John Henry Sackett
| Father | James Noble Sackett (1822-1873) |
| Mother | Ursula Makepeace (1827-1913) |
John Henry Sackett, son of James Noble Sackett and Ursula Makepeace, was born in Livingston County, New York StateG, on 31 July 1845.1 He died aged 48 in Big Horn, Sheridan County, WyomingG, on 21 December 1893 and was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Big HornG, on 23 December 1893.3 He married in Chatsworth, Livingston County, IllinoisG, on 15 March 1871, Martha Ann "Mattie" Burd, daughter of Silas Burd and Betsy Ann Wooley.1,2 Martha was born in IllinoisG on 1 April 1851.4,5 She died aged 73 in Sheridan County, WyomingG, on 10 May 1924 and was buried at Sheridan Municipal CemeteryG.3
In 1850 John was living in Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents James and Ursula, and was recorded in the census as John H Sackett, aged five and born in New York.6
In 1860 he was living in Pleasant Ridge, Livingston County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents James and Ursula, and was recorded as John H Sacket, aged 14.7
In 1870 he was living in Pleasant Ridge, Livingston County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents James and Ursula, and was recorded as John Sacket, a farm laborer, aged 24.8
In 1880 he was living in Cheyenne, Laramie County, WyomingG, and was recorded as Jno H Sackett, a clerk, aged 35. Living with him were his wife Martha, 30, and their children, Lee, 8, Carl, 4, and Ursula, aged two. They were lodging in the household of a Sophia Schwartz.9
In 1900 John's widow Martha was living in Big Horn, Sheridan County, WyomingG, and was recorded in the census as Margarett [sic] Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 49. She owned the family home and farm free of mortgage. Living with her were her sons, Clyde, 19, Hugh, 18, and Ross, 13, and her unmarried brother Silas Burd, 52.10
In 1920 she was living at West Works Street, Sheridan, WyomingG, and was recorded as Mrs Mattie Sackett, head of household, a widow, aged 68. There was also a female servant in the household. Mattie was living next door to her son Carl.11
In 1850 John was living in Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents James and Ursula, and was recorded in the census as John H Sackett, aged five and born in New York.6
In 1860 he was living in Pleasant Ridge, Livingston County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents James and Ursula, and was recorded as John H Sacket, aged 14.7
In 1870 he was living in Pleasant Ridge, Livingston County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents James and Ursula, and was recorded as John Sacket, a farm laborer, aged 24.8
In 1880 he was living in Cheyenne, Laramie County, WyomingG, and was recorded as Jno H Sackett, a clerk, aged 35. Living with him were his wife Martha, 30, and their children, Lee, 8, Carl, 4, and Ursula, aged two. They were lodging in the household of a Sophia Schwartz.9
In 1900 John's widow Martha was living in Big Horn, Sheridan County, WyomingG, and was recorded in the census as Margarett [sic] Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 49. She owned the family home and farm free of mortgage. Living with her were her sons, Clyde, 19, Hugh, 18, and Ross, 13, and her unmarried brother Silas Burd, 52.10
In 1920 she was living at West Works Street, Sheridan, WyomingG, and was recorded as Mrs Mattie Sackett, head of household, a widow, aged 68. There was also a female servant in the household. Mattie was living next door to her son Carl.11
John Henry Sackett (1845–1893), Mount Hope Cemetery, Big Horn, Wyoming
(Src: Find A Grave, Marsha Hanson Dillon)
(Src: Find A Grave, Marsha Hanson Dillon)
Martha Ann (Burd) Sackett (1851–1924), Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, Wyoming
(Src: Find A Grave, Marsha Hanson Dillon)
(Src: Find A Grave, Marsha Hanson Dillon)
Martha (Burd) Sackett and family
(Src: Ancestry, Sackett-Johnson Family by tsydp)
(Src: Ancestry, Sackett-Johnson Family by tsydp)
Children of John Henry Sackett and Martha Ann "Mattie" Burd
- Lee Burd Sackett b. 7 Dec 1871, d. 30 Dec 1935
- Carl Leroy Sackett+ b. 27 Feb 1876, d. 4 Dec 1972
- Ursula Jane "Sula" Sackett+ b. 2 Dec 1877, d. Mar 1964
- Clyde Early Sackett b. 20 Aug 1880, d. after 1930
- Hugh Odo Sackett b. 13 Mar 1882
- Ross Orr Sackett+ b. 11 Jun 1886, d. 21 Jul 1940
John H. Sackett was born in the state of New York, near Sackett's Harbor, July, 31, 1845. Early in life he started to follow the "Star of Empire" westward. At Pleasant Ridge, Ill., he made the acquaintance of Miss Mattie Burd, and was married to her at Chalesworth [sic, presume Chatsworth], Ill., March 15, 1871. Subsequently they came to Colorado, then to Cheyenne, Wyo., and in 1890 located at Big Horn, this county, where they have since resided.
Mr. Sackett was associated in business with Mr. C. W. Skinner for several years but sold out and turned his attention to farming and stock raising.
Some weeks ago he was taken down with pleurisy, from which he never recovered, and on the morning of the 21st inst, he passed away, at the age of 48 years, 4 months 20 days.
Mr. Sackett wa a member of Cheyenne Lodge No. 1, I.O.O.F., and a charter member of Sheridan Lodge No. 10, I.O.O.F., and his funeral services were conducted by the latter body last Saturday ad 2 p. m., in the Methodist church at Big Horn. He leaves a wife, one daughter and five sons, to whom is tendered the sympathy of the community.
—Find a Grave, unsourced
Notes & Citations
- Obituary.
- "Illinois, County Marriages, 1800–1940" (Ancestry transcript), "15 Mar 1871, Livingston, IL, John H Sackett & Mattie Burd."
- Find a Grave.
- Census.
- "Sackett-Johnson Family Tree", Ancestry.com.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York, 24 Jul 1850
Sackett, James, 27, farmer, b. NY
Sackett, Ursula, 22, b. NY
Sackett, Delia S, 6, b. NY
Sackett, John H, 5, b. NY
Sackett, Sabina T, 1, b. NY. - 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll: M653_199; Page: 972; Family History Library Film: 803199
Pleasant Ridge, Livingston, Illinois, 29 Aug 1860
Sacket, James, 37, farmer, real estate $1,200, personal estate $70, b. NY
Sacket, Ursula, 33, b. NY
Sacket, Delia, 16, b. NY
Sacket, John H, 14, b. NY
Sacket, Sabrina J, 11, b. NY
Sacket, Emma C, 9, b. NY
Sacket, Jay E, 7, b. IL
Sacket, Mary C, 4, b. IL
Sacket, Ellen, 2, b. IL. - 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll: M593_247; Page: 276B; Family History Library Film: 545746
Pleasant Ridge, Livingston County, Illinois, 4 Aug 1870
Sacket, James, 47, farmer, personal estate $100, b. NY
Sacket, Ersula, 43, keeping house, personal estate $800, b. NY
Sacket, Mary C, 16, at home, b. IL
Sacket, J E, 17, farm laborer, b. IL
Sacket, Ellen E, 13, b. IL
Sacket, Lida, 10, b. IL
Sacket, Hattie B, 7, b. IL
Sacket, William W, 3, b. IL
Sacket, John, 24, farm laborer, real estate $1,600, b. NY. - 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll: 1454; Family History Film: 1255454; Page: 191A; Enumeration District: 025
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, 28 Jun 1880
Sackett, Martha, 30, lodger, b. IL, father b. NJ, mother b. NY
Sackett, Jno H, 35, lodger, clerk, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Sackett, Lee, 8, lodger, b. IL, father b. NY, mother b. IL
Sackett, Carl, 4, son, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IL
Sackett, Ursula, 2, dau, b. NE, father b. NY, mother b. IL
[Lodging in household of Sophia Schwartz]. - 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll: 1827; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241827
Big Horn, Sheridan County, Wyoming, 20/21 Jun 1900
Sackett, Margarett, head, b. Apr 1851, 49, wid, 7 ch, 6 living, b. IL, father b. NJ, mother b. NY, farmer, home & farm owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Clyde E, son, b. Aug 1880, 19, b. WY, father b. NY, mother b. IL, farm laborer
Sackett, Hugh, son, b. Mar 1882, 18, b. WY, father b. NY, mother b. IL, farm laborer
Sackett, Ross O, son, b. Jun 1886, 13, b. WY, father b. NY, mother b. IL, farm laborer
Burd, Silas, brother, b. Mar 1848, 52, single, b. IL, father b. NJ, mother b. NY, farm laborer. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_2029; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 108
West Works, Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming, 8 Jan 1920
Sackett, Mrs Mattie, head, home owned, free of mortgage, 68, wd, b. IL, father b. PA, mother b. NY
Carter, Elizabeth, servant, 46, single, b. MO, father b. TN, mother b. TN, servant, private family
[Next door to C L Sackett].
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 24 Apr 2024 |
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