John Blakeley Sackett

Family Chart
FatherSamuel Sackett (1771-1851)
MotherSally Denison (1781-1853)
Birth18 December 1820, Verona, Oneida County, New York StateG,1
Death19 June 1897, Buffalo, Erie County, New York StateG,1,2
Baptism5 September 1821, New York StateG,3
Marriage12 October 1844, Rome, Oneida County, New York StateGMary B Lincoln1
Marriage18 March 1897Mary (Balcom) French
John Blakeley Sackett, son of Samuel Sackett and Sally Denison, was born in Verona, Oneida County, New York StateG, on 18 December 1820.1 He died aged 76 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York StateG, on 19 June 18971,2 and baptized in New York StateG on 5 September 18213 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York StateG.4,5 He married first in Rome, Oneida County, New York StateG, on 12 October 1844, Mary B Lincoln, daughter of Gilman Lincoln and Sally Cady.1 Mary was born in OhioG on 18 September 1823.4 She died aged 72 in East Aurora, Erie County, New York StateG, on 9 June 1896 and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, East AuroraG.4 He married second on 18 March 1897, Mary (Balcom) French. Mary was born in 1840.6 She died aged about 80 in 1920 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, BuffaloG.4
     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, 47.7
     In 1860 he was living in Buffalo, Erie County, New York StateG, and was recorded as John B Sackett, a schoolteacher, aged 39. Living with him were his wife, Mary, 36, and their daughter Emma, aged ten.8
     John registered for the Civil War draft in BuffaloG in June 1863. He was a teacher, aged 43 and born in New York.9
     In 1870 he was living in Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, and was recorded as John B Sackett, a life insurance agent, aged 49. Living with him were his wife Mary, 46, and their daughter Emma, aged 20.10
     John was appointed US Postmaster for BuffaloG on 7 March 1887.11

John's obituary
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.

—The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 19 Jun 1897, p 1

Buffalo, New York, City Directory

1863Sackett, John B. supt. of schools, h. 218 E. Swan.
School Teachers (Public)
Sackett, John B. supt.
1864Sackett, J. B. insurance agent, Main cor. S. Div. h. 218 Swan.

Chicago, Illinois, City Directory

Buffalo, New York, City Directory

1870Sackett J.B. ins. agt. room 4, 66 Madison, r. 109 Cottage Grove av.
1874Sackett, John B. undertaker, 174 Pearl, h. 31 Church.
1880Sackett, John B. undertaker, 174 Pearl, room 14 American block.
1889Sackett John B. postmaster, h. 320 Pearl.
1892Sackett John B. County Treasurer, office City and County Hall, res. East Aurora, N.Y.
1895Sackett John B. office 41 Niagara, res. E. Aurora, N.Y.
1897Sackett John B. Mrs. h. 68 Auburn ave.
1899Sackett French Mrs. widow J. B. r. 68 Auburn ave.
1902Sackett Mary F. wid. John B. r. 68 Auburn ave.
1904Sackett John B. Mrs. r. 68 Auburn ave.
1907Sackett Mary F wid John B r 41 E Utica
1910, 1916Sackett Mary F wid John B r 80 Grant
1918, 1920Sackett Mary wid John B r 222 Woodward ave
John Blakeley Sackett (1820–1897), Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
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Mary (Lincoln) Sackett (1823–1896), Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora, New York
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Mary (Balcom) Sackett (1840–1920), Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
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Children of John Blakeley Sackett and Mary B Lincoln


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 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.

Sackett line3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven

 Notes & Citations

  1. Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1647. John B. Sackett, b. Dec. 18, 1820, d. June 19, 1897; m. Mary B. Lincoln."
  2. "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."
  3. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (Boston: NEHGS), 115 (1961): 117, Father Nash's Record of Baptisms, Central New York, 1797-1827, "[Parents] Samuel & Sally Sacket [Child] John Barckley [Date of Birth] Dec. 18, 1820 [Date of Baptism] Sep. 5 [1821]." [Central New York means State not City]
  4. Find a Grave.
  5. "New York, Death Index, 1852–1956" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, John B, d. Buffalo, New York, 1897."
  6. Gravestone.
  7. 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.
  8. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_745FHL Film 803745, p 356
    Buffalo Ward 3, Erie, New York
    Sackett, John B, 39, common school teacher, real estate $2,500, personal estate $400, b. NY
    Sackett, Mary B, 36, b. OH
    Sackett, Emma A, 10, b. NY.
  9. "US Civil War draft registrations records 1863–1865" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, John B, of 11th Ward, Buffalo, 43, teacher, b. NY, enumerated May/June 1863, 30th district, New York, white, class II."
  10. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll M593_200, p 125B
    Chicago Ward 4, Cook, Illinois
    Sackett, John B, 49, life ins agent, real estate $1,000, personal estate $1,000, b. NY
    Sackett, Mary B, 46, keeping house, b. OH
    Sackett, Emma, 20, at home, b. NY.
  11. "US Appointments of US Postmasters, 1832–1971" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, John B, Buffalo, Erie, New York, appointed 7 Mar 1887."
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7852 John Blakeley Sackett

Rhoda Sackett

Family Chart
FatherSolomon Sackett (1784-1855)
MotherHulda Webster (c 1788-1844)
Birth12 December 1817, Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG,1,2
Death1907, North Canaan, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG
Marriage16 May 1838, Norfolk, Litchfield CountyGDaniel R Spaulding1,3
Rhoda Sackett, daughter of Solomon Sackett and Hulda Webster, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 12 December 1817.1,2 She died aged 89 in North Canaan, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, in 1907 and was buried at the Lower Cemetery, North CanaanG.4,5,6 She married in Norfolk, Litchfield CountyG, on 16 May 1838, Daniel R Spaulding, widower of her sister Mary.1,3 Daniel was born in ConnecticutG in July 1815.7 He died aged 90 in Canaan, Litchfield CountyG, on 17 September 1904 and was buried at the Lower Cemetery, North CanaanG.8,9,10
     In 1850 Rhoda was living in Canaan, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, in the household of her husband Daniel, 35, a lumber dealer, and was recorded in the census as Rhoda Spaulding, aged 32. Living with them were their daughter Lorain, 7, and Daniel's son Merritt, 12, by his first marriage.11
     In 1860 she was living in North Canaan, Litchfield CountyG, in the household of her husband Daniel, 46, a lumber merchant, and was recorded as Rhoda Spaulding, aged 42. Living with them were their children, Lorain, 16, and Mary, 9, and Daniel's son Merritt, 22. There was also a female servant in the household.12
     In 1870 she was living in CanaanG in the household of her husband Daniel, 55, a farmer, and was recorded as Rhoda Spaulding, aged 53. Their daughter Mary, 19, was living with them. There were also two farm laborers in the household.13
     In 1880 she was living in North CanaanG in the household of her husband Daniel, 66, a farmer, and was recorded as Rhoda Spaulding, aged 62.14
     In 1900 she was living in CanaanG in the household of her husband Daniel, 84, and was recorded as Rhoda Spaulding, aged 82.15

Children of Rhoda Sackett and Daniel R Spaulding

Sackett line3rd great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven

 Notes & Citations

  1. Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1653. Rhoda Sackett; m. ___ Spaulding."
  2. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Rhoda, [d. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born Dec. 12, 1817."
  3. Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records, "Sacket, Rhoda, m. Daniel R. Spaulding, May 16, [1838], by Rev. Joseph Eldredge. Norfolk Vital Records, 2:19."
  4. "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 615-1, Inscription, Lower Cemetery, North Canaan, Litchfield County, "Spaulding, Rhoda, wife of Daniel, born 1817, died 1907."
  5. "Connecticut Deaths and Burials Index, 1650–1934" (Ancestry transcript), "Spaulding, Rhoda, d. Connecticut, 1907 , b. 1817, age 90."
  6. "Connecticut, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1968" (Ancestry transcript), "Spaulding, Rhoda, d. North Canaan, Connecticut, 12 Oct 1907."
  7. Census.
  8. "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 615-1, Inscription, Lower Cemetery, North Canaan, Litchfield County, "Spaulding, Daniel R, died Sept 17, 1904, age 90 yrs."
  9. "Connecticut Deaths and Burials Index, 1650–1934" (Ancestry transcript), "Spaulding, Daniel R, d. Connecticut, 17 Sep 1904 , age 90."
  10. "Connecticut, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1968" (Ancestry transcript), "Spaulding, Daniel, d. Canaan, Connecticut, 17 Sep 1904."
  11. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 42, p 59a
    Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Spaulding, Daniel, 35, lumber dealer, real estate $3,500, b. MA
    Spaulding, Rhoda, 32, b. MA
    Spaulding, Meritt S, 12, b. CT
    Spaulding, Lorain A, 7, b. MA.
  12. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_82FHL Film 803082, p 934
    North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Spaulding, Daniel R, 46, lumber merchant, real estate $8,200, personal estate $6,000, b. MA
    Spaulding, Rhoda, 42, b. MA
    Spaulding, Merritt S, 22, b. CT
    Spaulding, Laraine, 16, b. MA
    Spaulding, Mary, 9, b. CT
    Mat?arn, Margaret, 18, servant, b. Ireland.
  13. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll M593_105, p 41A
    Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Spaulding, Daniel, 55, farmer, real estate $18,000, personal estate $4,000, b. MA
    Spaulding, Rhoda, 53, keeping house, b. MA
    Spaulding, Mary, 19, at home, b. CT
    Worster, Edward, 44, farm laborer, b. CT
    Besora, James, 21, farm laborer, b. PA.
  14. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll 100, p 72d, Enumeration District 004
    North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Spaulding, Daniel R., head, 66, farmer, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. CT
    Spaulding, Rhoda, wife, 62, keeping house, b. MA, father b. CT, mother b. MA.
  15. 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 140, p 8, Enumeration District 0233
    Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut
    Spaulding, Daniel, head, b. Jul 1815, 84, m. 65 yrs, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT, home owned free of mortgage, house
    Spaulding, Rhoda, wife, b. Dec 1817, 82, m. 65 yrs, 3 ch. 1 living, b. MA, father b. CT, mother b. CT.
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7903 Rhoda Sackett

George Sackett

Family Chart
FatherSolomon Sackett (1784-1855)
MotherHulda Webster (c 1788-1844)
Birth9 June 1820, Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG,1,2
Death26 February 1901, Kent County, DelawareG
Marriage1 January 1845, SandisfieldGOrphia Cowles1,3,4
Marriage5 July 1893, Habersham County, GeorgiaGMeca A Dodd5
George Sackett, son of Solomon Sackett and Hulda Webster, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 9 June 1820.1,2 He died aged 80 in Kent County, DelawareG, on 26 February 1901 and was buried at Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Sussex County, DelawareG.6 He married first at the Congregational Church, SandisfieldG, on 1 January 1845, Orphia Cowles, daughter of Harry Cowles and Lavina Marshall.1,3,4 Orphia was born in MassachusettsG about 1827.7 She died aged about 64 in 1891.1 He married second in Habersham County, GeorgiaG, on 5 July 1893, Meca A Dodd.5 Meca was born in GeorgiaG in December 1848.7
     In 1850 George was living in 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, 36.8
     In 1860 he was living in Cannon, Rice County, MinnesotaG, and was recorded as Geo Sackett, a farmer, aged 40. Living with him were his wife Orphia, 37, and their son Charles, aged twelve.9
     In 1870 he was living in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DelawareG, and was recorded as George Sackett, a farmer, aged 50. Living with him were his wife Orpha, 46, and their son Charles, 22.10
     In 1880 he was living in Cedar Creek, Sussex CountyG, and was recorded as George Sackett, a farmer, aged 60. His wife Orpha, 56, was living with him.11
     In 1900 he was living in Cornelia, Habersham County, GeorgiaG, and was recorded as Geo Sackett, a farmer, aged 79. His second wife Meca, 51, was living with him.12

Child of George Sackett and Orphia Cowles


1650. George Sackett, 1820–___, of Sandisfield, Mass., Colebrook, Conn., Lincoln, Del., and Cornelia, Ga., son of (700) Solomon and Hulda Webster Sackett, was married at Sandisfield, Mass., Jan. 1, 1845, to Orphia Cowles, 18__–1891, daughter of Harry Cowles and his wife Lavina Marshall.
Child.
4150. Charles H. Sackett, b. Jan. 25, 1848; m. Louisa E. Miller.

Sackett line3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven

 Notes & Citations

  1. Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1650. George Sackett, b. June 9, 1820; m. 1st, Orphia Cowles."
  2. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "George, [s. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born June 9. 1820."
  3. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), marriage, "Sacket, George and Orpha Cowles. Jan. 1, 1845."
  4. Cooke Collection of Massachusetts genealogical records, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, marriages, "1845 Jan 1, Mr George Sackett to Miss Orpha Cowles, both of Sandisfield."
  5. "Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978" (Ancestry image), "5 Jul 1893, Habersham, Georgia, George Sackett & M A Dodd."
  6. Find a Grave.
  7. Census.
  8. 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.
  9. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_573FHL Film 803573, p 501
    Cannon, Rice, Minnesota
    Sackett, Geo, 40, farmer, real estate $900, personal estate $375, b. MA
    Sackett, Orphia, 37, b. MA
    Sackett, Chs, 12, b. MA.
  10. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll M593_122, p 537B
    Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex, Delaware
    Sackett, George, 50, farmer, real estate $4,000, personal estate $500, b. MA
    Sackett, Orpha, 46, keeping house, b. MA
    Sackett, Charles H, 22, farmer, b. MA.
  11. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll 117, p 482c, Enumeration District 048
    Cedar Creek, Sussex, Delaware
    Sackett, George, head, 60, farmer, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
    Sackett, Orpha, wife, 56, keeps house, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA.
  12. 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 202, p 1, Enumeration District 0067
    Cornelia, Habersham, Georgia
    Sackett, Geo, head, b. Jun 1820, 79, m. 7 yrs, farmer, b. MA, father b. CT, mother b. MA, home owned, farm
    Sackett, Meca A, wife, b. Dec 1848, 51, m. 7 yrs, b. GA, father b. GA, mother b. GA.
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7872 George Sackett

Solomon Sackett

Family Chart
FatherSolomon Sackett (1784-1855)
MotherHulda Webster (c 1788-1844)
Birth24 May 1823, Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG,1,2,3
Death19 February 1904, Colebrook, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG,1,4
Marriage20 November 1847, SandisfieldGMelissa Fargo1,5,6
Solomon Sackett
(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 in 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 SandisfieldG 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 ColebrookG 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.
Solomon Sackett (1823–1904), Colebrook Center Cemetery, Litchfield County, Connecticut
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Solomon Sackett (1823–1904), Colebrook Center Cemetery, Litchfield County, Connecticut
(Src: Find A Grave, P Welch)
Melissa (Fargo) Sackett (1827–1909), Colebrook Center Cemetery, Litchfield County, Connecticut
(Src: Find A Grave, P Welch)

Children of Solomon Sackett and Melissa Fargo


1651. Solomon Sackett, 1823–1904, of Colebrook, Conn., son of (700) Solomon and Hulda Webster Sackett, was married to Melissa Fargo.
Children.
4151. Grove Sackett, b. Mar. 18, 1851; m. Kate L. Rockwell and Anna E. Roy.
4152. George Sackett, b. Dec. 14, 1857, d. Nov. 3, 1893, unmarried.
4153. Frank Sackett, b. May 2, 1861; m. 1st, Alice C. Green.

Sackett line3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven

 Notes & Citations

  1. Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1651. Solomon Sackett, b. May 24, 1823, d. Feb. 1904; m. Melissa Fargo."
  2. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Solomon, [s. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born May 24, 1823."
  3. History of Litchfield County Connecticut with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers (Philadelphia: L W Lewis & Co, 1881), 286.
  4. Probate record.
  5. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), marriage, "Sacket, Solomon and Melissa Fargo, Nov. 20, 1847."
  6. 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."
  7. "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."
  8. Date of birth based on age at death.
  9. "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."
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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).
  14. Letters of administration of the estate of George Sackett of Winstead, Connecticut, granted at London, 30 June 1894 & 2 February 1905 (Somerset House Indexes).
  15. "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."
  16. "Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609–1999" (Ancestry image), abstract from online image.
ChartsLine 4 (American)
Generation.Tree7O.4
Last Edited27 Jun 2025
Research StatusPartly researched 
See also Sackett Database
7887 Solomon Sackett

Harvey Sackett

Family Chart
FatherSolomon Sackett (1784-1855)
MotherHulda Webster (c 1788-1844)
Birth16 January 1826, Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG,1,2
Death5 January 1831, SandisfieldG,2,3
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 5 January 18312,3 and was buried at Pond Town Cemetery, Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG.4,5
Harvey Sackett (1826–1831), Pond Town Cemetery, Norfolk, Connecticut
(Src: Find a Grave, Vicky Maclean)
Sackett line3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven

 Notes & Citations

  1. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Harvey, [s. Solomon Sackett & Huldah], born Jan. 16, 1826."
  2. Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "1652. Harvey Sackett, b. in 1825, d. Jan. 5, 1831."
  3. Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), death, "Sackett, ____, child of Solomon, Jan. 4, 1831."
  4. "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."
  5. Find a Grave.
ChartsLine 4 (American)
Generation.Tree7O.4
Last Edited28 Jun 2025
Research StatusCompleted 
See also Sackett Database
7902 Harvey Sackett