appointed administrator of the estate of his sister Susanna Sackett by letters of administration granted at the Prerogative Court of CanterburyG on 20 April 1741. He would have inherited his sister's fortune, their mother having renounced any claim.10
Richard made his will in East Northdown, St John's, ThanetG, on 4 August 1789, naming as beneficiary his granddaughter Sarah Cramp.11
Both of Richard's children had died some years earlier, his son Tritton at the age of 30 and his daughter Susannah at the age of 25. Richard left his extensive estates in trust for his granddaughter Sarah (Susannah's daughter) to inherit when she or her husband Robert Tomlin reached 21 years of age. Sarah was 17 at the time her grandfather made his will and had married Robert Tomlin a few days earlier. Richard appointed as trustees his cousin Sackett Wood and a friend John Abbott. The extent of Richard's estates is detailed in a section of the will which provides for reversion to other beneficiaries in the event of Sarah's dying without living children. Richard owned at least six houses, with farmlands and a number of cottages. His houses included "my Mansion House wherein I now dwell and have for many years dwelt", the Manor of Dane Court occupied by his son-in-law Peter Cramp, and Sackett's Hill house and farm, occupied by a yeoman farmer, John Cleveland.
Abstract of will of Richard Sackett of East Northdown, St John in Thanet, Kent.
Date: 4 August 1789.
Proved: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 5 September 1789.
Source: Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-101-420.
Testator: Richard Sackett, gentleman, East Northdown, St John the Baptist, Thanet, Kent
Beneficiaries:
Servant Elizabeth Goodson, spinster, for life, "my Mansion House … wherein I now dwell & have for many years dwelt" & great stable, etc., garden, orchard, 1½ acres of pasture, & all furniture, etc. except plate & linen, & £40 annual rent from Dane Court farm.
Granddaughter Sarah, wife of John Tomlin ygr. [but see correction in Codicil], house & garden in St Lawrence, now in tenure of George Long.
Cousin Sackett Wood of Street, St John's, yeoman, and "much esteemed friend" Mr John Abbott of St Dunstan, nr. Canterbury, brewer, appointed trustees of residue of real estate in trust for granddaughter Sarah for her life & then reversion to her children.
Reversion:
If granddaughter dies without living children, then reversion as follows:
Late wife's sister Mary, wife of Thos Thurston of Willesborough, gent., Manor of Dane Court, St Peter's, now occupied by Peter Cramp.
John Cleveland of St Peter's, yeoman, Sackett's Hill house & farm, which he now occupies.
Cousin John Underdown of Joss, St Peter's, Mansion House, cottages, land etc. at East Northdown occupied by myself & John Tomlin elder, subject to bequest to Elizabeth Goodson.
Cousin Sackett Wood, house, farm, etc. at West Northdown, now occupied by John Tomlin elder, lately purchased from heirs of Roger Omer.
Cousin Friend Tomlin, house, farm, etc. at West Northdown, now occupied by John Tomlin, partly purchased from George Tomlin & Friend Tomlin, & partly inherited from uncle Cornelius Tomlin.
Mary, wife of Thomas Thurston, & James & Samuel Flint, sons of late wife's sister Sarah Flint, dec., late wife of James Flint, half shares each as tenants in common in Martin Farm, East Langdon, now occupied by James Denne, & in my quarter part of marshland at Cheine[?] Court, Ivychurch, Liberty of Romney Marsh.
John Tomlin elder, 6 acres woodland at Swacliffe [sic], & house & farm at East Northdown in occupation of John Baker, lately purchased from John Perkins.
John Cleveland of Sackett's Hill, house & garden at West Northdown, occupied by Stephen Faseham[?].
John Underdown, residue of Real Estate.
Beneficiaries (continued):
Servant Thomas Cleveland, £20.
Trustees & executors Sackett Wood & John Abbott, £20 each.
They are not to be excused any debts due, but John Abbott is not to be troubled to pay his debt before it is convenient.
To receive the rents until Sarah and/or her husband are 21 years old & to manage the estate for them. Leases are not to exceed 14 years, except for Dane Court to Peter Cramp.
When John Tomlin ygr [see Codicil] is 21 years old, Sarah & John Tomlin are to have full possession of Dane Court.
Witnesses: Sladden Wells, William _?_, John Daniel.
Codicil dated 21 August 1789
Thomas Cleveland, revoke bequest of £20; instead give him and his wife house & land at East Northdown now occupied by Thomas Cleveland, & £20 per year to be paid from the real estate bequeathed to John Tomlin.
Had mistakenly called husband of granddaughter Sarah, John Tomlin ygr, but his name is really Robert Tomlin.
Witnesses: Sladden Wells, William Barwick, John Daniel
Date: 4 August 1789.
Proved: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 5 September 1789.
Source: Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-101-420.
Testator: Richard Sackett, gentleman, East Northdown, St John the Baptist, Thanet, Kent
Beneficiaries:
Servant Elizabeth Goodson, spinster, for life, "my Mansion House … wherein I now dwell & have for many years dwelt" & great stable, etc., garden, orchard, 1½ acres of pasture, & all furniture, etc. except plate & linen, & £40 annual rent from Dane Court farm.
Granddaughter Sarah, wife of John Tomlin ygr. [but see correction in Codicil], house & garden in St Lawrence, now in tenure of George Long.
Cousin Sackett Wood of Street, St John's, yeoman, and "much esteemed friend" Mr John Abbott of St Dunstan, nr. Canterbury, brewer, appointed trustees of residue of real estate in trust for granddaughter Sarah for her life & then reversion to her children.
Reversion:
If granddaughter dies without living children, then reversion as follows:
Late wife's sister Mary, wife of Thos Thurston of Willesborough, gent., Manor of Dane Court, St Peter's, now occupied by Peter Cramp.
John Cleveland of St Peter's, yeoman, Sackett's Hill house & farm, which he now occupies.
Cousin John Underdown of Joss, St Peter's, Mansion House, cottages, land etc. at East Northdown occupied by myself & John Tomlin elder, subject to bequest to Elizabeth Goodson.
Cousin Sackett Wood, house, farm, etc. at West Northdown, now occupied by John Tomlin elder, lately purchased from heirs of Roger Omer.
Cousin Friend Tomlin, house, farm, etc. at West Northdown, now occupied by John Tomlin, partly purchased from George Tomlin & Friend Tomlin, & partly inherited from uncle Cornelius Tomlin.
Mary, wife of Thomas Thurston, & James & Samuel Flint, sons of late wife's sister Sarah Flint, dec., late wife of James Flint, half shares each as tenants in common in Martin Farm, East Langdon, now occupied by James Denne, & in my quarter part of marshland at Cheine[?] Court, Ivychurch, Liberty of Romney Marsh.
John Tomlin elder, 6 acres woodland at Swacliffe [sic], & house & farm at East Northdown in occupation of John Baker, lately purchased from John Perkins.
John Cleveland of Sackett's Hill, house & garden at West Northdown, occupied by Stephen Faseham[?].
John Underdown, residue of Real Estate.
Beneficiaries (continued):
Servant Thomas Cleveland, £20.
Trustees & executors Sackett Wood & John Abbott, £20 each.
They are not to be excused any debts due, but John Abbott is not to be troubled to pay his debt before it is convenient.
To receive the rents until Sarah and/or her husband are 21 years old & to manage the estate for them. Leases are not to exceed 14 years, except for Dane Court to Peter Cramp.
When John Tomlin ygr [see Codicil] is 21 years old, Sarah & John Tomlin are to have full possession of Dane Court.
Witnesses: Sladden Wells, William _?_, John Daniel.
Codicil dated 21 August 1789
Thomas Cleveland, revoke bequest of £20; instead give him and his wife house & land at East Northdown now occupied by Thomas Cleveland, & £20 per year to be paid from the real estate bequeathed to John Tomlin.
Had mistakenly called husband of granddaughter Sarah, John Tomlin ygr, but his name is really Robert Tomlin.
Witnesses: Sladden Wells, William Barwick, John Daniel
Children of Richard Sackett and Hannah Tritton
- Tritton Sackett b. 28 May 1746, d. 19 Oct 1776
- Susanna Sackett+ b. 2 Feb 1747/48, d. 2 Apr 1773
| Sackett line | 5th great-grandson of William Sackett of St John in Thanet |
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, St John in Thanet, Kent, "16 April 1717 Richard s. of Richard & Martha Sackett."
- Morning Post and Daily Advertiser, (London), London, Friday, August 28, 1789; Issue 5113. "DIED. Sunday evening, at Northdown, near Margate, Mr. Richard Sackett, a person possessed of great property, the bulk of which descends to Mrs. Tomlin, only daughter of Mr. Peter Cramp, of Domecourt [sic], in the Isle of Thanet."
- Marriage Licences, Canterbury, Kent, "25 July 1745 Richard Sackett of St John in Thanet, bachelor & Hannah Tritton of Willsborough, spinster. At Willsborough, Kennington or Eastwell."
- Marriage, Eastwell, Kent (IGI), "25 July 1745 Richard Sackett & Hannah Tritton (Lic)."
- Burials Register, St Peter in Thanet, Kent (Tyler transcripts, Society of Genealogists), "27 August 1789 Richard Sackett from St John's, Northdown."
- Thanet Obituary (monumental inscriptions), St Peter's Church, Thanet, Kent, stone tomb, iron railed, "Richard Sackett Esq. of Northdown, 23 August 1789, aged 73; Hannah, ux, 4 July 1773, aged 53; Susanna, their daughter, 2 April 1773, aged 25; Sutton, the only son, 19 October 1776, aged 30."
- Birth date calculated from age at death.
- Burials Register, St Peter in Thanet, Kent (Tyler transcripts, Society of Genealogists), "29 July 1773 Hannah Sackett, aged 53."
- Will of Richard Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, 28 October 1730, proved at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, April 1731 (National Archives, PROB 11/644).
- Letters of administration of the estate of Susannah Sackett of St John in Thanet, Kent, granted at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 April 1741 (National Archives).
- Will of Richard Sackett of East Northdown, St John in Thanet, Kent, 4 August 1789, proved at Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, 5 September 1789 (Kent Archives Office, PRC 17-101-420).
| Charts | Line 2 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | L.2 |
| Last Edited | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
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