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Laura Jane Sackett, daughter of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Mongaup Flats, Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 3 June 1835.^1,2 She died aged 72 in Thompson, Sullivan County^G, on 3 December 1907 and was buried at Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, Grahamsville, Sullivan County^G.^3,4 She married before 1860, Chandler David Frew.¹ He died in 1864 in the American Civil War.⁵
     In 1850 Laura was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County^G, in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as L J Sacket, aged 15 and born in New York.⁶
     In 1855 she was living in Lumberland^G in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as Laura J Sacket, aged 20 and born in Sullivan County.⁷
     In 1860 she was living in Manlius, Allegan County, Michigan^G, in the household of her father James, and was recorded as Laura J Frew, aged 25.⁸
     In 1880 she was living in Neversink, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of her mother Nancy, and was recorded as Jane Frew, aged 45.⁹
     In 1900 she was living in Thompson, Sullivan County^G, in the household of her niece Nettie Stratton and Nettie's husband Leon Stratton, and was recorded as L J Freid, a widow, aged 64.¹⁰
     Laura was admitted to the Sullivan County Poor House on 7 October 1901 by when she was suffering from illness and had become blind. It was anticipated that she would remain in residence there.¹¹
Civil War widow's pension
Obituary

William W Sackett, son of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 25 October 1836.^1,2 He died aged 79 in West Donegal, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania^G, on 16 December 1915 and was buried at the Masonic Homes Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County^G.^3,4 He married on 4 October 1864, Anna Maria Lentz, daughter of Jacob Lentz and Elisabeth Rehrig.¹ Anna was born in Pennsylvania^G on 9 February 1848.^3,2 She died aged 76 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania^G, on 4 April 1924 and was buried at Hanover Green Cemetery, Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania^G.³
     In 1850 William was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as William Sacket, aged 14 and born in New York.⁵
     In 1855 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as William W Sacket, aged 18 and born in Sullivan County.⁶
     In 1870 he was living in Newport, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania^G, and was recorded as William Sacett [sic], a carpenter, aged 33. Living with him were his wife Anna, 26, and their children, Elizabeth, 5, and Emma, aged two.⁷
     In 1880 he was living at River Road, Hanover, Luzerne County^G, and was recorded as William Sackett, a carpenter, aged 39. Living with him were his wife Annie, and their children, Eliza, 15, Anna [Emma], 12, Fannie, 7, Henry, 3, and George, aged eight months.⁸ William was also enumerated in 1880 as a boarder in a household in Nanticoke, Luzerne County^G, listed as a carpenter, aged 42. It may be assumed that he was working there.⁹
     In 1910 he was living in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of his nephew Winfield Stanton, and was recorded as William W Sacket, a house carpenter, aged 73.¹⁰

Susan Elisabeth Sackett, daughter of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Lebanon Lake, Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 25 September 1838.^1,2 She died aged 69 in Monticello, Sullivan County^G, on 7 October 1907³ and was buried at Forestburgh Cemetery, Sullivan County^G.^4,5 She married in November 1856, George G Stanton.¹ George was born in Newburgh, Orange County, New York State^G, on 28 January 1831.³ He died aged 64 in Thompson, Sullivan County^G, on 25 February 1895 and was buried at Forestburgh Cemetery^G.^4,3
     In 1850 Susan was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as S E Sacket, aged twelve and born in Pennsylvania.⁶
     In 1855 she was living in Lumberland^G in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as Susan E Sacket, aged 16 and born in Sullivan County.⁷
     In 1880 she was living in Thompson, Sullivan County^G, in the household of her husband George, 49, a farmer, and was recorded as Susan E Stanton, aged 43. Living with them were their children, Horace, 21, Caroline, 19, John, 17, and twins Willard and Wallace, aged twelve.⁸
Susan's obituary
George's obituary

James Edgar Sackett, son of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Forestburgh, Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 29 September 1840.^1,2 He died aged 76 in Monticello, Sullivan County^G, on 9 September 1917 and was buried at Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello^G.⁴ He married about 1865, Eliza Evans.^1,3 Eliza was born in White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania^G, about 1847.^5,6
     In 1850 James was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as J E Sacket, aged ten and born in New York.⁷
     In 1855 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as James E Sacket, aged 14 and born in Sullivan County.⁸
     In 1860 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his mother Nancy, and was recorded as James Sacket, a laborer, aged 26 (actually 20.)⁹
     In 1870 he was living in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania^G, and was recorded as James Sackett, a carpenter, aged 28. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 22, and their children, William, 4, Franklin, 2, and Harry, aged seven months.¹⁰
     In 1880 he was living in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York State^G, and was recorded as James Sackett, a carpenter, aged 38. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 33, and their children, Willie, 14, Frank, 12, Harry, 11, Norry, 8, Elmer, 6, Jessie, 5, and Alice, aged three.¹¹
     In 1900 he was living in Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his daughter Nora and son-in-law James Watt, and was recorded as James Sackett, a building contractor, aged 59.¹²
James's obituary
Eliza's obituary

George Oscar Sackett, son of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 2 April 1843.^1,2,3 He died aged 86 in White Haven, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania^G, on 31 March 1930 and was buried at Laurel Cemetery, White Haven^G.⁵ He married first before 1880, Eliza Carroll.¹ Eliza was born in Pennsylvania^G on 28 February 1855.⁶ She died aged 39 at the Polyclinic Hospital, Philadelphia^G, on 3 December 1894⁷ and was buried at White Haven^G on 4 December 1894.⁸ He married second in Luzerne County^G on 21 March 1899, Ella N Serfoss, daughter of Samuel Serfoss and Rosetta Edwards.⁴ Ella was born in Pennsylvania^G on 15 October 1862.⁹ She died aged 68 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania^G, on 12 May 1931 and was buried at Laurel Cemetery, White Haven^G.¹⁰
     In 1850 George was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as Geo O Sacket, aged seven and born in New York.¹¹
     In 1855 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as George A Sacket, aged twelve and born in Sullivan County.¹²
     In 1860 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his mother Nancy, and was recorded as George Sacket, a laborer, aged 25 (he was actually 17.)¹³
     George served as a Union soldier in the American Civil War. He was a Corporal in H Company, 112th PA Volunteers (Heavy Artillery), enlisting on 9 February 1864 and being discharged on 29 January 1866. He drew a Civil War invalidity pension from November 1895 and his widow Ella received a widow's pension from April 1930.^14,15
     In 1870 he was living in Kidder, Carbon County, Pennsylvania^G, and was recorded as George Sackett, a worker in a sawmill, aged 24.¹⁶
     In 1880 he was living in White Haven^G and was recorded as George Sackett, a sawyer, head of household, aged 34. His wife Eliza, 26, was living with him.¹⁷
     He was listed in the 1890 Veterans Schedules, detailing his service during the Civil War. He was living in White Haven^G in 1890.¹⁴
     At the time of Eliza's death in 1894 George was the postmaster in White Haven^G.
     In 1900 he was living at Northumberland Street, White Haven^G, and was recorded as George O Sackett, a confectioner, head of household, aged 40 [he was 57]. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his second wife, Ella, 36, and her son James Dunbar, 14, of her first marriage.¹⁸
     In 1910 he was living at Northumberland Street, White Haven^G, and was recorded as George Sackett, owner of a novelty store, aged 67. Living with him were his wife Ella, 46, Ella's son James, 24, and daughter in-law Ida, 22.¹⁹
Eliza's obituary
Ella's obituary

Nicholas Fish Sackett, son of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 19 July 1846.^2,3,4 He died there in childhood on 8 April 1849² and was buried at Forestburgh Cemetery, Sullivan County^G.^5,6

Wesley N Sackett, son of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 24 September 1847.^1,2 He died aged 16 on 11 March 1864.¹
     In 1850 Wesley was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as W N Sacket, aged three and born in New York.³
     In 1855 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as Wesley W Sacket, aged seven and born in Sullivan County.⁴
     In 1860 he was living in Lumberland^G in the household of his mother Nancy, and was recorded as Westly Sacket, aged 22 (he was actually 13.)⁵

Frances A Sackett, daughter of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 8 July 1848.^1,2 She died aged 21 on 18 April 1870.¹ She married Albert Stanton.¹
     In 1850 Frances was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as F A Sacket, aged one and born in New York.³
     In 1855 she was living in Lumberland^G in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded as Frances A Sacket, aged six and born in Sullivan County.⁴
     In 1860 she was living in Lumberland^G in the household of her mother Nancy, and was recorded as Francis Sacket, aged 16 (actually 12.)⁵

Martha M "Mattie" Sackett, daughter of James W Sackett and Nancy Beers, was born in Sullivan County, New York State^G, on 22 June 1850.^1,2 She died aged 51 on 16 August 1901 and was buried at Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello, Sullivan County^G.³ She married Revilo Dunham.¹ Revilo was born in Lexington, Greene County, New York State^G, on 27 June 1846.⁴ He died aged 53 in Monticello^G on 24 August 1899 and was buried at Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello^G.⁴
     In 1855 Martha was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York State^G, in the household of her parents James and Nancy, and was recorded in the census as Martha M Sacket, aged four and born in Sullivan County.⁵
     In 1860 she was living in Lumberland^G in the household of her mother Nancy, and was recorded as Margaret [sic] Sacket, aged 12 [actually 10].⁶
     In 1880 she was living in Warwick, Orange County, New York State^G, in the household of her husband Revilo, 32, a church sexton, and was recorded as Mattie M Dunham, aged 29. Living with them were their children, Nettie, 9, and Freddie, aged six.⁷
     In 1900 she was living in Thompson, Sullivan County^G, in the household of her daughter Nettie and son-in-law Leon Stratton, and was recorded as M M Dunham, a widow, aged 49.⁸
Revilo's obituary