Trelawney L Sackett
(1842-1924)
| Father | Joseph Sackett (c 1815-) |
| Mother | Philena E Root (c 1815-1853) |
Trelawney L Sackett, carpenter and later a farmer, of North Canaan, Connecticut, son of Joseph Sackett and Philena E Root, was born in ConnecticutG on 9 November 1842.1,2,3 He died aged 82 in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 21 December 19244,5 and was buried at Ashley Falls Cemetery, Sheffield, Berkshire CountyG.6 He married first in New Marlborough, Berkshire CountyG, on 17 October 1861, Caroline M Munger, daughter of Curtis Munger and Polly ___.7 Caroline was born in New York StateG in about 1842. He married second before 1868, Bessie M Parsons, daughter of Mary ___. Bessie was born in ConnecticutG in about 1849.2 He married third in SheffieldG on 1 March 1879, Emily E Leffingwell, daughter of William Leffingwell and Matilda ___.8,9 Emily was born on 25 August 1850.10 She died aged 68 in North CanaanG on 25 June 1919 and was buried at Ashley Falls CemeteryG.10,6
In 1850 Trelawney was living in Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, in the household of his parents Joseph and Philena, and was recorded in the census as Trelawny Sacket, aged six and born in Connecticut.11
Trelawney served in the US Civil War as a Union soldier in the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry.12,4
In 1870 he was living in Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded as Trelawney Sacket, a carpenter, aged 28 and born in Connecticut. Living with him was his second wife Bessie, 21, and their son Ethelbert, aged two. Also in the household was Bessie's mother Mary Parsons, 45.13
In 1880 he was living in North Canaan, Litchfield CountyG, and was recorded as Trenway Sackett, a carpenter, head of household, married, aged 37. Living with him were his wife Emily, 29, and their son William, aged three months.14
In 1900 he was living in North CanaanG and was recorded as Trelawney Sackett, a carpenter, head of household, aged 57. Living with him were his wife Emily, 49, and their son William, 20. Also in the household was a male boarder.15
In 1910 he was living at Sodom Road, North CanaanG, and was recorded as Trelawney L Sackett, a self-employed farmer, head of household, aged 67. Living with him was his wife Emily, 59. Their son William and his family were living next door.16
In 1920 he was living in Canaan, Litchfield CountyG, and was recorded as T L Sackett, a farmer, aged 77. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his son William, 39, daughter-in-law Ruth, 36, and their children, Trelawney, 13, and Marion, aged ten.17
In 1850 Trelawney was living in Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, in the household of his parents Joseph and Philena, and was recorded in the census as Trelawny Sacket, aged six and born in Connecticut.11
Trelawney served in the US Civil War as a Union soldier in the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry.12,4
In 1870 he was living in Norfolk, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded as Trelawney Sacket, a carpenter, aged 28 and born in Connecticut. Living with him was his second wife Bessie, 21, and their son Ethelbert, aged two. Also in the household was Bessie's mother Mary Parsons, 45.13
In 1880 he was living in North Canaan, Litchfield CountyG, and was recorded as Trenway Sackett, a carpenter, head of household, married, aged 37. Living with him were his wife Emily, 29, and their son William, aged three months.14
In 1900 he was living in North CanaanG and was recorded as Trelawney Sackett, a carpenter, head of household, aged 57. Living with him were his wife Emily, 49, and their son William, 20. Also in the household was a male boarder.15
In 1910 he was living at Sodom Road, North CanaanG, and was recorded as Trelawney L Sackett, a self-employed farmer, head of household, aged 67. Living with him was his wife Emily, 59. Their son William and his family were living next door.16
In 1920 he was living in Canaan, Litchfield CountyG, and was recorded as T L Sackett, a farmer, aged 77. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his son William, 39, daughter-in-law Ruth, 36, and their children, Trelawney, 13, and Marion, aged ten.17
Trelawney L Sackett (1842–1924), Ashley Falls Cemetery, Sheffield, Massachusetts
(Src: Find A Grave, Charlotte Owens)
(Src: Find A Grave, Charlotte Owens)
Child of Trelawney L Sackett and Bessie M Parsons
- Ethelbert E Sackett b. 25 Sep 1867
Children of Trelawney L Sackett and Emily E Leffingwell
- William Trelawney Sackett+ b. 3 Apr 1880, d. 29 Jul 1951
- Lonnie Sackett b. 31 Jul 1883, d. 4 Oct 1883
Notes & Citations
- "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 36:103, Inscription, Ashley Falls Cemetery, North Canaan, Litchfield County, "Sackett, Trelawney L, born Nov 8, 1842, [no death date]."
- Census.
- Gravestone.
- "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payments Cards, 1907–1933" (FamilySearch image), "Trelawney Sackett, Army Invalid, d. 21 Dec 1924, service Pt C 37 Mass Inf., pensions $12, from 26 Feb 1907; $18, 20 May 1912; $24, 9 Nov 1912; $30, 9 Nov 1917; $40, 10 Jun 1918; $50, 1 May 1920; Boston, Mass."
- "Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901–1980" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Trelawney L, Great Barrington, 1924. 28:286."
- Find a Grave.
- Vital Records, New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, "17 Oct 1861, Trelawney Sacket, of New Marlboro, 19, farmer, b. Norfolk, Ct, s. Joseph & Philenia Sacket; & Caroline M Munger, of Sheffield, 19, b. State of New York, d. Curtis & Polly Munger; both first m.; m. by William Goodwin, Bapt Minister."
- Vital Records, New Marlborough, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, "March 1st, 1879, Trelawney L Sackett, of New Marlborough, 36, carpenter, b. Norfolk Ct, s. Joseph & Philina Sackett, third marriage, & Emily E Leffingwell, of New Marlborough, 28, b. Sheffield, d. Wm & Matilda Leffingwell, first marriage. Married by Rev. Robert Hunt, Minister of the Gospel."
- Vital Records, Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, "1879 March 1, Trelawley L Sackett, of New Marlborough, 36, carpenter, b. Norfolk Con, s. Joseph & Philina E Sackett, third marriage, & Emily E Leffingwell, of New Marlborough, 28, b. Sheffield, d. William & Matilda Leffingwell, first marriage. Married by Robt Hunt, Minister of the Gospel."
- Hale Collection, 36:103, Inscription, Ashley Falls Cemetery, North Canaan, Litchfield County, "Sackett, Emily S Liffingwell, wife of T L, born Aug 25, 1850, died June 25, 1919."
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_42, p. 160
Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut
250/265
Sacket, Joseph, 31, m, laborer, b. CAN
Sacket, Felania, 34, f, b. CT
King, Mary A., 14, f, b. CT
Sacket, Trelawny S., 6, m, b. CT
Sacket, William, F., 4, m, b. CT
Sacket, Nazare, 2, m, b. CT
Sacket, Olive M., 1, f, b. CT. - "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861–1865" (FamilySearch transcript), "Trelawney Sackett, Private, Union, Company C, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry."
- 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll M593_106, p. 298B, Image 131, FHL Film 545605
Norfolk, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 1 Jul 1870
Sacket, Trelawney, 28, works in carpenter's shop, b. CT
Sacket, Bessie, 21, keeping house, b. CT
Sacket, Athelbert, 2, b. CT
Parsons, Mary, 45, dress maker, b. CT. - 1880 United States Federal Census, North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut
Trenway Sackett, head, married, 37, b. CT, carpenter, father b. CT, mother b. CT
Emily Sackett, wife, 29, b. MA, keep house, father b. MA, mother b. CT
William Sackett, son, 3 months, b. CT, father b. CT, mother, b. MA
FHL 1254100, NA T9-0100/57B. - 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 140, p. 7A, Enumeration District 0247, FHL microfilm 1240140
North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 12 Jun 1900
Sackett, Trelawney, head, b. Nov 1842, 57, m. 21y, b. CT, father b. Canada, mother b. CT, carpenter
Sackett, Emily, wife, 49, m. 21y, b. MA, father b. NY, mother b. CT
Sackett, Wm, son, 20, single, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT, farm laborer
Wyckoff, George, boarder, b. Jan 1842, 58, m. 35y, b. NJ, father b. NJ, mother b. NJ, farm laborer. - 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll:T624_135, p. 21A, Enumeration District 0266, FHL microfilm 1374148
Sodom Road, North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 20 May 1920
[Next door to William T Sackett]
Sackett, Trelawney L, head, 67, m2. 31y, b. CT, father b. Canada, mother b. CT, farmer, own account
Sackett, Emily, wife, 59, m1. 31y, 2 ch, 1 living, b. MA, father b. NY, mother b. CT. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_186, p. 17A, Enumeration District 202, Image 598
Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 23/24 Jan 1920
Sackett, T L, head, home owned free of mortgage, 77, married, b. CT, father b. Canada, mother b. CT, farmer, own account
Sackett, William, head, home rented, 39, married, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. MA, farmer, worker
Sackett, Ruth, wife, 36, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, laundress, private position
Sackett, Trelawney, son, 13, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. NY
Sackett, Marion, dau, 10, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. NY
[Despite two "heads", this is listed as one household].
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| Last Edited | 14 Apr 2020 |
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