Henry "Harry" Sackett
(1871-1942)
| Father | Robert Sackett (1847-1915) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Lazell (1845-1917) |
Henry "Harry" Sackett, blacksmith, son of Robert Sackett and Mary Ann Lazell, was born in Dagenham, EssexG, on 27 October 18711,2,3 and baptized there on 27 October 1872.4 He died aged 70 at home at 24 Philip Road, Rainham, EssexG, on 23 April 19425,6 and was buried at Rippleside Cemetery, Barking, EssexG, on 28 April 1942.7 He married in St Peter & St Paul Church, DagenhamG, on 9 January 1894, Louisa Elizabeth Mathison, daughter of Thomas Mathison and Caroline Winter.8,9 Louisa was born in Eton Wick, BuckinghamshireG, on 8 September 1869.2,3 She married second, in RomfordG in 1944, Alexander Allen.10,11 She died aged 86 in RomfordG in 1956.10,12
In 1881 Henry was living at Bull Inn, Bull Street, Dagenham, EssexG, in the household of his parents Robert and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Henry Sackett, a scholar, aged nine and born in Dagenham.13
In 1891 he was living at Bull Street, DagenhamG, in the household of his parents Robert and Mary, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a blacksmith (farrier), aged 19 and born in Dagenham.14
In 1901 he was living at 6 Rosedale Terrace, Rainham, EssexG, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a blacksmith's farrier, head of household, married, aged 29, and born in Dagenham. Living with him were his wife Louisa, aged 31, and their children, Jessie, 6, Jennie, 5, Leonard, 2, and Ernest, aged one. Also in the household was a nephew, David Mattison, aged five.15
In 1911 he was living at 6 Rosedale Terrace, RainhamG, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a blacksmith, head of household, aged 39 and born in Dagenham. Living with him were his wife Louisa, 41, and their children, Leonard, 12, Ernest, 11, Robert, 6, and Emily, aged two.16
In 1921 he was living at 1 Cecil Terrace, New Road, DagenhamG, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a transport worker at Tilbury Docks, head of household, aged 49. Living with him were his wife Louisa, 51, and their children, Leonard, 22, Ernest, 21 (with his wife Sarah), Robert, 16, Emily, 12, Alfred, 10, and David, aged seven. There was also a male boarder in the household.17
At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Henry and Louisa were living at Northumberland Villa, Philip Road, Hornchurch, EssexG. Both were old age pensioners Their son Alfred was living with them. Also in the household was Alexander Allen, later to become Louisa's second husband.18
Administration of Henry's estate was granted on 13 July 1942 to his widow Louisa. His estate was valued at £539.19
In 1881 Henry was living at Bull Inn, Bull Street, Dagenham, EssexG, in the household of his parents Robert and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Henry Sackett, a scholar, aged nine and born in Dagenham.13
In 1891 he was living at Bull Street, DagenhamG, in the household of his parents Robert and Mary, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a blacksmith (farrier), aged 19 and born in Dagenham.14
In 1901 he was living at 6 Rosedale Terrace, Rainham, EssexG, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a blacksmith's farrier, head of household, married, aged 29, and born in Dagenham. Living with him were his wife Louisa, aged 31, and their children, Jessie, 6, Jennie, 5, Leonard, 2, and Ernest, aged one. Also in the household was a nephew, David Mattison, aged five.15
In 1911 he was living at 6 Rosedale Terrace, RainhamG, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a blacksmith, head of household, aged 39 and born in Dagenham. Living with him were his wife Louisa, 41, and their children, Leonard, 12, Ernest, 11, Robert, 6, and Emily, aged two.16
In 1921 he was living at 1 Cecil Terrace, New Road, DagenhamG, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a transport worker at Tilbury Docks, head of household, aged 49. Living with him were his wife Louisa, 51, and their children, Leonard, 22, Ernest, 21 (with his wife Sarah), Robert, 16, Emily, 12, Alfred, 10, and David, aged seven. There was also a male boarder in the household.17
At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Henry and Louisa were living at Northumberland Villa, Philip Road, Hornchurch, EssexG. Both were old age pensioners Their son Alfred was living with them. Also in the household was Alexander Allen, later to become Louisa's second husband.18
Administration of Henry's estate was granted on 13 July 1942 to his widow Louisa. His estate was valued at £539.19
(1911 census)
Children of Henry "Harry" Sackett and Louisa Elizabeth Mathison
- Jessie Annie Louise Sackett+ b. 24 Jun 1894, d. 26 Mar 1978
- Jane Argent Sackett b. 18 Dec 1895, d. Sep 1986
- Leonard Mark Sackett+ b. 19 Nov 1898, d. May 1987
- Ernest Henry Sackett+ b. 7 Jan 1900, d. 1977
- Bernard John Sackett b. 1 Jul 1903, d. 1904
- Robert Bernard Sackett+ b. 3 Apr 1905, d. 15 Jul 1945
- Emily Ruth Sackett b. 1909
- Alfred William Sackett b. 4 Apr 1911, d. 2 Jun 1963
- David Theodore Sackett+ b. 16 Oct 1913, d. Aug 1993
Notes & Citations
- General Register Office, Online Index to Births, "Dec qtr 1871. Sackett, Henry. Mother: Lazell. Romford. 4a:126."
- Census.
- 1939 Register.
- "Essex Baptisms" (Findmypast transcript), Baptisms Register, Dagenham, Essex, "27 Oct 1872, Henry Sackett, father Robert Sackett, gardener, mother Mary Ann, of Dagenham."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Jun qtr 1942. Sackett, Henry, 70. Romford."
- Probate record.
- Website Rippleside Cemetery, Barking, Essex, burials (http://cemweb.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/), "Sackett, Henry, 70, 28 Apr 1942."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Marriages, "Mar qtr 1894. Sackett, Henry. Romford. 4a:367."
- Marriages Register, St Peter & St Paul, Dagenham, Essex, "9 Jan 1894, Henry Sackett, 23, bachelor, blacksmith, of Dagenham, father Robert Sackett labourer; to Louisa Elizabeth Mathison, 24, spinster, of Dagenham, father Thomas Mathison labourer. Banns. Witnesses: John Henry Thomas, Mary Ann Sackett."
- Email from Alison Sackett to Chris Sackett.
- General Register Office, Online Index to Marriages, "Mar qtr 1944. Sackett, Louisa E. Spouse: Allen. Romford. 4a:1000."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Mar qtr 1956. Allen, Louisa E, 86. Romford. 5a:680."
- 1881 England census
FHL 1341420, PRO RG11/1745/85/7
Dagenham, Essex
Bull St. Bull Inn
Robert Sackett, head, married, 33, b. Dagenham, Essex, ag labourer
Mary A. Sackett, wife, 35, b. Upminster, Essex
James W. Sackett, son, 13, b. Dagenham, scholar
Annie E. Sackett, dau, 12, b. Dagenham, scholar
Henry Sackett, son, 9, b. Dagenham, scholar
Robert Sackett, son, 5, b. Dagenham, scholar
Mary A. Sackett, dau, 3, b. Dagenham
Jane P. Sackett, dau, 1, b. Dagenham. - 1891 England census
RG12, piece 1368, folio 134, p. 3, GSU roll 6096478
Bull St, Dagenham, Essex
Robert Sackett, head, married, 43, farm laborer, b. Essex, Dagenham
Mary A Sackett, wife, 45, b. Essex, Upminster
Henry Sackett, son, 19, blacksmith (farrier), b. Essex, Dagenham
Mary A Sackett, dau, 13, scholar, b. Essex, Dagenham
William Sackett, son, 8, scholar, b. Essex, Dagenham. - 1901 England census
1657/18v
Rainham, Essex
6 Rosedale Terrace, Rainham (SS Helen & Giles) (5+ rooms)
Henry Sackett, head, married, 29, blacksmith's farrier, worker, b. Dagenham, Essex
Louisa Sackett, wife, 31, b. Eaton Wick [Eton Wick, Buckinghamshire?]
Jessie Sackett, dau, 6, b. Dagenham
Jennie Sackett, dau, 5, b. Dagenham
Leonard Sackett, son, 2, b. Dagenham
Ernest Sackett, son, 1, b. Dagenham
David Mattison, nephew, 5, b. Barking, Essex. - 1911 England census
6 Rosedale Terrace, Rainham, Essex
5 rooms
Henry Sackett, head, 39, married 17y, blacksmith, worker, b. Dagenham, Essex
Louisa Sackett, wife, 41, 7 ch, 6 living, b. Windsor, Berks
Leonard Sackett, son, 12, school, b. Dagenham, Essex
Ernest Sackett, son, 11, school, b. Dagenham, Essex
Robert Sackett, son, 6, school, b. Rainham, Essex
Emily Sackett, dau, 2, b. Rainham, Essex. - 1921 England census
1 Cecil Terrace, New Road, Dagenham, Essex
5 rooms
Henry Sackett, head, 49y 8m, married, b. Dagenham, transport worker, Messrs Scrutton Ltd (Stevedores), Tilbury Docks
Louisa Elizabeth Sackett, wife, 51y 9m, married, b. Windsor, Berkshire, home duties
Leonard Mark Sackett, son, 22y 7m, single, b. Dagenham, barge builder, Messrs Samuel Williams & Sons, Govt Contractors, Dagenham Dock, Essex
Ernest Henry Sackett, son, 21y 5m, married, b. Dagenham, rivetter, Messrs Fraser & Co, Govt Contractors, Dagenham Dock, Essex
Sarah Lucy Mitson Sackett, wife, 21y 5m, married, b. Dagenham, home duties
Robert Bernard Sackett, son, 16y 2m, single, b. Rainham, Essex, out of work
Emily Ruth Sackett, daughter, 12y 7m, b. Rainham
Alfred William Sackett, son, 10y 2m, b. Rainham
David Theodore Sackett, son, 7y 8m, b. Dagenham
Blenkhorn Evans, boarder, 40y 1m, single, b. Manchester, Salford, stores labourer, Messrs Union Cable Co Ltd, Cable Manufrs, Dagenham Dock, Essex. - "1939 Register" (Findmypast image), Sackett household, Northumberland Villa, Philip Road, Hornchurch U D, Essex: RG101/1525D/010/12, Henry Sackett, b. 27 Oct 1871, married, old age pensioner; RG101/1525D/010/13, Elizabeth L (Louisa) Sackett (later Allan), b. 8 Sep 1869, married, old age pensioner; RG101/1525D/010/14, Alfred W Sackett, b. 4 Apr 1911, single, store keeper; Alexander Allen, b. 27 Apr 1865, widowed, old age pensioner.
- "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills & Administrations), 1858–1995" (Ancestry image), "Sackett Harry of 24 Philip-road Rainham Essex died 23 April 1942 Administration Llandudno 13 July to Louisa Elizabeth Sackett widow. Effects £539 19s. 2d."
| Sackett line | 4th great-grandson of Richard Sackett of South Weald, Essex |
| Charts | Line 6 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | Q.6 |
| Last Edited | 15 Sep 2023 |
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