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Blanche Edith Sackett, daughter of Rev Benjamin Sackett and Elizabeth Lee, was born in Brentford, Middlesex^G, in 1871.¹ She died aged 88 in Essex^G in 1959.² She married at St George in the East, London^G, in 1895, James Baylis.³ James was born on 9 December 1870⁴ and died aged 52 on 24 August 1923.⁴
     In 1881 Blanche was living at 7 Trinity Terrace, Stepney, Middlesex^G, and was recorded in the census as Blanche E Sackett, aged 9 and born at Heston, Middlesex, the daughter of Benjamin Sackett.⁵
     In 1891 she was living at 14 Albert Square, Stepney^G, and was recorded as Blanche E Sackett, aged 19 and born in Heston, the daughter of Benjamin Sackett.⁶
     In 1911 she was living at 4 Ye Market, Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Surrey^G, in the household of her husband James, 40, an oil and colorman, and was recorded as Blanche Edith Baylis, aged 39 and born in Langford, Oxfordshire. Living with them were their children, James, 14, Cyril, 13, Blanche, 10, Hilda, 8, Winifred, 7, and Elsie, aged three.⁷

Emily Lucy Sackett, daughter of Rev Benjamin Sackett and Elizabeth Lee, was born in Elham, Kent^G, in 1863.¹ She married at St George in the East, Middlesex^G, in 1885, John Frederick Spice.^2,3 He died aged 37 in Mile End, London^G, in 1897.⁴
     In 1871 Emily was living at Fern Lane, Heston, Middlesex^G, and was recorded in the census as Emily Lucy Sackett, a scholar, aged 8 and born in Hythe, daughter of Benjamin Sackett.⁵
     In 1881 she was living at 7 Trinity Terrace, Stepney, Middlesex^G, and was recorded as Emily Lucy Sackett, aged 17 and born at Hythe, Kent, the unmarried daughter of Benjamin Sackett.⁶
     In 1901 she was living at 2 Chaucer Street, Wanstead, Essex^G, in the household of her widowed mother Elizabeth, and was recorded as Emily L Spice, a widow, aged 37 and born in Hythe. Living with her was her three-year-old daughter Dorothy.⁷

Martin Luther Sackett, son of Rev Benjamin Sackett and Elizabeth Lee, was born in Langford, Oxfordshire^G, on 22 September 1876.^1,2,3 He died aged 75 at King George Hospital, Ilford, Essex^G, on 5 November 1951.^4,5 He married at St George in the East, London, in 1901, Elizabeth Anna Percival, daughter of ___ Percival and ___ Kent.⁶ Elizabeth was born in St George in the East^G in 1878.⁷ She died aged 82 at Shenley Hospital, Radlett, Hertfordshire^G, on 28 January 1961.^8,5
     Martin was admitted, aged five, to Olga Street School, Tower Hamlets, London^G, on 26 September 1881. The family was living at 7 Trinity Terrace, Moyan Road.³
     In 1881 Martin was living at 7 Trinity Terrace, Stepney, Middlesex^G, and was recorded in the census as Martin L Sackett, aged four and born at Langford, Oxford, the son of Benjamin Sackett.⁹
     In 1891 he was living at 14 Albert Square, Stepney, Middlesex^G, and was recorded as Martin Luther Sackett, a stationer's assistant (employed), aged 14 and born at Langford, Oxford, the son of Benjamin Sackett.¹⁰
     In 1901 he was living at 2 Chaucer Street, Wanstead, Essex^G, in the household of his widowed mother Elizabeth, and was recorded as Martin L Sackett, a merchants' clerk, single, aged 24 and born in Langford.¹¹
     In 1902 he was living at 9 Dangan Road, Wanstead, Essex^G.¹²
     In 1911 he was living at 58 Bedford Road, Ilford, Essex^G, and was recorded as Martin Luther Sackett, shipping merchants' clerk, head of household, aged 34 and born in Langford. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 32, and their children, Kathleen, 8, Percival, 5, and Doris, aged one.¹³ By 1917 he had moved to 173 Cranbrook Road, Great Ilford, Essex^G.^14,15
     In 1921 he was living at 173 Cranbrook Road, Ilford^G, and was recorded as Martin Luther Sackett, cashier at an export company in the City of London, head of household, aged 44. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 42, and their children, Kathleen, 18, Percival, 15, and Doris, aged eleven.¹⁶
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Martin and Elizabeth were living at 173 Cranbrook Road, Ilford^G. Martin was an accountant's clerk.¹⁷
     Martin left a will which was proved on 28 December 1951 by his widow Elizabeth. His estate was valued at £2,695.¹⁸
     Martin's widow Elizabeth left a will which was proved on 11 May 1961 by their son Percival. Her estate was valued at £2,780.¹⁹

Harry Lee Sackett, son of Rev Benjamin Sackett and Elizabeth Lee, was born in Harefield, Uxbridge, Middlesex^G, on 29 August 1865^1,2 and baptized at Harefield Wesleyan-Methodist Chapel^G on 1 October 1865.² He married in Stepney, Middlesex^G, in 1885, Annie Hills.³ She was probably the Annie Sackett who died aged 61 in West Ham, Essex^G, in 1925.⁴
     In 1871 Harry was living at Fern Lane, Heston, Middlesex^G, and was recorded in the census as Harry Lee Sackett, a scholar, aged 5 and born in Harefield, Middlesex, son of Benjamin Sackett.⁵
     In 1881 he was living at the Congregational School, Lewisham, Kent^G, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a scholar, aged 15 and born in Harefield, Middlesex.⁶
     In 1891 he was living at 1 St Thomas Villas, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex^G, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, a shorthand writer (employed), head of household, married, aged 25, and born in Harefield, Middlesex. Living with him was his wife Annie, aged 26, and born in Epping, Essex. Also in the household was Annie's sister Fanny Hills, aged 19.⁷
     In 1901 he was living at Lilian Cottage, Derby Road, Woodford, Essex^G, and was recorded as Harry Lee Sackett, a merchant's clerk, head of household, married, aged 35 and born in Harefield, Middlesex. Living with him were his wife Annie, 35, and Annie's unmarried sister Fanny, 28. Also in the household was a female general domestic servant.⁸
     He was listed at Lilian Cottage, Derby Road, South Woodford^G, in 1902 and 1906.^9,10,11,12 By 1908 he had moved to Corinth Villa, still in Derby Road.¹³
     In 1911 he was living at Corinth Villa, Derby Road, South Woodford^G, and was recorded as H L Sackett, a shipowner's clerk, head of household, aged 45 and born in Harefield. Living with him were his wife Annie, aged 46 and two nephews, Frank Ganett, 12, and John Siggs, aged nine. Also in the household was a female servant.¹⁴
     In 1921 he was living at 65 Derby Road, Woodford^G, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, staff manager at Scruttons Ltd, stevedores, head of household, aged 55. His wife Annie, 56, was living with him.¹⁵

Elizabeth Sarah "Bessie" Sackett, daughter of Rev Benjamin Sackett and Elizabeth Lee, was born in Hythe, Kent^G, in 1861.^1,2 She died aged 85 at 34 Eltham Hill, London^G, on 7 April 1946.^3,4 She married at St George in the East, Middlesex^G, in 1884, John Miller, son of Eliza ___.^5,6 John was born in St George in the East, Middlesex^G, about 1861.²
     In 1861 Elizabeth was living at High Street, Hythe, Kent^G, in the household of her parents Benjamin and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Sarah A Sackett, aged two weeks and born in Hythe.⁷
     In 1871 she was living at Fern Lane, Heston, Middlesex^G, in the household of her parents Benjamin and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sarah Sackett, a scholar, aged ten and born in Hythe.⁸
     In 1881 she was living at 7 Trinity Terrace, Stepney, Middlesex^G, in the household of her parents Benjamin and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Elizabeth S Sackett, single, aged 20 and born in Hythe.⁹
     In 1891 she was living at 149 Brayard Road, Peckham, Camberwell, London^G, in the household of her husband John Miller, 29, a grocer and provision dealer, and was recorded as Elizabeth S Miller, aged 30, and born in Hythe. Living with them were their children, John, 4, and Augustus, aged six months. Also in the household was John's widowed mother Eliza, 73.¹⁰
     In 1901 she was living at 149 Brayard Road, Peckham, Camberwell^G, in the household of her husband John, 39, a grocer and shopkeeper, and was recorded as Elizabeth S Miller, aged 40 and born in Hythe. Living with them were their children, John, 14, Augustus, 10, and Thomas, aged six.¹¹
     In 1911 she was living at 149 Brayard Road, Peckham^G, in the household of her husband John, 49, a grocer and shopkeeper, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sarah Miller, aged 50 and born in Hythe. Living with them were their unmarried sons, Augustus, 20, and Thomas, 16.¹²
     Elizabeth left a will which was proved on 14 November 1946 by her sons Augustus and Thomas. Her estate was valued at £1,979.¹³

Rev Alfred Barrett Sackett, OBE, minister in the Methodist Church, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Derringstone, Kent^G, on 6 July 1862.^1,2 He died aged 88 at St Bartholomews Hospital, Rochester, Kent^G, on 28 January 1951.^3,4 He married in West Kirby, Wirral, Cheshire^G, on 17 August 1893, Lydia Anne Sandford, daughter of William Yates Sandford.^5,6 Lydia was born in Liverpool, Lancashire^G, on 21 October 1859.^2,7,8 She died aged 89 at home at 70 Priestfields, Rochester, Kent^G, on 8 July 1949.^4,9
     In 1871 Alfred was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Alfred B Sackett, aged eight and born in Barham, Kent.¹⁰
     In 1899 Alfred was an army chaplain (Wesleyan) in the Eastern District Command at Abbey Field, Colchester, Essex^G. He also shared the preaching in churches at Culver Street, Colchester, at Hythe, and at Mile End.¹¹
     In 1901 he was living at 57 Spencer Place, Potter Newton, Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding^G, and was recorded as Alfred B Sackett, a Wesleyan minister, head of household, married, aged 38 and born in Derringstone, Kent. Living with him were his wife Lydia, 41, born in Liverpool, and their children, Alfred, six, and Dorothy, aged one. Also in the household was a female general domestic servant.¹²
     Alfred Barrett Sackett was Chaplain to the Forces 1904–1919, serving in Gibraltar from 1914. He was promoted from Chaplain 4th Class (equivalent to Captain) to Chaplain 3rd Class (equivalent to Major) on 21 May 1918.^13,14,15,16 In recognition of his work Alfred was appointed OBE in June 1919.^17,18 Alfred made at least two return trips to England during his ministry in Gibraltar. He returned via Southampton on 20 August 1909, sailing second-class on the Yorck, his wife and daughter Dorothy having gone ahead in the preceding month as first-class passengers on the Olympia via Liverpool. He returned to Gibraltar from Liverpool on 9 November 1909 on the Bülow. He and his wife returned to England on 18 January 1913 arriving at Liverpool as first-class passengers on the Olympia. Their children, Alfred and Dorothy, attended school in England, joining their parents in Gibraltar each July (1912, 1913, 1914) at the start of the long school holiday.^19,20,21,22 Lydia travelled to Gibraltar from Liverpool, departing on 3 November 1915 on the Scindia.²³ In 1920 he was the senior chaplain at the Garrison and Naval Port Mission in Portsmouth, Hampshire^G.²⁴
     In 1921 Alfred was living at 1 Chichester Villas, Sandgate, Kent^G, and was recorded in the census as Alfred Barrett Sackett, a Wesleyan minister, head of household, aged 58. His wife Lydia, 61, was living with him.²⁵
     He was listed in the 1922 Sandgate directory, living at 1 Chichester Villas^G.²⁶
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Alfred and Lydia were living at Holly Bank, Chalford Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire^G. Alfred was a retired Methodist minister.²⁷
     Alfred was granted administration on 10 September 1949 of his wife Lydia's estate, valued at £557.²⁸
     Alfred left a will which was proved on 28 April 1951 by his son Alfred and daughter Dorothy. His estate was valued at £3,062.²⁹

Alfred Barrett Sackett's appointment as Army Chaplain Alfred Barrett Sackett's OBE Obituary, Methodist Conference 1951

George File Sackett, general store owner of Wallendbeen, New South Wales, Australia, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Bridge, Kent, England^G, in 1863.¹ He died aged 64 in Sydney, New South Wales^G, on 22 September 1927.^2,3 He married at West Albury, New South Wales^G, in 1886, Arabella Leans.⁴ She was born about 1864⁵ and died aged 94 in West Wallsend, New South Wales^G, on 7 August 1958.^6,7
     In 1871 George was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as George F Sackett, aged seven and born in Barham, Kent.⁸
     George emigrated to Australia in 1886, arriving in Sydney from London on the SS Cuzco on 12 March 1886.^9,10
     George was appointed acting secretary of the Wallendbeen Dairy Company, a butter factory, upon its incorporation in 1893.¹¹
     George's store in Wallendbeen was advertised for sale in the Sydney Morning Herald of 6 April 1901. It was one of a number of properties being sold for the account of a deceased mortgagee. George was the sitting tenant of the property, paying a rent of £40 a year. As well as the shop, the property had ten rooms, suggesting this would have been George's home as well as his place of business.¹²

Rev Walter Sackett, Wesleyan Methodist minister, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Barham, Kent^G, in 1865.^1,2 Walter died aged 59 at St Bartholomew's Hospital, Smithfield, London^G, on 21 March 1924 from a bacterial infection^3,4 and was buried at Hanwell Cemetery, Ealing, Middlesex^G, on 25 March 1924.⁶ Walter's son Herbert, a surgeon who was treating him, died on the same day as Walter after he, too, became infected. They were buried together.^7,8 Walter married in Wirral, Cheshire^G, in 1891, Emma Leyland Sandford.⁵ She was born in Liverpool, Lancashire^G, about 1864.² She died aged about 73 at home at 16 Grosvenor Avenue, West Kirby, Cheshire^G, on 13 December 1937.^9,4
     In 1871 Walter was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Walter Sackett, aged six and born in Barham, Kent.¹⁰
     In 1892 Walter was living at Little Sutton, Cheshire^G, and was a Wesleyan minister at Trinity Church, New Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead.¹¹
     In 1901 he was living at 114 Bishopthorpe Road, Castlegate, St Clements, York, Yorkshire^G, and was recorded as Walter Sackett, Wesleyan Methodist minister, head of household, married, aged 36 and born in Barham. Living with him were his wife Emma, 37, and their son Herbert, aged seven. Also in the household was a female domestic servant.¹²
     In 1911 he was living at 1 Feversham Crescent, York, Yorkshire^G, and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a Wesleyan Methodist minister, head of household, aged 46 and born in Barham, Kent. Living with him were his wife Emma, 47, and their sons, Herbert, 17, and Arthur, aged eight. Also in the household was a female domestic servant.¹³
     In 1913 he was living at 28 Mansel Road, Wimbledon, Surrey^G.¹⁴
     Walter proved his father Jeremiah's will on 13 March 1918. His estate was valued at £1,496.¹⁵
     In 1921 he was living at 40 Lansdowne Road, Tottenham, London^G, and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a Wesleyan Minister, head of household, aged 56. Living with him were his wife Emma, 57, and their son Arthur, aged 19.¹⁶
     Walter's widow Emma was granted administration on 6 May 1924 of her son Herbert's estate, valued at £97.¹⁷
     Walter left a will which was proved on 10 May 1924 by his widow Emma. His estate was valued at £992.¹⁸
     Walter's widow Emma left a will which was proved on 25 February 1938 by their son Arthur. Her estate was valued at £2,515.¹⁹

Susanna Sackett, daughter of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Bridge, Kent^G, in 1866.¹ She married in Manchester, Lancashire^G, in 1892, James Austin.²
     In 1871 Susanna was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of her parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Susannah Sackett, aged four and born in Barham, Kent.³

Sarah Annie "Daisy" Sackett, daughter of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Woodchurch, Kent^G, in 1867.^1,2 She married in Manchester, Lancashire^G, in 1898, Rev Henry Stanley Sandford.³ Henry was born in Swinton, Yorkshire^G, about 1861.²
     In 1871 Sarah was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of her parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Sarah A Sackett, aged three and born in Barham, Kent.⁴
     In 1891 she was living at 23 Bent Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire^G, in the household of her parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded as Sarah Sackett, unmarried, aged 23, and born in Barham, Kent.⁵
     In 1901 she was living at 64 Prospect Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire^G, in the household of her husband Henry, 39, a Wesleyan Minister, and was recorded as Sarah A Sandford, aged 33 and born in Barham, Kent. Living with them were their children, William, 2, and Marjorie, aged four months. Also in the household was a female domestic servant.⁶
     In 1911 she was living at Saintesbury, 2 Buchanan Street, Ramsbottom, Lancashire^G, in the household of her husband Henry, 49, a Wesleyan Methodist Minister, and was recorded as Sarah Annie Sandford, aged 43 and born in Woodchurch. Living with them were their children, Marjorie, 10, Irene, 8, Harold, 7, Charles, 5, and Philip, aged one. Also in the household was a female domestic servant.⁷

Leonard Sackett, a caterer of Cooma and Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Bridge, Kent^G, in 1869.¹ He died aged 48 in New South Wales^G in 1917.² He married in Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia^G, in 1897, Martha Laetitia Sweeney.³ Martha was born in 1873. She died in Australia^G in 1962.
     In 1871 Leonard was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Leonard Sackett, aged two and born in Barham, Kent.⁴
     Leonard emigrated to Australia in 1889, arriving in Victoria^G from London on the Austral on 22 November 1889.⁵
     When off duty from his catering business, Leonard was an enthusiastic billiards player, although losing in the final of the Cooma Billiard Club tournament of 1905.⁶
     Leonard moved from Cooma, New South Wales^G, to Lismore, NSW, in 1907. He was evidently held in high esteem by the residents of Cooma as they presented him with an illuminated address prior to his departure.⁷
     In 1913, 1914, and 1915 Leonard was recorded in the Sands Directory as a caterer, living in Lismore, New South Wales^G.⁸
     Probate of Leonard's will was granted to his widow Martha in about June 1917.⁹
     A weatherboard fruit and confectionery shop in Magellan Street, Lismore, owned by Leonard's widow, Martha, caught fire in 1933 and again in 1934. The prompt action of the fire brigade saved it from destruction.¹⁰

Rev Frank Colyer Sackett, Wesleyan Methodist missionary, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Chorlton, Lancashire^G, on 23 October 1876.¹ He died aged 76 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham^G, on 3 May 1953.^2,3,4 He married first at the Wesleyan Church, Colaba Causeway, Bombay, India^G, on 4 August 1905, Elizabeth "Lily" Parry, daughter of John Parry.^5,6 Elizabeth was born about 1873.⁹ She died aged about 69 at home at the Methodist Mission House, Old Lancer Lines, Secunderabad, India^G, on 19 February 1942.^10,4 He married second in Cockermouth, Cumberland^G, in 1946, Agnes Ferguson.^7,8
     In 1891 Frank was living at 23 Bent Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire^G, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Frank C Sackett, a clerk (employed), aged 14 and born in Manchester.¹¹
     In 1901 he was living at 15 Gladstone Terrace, Morley, Yorkshire^G, in the household of Pell and Annie Hepworth, and was recorded as Frank C Sackett, a Wesleyan Methodist student, single, aged 24.¹²
     Rev Frank Sackett served as a Wesleyan Methodist missionary in the Hyderabad district of India from 1901 to 1945.¹³ He served in the British Army during the First World War as a Wesleyan Chaplain in the Indian Ecclesiastical Department. He was awarded the British Medal by the Indian Government. In October 1918, he was admitted to the Indian Army Reserve of Officers as a Second Lieutenant with the temporary rank of Captain.^14,15,16,17
     The Revd Frank's wife, Elizabeth, visited England in 1930, travelling first class on the Brittania from Bombay and arriving in Liverpool on 13 March 1930. She stayed at the Wesleyan Mission House at 24 Bishopsgate Street in London.¹⁸ Frank returned to England in 1943, the year following his wife's death. He travelled first class on the Britannic from Bombay, arriving in Liverpool on 7 November 1943. His address in England was the Mission House, 25 Marylebone Road, London NW1.¹⁹
     Frank proved his wife Elizabeth's will on 4 March 1944. Her estate was valued at £51.²⁰
     Frank left a will which was proved on 5 August 1953. His estate was valued at £1,605.²¹

Bertha Sackett, daughter of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Barham, Kent^G, in 1870.¹ She died aged nine in Chorlton, Lancashire^G,² and was buried at Cheetham Hill Wesleyan Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire^G, on 3 October 1879.³ She was interred by her father Jeremiah.
     In 1871 Bertha was living at Townland Green, Woodchurch, Kent^G, in the household of her parents Jeremiah and Sarah, and was recorded in the census as Bertha Sackett, aged ten months and born in Barham, Kent.⁴

Charles Christopher Benjamin Sackett, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Sarah File, was born in Tenterden, Kent^G, in 1871.¹ He died in infancy in Chorlton, Lancashire^G,² and was buried at Cheetham Hill Wesleyan Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire^G, on 12 June 1872.³

Alfred Barrett Sackett MC, MC, MA, son of Rev Alfred Barrett Sackett and Lydia Anne Sandford, was born in Strood, Kent^G, on 23 March 1895.^1,2,3,4,5 He died aged 82 in Bath, Somerset^G, on 24 September 1977.^3,6,7 He married in Oxford^G in 1925, Dorothy Eleanor Salter, daughter of George Stephen Salter and Alice Eleanor Clifford.^8,9 She was born in Oxford^G on 3 March 1898^5,10,11,12 and died aged 102 years 6 months in Somerset^G on 2 September 2000.^13,14
     In 1901 Alfred was living at 57 Spencer Place, Potter Newton, Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding^G, in the household of his parents Alfred and Lydia, and was recorded in the census as Alfred B Sackett, aged six and born in Strood, Kent.¹⁵
     Alfred was educated at Kingswood School, Bath^G,—of which school he was later to become headmaster—leaving there in July 1914, just before the outbreak of the First World War on 1 August of that year.²
     While Alfred was at school at Kingswood, his father was serving as Chaplain to the Forces in Gibraltar and the young Alfred made the journey between England and Gibraltar several times. He and his sister Dorothy spent the long summer vacations in Gibraltar, returning in September of each year for the autumn term. The first listing of a voyage was on the Arabia, arriving in London from Gibraltar on 23 January 1909.^16,17 He travelled back on the Himalaya the following year, arriving in London^G on 18 September 1910¹⁸, again on the Himalaya to Plymouth on 15 September 1912¹⁹, on the Caledonia to Plymouth on 14 September 1913²⁰, and lastly on the Arabia, arriving in London on 25 September 1914, accompanied by his sister Dorothy.²¹
     Alfred served as a captain in the Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in the field. He fought at Gallipoli during the campaign there in 1915-16 when he was a temporary lieutenant. He lost a leg during the fighting in France in 1917.^{22,23,24,25,26}
     After the war, he went up to Merton College, Oxford, graduating MA. He was listed in the 1921 census as a student, aged 26, at Merton College. In that year, his future wife, Dorothy Salter, was a student at Goldsmiths, London University. She was listed in the 1921 census, living with her parents in Oxford. Alfred's sister Dorothy May Sackett was also in the Salter household at that time. Alfred taught at Christ's Hospital School from 1922 to 1927 and was then appointed headmaster of Kingswood School.^23,27,28 He visited Canada in 1930, returning from Montreal to Liverpool on 17 May 1930 as a cabin class passenger on the Duchess of Bedford. He was recorded as a schoolmaster, aged 35, and his UK address was Kingswood School, Bath.²⁹
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Alfred and Dorothy were living at Wistaria House, Ayston Road, Uppingham, Rutland^G. Alfred was the headmaster of Kingswood School. (Throughout the Second World War the buildings of Kingswood School in Bath were used by the Admiralty for strategic planning. During that time Kingswood School lodged with Uppingham School in Rutland.)³⁰
     As headmaster, Alfred Sackett introduced a more liberal regime at Kingswood and presided over an increase in the school's size, accompanied by considerable improvements in facilities. One of his major achievements was the bringing of the school successfully through the disruption caused by the Second World War.²³
     After retirement in 1959, Alfred remained actively involved in Methodist affairs. He was a member of the World Methodist Committee between 1950 and 1966 and wrote several articles for the Wesley Historical Society.²³ Alfred and his wife Dorothy visited America in 1956, perhaps in connection with his work on this committee, returning on the liner United States from New York and arriving at Southampton^G on 21 September 1956.³¹ In the year following his retirement Alfred and his wife visited America again, travelling cabin class on the Queen Mary and arriving back in Southampton from New York on 23 May 1960. Alfred was recorded as "retired" and their UK address was Tudor Lodge, Greenway Lane, Bath.³²
     Alfred and his sister Dorothy proved their father Alfred's will on 28 April 1951. His estate was valued at £3,062.³³
     Alfred left a will which was proved in Bristol^G on 9 December 1977.⁷
     Alfred's widow Dorothy left a will which was proved in Bristol^G on 30 November 2000.¹⁴