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Gery Sackett, son of Skene Douglas Sackett and Hannah Saxton, was born in Connecticut^G on 7 February 1789.^1,2 He died aged 77 on 13 February 1866.^1,3 He married Julia Adams, daughter of Shubal Adams.¹
     Gery Sackett served for six months in the Ohio Militia in the War of 1812.⁴
     In 1827 Gery was taxed on two cattle in Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G.⁵
     Gery was listed in the census in 1830 and 1840 as a householder in Windsor^G.^6,7
     In 1850 Gery was living in Windsor^G and was recorded in the census as Gary Sackett, a carpenter, aged 61 and born in Connecticut. Living with him were his wife Julia, 52, and their children, Rosetta, 28, Susan, 25, Albert, 20, and Adelbert, aged nine. His brother Chauncey and his family were living next door.⁸

Chauncey Sackett, son of Skene Douglas Sackett and Hannah Saxton, was born in New York State^G on 28 April 1798.^1,2 He died on 9 October 1863.¹ He married on 23 October 1828, Sarah "Sally" Gladding.¹
     Chauncey was listed in the census in 1830 and 1840 as a householder in Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G.^3,4
     In 1850 Chauncey was living in Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, and was recorded in the census as Chauncey Sackett, a farmer, aged 52 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Sally, 39, and their children, Hannah, 18, Orsemus, 16, Mary, 10, Lucy, 4, Fred, 3, and Emily, aged one. His brother Gery and his family were living next door.⁵
     In 1860 he was living in Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, and was recorded as C Sackett, a farmer, aged 62. Living with him were his wife Sally, 48, and their children, Mary, 20, Lucy, 15, Fred, 12, Emily, 11, John, aged three.⁶

Horace Sackett, son of Skene Douglas Sackett and Hannah Saxton, was born in Mesopotamia, Trumbull County, Ohio^G, on 25 September 1803.^1,2 He died aged 66 in Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, on 22 March 1870.^1,2 He married in Ashtabula County^G on 28 October 1853, Dirmeriss Olin.^1,3
     In 1827 Horace was taxed on two cattle in Windsor^G.⁴ He was taxed on 52 acres of land in Hartsgrove, Ashtabula County^G, in 1837.⁵
     Horace was listed in the 1840 census as a householder in Hartsgrove^G.⁶
     In 1850 Horace was living in Hartsgrove^G and was recorded in the census as Horace Sackett, a farmer, aged 46. His farm, comprising 20 acres of which 16 acres were improved, was valued at $350.^7,8
     Horace made his will at Hartsgrove^G on 21 February 1870. He left his land in Hartsgrove comprising 20½ acres, together with his livestock and household goods, to Ambrose Davis and his wife Eliza Davis of Windsor, subject to their paying any debts of the estate. The will was proved at the Jefferson Court House on 9 April 1870.

Cornelia Sackett, daughter of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born on 19 June 1792.¹ She died aged 33 on 2 February 1826 and was buried at Smithfield Cemetery, Smithfield, Dutchess County, New York State^G.^3,4 She married on 16 December 1816, Judge Asa Alling, son of Captain Asa Alling and Jemima Purdy.^1,2 Asa was born in Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 20 April 1789.⁴ After Cornelia's death, Asa married second, in 1829, Mary Thompson.⁴ He died aged 75 on 25 December 1864 and was buried at Thompson Family Graveyard, Northeast, Dutchess County^G.⁴

Stephen Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 26 January 1794.^1,2 He died aged 77 on 21 March 1871¹ and was buried at St Peter's Episcopal Cemetery, Lithgow, Dutchess County, New York State^G.^2,4 He married on 12 October 1815, Rachel Barton, daughter of Dr Leonard Barton and Rachel Gale.^1,2,3 Rachel was born in Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 16 August 1797.^2,3,5 She died aged 78 on 17 December 1875² and was buried at St Peter's Episcopal Cemetery, Lithgow^G.⁴
     Stephen was listed in the census in 1820, 1830 and 1840 as a householder in Washington, Dutchess County, New York State^G.^6,7,8
     In 1850 he was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Stephen Sackett, a farmer, aged 56 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Rachel, 53, and their children, Cornelia, 29, Henry [presumably William Henry], 20, Edward, 18, Walter, 15, Mary, 13, George, 9, and Charles, aged six.⁹
     In 1860 he was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Stephen Sackett, a farmer, aged 66. Living with him were his wife Rachel, 63, and their children, Cornelia, 35, Mary, 22, George, 18, and Charles, aged 15. There were also two farm laborers and a female servant in the household.¹⁰
     In 1870 he was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Stephen Sackett, a farmer, aged 76. Living with him were his wife Rachel, 73, and their children, Cornelia, 48, Mary (now Palmer), 32, and George, 28, with his wife Hannah, 23. There were also a female domestic servant and two male farm laborers in the household.¹¹
     Stephen made his will in Washington, Dutchess County^G, on 7 May 1863, naming his wife Rachel as sole beneficiary of his estate, both real and personal. The will was proved on 19 May 1871.¹²
Stephen's will

Sarah "Sally" Sackett, daughter of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in New York State^G about 1796.^1,2 She died aged 71 on 23 February 1868 and was buried at Amenia Island Cemetery, Amenia, Dutchess County, New York State^G.^3,4 She married George Washington Guernsey, son of Deacon John Guernsey and Mercy Mead.¹ George was born in New York State^G about 1794.² He died aged 77 on 11 August 1871 and was buried at Amenia Island Cemetery^G.⁴
     Sarah was named in her mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. She was to share the household furniture and wearing apparel with her sisters Tamena and Samantha.⁵
     In 1850 Sarah was living in North East, Dutchess County, New York State^G, in the household of her husband George, 56, a farmer, and was recorded in the census as Sarah Guernsey, aged 54 and born in New York. Their son Samuel, 14, was living with them.⁶
     In 1860 she was living in North East, Dutchess County, New York State^G, in the household of her husband George, 65, a farmer, and was recorded as Sarah Garnsey, aged 63.⁷

Colonel Niram Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in Stanford, Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 31 October 1797.^1,2 He died in Irving, Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York State^G, on 22 October 1869.^1,3 He married in Washington, Dutchess County^G, on 30 September 1824, Catherine Thorn, daughter of John T Thorn and Esther ___.^1,4,5 Catherine was born in Dutchess County^G on 19 December 1806⁶ and died aged 80 in Hanover, Chautauqua County^G, in April 1887.⁷
     Niram Sackett was commissioned Captain of militia in 1822. He was promoted to Colonel of the 29th Infantry Regiment, New York militia, in 1824.^8,9
     Niram was listed in the census in 1830 and 1840 as a householder in Hanover, Chautauqua County^G.^10,11
     In 1860 Niram was living in Irving, Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York State^G, and was recorded in the census as Niram Sackett, a farmer, aged 62. Living with him were his wife Catharine, 52, and their children, Jehial, 34, Semantha, 27, and Niram, aged 24.¹²

Artemus E Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in New York State^G on 12 December 1799.^1,2 He died aged 87 on 5 September 1887 and was buried at St Peter's Episcopal Cemetery, Lithgow, Dutchess County, New York State^G.⁵ He married in 1823, Laura Hoffman, daughter of Henry Hoffman and Catherine Betesle.^1,3,4 Laura was born in Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 23 June 1803.^3,6,4 She died aged 88 in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 9 November 1891 and was buried at St Peter's Episcopal Cemetery^G.^5,7
     Artemus was listed in the census in 1830 and 1840 as a householder in Washington, Dutchess County, New York State^G.^8,9
     Artemus was named in his mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. He and his brother Phineas were appointed executors, but were not themselves beneficiaries.¹⁰
     In 1850 Artemus was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded in the census as Artemus E Sackett, a farmer, aged 50 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Laura, 47, their children, Eliza, 20, Samantha, 16, and Hoffman, aged eight, and Artemus's brother Isaac Sackett, 38.¹¹
     Artemus served as a Captain in the 29th Infantry Regiment, New York Militia, sometime before 1858.¹²
     In 1860 he was living at Pleasant Valley, Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Artius E Sackett, a farmer, aged 60. Living with him were his wife Laura, 57, and their children, Samantha, 25, and Hoffman, aged 20. There were also a female house servant and two male farm laborers in the household.¹³
     Artemus was assessed for tax of $3 in 1862–63 and again in 1864 for a one-horse wagon ($1) and a two-horse carriage ($2.)¹⁴
     In 1870 he was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Artemus Sackett, a farmer, aged 70 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Laura, 67, and Smith Sackett, aged 13, later identified as his nephew. Also in the household were a female domestic and two male farm laborers.¹⁵
     Artemus was listed in the 1870–71 Dutchess County Business Directory with a farm of 229 acres in the Lithgow PO area (this would have been in the town of Washington). He was listed in 1876–77 with farms in Stanford and Washington.¹⁶
     In 1880 he was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Artemus E Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 80. Living with him were his wife Laura, their married daughter Samantha Valentine, 45, with her children Benjamin, Henry, and Amy, and a nephew Smith T Sackett, 23, with his wife Kate. There was also a male laborer in the household. Artemus's nephew George Sackett was living next door.¹⁷

Tamma Sackett, daughter of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in New York State^G on 28 November 1801.^1,2 She died on 4 September 1888 and was buried at Pittsford Cemetery, Pittsford, Monroe County, New York State^G.² She married Ezekiel B Guernsey, son of Ezekiel H Guernsey and Lovisa Bennett.¹ Ezekiel was born in New York State^G on 21 April 1800.^3,2 He died there aged 49 on 20 January 1850 and was buried at Pittsford Cemetery^G.²
     Tamma was named in her mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. She was to share the household furniture and wearing apparel with her sisters Sally and Samantha.⁴
     In 1850 Tamma was living in Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York State^G, and was recorded in the census as Tamma Gurnsey, aged 46 and born in New York. Her children, Sarah, 22, and Duane, 21, were living with her.⁵

Phineas K Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 20 November 1803.^1,2,3 He died aged 84 in Dutchess County^G on 23 September 1888 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains^G.² He married about 1828, Eunice Guernsey, daughter of Ezekiel Guernsey and Lavoisa Bennett.^1,4 Eunice was born in New York State^G on 3 September 1808.^2,3 She died aged 72 on 24 August 1881² and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains^G.²
     Phineas was listed in the 1830 census as a householder in Stanford, Dutchess County^G.⁵
     Phineas was appointed US postmaster for Attlebury, Dutchess County^G, on 10 May 1842.⁶
     Phineas was named in his mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. He and his brother Artemus were appointed executors, but were not themselves beneficiaries.⁷
     In 1850 Phineas was living in Stanford, Dutchess County, New York State^G, and was recorded in the census as Phineas K Sackett, a farmer, aged 46 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Eunice, 42, and their children, Antonette, 20, Tamma, 14, Mary, 9, and Eugene, aged five.⁸
     Phineas was an Ensign in the 29th Infantry Regiment, New York Militia, sometime before 1858.⁹
     In 1860 he was living in Stanford^G and was recorded as Phenix K [sic] Sackett, a farmer, aged 56. Living with him (but listed only by their initials) were his wife Eunice, 53, and their children, Tamma, 22, Mary, 17, and Eugene, 14. There were also a male farm laborer and a female domestic helper in the household, and a Carrie A Gurnsey, aged 14, presumably related to Eunice.¹⁰
     Following the introduction of income tax to finance the Civil War, Phineas paid taxes in 1865 of $108.95, comprising income tax of $102.95 calculated at 5% of his income of $2059, and taxes of $3 on two wagons, $1 on a watch, and $2 for owning a piano.¹¹
     Phineas was listed in the 1870–71 Dutchess County Business Directory with a farm of 337 acres in the Attlebury PO area (this would have been in the town of Stanford). He was listed in 1876–77 with a farm in Stanford.¹²
     In 1875 he was living in Stanford, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Phineas K Sackett, a farmer, aged 70. Living with him were his wife Eunice, 66, daughter Mary, 34, with her husband Frank Wilbur, 33, and children, Nina, 4, and Mary, aged one, and Phineas's nephew Joseph Sackett, aged 14. There was also a female hired helper in the household.¹³
     In 1880 he was living in Stanford, Dutchess County, New York State^G, in the household of his daughter Mary and son-in-law Frank Wilbur, and was recorded as Phineas K Sackett, a farmer, aged 76 and born in New York. His wife Eunice, 73, was liviing with him.¹⁴

Samuel J Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in New York State^G on 25 April 1806.^1,2 He died aged about 74 in 1880.¹ He married in Stanford, Dutchess County, New York State^G, Rosanna Case.^1,3 She died in Stanford^G on 22 February 1834.⁴
     Samuel was listed in the 1830 census as a householder in Stanford, Dutchess County, New York State^G.⁵
     Samuel was named in his mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. He was to have the choice of one of her best cows.⁶
     In 1860 Samuel was living in Stanford^G and was recorded in the census as Saml J Sackett, a farmer, aged 54 and born in New York. A[lmira] Gordon, 44, was also in the household.⁷
     In 1870 he was living in Stanford^G and was recorded as Samuel Sacket, a farmer, aged 64. Almira Gordon, 54, was also in the household.⁸

John Thompson Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in New York State^G on 27 November 1808.^1,2 He died aged 73 in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 3 February 1882¹ and was buried at the Amenia Island Cemetery^G.^3,4 He married about 1830, Maria L Guernsey, daughter of Ezekiel H Guernsey and Lovisa Bennett.¹ She was born in New York State^G on 18 March 1814.^5,2 She died aged 89 in Dutchess County^G on 8 April 1903 and was buried at the Amenia Island Cemetery^G.⁵
     John was listed in the 1840 census as a householder in Stanford, Dutchess County^G.⁶
     John was named in his mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. He was to receive a loan note for about $60 held against his brother-in-law George Guernsey.⁷
     In 1850 John was living in Stanford, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded in the census as John T Sackett, a farmer, aged 41 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Maria, 35, and their children, Guernsey, 17, and Lydia, aged 14. A young female and a young male, also in the household, were presumably a servant and a farm laborer.⁸
     In 1870 he was living in Amenia, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as John Sackett, a farmer, aged 61. His wife Maria, 55, was living with him.⁹
     In 1880 he was living in Amenia^G and was recorded as John T Sackett, a farmer, aged 71. His wife Maria, 66, was living with him.¹⁰

Isaac H Sackett, son of Hon Jehial Sackett and Samantha Knapp, was born in Dutchess County, New York State^G, on 28 November 1810.^1,2 He married about 1853, Anna Harding.³ Anna was born in Ireland^G about 1823.²
     Isaac was named in his mother Samantha's will made at Stanford^G on 2 October 1844. He and his brother Asa were each to have half of the real estate, sharing equally the stock and farming utensils. Isaac was unmarried at that date and his share was subject to reversion to his brothers John and Asa and sister Samantha.⁴
     In 1850 Isaac was living in Washington, Dutchess County^G, in the household of his brother Artemus and sister-in-law Laura, and was recorded in the census as Isaac H Sackett, a farmer, aged 38 and born in New York.⁵
     In 1865 he was living in Stanford, Dutchess County^G, and was recorded as Isaac H Sackett, aged 54 and born in Dutchess County. Living with him were his wife Ann, 42, and their children, Georgiana, 11, Smith, 9, and Joseph, aged seven.⁶
     No records for Isaac and Ann/Anna have been found after 1865, and it would appear likely that they died soon after that date. Their daughter Georgiana was living with a family in Glastonbury, Connecticut, in 1870, while their sons were brought up in the households of other family members, Smith with his uncle Artemus, and Joseph with his uncle Phineas.