Elizabeth Sackett
(1818-1901)
Father | Thomas Sackett (1777-1857) |
Mother | Mary Ansell (c 1778-1872) |
Elizabeth Sackett, daughter of Thomas Sackett and Mary Ansell, was born in Ramsgate, KentG, on 13 May 18181 and baptized at the Ebenezer Independent Chapel, RamsgateG, on 30 July 1818.1 She died aged 82 and was buried at Ebenezer Independent Chapel, RamsgateG, on 4 March 1901.2 She was unmarried.
In 1841 Elizabeth was living at Hereson, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, in the household of her parents Thomas and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sackett, aged 20 [rounded down to nearest five years] and born in Kent.3
In 1851 she was living at Hereson, St Lawrence in ThanetG, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, aged 32 and born in St Lawrence, Kent, daughter of Thomas Sackett.4
Elizabeth was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in Hereson, St Lawrence in ThanetG, on 14 June 1844.5
In 1861 she was living at HeresonG and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a shopkeeper, aged 42, and born in St Lawrence, unmarried daughter of Mary Sackett.6
In 1871 she was living at Sackett Cottages, Hereson, St Lawrence in ThanetG, in the household of her 92-year-old mother Mary Sackett, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a sweetshop keeper, unmarried, aged 62 [actually 52], and born in St Lawrence.7
Elizabeth was appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Ansell by letters of administration granted at the an unknown place on 19 October 1872.8
In 1881 she was living at 1 Sacketts Cottages, St Lawrence in ThanetG, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a shopkeeper, head of household, a widow [an error; Elizabeth was unmarried], aged 62 and born in St Lawrence, Kent. Living with her were her sister Sarah A. Ratcliff, aged 75, and her unmarried niece Sarah Ratcliff, aged 49.9
In 1891 she was living at 1 Freemans Cottages, Hereson Road, RamsgateG, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a general shopkeeper, head of household, unmarried, aged 72, and born in St Lawrence.10
In 1841 Elizabeth was living at Hereson, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, in the household of her parents Thomas and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sackett, aged 20 [rounded down to nearest five years] and born in Kent.3
In 1851 she was living at Hereson, St Lawrence in ThanetG, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, aged 32 and born in St Lawrence, Kent, daughter of Thomas Sackett.4
Elizabeth was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in Hereson, St Lawrence in ThanetG, on 14 June 1844.5

In 1861 she was living at HeresonG and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a shopkeeper, aged 42, and born in St Lawrence, unmarried daughter of Mary Sackett.6
In 1871 she was living at Sackett Cottages, Hereson, St Lawrence in ThanetG, in the household of her 92-year-old mother Mary Sackett, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a sweetshop keeper, unmarried, aged 62 [actually 52], and born in St Lawrence.7
Elizabeth was appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Ansell by letters of administration granted at the an unknown place on 19 October 1872.8
In 1881 she was living at 1 Sacketts Cottages, St Lawrence in ThanetG, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a shopkeeper, head of household, a widow [an error; Elizabeth was unmarried], aged 62 and born in St Lawrence, Kent. Living with her were her sister Sarah A. Ratcliff, aged 75, and her unmarried niece Sarah Ratcliff, aged 49.9
In 1891 she was living at 1 Freemans Cottages, Hereson Road, RamsgateG, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, a general shopkeeper, head of household, unmarried, aged 72, and born in St Lawrence.10
Notes & Citations
- Baptisms Register, Ebenezer Independent Chapel, Ramsgate, "b. 13 May 1818, bp. 30 July 1818, Elizabeth Sackett d. Thomas & Mary, St Lawrence, in the vestry."
- Burials Register, Ebenezer Independent Chapel, Ramsgate, "4 March 1901 Elizabeth Sackett, Mews Cotts, Ramsgate, 82 years."
- 1841 England census
Hereson, St Lawrence, Kent
Thomas Sackett, 60, carpenter, b. Kent
Mary Sackett, 60, b. Kent
Mary Sackett, 30, b. Kent
Elizabeth Sackett, 20, b. Kent
William Sackett, 19, mason, b. Kent
HO107; Piece 467; Book: 16; Civil Parish: St Lawrence; County: Kent; Enumeration District: 18; Folio: 34; Page: 36; Line: 17; GSU roll: 306862. - 1851 England census
Hereson, St.Lawrence, Kent
Thomas Sackett, head, married, 73, shipwright, b. Kent, St. Peters
Mary Sackett, wife, 72, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
Elizabeth Sackett, dau, [marital status blank], 32, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
Rachel Sackett, g-dau, 10, scholar, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
HO107/1630/f186v. - Will of Thomas Sackett of Hereson, St Lawrence, Kent, 14 June 1844, proved at Canterbury, 7 August 1858 (Somerset House Indexes).
- 1861 England census
"Hereson, St Lawrence, Kent
Mary Sackett, head, widow, 82, house proprietor, b. St Lawrence, Kent
Elizabeth Sackett, dau, unm., 42, shop keeper, b. St Lawrence, Kent." - 1871 England census
RG10/997/f29
Sackett Cottages, Hereson, St Lawrence, Kent
Mary Sackett, head, widow, 92, householder, b. St Lawrence
Elizabeth Sackett, dau, unm., 62, sweetshop keeper, b. St Lawrence. - Letters of administration of the estate of Mary Sackett of St Lawrence, Kent, granted at Canterbury, 19 October 1872 (Somerset House Indexes), "Mary Sackett, of St Lawrence, Kent, widow, died 22 February 1872 at St Lawrence. Administration granted Canterbury 19 October 1872 to Elizabeth Sackett of St Lawrence, spinster, daughter, next of kin. Personal estate under £600."
- 1881 England census
FHL 1341235, PRO RG11/0989/139/29
St Lawrence, Kent
1 Sacketts Cottages
Elizabeth SACKETT, head, widow, 62, b. St Lawrence, Kent, general shop
Sarah A. RATCLIFF, sister, married, 75, b. St Lawrence
Sarah RATCLIFF, niece, unmarried, 49, b. St Lawrence. - 1891 England census
RG12/732/f30
1 Freemans Cottages, Hereson Rd, Ramsgate, Kent
Elizabeth Sackett, head, unm, 72, general shopkeeper, b. St Lawrence.
Sackett line | 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
Charts | Line 3 (English) |
Generation.Tree | O.3 |
Last Edited | 22 Jan 2009 |