John Blakeley Sackett
| Father | Samuel Sackett (1771-1851) |
| Mother | Sally Denison (1781-1853) |
John Blakeley Sackett, postmaster of Buffalo, New York, son of Samuel Sackett and Sally Denison, was born in Verona, New York StateG, on 18 December 1820.1 He died aged 76 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York StateG, on 19 June 1897.1,2 He married first in Rome, Oneida County, New York StateG, on 12 October 1844, Mary B Lincoln, daughter of Gilman Lincoln and Sally ___.1 He married second on 18 March 1897, Mary R French.
In 1850 John was living in Trenton, Oneida County, New York StateG, and was recorded in the census as John B Sacket, a teacher, aged 29 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Mary, 27, and their daughter Emma, aged nine months. Also in the household were John's parents, Samuel, 79, and Sally, 69, and John's brother William, 47.3
In 1850 John was living in Trenton, Oneida County, New York StateG, and was recorded in the census as John B Sacket, a teacher, aged 29 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Mary, 27, and their daughter Emma, aged nine months. Also in the household were John's parents, Samuel, 79, and Sally, 69, and John's brother William, 47.3
Children of John Blakeley Sackett and Mary B Lincoln
- Ida Sackett b. 22 Jul 1845, d. 7 Dec 1847
- Emma Adelia Sackett b. 10 Nov 1849
1647. John B. Sackett, 1820–1897, of Westfield, Mass., son of (694) Samuel and Sally Donelson Sacket, was married, Oct. 12, 1844, at Rome, N. Y., to Mary B. Lincoln, daughter of Gilman Lincoln and his wife Sally ___. On Mar. 18, 1897, three months previous to his death, Mr. Sackett was married to his second wife, Mrs. Mary R. French. The following is copied from the Buffalo Evening News of June 19, 1897:
John B. Sackett , ex-Postmaster and ex-County Treasurer, one of the prominent citizens of Buffalo, died suddenly this morning of congestion of the liver.
Mr. Sackett lived at 68 Auburn Avenue. His age was 76 years.
John B. Sackett was born at Verona, Oneida County, in 1827. When a young man he came to Buffalo. Mr. Sackett had been a teacher and a superintendent of schools at Trenton, Oneida County, and continued that avocation as principal of the school at Black Rock, later known as School 18. By the incorporation of Black Rock with Buffalo, Mr. Sackett became a teacher in the schools of Buffalo, and in 1854 was transferred to School 4, where he taught for nine years. He was then elected Superintendent of Schools, and at the expiration of his term two years later, became superintendent of School 4.
Mr. Sackett was elected Alderman from the Second Ward in 1878, and that year was president of the Common Council. In 1879 he was chairman of the committee on schools. He has always been a zealous Democrat and an earnest supporter and friend of Grover Cleveland. He was one of the first who induced Mr. Cleveland to accept the nomination for Mayor of Buffalo. He assisted in the organization of the Buffalo Democratic Club, and was for a time, its president.
For years Mr. Sackett has been very prominent in the affairs of the Masonic fraternity, and the esteem entertained for him by his brethren has on several occasions been manifested by the high honors conferred on him. He has occupied the exalted positions of Deputy Grand Master for this district of the State, Assistant Grand Lecturer, Worshipful Master of the Ancient Landmarks Lodge, and thrice Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of the State of New York. At the time of his death he was a member of Queen City Lodge, Keystone Chapter and Council, Hugh DePayne Commandery. He was president of the Masonic Life Association of Western New York, which office he filled until the time of his death.
On March 6, 1887, President Cleveland, at the request of a large majority of the citizens of Buffalo, appointed Mr. Sackett Postmaster of Buffalo, which office he held until July 1, 1890. The press, both Democratic and Republican, indorsed his appointment in the highest terms. In the Democratic convention of 1890 he was nominated for County Treasurer by acclamation, and he was elected.
Mr. Sackett lived at 68 Auburn Avenue. His age was 76 years.
John B. Sackett was born at Verona, Oneida County, in 1827. When a young man he came to Buffalo. Mr. Sackett had been a teacher and a superintendent of schools at Trenton, Oneida County, and continued that avocation as principal of the school at Black Rock, later known as School 18. By the incorporation of Black Rock with Buffalo, Mr. Sackett became a teacher in the schools of Buffalo, and in 1854 was transferred to School 4, where he taught for nine years. He was then elected Superintendent of Schools, and at the expiration of his term two years later, became superintendent of School 4.
Mr. Sackett was elected Alderman from the Second Ward in 1878, and that year was president of the Common Council. In 1879 he was chairman of the committee on schools. He has always been a zealous Democrat and an earnest supporter and friend of Grover Cleveland. He was one of the first who induced Mr. Cleveland to accept the nomination for Mayor of Buffalo. He assisted in the organization of the Buffalo Democratic Club, and was for a time, its president.
For years Mr. Sackett has been very prominent in the affairs of the Masonic fraternity, and the esteem entertained for him by his brethren has on several occasions been manifested by the high honors conferred on him. He has occupied the exalted positions of Deputy Grand Master for this district of the State, Assistant Grand Lecturer, Worshipful Master of the Ancient Landmarks Lodge, and thrice Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of the State of New York. At the time of his death he was a member of Queen City Lodge, Keystone Chapter and Council, Hugh DePayne Commandery. He was president of the Masonic Life Association of Western New York, which office he filled until the time of his death.
On March 6, 1887, President Cleveland, at the request of a large majority of the citizens of Buffalo, appointed Mr. Sackett Postmaster of Buffalo, which office he held until July 1, 1890. The press, both Democratic and Republican, indorsed his appointment in the highest terms. In the Democratic convention of 1890 he was nominated for County Treasurer by acclamation, and he was elected.
Mr. Sackett was the author of "Masonic Service for the Burial of the Dead and Lodge of Sorrow," published in 1870.
Children.
4140. Ida Sackett, b. July 22, 1845, d. Dec. 7, 1847.
4141. Emma Adelia Sackett, b. Nov. 10, 1849.
4141. Emma Adelia Sackett, b. Nov. 10, 1849.
| Sackett line | 3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1647. John B. Sackett, b. Dec. 18, 1820, d. June 19, 1897; m. Mary B. Lincoln."
- "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851–2003" (Ancestry image), The Atlanta Constitution, 20 June 1897, "Ex-Postmaster of Buffalo Dies. / Buffalo, N.Y., June 19.—John B. Sackett, postmaster of Buffalo during President Cleveland's first administration and more recently treasurer of Erie County, died today."
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 566, p 246b
Trenton, Oneida County, New York
Sacket, John B, 29, teacher, b. NY
Sacket, Mary B, 27, b. OH
Sacket, Emma A, 9/12, b. NY
Sacket, Samuel, 79, shoemaker, b. CT
Sacket, Sally, 69, b. CT
Sacket, William, 47, laborer, b. CT.
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 7O.4 |
| Last Edited | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Rhoda Sackett
| Father | Solomon Sackett (1784-1855) |
| Mother | Hulda Webster (c 1788-1844) |
Rhoda Sackett, daughter of Solomon Sackett and Hulda Webster, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 12 December 1817.1,2 She married at Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, on 16 May 1838, Daniel R Spaulding.3,1
Children of Rhoda Sackett and Daniel R Spaulding
- Lorain Amelia Spaulding b. 5 Jun 1843
- Infant daughter Spaulding b. 17 Apr 1846, d. 24 Apr 1846
- Mary Spaulding b. 14 Feb 1851
| Sackett line | 3rd great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven |
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1653. Rhoda Sackett; m. ___ Spaulding."
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Rhoda, [d. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born Dec. 12, 1817."
- Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records, "Sacket, Rhoda, m. Daniel R. Spaulding, May 16, [1838], by Rev. Joseph Eldredge. Norfolk Vital Records, 2:19."
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 1653.7O.4 |
| Last Edited | 17 Jan 2015 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
George Sackett
| Father | Solomon Sackett (1784-1855) |
| Mother | Hulda Webster (c 1788-1844) |
George Sackett, son of Solomon Sackett and Hulda Webster, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 9 June 1820.1,2 He married at the Congregational Church, SandisfieldG, on 1 January 1845, Orphia Cowles, daughter of Harry Cowles and Lavina Marshall.1,3,4
In 1850 George was living at SandisfieldG and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, a farmer, aged 27, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Orpha, aged 23, and also born in Massachusetts, and their son Charles, aged three. Also in the household were Allice Flanigan, 19, and Lovina Coled, 36.5
In 1850 George was living at SandisfieldG and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, a farmer, aged 27, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Orpha, aged 23, and also born in Massachusetts, and their son Charles, aged three. Also in the household were Allice Flanigan, 19, and Lovina Coled, 36.5
Child of George Sackett and Orphia Cowles
- Hon Charles H Sackett b. 25 Jan 1848
| Sackett line | 3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1650. George Sackett, b. June 9, 1820; m. 1st, Orphia Cowles."
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "George, [s. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born June 9. 1820."
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), marriage, "Sacket, George and Orpha Cowles. Jan. 1, 1845."
- Cooke Collection of Massachusetts genealogical records, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, marriages, "1845 Jan 1, Mr George Sackett to Miss Orpha Cowles, both of Sandisfield."
- 1850 United States Federal Census, M432_306/291/61/64
Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MA
George Sackett, 27, farmer, b. MA
Orpha Sackett, 23, b. MA
Charles Sackett, 3, b. MA
Allice Flanigan, 19, b. MA
Lovina Coled, 36, b. MA.
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 1650.7O.4 |
| Last Edited | 5 Nov 2012 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Solomon Sackett
| Father | Solomon Sackett (1784-1855) |
| Mother | Hulda Webster (c 1788-1844) |
Solomon Sackett
(1823–1904)
(Src: History of Litchfield County, Connecticut)
(1823–1904)
(Src: History of Litchfield County, Connecticut)
Solomon Sackett, son of Solomon Sackett and Hulda Webster, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 24 May 1823.1,2,3 He died aged 80 in Colebrook, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, on 19 February 19041,4 and was buried at the Center Cemetery, ColebrookG.7 He married at the Congregational Church, SandisfieldG, on 20 November 1847, Melissa Fargo.1,5,6 Melissa was born on 12 August 1827.8 She died aged 82 in Colebrook, Litchfield CountyG, on 30 September 1909 and was buried at the Center Cemetery, ColebrookG.9
In 1850 Solomon was living at Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, and was recorded in the census as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, aged 26, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him was his wife Melissa, aged 23, also born in Massachusetts.10
In 1860 he was living in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, and was recorded as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, aged 37. Living with him were his wife Melissa, 33, and their children, Grove, 9, and George, aged two.11
In 1870 he was living in Colebrook, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, aged 47. Living with him were his wife Melissa, 42, and their children, Grove, 19, George, 12, and Frank, aged nine.12
In 1880 he was living in Colebrook, Litchfield CountyG, and was recorded as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, head of household, married, aged 57. Living with him was his wife Melissa, aged 52.13
Letters of administration of the estate of Solomon and Melissa's son George, who had some assets in the United Kingdom, were granted in London, EnglandG, on 30 June 1894 to Solomon. The assets were valued at £45. A further grant was made in 1905 to Melissa, the value of the assets then being £32.14
Administration of Solomon's estate in England, valued at £64, was granted in LondonG on 28 October 1904 to his widow Melissa.15
Solomon's widow Melissa made a will at Winchester, Litchfield CountyG, on 9 August 1909. She left her estate, valued at $36,000, equally to her sons, Grove and Frank, after providing for the maintenance of her widowed sister, Amy Ryder.16
In 1850 Solomon was living at Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, and was recorded in the census as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, aged 26, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him was his wife Melissa, aged 23, also born in Massachusetts.10
In 1860 he was living in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, and was recorded as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, aged 37. Living with him were his wife Melissa, 33, and their children, Grove, 9, and George, aged two.11
In 1870 he was living in Colebrook, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, aged 47. Living with him were his wife Melissa, 42, and their children, Grove, 19, George, 12, and Frank, aged nine.12
In 1880 he was living in Colebrook, Litchfield CountyG, and was recorded as Solomon Sackett, a farmer, head of household, married, aged 57. Living with him was his wife Melissa, aged 52.13
Letters of administration of the estate of Solomon and Melissa's son George, who had some assets in the United Kingdom, were granted in London, EnglandG, on 30 June 1894 to Solomon. The assets were valued at £45. A further grant was made in 1905 to Melissa, the value of the assets then being £32.14
Administration of Solomon's estate in England, valued at £64, was granted in LondonG on 28 October 1904 to his widow Melissa.15
Solomon's widow Melissa made a will at Winchester, Litchfield CountyG, on 9 August 1909. She left her estate, valued at $36,000, equally to her sons, Grove and Frank, after providing for the maintenance of her widowed sister, Amy Ryder.16
Solomon Sackett, second son of Solomon Sackett, was born in Sandisfield, Mass., May 24, 1823. He was reared on his father's farm, and educated at the common school. In about the year 1853 he commenced traveling as a salesman for Winsted manufacturers, which business he continued until about three years ago. In November, 1847, he united in marriage with Melissa Fargo, and they have three children, as follows: Grove, who resides in Chicago, in the interest of the William L. Gilbert Clock Company; George, who has been in the Winsted Savings Bank for seven years; and Frank, who is employed by the William L. Gilbert Clock Company. Mr. Sackett has led an active life, and is one of the substantial citizens of the town. He is a present selectman of the town, and was a representative in 1870.
—History of Litchfield County, Connecticut, 1881.
—History of Litchfield County, Connecticut, 1881.
Solomon Sackett (1823–1904), Colebrook Center Cemetery, Litchfield County, Connecticut
(Src: Find A Grave, baileysharla)
(Src: Find A Grave, baileysharla)
Solomon Sackett (1823–1904), Colebrook Center Cemetery, Litchfield County, Connecticut
(Src: Find A Grave, P Welch)
(Src: Find A Grave, P Welch)
Melissa (Fargo) Sackett (1827–1909), Colebrook Center Cemetery, Litchfield County, Connecticut
(Src: Find A Grave, P Welch)
(Src: Find A Grave, P Welch)
Children of Solomon Sackett and Melissa Fargo
- Grove Sackett b. 18 Mar 1851, d. 1925
- George Sackett b. 14 Dec 1857, d. 3 Nov 1893
- Frank Sackett+ b. 2 May 1861, d. 23 Oct 1933
| Sackett line | 3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1651. Solomon Sackett, b. May 24, 1823, d. Feb. 1904; m. Melissa Fargo."
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Solomon, [s. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born May 24, 1823."
- History of Litchfield County Connecticut with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers (Philadelphia: L W Lewis & Co, 1881), 286.
- Probate record.
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), marriage, "Sacket, Solomon and Melissa Fargo, Nov. 20, 1847."
- Cooke Collection of Massachusetts genealogical records, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, marriages, "1847 Nov 20, Mr Solomon Sackett Jr to Miss Melissa Fargo, both of Sandisfield."
- "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 9:2, Inscription, Center Cemetery, Colebrook, Litchfield County, "Sackett, Solomon, died Feb 19, 1904, age 80 yrs 8 mos 26 days."
- Date of birth based on age at death.
- "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 9:2, Inscription, Center Cemetery, Colebrook, Litchfield County, "Sackett, Melissa Fargo, wife of Solomon, died Sept 30, 1909, age 82 yrs 1 mo 18 days."
- 1850 United States Federal Census, M432_306/289/29/29
Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MA
Turner Fargo, 60, male, farmer, b. MA
Lovina Fargo, 57, female, b. MA
Anna E Fargo, 8, b. MA
M432_306/289/29/30
Solomon Sackett, 26, farmer, b. MA
Melissa Sackett, 23, b. MA
Edward Sikes, 15, b. MA. - 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll: M653_487; Page: 765; Image: 766; FHL film: 803487
Sandisfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 7 Aug 1860
Solomon Sackett, 37, farmer, real estate value blank, personal estate $3,500, b. MA
Melissa Sackett, 33, housekeeper, b. MA
Grove Sackett, 9, b. MA
George Sackett, 2, b. MA. - 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll: M593_105; Page: 58A; Image: 116; FHL film: 545604
Colebrook, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Sackett, Solomon, 47, farmer, real estate $1,500, personal estate $7,600, b. MA
Sackett, Melissa, 42, keeps house, b. MA
Sackett, George, 12, b. MA
Sackett, Frank, 9, b. MA
Sackett, Grove, 19, b. MA. - 1880 United States Federal Census, Colebrook, Litchfield, Connecticut
Solomon Sackett, head, married, 57, b. MA, farmer, father b. CT, mother b. MA
Melissa Sackett, wife, 52, b. MA, keeping house, father b. CT, mother b. MA
FHL 1254100, NA T9-0100/97A (TEK). - Letters of administration of the estate of George Sackett of Winstead, Connecticut, granted at London, 30 June 1894 & 2 February 1905 (Somerset House Indexes).
- "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills & Administrations), 1858–1995" (Ancestry image), "Sackett Solomon of Colebrook Litchfield-county Connecticut America died 19 February 1904 Administration London 28 October to Melissa Sackett widow. Effects £64 9s."
- "Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609–1999" (Ancestry image), abstract from online image.
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 1651.7O.4 |
| Last Edited | 15 May 2023 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Harvey Sackett
| Father | Solomon Sackett (1784-1855) |
| Mother | Hulda Webster (c 1788-1844) |
Harvey Sackett, son of Solomon Sackett and Hulda Webster, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 16 January 1826.1,2 He died there in childhood on 4 January 18312,3 and was buried at Benedict Cemetery, Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG.4
| Sackett line | 3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
Notes & Citations
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Harvey, [s. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born Jan. 16, 1826."
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1652. Harvey Sackett, b. in 1825, d. Jan. 5, 1831."
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), death, "Sackett, ____, child of Solomon, Jan. 4, 1831."
- "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 36:96, Inscription, Benedict Cemetery, Norfolk, Litchfield County, "Sackett, Harvey, son of Huldah & Solomon, died Jan 5, 1831, age 3."
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 1652.7O.4 |
| Last Edited | 17 Jan 2015 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
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