Francis Edward Sackett

FatherRoyal Leonard "Roy" Sackett (1877-1969)
MotherPearl Lenora Summers (c 1890-)
Birth6 October 1910, Riddle, Douglas County, OregonG,1
Francis Edward Sackett, son of Royal Leonard "Roy" Sackett and Pearl Lenora Summers, was born in Riddle, Douglas County, OregonG, on 6 October 1910.1
     In 1920 Francis was living at Nichols, Douglas County, OregonG, in the household of his grandparents Robert and Martha Summers, and was recorded in the census as Francis Sackett, aged nine and born in Oregon. He was living with his parents Roy and Pearl.2
Sackett line9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. "Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1922" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Francis Edward, b. Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon, 6 Oct 1910, father Roy Sackett, of Riddle, age 33, carpenter, mother Pearle Lenora Summers, of Riddle, age 21, housewife."
  2. 1920 United States Federal Census, T625_1494, p. 2A, Enumeration District 137, Image 42
    Nichols, Douglas, Oregon
    Summers, Robert, head, home owned free of mortgage, 61, married, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. MO, laborer, wood chopper
    Summers, Martha, wife, 60, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. MO
    Sackett, Roy, son-in-law, 42, b. OR, father b. MO, mother b. MO, house carpenter
    Sackett, Pearl, daughter, 30, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. MO
    Sackett, Francis, grandson, 9, b. OR, father b. OR, mother b. MO
    Sackett, Clyde, grandson, 5, b. OR, father b. OR, mother b. MO.
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Sheldon Sackett

FatherClyde William Sackett (1914-1992)
MotherRuth Refna Crow (1915-1998)
Birth26 January 1937, Grants Pass, Josephine County, OregonG,1,2
Death22 April 2013, Coquille, Coos County, OregonG,2,3
Marriage19 August 1957, CoquilleGEllen Lynda Matney4
Marriage29 July 1978, Reno, Washoe County, NevadaGKathy M Phillips5
Sheldon Sackett
(1937–2013)
(Src: Grants Pass High School, yearbook, 1953)
Sheldon Sackett, son of Clyde William Sackett and Ruth Refna Crow, was born in Grants Pass, Josephine County, OregonG, on 26 January 1937.1,2 He died aged 76 in Coquille, Coos County, OregonG, on 22 April 2013.2,3 He married first in CoquilleG on 19 August 1957, Ellen Lynda Matney, daughter of Wade Manley Matney and Clarice L ___.4 Ellen was born in CoquilleG on 24 May 1940.6 They divorced in Coos CountyG on 22 May 1978.7 He married second in Reno, Washoe County, NevadaG, on 29 July 1978, Kathy M Phillips.5
     In 1940 Sheldon was living at Alice Highway, Merlin, Josephine County, OregonG, in the household of his parents Clyde and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Sheldon Sackett, aged three and born in Oregon.8
     In 1950 he was living at Crow Road, MerlinG, in the household of his parents Clyde and Ruth, and was recorded as Sheldon Sackett, aged 13.9
Sackett line10th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
8th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. Find a Grave.
  3. The World, Coos Bay, Oregon (GenealogyBank.com transcript), 27 Apr 2013, Deaths, "Sheldon Sackett, 76, of Coquille, died April 22, 2013, at home in Coquille of cancer. Arrangements are pending with Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service, Coquille."
  4. "Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971" (Ancestry image), "19 Aug 1957, Coquille, Coos, Oregon, Sheldon Sackett, b. Grants Pass, Oregon, 26 Jan 1937, serv sta attendant, single, res. Box 207, Merlin, Ore, father Clyde W, mother Ruth Refna; and Ellen Lynda Matney, b. Coquille, Ore, 24 May 1940, student, res. McKinley Rt, Coquille, father Wade Manley Matney, mother Clarice L. By Dwight L Kinman, Minister."
  5. "Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956–2005" (Ancestry transcript), "29 Jul 1978, Reno, NV, Sheldon Sackett, of Oregon; & Kathy M Phillips, of Oregon."
  6. Marriage record.
  7. "Oregon, U.S., Divorce Indexes, 1961-1985" (Ancestry transcript), "22 May 1978, Coos, Oregon, Sheldon Sackett & Ellen Matney."
  8. 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-03364, p 6A, Enumeration District 17-21
    Alice Highway, Merlin, Josephine, Oregon
    Sackett, Clyde W, head, 26, clerk, grocery store, b. OR
    Sackett, Ruth Refna, wife, 25, b. OR
    Sackett, Sheldon, son, 3, b. OR
    Sackett, John L, son, 1, b. OR.
  9. 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 361, p 32, Enumeration District 17-30
    Crow Road, Merlin, Josephine, Oregon, 27 Apr 1950
    Sackett, Clyde W, head, 34, clean up man, box factory, b. OR
    Sackett, R Refna, wife, 34, b. OR
    Sackett, Sheldon, son, 13, b. OR
    Sackett, John L, son, 11, b. OR
    Sackett, Richard W, son, 9, b. OR
    Sackett, Robert H, son, 7, b. OR
    Sackett, Patricia C, daughter, 6, b. OR
    Sackett, David A, son, 4, b. OR
    Sackett, Ruth L, daughter, 3, b. OR.
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See also Sackett Database
47358 Sheldon Sackett

Richard Clyde Sackett

FatherClyde William Sackett (1914-1992)
MotherRuth Refna Crow (1915-1998)
Birth30 July 1940, Grants Pass, Josephine County, OregonG,1,2,3
Death20 January 20261
Marriage17 June 1961, Ashland, Josephine County, OregonGRegina Raye Wells1,4
Richard Clyde Sackett
(1940–2026)
(Src: Obituary, Hull & Hull, Funeral Directors)
Richard Clyde Sackett, son of Clyde William Sackett and Ruth Refna Crow, was born in Grants Pass, Josephine County, OregonG, on 30 July 1940.1,2,3 He died aged 85 on 20 January 2026.1 He married in Ashland, Josephine County, OregonG, on 17 June 1961, Regina Raye Wells, daughter of Walter M Wells and Clara Belle Lingo.1,4 Regina was born in Durango, La Plata County, ColoradoG, on 28 June 1942.2
     In 1950 Richard was living at Crow Road, Merlin, Josephine County, OregonG, in the household of his parents Clyde and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Richard W Sackett, aged nine and born in Oregon.5
Richard Clyde Sackett
(1940–2026)
(Src: Southern Oregon University, Ashland, yearbook, 1964)

Children of Richard Clyde Sackett and Regina Raye Wells

Children who are or may be living are not shown.
Sackett line10th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
8th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Obituary.
  2. Marriage record.
  3. Census.
  4. "Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971" (Ancestry image), "17 Jun 1961, Ashland, Josephine, Oregon, Richard Clyde Sackett, b. Grants Pass, Oregon, 30 Jul 1940, single, occ. Service Station, res. 959½ E Main, Ashland, Oregon, father Clyde W Sackett, mother Ruth Refna Crow; and Regina Raye Wells, b. Durango, Colorado, 28 Jun 1942, single, res. 527 Chestnut St, Ashland, Oregon, father Walter M Wells, mother Clara Belle Lingo. By P M Hammond, Minister."
  5. 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 361, p 32, Enumeration District 17-30
    Crow Road, Merlin, Josephine, Oregon, 27 Apr 1950
    Sackett, Clyde W, head, 34, clean up man, box factory, b. OR
    Sackett, R Refna, wife, 34, b. OR
    Sackett, Sheldon, son, 13, b. OR
    Sackett, John L, son, 11, b. OR
    Sackett, Richard W, son, 9, b. OR
    Sackett, Robert H, son, 7, b. OR
    Sackett, Patricia C, daughter, 6, b. OR
    Sackett, David A, son, 4, b. OR
    Sackett, Ruth L, daughter, 3, b. OR.
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Generation.Tree11S.3
Last Edited21 Mar 2026
Research StatusCompleted