Richard John Sackett
| Father | Richard Thomas Sackett (c 1834-1907) |
| Mother | Ann Elizabeth Reed (c 1836-1912) |
Richard John Sackett, son of Richard Thomas Sackett and Ann Elizabeth Reed, was born in West Ham, EssexG, on 29 December 18641,2 and died aged 76 in Essex (South Western Registration District)G in 1941.3 He married at All Saints, West Ham, EssexG, on 1 December 1889, Alma Horwood, daughter of Joseph Horwood.4,5 Alma was born in Chadwell Heath, EssexG, on 12 July 18676,2 and died aged 74 in Essex (South Western Registration District)G in 1941.7
In 1871 Richard was living at 11 Carpenter Road, Stratford, West Ham, EssexG, in the household of his parents Richard and Ann, and was recorded in the census as Richard Sackett, a scholar, aged six and born in Stratford, Essex.8
In 1881 Richard was living at 113 Livingstone Road, West Ham, EssexG, in the household of his parents Richard and Ann, and was recorded in the census as Richard J Sackett, a carman, aged 17 [actually 16], and born in Stratford.9
In 1891 he was living at 80 Paul Street, West Ham, EssexG, and was recorded as Richard Sackett, a general labourer, head of household, married, aged 26 and born in Stratford, Essex. Living with him was his wife Alma, aged 23. Also in the household was a female boarder.10
In 1901 he was living at 14 Cathall Road, Leyton, EssexG, and was recorded as Richard Sackett, a sawyer, head of household, married, aged 38, and born in Stratford. Living with him was his wife Alma, aged 35, and born in Chadwell Heath, Essex, and their children, Alma, 4, and Elizabeth, aged three.11
In 1921 he was living at 56 Holloway Road, Leytonstone, LondonG, and was recorded as Richard Sackett, a road labourer for Leyton Council, head of household, aged 60. Living with him were his wife Alma, 53, and their children, Alma, 24, Charles [Henry Charles], 18, William [Richard William], 17, Albert, 15, and Edward [John Edward], aged nine.12
At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Richard and Alma were living at 56 Holloway Road, Leyton, EssexG. Richard was a retired Council employee. Their unmarried children Margaret and John were living with them.13
In 1871 Richard was living at 11 Carpenter Road, Stratford, West Ham, EssexG, in the household of his parents Richard and Ann, and was recorded in the census as Richard Sackett, a scholar, aged six and born in Stratford, Essex.8
In 1881 Richard was living at 113 Livingstone Road, West Ham, EssexG, in the household of his parents Richard and Ann, and was recorded in the census as Richard J Sackett, a carman, aged 17 [actually 16], and born in Stratford.9
In 1891 he was living at 80 Paul Street, West Ham, EssexG, and was recorded as Richard Sackett, a general labourer, head of household, married, aged 26 and born in Stratford, Essex. Living with him was his wife Alma, aged 23. Also in the household was a female boarder.10
In 1901 he was living at 14 Cathall Road, Leyton, EssexG, and was recorded as Richard Sackett, a sawyer, head of household, married, aged 38, and born in Stratford. Living with him was his wife Alma, aged 35, and born in Chadwell Heath, Essex, and their children, Alma, 4, and Elizabeth, aged three.11
In 1921 he was living at 56 Holloway Road, Leytonstone, LondonG, and was recorded as Richard Sackett, a road labourer for Leyton Council, head of household, aged 60. Living with him were his wife Alma, 53, and their children, Alma, 24, Charles [Henry Charles], 18, William [Richard William], 17, Albert, 15, and Edward [John Edward], aged nine.12
At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Richard and Alma were living at 56 Holloway Road, Leyton, EssexG. Richard was a retired Council employee. Their unmarried children Margaret and John were living with them.13
Children of Richard John Sackett and Alma Horwood
- Alma Georgina Annie Sackett b. 1896
- Elizabeth Violet Sackett b. 1898, d. 1901
- Richard Harry Sackett b. 1899, d. 1899
- Clara Norah Sackett b. 20 Nov 1900, d. 1901
- Henry Charles Sackett b. 3 Jul 1902, d. 1983
- Richard William Sackett b. 25 Nov 1903, d. 30 Apr 1975
- Albert Joseph Sackett b. 29 Apr 1906, d. 1983
- Margaret Doris Sackett b. 4 Jul 1907
- John Edward Sackett+ b. 2 May 1912, d. Aug 2000
Notes & Citations
- General Register Office, Online Index to Births, "Mar qtr 1865. Sackett, Richard John. Mother: Reed. W. Ham. 4a:8."
- 1939 Register.
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Jun qtr 1941. Sackett, Richard J, 76. Essex S W."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Marriages, "Dec qtr 1889. Sackett, Richard. W Ham. 4a:93."
- Marriages Register, All Saints, West Ham, Essex (Essex Record Office), "1 December 1889, Richard Sackett, 24, bachelor, labourer, of 14 Barnby Place, s. Richard Sackett [rank or profession blank], & Alma Horwood, 22, spinster, of 14 Barnby Place, d. Joseph Horwood, lamplighter. Banns. Witnesses: W Nicklin, R Nicklin."
- Census.
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Sep qtr 1941. Sackett, Alma, 74. Essex S W."
- 1871 England census, RG10, piece 1623, folio 65, p. 17, GSU roll 829930
11 Carpenter Rd, Stratford, West Ham, Essex
Richard Sackett, lodger, married, 36, laborer at chemical works, b. Kent, Canterbury
Ann Sackett, wife, 35, b. Essex, Stratford
Hannah Sackett, 9, scholar, b. Essex, Stratford
Richard Sackett, 6, scholar, b. Essex, Stratford
Mary Sackett, 2, b. Essex, Stratford.
[Family lodging in household of George Gallway. Relationships of children to head of family were blank.] - 1881 England census, FHL 1341406, PRO RG11/1703/60/39
West Ham, Essex
113 Livingstone Rd
Richard Sackett, head, married, 48, b. Canterbury, Kent, gen labourer
Ann E. Sackett, wife, 46, b. Stratford, Essex
Richard J. Sackett, son, 17, b. Stratford, carman
Mary J. Sackett, dau, 12, b. Stratford
Matilda Sackett, dau, 10, b. Stratford
Henry B. Sackett, son, 7, b. Stratford
John E. Sackett, son, 5, b. Stratford
Emily Sackett, dau, 2, b. Stratford. - 1891 England census, RG12, piece 1331, folio 101, p. 34, GSU roll 6096441
80 Paul Street, West Ham, Essex
Richard Sackett, head, married, 26, general labourer, b. Essex, Stratford
Alma Sackett, wife, 23, b. Essex, Chadwell Heath
Charlotte Johnston, boarder, wid, 52, monthly nurse, b. London, Hampstead. - 1901 England census, 1614/118
Leyton, Essex
14 Cathall Road, Leyton (St John the Baptist, Leytonstone) (3 rooms)
Richard Sackett, head, married, 38, sawyer (wood), b. Stratford, Essex
Alma Sackett, wife, 35, b. Chadwell Heath, Essex
A G A Sackett, dau, 4, b. West Ham, Essex
E U Sackett, dau, 3, b. West Ham. - 1921 England census, 56 Holloway Road, Leytonstone, Leyton, London
Richard Sackett, head, 60y 6m, married, b. West Ham, Essex, road labourer, Leyton Council, Town Hall Leyton
Alma Sackett, wife, 53y 11m, married, b. Chadwell Heath, Essex, home duties
Alma Sackett, daughter, 24y 7m, single, b. West Ham, Essex
Charles Sackett, son, 18y 11m, single, b. Leytonstone, milk roundsman, William Brown Milkman, 112 Stewart Rd, Leyton
William Sackett, son, 17y 7m, single, b. Leytonstone, iron and wire worker, Thomas Bellamy Wire Worker, 75 Holloway Rd, Leytonstone
Albert Sackett, son, 15y 2m, single, b. Leytonstone, iron and wire worker, Thomas Bellamy Wire Worker, 75 Holloway Rd, Leytonstone
Edward Sackett, son, 9y 2m, b. Leytonstone
William Goat, boarder, 63y 9m, single, b. Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, general labourer, George Abbott Contractor, Mornington Rd, Leytonstone. - "1939 Register" (Findmypast image), "Sackett household, 56 Holloway Road, Leyton, Essex: RG 101/1111H, Richard J Sackett, b. 29 Dec 1864, married, retired Council employee; Alma Sackett, b. 12 Jul 1867, unpaid domestic duties; Margaret D Sackett (later Todd), b. 4 Jul 1907, single, buffet attendant; John E Sackett, b. 2 May 1912, single, carpenter."
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 1st cousin 8 times removed of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 13 Nov 2022 |
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