Marvin Sackett
(1822-1904)
Father | Captain Norman Sackett (1791-1868) |
Mother | Esther Waterman (1799-1851) |
Marvin Sackett, a farmer, son of Captain Norman Sackett and Esther Waterman, was born in New York StateG on 24 April 1822.1,2 He died aged 81 on 28 January 19041 and was buried at Cemetery of the Evergreens, New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG.3 He married on 1 September 1858, Julia Belendiva Goold, daughter of Pliny Goold and Pamelia Jane Cox.1 Julia was born in New York StateG in December 1836.4 She died aged about 72 in 1908 and was buried at the Cemetery of the EvergreensG.3
In 1850 Marvin was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents Norman and Esther, and was recorded in the census as Marvin Sackett, aged 28 and born in New York.5
In 1860 he was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, aged 38. Living with him were his wife Julia, 23, and their son Frederick, aged ten months. Also in the household were Lyman Waterman, 55, a farm laborer, and Evaline Waterman, 49, a domestic, later identified as Marvin's aunt.6
In 1870 he was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, 47. Living with him were his wife Julia, 33, and their children, Frederick, 10, Allen, 5, and Harry, aged three. Also in the household were Lyman Waterman, 65, and Eveline Waterman, 60. There were also a female domestic servant and a male farm laborer.7
In 1880 he was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, head of household, married, aged 58 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Julia, 43, and their children, Frederick, 20, Allen, 15, Harry, 13, Grace, 8, and Fanny, aged seven. Marvin's unmarried aunt Eveline Waterman, 69, was also in the household.8
Marvin was appointed US Postmaster for New LebanonG on 23 May 1887.9
In 1900 he was living in New LebanonG and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 78. He owned his home and farm free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Julia, 62, and their unmarried children, Allen, 36, Harry, 34, and Fannie, aged 27. Marvin's aunt Evaline Waterman, now 89, was also living with them. Also in the household were two farm laborers, one of whom, Charles Dusenbury, 39, was Marvin's nephew.10
Marvin made his will at New LebanonG on 27 September 1901. He left all his estate, real and personal, to his wife Julia during her lifetime. He left $1,000 "to buy a place" for the heirs of their eldest son Frederick. Frederick was not named as a direct heir of his father's estate and it may be that he had received land or other assets during his father's lifetime. Their other four children, Allen, Harry, Grace, and Fanny, were to inherit after Julia's death. In the event, Harry took his share in 1902, and Marvin added a codicil to his will, noting this fact and ordering that Harry was not to receive a further share.11
In 1850 Marvin was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents Norman and Esther, and was recorded in the census as Marvin Sackett, aged 28 and born in New York.5
In 1860 he was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, aged 38. Living with him were his wife Julia, 23, and their son Frederick, aged ten months. Also in the household were Lyman Waterman, 55, a farm laborer, and Evaline Waterman, 49, a domestic, later identified as Marvin's aunt.6
In 1870 he was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, 47. Living with him were his wife Julia, 33, and their children, Frederick, 10, Allen, 5, and Harry, aged three. Also in the household were Lyman Waterman, 65, and Eveline Waterman, 60. There were also a female domestic servant and a male farm laborer.7
In 1880 he was living in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, head of household, married, aged 58 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Julia, 43, and their children, Frederick, 20, Allen, 15, Harry, 13, Grace, 8, and Fanny, aged seven. Marvin's unmarried aunt Eveline Waterman, 69, was also in the household.8
Marvin was appointed US Postmaster for New LebanonG on 23 May 1887.9
In 1900 he was living in New LebanonG and was recorded as Marvin Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 78. He owned his home and farm free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Julia, 62, and their unmarried children, Allen, 36, Harry, 34, and Fannie, aged 27. Marvin's aunt Evaline Waterman, now 89, was also living with them. Also in the household were two farm laborers, one of whom, Charles Dusenbury, 39, was Marvin's nephew.10
Marvin made his will at New LebanonG on 27 September 1901. He left all his estate, real and personal, to his wife Julia during her lifetime. He left $1,000 "to buy a place" for the heirs of their eldest son Frederick. Frederick was not named as a direct heir of his father's estate and it may be that he had received land or other assets during his father's lifetime. Their other four children, Allen, Harry, Grace, and Fanny, were to inherit after Julia's death. In the event, Harry took his share in 1902, and Marvin added a codicil to his will, noting this fact and ordering that Harry was not to receive a further share.11
Children of Marvin Sackett and Julia Belendiva Goold
- Frederick Gould Sackett+ b. 3 Aug 1859
- Ella Sackett b. 26 Aug 1863, d. 18 Sep 1863
- Allen Davis Sackett b. 2 Sep 1864
- Harry M Sackett+ b. 9 Nov 1866
- Grace Julia Sackett+ b. 1 Sep 1871, d. 17 Feb 1955
- Fanny Jane Sackett b. 1 Nov 1872
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America.
- Census.
- Find a Grave.
- Gravestone has b. 1836; 1900 census has b. Dec 1837.
- 1850 United States Federal Census
Roll: M432_492; Page: 9B; Image: 369
New Lebanon, Columbia, New York
Norman Sackett, 59, M, farmer, real estate $11,000, b. New York
Esther Sackett, 50, F, b. New York
Marvin Sackett, 28, M, b. New York
Mary Sackett, 22, F, b. New York
Esther Sackett, 20, F, b. New York
Norman B Sackett, 18, M, b. New York
Sophrona Sackett, 15, F, b. New York
Maria Harris, 40, F, b. Ireland
Harry W. Drown, 36, M, physician, b. New York. - 1860 United States Federal Census
Roll: M653_737; Page: 585; Family History Library Film: 803737
New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York, 18 Jun 1860
Marvin Sackett, 38, farmer, real estate $4,500, personal estate $700, b. NY
Julia B Sackett, 23, b. NY
Frederick G Sackett, 10/12, b. NY
Lyman Waterman, 55, farm laborer, b. NY
Evaline Waterman, 49, domestic, b. NY. - 1870 United States Federal Census
Roll: M593_921; Page: 535B; Image: 209790; Family History Library Film: 552420
New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York, 29 Jun 1870
Sackett, Marvin, 47, farmer, real estate $12,000, personal estate $900, b. NY
Sackett, Julia B, 33, keeping house, b. NY
Sackett, Frederick G, 10, at home, b. NY
Sackett, Allen D, 5, at home, b. NY
Sackett, Harry, 3, b. NY
Waterman, Lyman, 65, at home, b. NY
Waterman, Eveline, 60, at home, b. NY
Quant, Mary, 19, domestic svt, b. Ireland
Davis James, 19, farm laborer, b. Ireland. - 1880 United States Federal Census
FHL 1254821, NA T9-0821/458B (TEK)
New Lebanon, Columbia, New York
Marvin Sackett, head, married, 58, b. NY, farmer, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Julia B. Sackett, wife, 43, b. NY, keeping house, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Fredrick G. Sackett, son, single, 20, b. NY, works on farm, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Allen D. Sackett, son, 15, b. NY, works on farm, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Harrie M. Sackett, son, 13, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Grace J. Sackett, dau, 8, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Fanney J. Sackett, dau, 7, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Eveline Waterman, aunt, single, 69, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY. - "US Appointments of US Postmasters, 1832–1971" (Ancestry image), New Lebanon, Columbia County, NY, Marvin Sackett, 23 May 1887, 21 Dec 1887.
- 1900 United States Federal Census
Roll: 1020; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241020
New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York, 1 Jun 1900
Sackett, Marvin, head, b. Apr 1822, 78, m. 42y, b. NY, father b. CT, mother b. NY, farmer, home/farm owned freehold
Sackett, Julia B, wife, b. Dec 1837, 62, m. 42y, 6 ch, 5 living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Sackett, Allen D, son, b. Sep 1863, 36, single, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, salesman, ag
Sackett, Harry M, son, b. Nov 1865, 34, single, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, farmer, laborer
Sackett, Fannie J, dau, b. Nov 1872, 27, single, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Waterman, Evaline, aunt, b. Jan 1811, 89, single, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Dusenbury, Chas M, nephew, b. Dec 1860, 39, single, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, farm laborer
Pratt, Wm, servant, b. Sep 1865, 34, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, farm laborer. - "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659–1999" (Ancestry image), will of Marvin Sackett.
Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
Charts | Line 3a (American) |
Generation.Tree | 3085.8P.3 |
Last Edited | 28 Sep 2022 |