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Henry Sackett, son of Francis George Sackett and Emma (Oyling) Parry, was born in Rotherhithe, Surrey^G, on 24 October 1871.^1,2 He died aged 42 in St Olave Bermondsey, Surrey^G, on 24 October 1913^3,1,4 and was buried at Plaistow Cemetery.⁴ He married at St John the Evangelist, Walworth, Surrey^G, on 9 March 1890, Annie Kelly, daughter of Timothy Kelly.^1,5,6,7 She was born on 24 December 1870¹ and died aged 67 on 12 January 1938.^8,1
     In 1881 Henry was living at 16 Mary Street, Rotherhithe^G, and was recorded in the census as Henry Sackett, a scholar, aged 11, and born in Rotherhithe, the son of Frank Sackett.⁹
     In 1891 he was living at 84 Adam Street, Rotherhithe^G, in the household of his parents Francis and Emma, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a deal [timber?] porter, married, aged 22, and born in Rotherhithe. Also in the household was a 22-year-old Mrs Sackett, assumed to have been his wife Annie.¹⁰
     In 1901 he was living at 5 Anthony Street, Bermondsey^G, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, head of household, married, aged 31, a dock labourer, and born in Rotherhithe. Living with him were his wife Annie, aged 31, and his children, Henry, 10, Timothy, 8, Annie, 6, and Frances, aged four.¹¹
     In 1911 he was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, a dock labourer, head of household, aged 42 and born in Rotherhithe. Living with him were his wife Annie, 40, and their children, Henry, 20, Timothy, 17, Annie, 15, George, 11, Joseph, 9, John, 7, and twins Tom and Mary, aged five. There were also two boarders in the household.¹²
     In 1921 Henry's widow Annie was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, and was recorded in the census as Mrs A Sackett, a widow, head of household, aged 51. Living with her were her children, George, 21, John, 17, Tom, 15, and Mary, 15. Also in the household was William Kelly, a nephew, 26.¹³

Henry Sackett, son of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in Rotherhithe, London^G, on 21 March 1891.^1,2,3 He died aged 65 in the City of London^G in 1956.⁴ He married at St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, in 1927, Charlotte Johnson.^5,6 Charlotte was born on 24 January 1891.³ She died aged 48 in Lambeth, London^G, about December 1939.⁷
     In 1901 Henry was living at 5 Anthony Street, Bermondsey, London^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as Henry Sackett, aged ten and born in Rotherhithe.⁸
     In 1911 he was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded as Henry Sackett, single, aged 20 and born in Rotherhithe.⁹
     Henry served in the British Army during the First World War as a Private in the London Regiment and then in the Queen's Regiment. He was awarded the Victory Medal and the British Medal in recognition of active service overseas.^10,11
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Henry and Charlotte were living at 21 Pilgrim House, Tabard Street, Southwark, London^G, in the household of Eliza J Johnson, perhaps Charlotte's mother. Henry was a street trader and news vendor.¹²

Timothy Patrick Sackett, son of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Southwark, Surrey^G, on 7 May 1893.^1,2 He died aged 64 at home at 66 St James Road, Bermondsey, London^G, on 13 July 1957.^3,4,5 He married at St James Church, Bermondsey, London^G, on 7 November 1915, Matilda Louisa Le Beau, daughter of Arthur William Le Beau and ___ Brice.^6,7,8 Matilda was born in Southwark^G on 2 February 1896^9,2 and died there aged 75 in 1971.¹⁰
     In 1901 Timothy was living at 5 Anthony Street, Bermondsey, London^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as Timothy Sackett, aged eight, and born in Rotherhithe.¹¹
     In 1911 he was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded as Timothy Sackett, a sawyer in a timber merchants, aged 17 and born in Rotherhithe.¹²
     Timothy served in the First World War as a driver in the Royal Field Artillery and was awarded the British and Victory medals in recognition of active service overseas.^13,14,15,16
     In 1921 he was living at 46 St James Road, Bermondsey^G, and was recorded as Timothy Sackett, a woodworking machinist, head of household, aged 28. Living with him were his wife Matilda, 25, and their son Henry, aged five.¹⁷
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Timothy and Matilda were living at 66 St James Road, Bermondsey, London^G. Timothy was a greengrocer. Their sons, Henry and Francis, and Henry's wife Beatrice were living with them.¹⁸
     Timothy died intestate. Letters of administration of his estate were granted on 14 January 1958 to his widow Matilda. The estate was valued at £906.¹⁹

Henry Arthur "Timmy" Sackett, son of Timothy Patrick Sackett and Matilda Louisa Le Beau, was born in St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, on 4 January 1916.^1,2 He died aged 60 in Southwark, London^G, in 1976.³ He was known as Timmy, like his father before him.⁶ He married in Bermondsey^G in 1939, Beatrice Lilian Gillett.^4,5 Beatrice was born in St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, on 15 November 1912^7,2 and died aged 82 in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire^G, in March 1995.⁸
     In 1921 Henry was living at 46 St James Road, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his parents Timothy and Matilda, and was recorded in the census as Henry Arthur Sackett, aged five and born in Bermondsey.⁹
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Henry and Beatrice were living at 66 St James Road, Bermondsey, London^G, with Henry's parents. Henry was a fruit salesman and Beatrice worked in a tinned foods factory.¹⁰

Jean Lillian Sackett, daughter of Henry Arthur "Timmy" Sackett and Beatrice Lilian Gillett, was born in Brighton, Sussex, England^G, on 16 February 1942.^1,2,3 She died aged 66 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina^G, on 5 August 2008⁴ and was buried at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery, Guilford County^G.^6,2 She married in Bermondsey, London^G, in 1961, Ralph Ernest Cate, son of Charles Ernest Cate and Ina Martha Jollay.⁵ Ralph was born in Charleston, South Carolina^G, on 20 March 1941.^2,3,6 He died aged 72 in Greensboro^G on 15 January 2014⁷ and was buried at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery^G.^2,6
     Jean emigrated from England to the United States, arriving in Chicago, Illinois^G, on 8 August 1959.⁸

Annie Sackett, daughter of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Southwark, London^G, in 1895.¹ She died aged 21 in St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, on 15 December 1916^2,3 and was buried at Leytonstone Cemetery.³
     In 1901 Annie was living at 5 Anthony Street, Bermondsey, London^G, in the household of her parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as Annie Sackett, aged six and born in Rotherhithe.⁴
     In 1911 she was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of her parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded as Annie Sackett, a tin maker, aged 15 and born in Rotherhithe.⁵

Frank Francis Sackett, son of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Southwark, London^G, on 19 August 1897.^1,2 He died aged 58 at 125 Bromley Common, Bromley, Kent^G, on 6 July 1956.^3,4 He married in Bromley^G in 1919, Ethel Eleanor Whitehead.^5,6,7 Ethel was born in Dulwich, London^G, on 20 December 1896.^2,8
     In 1901 Frank was living at 5 Anthony Street, Bermondsey, London^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as Frances [sic] Sackett, aged four and born in Rotherhithe [He was recorded incorrectly as a daughter].⁹
     Frank served in the Royal Navy during the First World War from 12 May 1916. He was demobilised on 4 February 1919.¹⁰
     In 1921 he was living at 7 Nelson Road, Bromley, Kent^G, and was recorded as Frank Francis Sackett, a builder's labourer, head of household, aged 23. His wife Ethel, 25, was living with him.¹¹
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Frank and Ethel were living at 9 Hilda Vale, Orpington, Kent^G. He was a plumber's hot water fitter.¹²
     Administration of Frank's estate was granted on 6 September 1956 to his widow Ethel. His estate was valued at £2,405.¹³

George William Sackett, son of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Southwark, London^G, on 25 August 1899.^1,2,3 He died aged 83 in New South Wales, Australia^G, on 18 September 1982¹ and was buried at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales^G.⁶ He married at St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, on 3 May 1924, Mary Kathleen Rackliff.^1,4,5 Mary was born on 12 July 1903.^1,3 She died aged 89 on 7 October 1992.¹
     In 1911 George was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, a schoolboy, aged 11 and born in Bermondsey.⁷
     George served in the First World War, enlisting in the 5th Provisional Company, Middlesex Regiment, in Camberwell, London^G, in 12 September 1917.⁸
     In 1921 he was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his widowed mother Annie, and was recorded as George Sackett, a general labourer, aged 21.⁹
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, George and Mary were living at 42 Harold Estate, Bermondsey, London^G. George was an electricity meter reader.¹⁰
     George and Mary and most of their children emigrated to Australia^G in 1966.^11,12

Joseph Sackett, son of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Southwark, London^G, on 18 May 1901.^1,2 His birth was registered in the name of Jeremiah Sackett; all subsequent records are of Joseph. He died aged 55 in Camberwell, London^G, in 1957.³ He married at St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, in 1921, Margaret Maud Langley, daughter of ___ Langley and ___ Callow.^4,5 Margaret was born in St Olave Bermondsey^G on 28 February 1901^6,2 and died aged 94 in Southwark, London^G, in June 1995.⁷
     In 1911 Joseph was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as Joseph Sackett, a schoolboy, aged nine and born in Bermondsey.⁸
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Joseph and Margaret were living at 5 Lewes House, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell, London^G. Joseph was a dock porter, and Margaret a wood machinist. Their daughter Annie was living with them.⁹

John Sackett, son of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, on 20 June 1904.^1,2 He died aged 60 in Dartford, Kent^G, on 14 June 1965.^3,4
     In 1911 John was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as John Sackett, a schoolboy, aged seven and born in Bermondsey.⁵
     In 1921 he was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of his widowed mother Annie, and was recorded as John Sackett, aged 17.⁶
     In the 1920s, John was a dancer with the Eight Lancashire Lads, a touring dance troupe performing in music halls, which had earlier given a ten-year-old Charlie Chaplin his first professional break.⁷
     At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, John was living at 60 Crosby Row, Bermondsey, London^G. He was a theatrical performer.⁸

Mary Sackett, daughter of Henry Sackett and Annie Kelly, was born in St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, on 10 May 1906.¹ She had a twin brother, Thomas. She died aged 80 in London^G on 30 January 1987.² She married at St Olave Bermondsey, London^G, in 1932, Herbert Pugh.^3,4
     In 1911 Mary was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of her parents Henry and Annie, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sackett, a schoolgirl, aged five and born in Bermondsey.⁵
     In 1921 she was living at 40 Janeway Street, Bermondsey^G, in the household of her widowed mother Annie, and was recorded as Mary Sackett, aged 15.⁶