George Raymond Sackett
(1867-1940)
| Father | Seymour Austin Sackett (1835-1896) |
| Mother | Hannah Louisa Sibley (1842-) |
George Raymond Sackett, son of Seymour Austin Sackett and Hannah Louisa Sibley, was born in Westfield, Hampden County, MassachusettsG, on 31 July 1867.1 He died aged 73 in Revere, Suffolk County, MassachusettsG, on 11 October 1940.2,3 He married in Providence, Rhode IslandG, on 2 June 1896, Katherine Twohig, daughter of Dennis Twohig and Ellen ___.4,5 Katherine was born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG, on 13 October 1868.6
In 1870 George was living in WestfieldG in the household of his parents Seymour and Hannah, and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, aged three and born in Massachusetts.7
In 1880 he was living in WestfieldG in the household of his uncle Seymour Sibley, a farmer, and his family, and was recorded as George Sackett, aged 12, at school.8
In 1900 he was living at Payson? Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, an engineer, head of household, aged 31 and born in Massachusetts. He rented his house. Living with him were his wife Katherine, 30, and their children, George, 3, and William, aged six months. Also in the household was George's unmarried brother Frederick, 26.9
In 1910 he was living at Barrett Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, supervisor at the Park Commission, head of household, aged 42. Living with him were his wife Katherine, 40, their children, George, 13, William, 10, and Harry, aged seven, and George's unmarried brother Edward, 32.10
In 1920 he was living at Barrett Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, Park Commission supervisor, head of household, aged 53. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Katherine, 51, and their sons, William, 20, and Harry, aged 17.11
George was listed in the Revere City Directory from 1914 to 1940, liiving at 45 Barrett Street, RevereG.12
George was a member of the Seaview Lodge of Freemasons from 1920 until his death in 1940.2
In 1930 he was living at Barrett Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, supervisor of State machinery, head of household, aged 62. He owned his home. His wife Katherine, 61, was living with him. Also in the household was Katherine's unmarried brother Joseph Twohig, 64.13
In 1870 George was living in WestfieldG in the household of his parents Seymour and Hannah, and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, aged three and born in Massachusetts.7
In 1880 he was living in WestfieldG in the household of his uncle Seymour Sibley, a farmer, and his family, and was recorded as George Sackett, aged 12, at school.8
In 1900 he was living at Payson? Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, an engineer, head of household, aged 31 and born in Massachusetts. He rented his house. Living with him were his wife Katherine, 30, and their children, George, 3, and William, aged six months. Also in the household was George's unmarried brother Frederick, 26.9
In 1910 he was living at Barrett Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, supervisor at the Park Commission, head of household, aged 42. Living with him were his wife Katherine, 40, their children, George, 13, William, 10, and Harry, aged seven, and George's unmarried brother Edward, 32.10
In 1920 he was living at Barrett Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, Park Commission supervisor, head of household, aged 53. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Katherine, 51, and their sons, William, 20, and Harry, aged 17.11
George was listed in the Revere City Directory from 1914 to 1940, liiving at 45 Barrett Street, RevereG.12
George was a member of the Seaview Lodge of Freemasons from 1920 until his death in 1940.2
In 1930 he was living at Barrett Street, RevereG, and was recorded as George R Sackett, supervisor of State machinery, head of household, aged 62. He owned his home. His wife Katherine, 61, was living with him. Also in the household was Katherine's unmarried brother Joseph Twohig, 64.13
Children of George Raymond Sackett and Katherine Twohig
- George Arthur Sackett b. 12 Oct 1896, d. 21 Mar 1983
- William Lloyd Sackett+ b. 30 Nov 1899, d. 8 Jun 1991
- Harry Austin Sackett+ b. 14 Dec 1902, d. 22 Jul 1970
- Marion Anna Sackett b. 29 Jan 1905, d. 21 Feb 1905
Notes & Citations
- Vital Records, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, v197, p47, birth, "1867 July 31, George R Sackett, male, at Westfield, s. S A & H L Sackett, of Westfield, father a whip maker, b. Westfield, mother b. Westfield."
- New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts: Grand Lodge of Masons Membership Cards, 1733–1990", digital image, American Ancestors, "Sackett, George Raymond, res. Revere, occ. supervisor, nativity 1867-7-31 Westfield, lodge Seaview, initiated 1920-2-4, passed 1920-3-3, raised 1920-4-9, membership 1920-4-9, dec'd 1940-10-11."
- "Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901–1980" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, George R, Revere, 1940, 75:56."
- "Providence, RI, Alphabetical Index of Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1636–1930" (American Ancestors transcript), "Sackett, George E and Katharine T Twohig June 2, 1896. 18:121."
- "Rhode Island, Marriage Index, 1851–1920" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, George R and Katherine T Twohig, 2 Jun 1896."
- "Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840–1915" (Ancestry image), "Cambridge, MA, 13 Oct 1868, Kate Twohig, d. of Dennis & Ellen, father a mason b. Ireland, mother b. Ireland."
- 1870 United States Federal Census
M593_619/418/155
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Sackett, Seymour, 35, works at whips, b. Mass
Sackett, Hannah, 27, keeping house, $1,500, b. Mass
Sackett, Sarah, 8, attending school, b. Mass
Sackett, John, 6, attending school, b. Mass
Sackett, George, 3, at home, b. Mass
Sackett, Mabel, 6/12, at home, b. Mass. - 1880 United States Federal Census
FHL 1254535, NA T9-0535/5A
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Seymour Sibley, head, married, 43, b. MA, farmer, father b. CT, mother b. NY
Mary Sibley, wife, 30, b. CT, housewife, father b. CT, mother b. CT
Gracie Sibley, dau, 9, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. CT
Hellen Sibley, dau, 3, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. CT
Robert Sibley, son, 1, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. CT
William Sibley, brother, single, 38, b. MA, father b. CT, mother b. NY
George Sibley, brother, single, 35, b. MA, farmer, father b. CT, mother b. NY
George Sackett, nephew, 12, b. MA, at school, father b. MA, mother b. MA
George E Buckbee, other, married, 26, b. NY, farm laborer, father b. NY, mother b. CT. - 1900 United States Federal Census
Roll 690, p. 16B, FHL microfilm 1240690
Payson? Street [next to Mountain Avenue], Revere, Revere Township, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Sackett, George R, head, b. July 1868, 31, m. 4y, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, engineer, house rented
Sackett, Katherine, wife, b. Oct 1869, 30, m. 4y, 2 ch, b. MA, father b. Ireland, mother b. Ireland
Sackett, George A, son, b. Oct 1896, 3, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Sackett, William L, son, b. Nov 1899, 6/12, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Sackett, Frederick, brother, b. May 1874, 26, single, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, occ. real estate. - 1910 United States Federal Census
Roll: T624_626; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1685; FHL microfilm: 1374639
Barrett Street, Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 16 Apr 1910
Sackett, George R, head, 42, m1. 14y, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, supervisor machinery, Met Park Commission
Sackett, Catherine, wife, 40, m1. 14y, 4 ch, 3 living, b. MA, father b. Ireland, mother b. Ireland
Sackett, George A, son, 13, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Sackett, William, son, 10, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Sackett, Harry, son, 7, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Sackett, Edward W?, brother, 32, single, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, rattan worker, at home, blind. - 1920 United States Federal Census
Roll: T625_744; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 670
Barrett St, Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 16 Jan 1920
Sackett, George R, head, home owned freehold, 53, married, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, supervisor, Park Commission
Sackett, Katherine T, wife, 51, b. MA, father b. Ireland, mother b. Ireland
Sackett, William L, son, 20, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, helper of shipfitter, Navy Yard
Sackett, Harry A, son, 17, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), Revere City Directory, 1914, "Sackett George R. engineer and supervisor MPC h 45 Barrett."; 1919, "Sackett George R. supervisor M.P.C. h 45 Barrett."; 1922, 1925, 1929, "Sackett George R. supervisor MDC, h 45 Barrett."; 1933, "Sackett Geo R (Kath T) supvr MDC h45 Barrett."; 1940, "Sackett George R (Katherine T) ret 45 Barrett."
- 1930 United States Federal Census
Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0567; FHL microfilm: 2340696
Barrett Street, Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 12 Apr 1930
Sackett, George R, head, home owned $2,500, 62, m. at 28, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, supervisor, State Machinery
Sackett, Catherine, wife, 61, m. at 27, b. MA, father b. Irish Free State, mother b. Irish Free State
Twohig, Joseph, brother-in-law, 64, single, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, gardener, City Park.
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 26 Jul 2020 |
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