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Death of an Aged Man.
Mr. Benjamln F. Sackett Dies in Appomattox.
The sad intelligence of the death of Mr Benjamin F. Sackett, who died yesterday morning in Appomattox, reached the city yesterday, and was a grievous shock to his relatives and friends. Deceased was born in the State of Connecticut 87 years ago, and, though of such advanced age, retained to the last that strength and vigor of intellect that distinguished him throughout his long and useful career. Early in life he removed from his northern home and located at New Orleans, where he resided for many years.
     At one time in his life, he made his home in Lynchburg, and one of the old landmarks, Sackett's Hill, now stands as a monument to his memory. Many years ago the building on the site of the present Hurt's Mill was used by Mr. Sackett for storing lumber. The latter years of his life, he passed in the county of Appomattox, where for several terms he filled the position of deputy treasurer. Mr. Sackett was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a man of consistent piety. His bright mind and store of knowledge rendered him a most interesting conversationalist, while his ready wit and courteous manner won him friends wherever he went.
     He leaves two children—Mr. Charles H. Sackett, a prominent lawyer of this city, and Mrs. George T. Peers, wife of the county clerk of Appomattox.
     The remains will be brought to the city for interment this afternoon by the 2.10 Norfolk and Western train.

—The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 30 Nov 1895, p 6

Funeral of the Late Mr. Sackett.
The funeral services of the late Mr. Benjamin F. Sackett, who died on Thursday at Hotel Appomattox in West Appomattox, took place yesterday afternoon at 2:10 o'clock from the Union station. The remains had been brought up from Appomattox, and upon their arrival were conveyed direct to the Presbyterian cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. Dr. R. H. Fleming and were of a touching character. Deceased was laid to rest beside his wife, who preceded him to the grave many years ago.
     The pall-bearers were Messrs. Jno. W. Harvey, J. M. Armistead, John C. Woodson, F. S. Kirkpatrick, A. F. Thomas and E. G. Hix.

—The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1 Dec 1895, p 6

Obituary.
Died on the 27th inst., after a painful illness of six weeks, Evalina Elizabeth Sackett, wife of Benjamin F. Sackett, aged 38 years, 2 months and 14 days.
     East Tennessee papers requested to copy.

Funeral Notice.
The funeral services of the late Mrs. B. F. Sackett will take place at her late residence on Church Street, at half past 9 o'clock a.m., today (Saturday.) The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.

—Lynchburg Daily Virginian, Lynchburg, Virginia, 29 Apr 1854, p 2

Deaths
In Bennettsburg, N.Y., Sept. 10th, Mrs. Gratia Sackett aged 82 years.
     She became a member of the Baptist church in early life, and was permitted to witness the conversion of her husband and a large family of children. A mother in Israel has gone to her reward.

—The Examiner and Chronicle, New York, NY, 18 Nov 1869, p 5

Died, near Bennettsburg, at the residence of her son, Sept. 10th 1869, Gratia Sackett, aged 82 years 7 months and 24 days.
     The subject of this notice, whose maiden name was Gratia Perkins, was born at South Kingston, R.I. At about the age of 14 years she was hopefully converted and united with the Baptist church at that place, where she lived until a short time previous to her marriage, in 1814, to Philo Sackett of Columbia Co., N.Y. In 1828 they removed to the town of Hector, now Schuyler Co., where she has since resided. She lived nearly 50 years with her companion when death separated them in 1863. It was a great satisfaction to the aged parents to see all their children pleasantly settled near them, and entertaining a like precious hope in the blessed Redeemer. But their labours are ended and they have entered their rest. Truly "the memory of the just is blessed."

—Find a Grave, unsourced

An Aged Suicide.
Manlius, N.Y., July 29.—H. C. Sackett, aged 84 years, has committed suicide by hanging himself from a limb of a tree.

—The Courier-News, Bridgewater, New Jersey, 29 Jul 1886, p 2

Harry C. Sackett of Syracuse, New York was found hanging from a tree on the 28th. He had committed suicide. Mr. Sackett was eighty-two years old, but robust and healthy. He married a widow five years ago, from whom he parted two months ago. He went to Schuyler County but returned and ended his existence before his wife's door.

—Red Bank Register, Red Bank, New Jersey, 4 Aug 1886

Mrs. Harriet Sackett died Saturday evening about half past nine o'clock after a long illness.
Obituary.
Mrs. Sackett, better known as Mrs. Upham Williams, found rest at her home, corner of Seneca and Cherry Sts, Oct. 26, 1889. She was born near Montpelier, Vt., Jan. 29, 1814. In 1832 she was married to Erastus Upham. From this union there were four children. She was married to Joseph Williams April 2nd 1856 at Fayetteville. Mrs. Williams had one daughter. In 1881 she was married to Harry C. Sackett.

—The Weekly Recorder, Fayetteville, New York, 31 Oct 1889 (Find a Grave)