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Mary E Sackett, daughter of Levi Dewey Sackett and Sarah E Palmer, was born in Pennsylvania^G on 8 May 1860.^1,2,3
     In 1860 Mary was living in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania^G, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sacket, aged one month and born Pennsylvania. She was living with her parents Dewey and Sarah in the household of Dewey's father Jabez and stepmother Emily.⁴
     In 1870 she was living in Mead^G in the household of her father Levi and stepmother Ariet, and was recorded as Mary E Sacket, aged ten.⁵
     In 1880 she was living in Mead, Crawford County^G, in the household of her father Dewey and stepmother Mary, and was recorded as Mary Sackett, a school teacher, aged 20.⁶

Willis O Sackett, son of Levi Dewey Sackett and Sarah E Palmer, was born on 8 September 1861.^1,2

Howard Sackett, son of Levi Dewey Sackett and Sarah E Palmer, was born on 23 December 1863.^1,2
     In 1870 Howard was living in Mead, Crawford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his father Levi and stepmother Ariet, and was recorded in the census as Howard Sacket, aged six.³
     In 1880 he was living in Mead, Crawford County^G, in the household of his father Dewey and stepmother Mary, and was recorded as Howard Sackett, aged 16.⁴

Schuyler Sackett, son of Levi Dewey Sackett and Ariet M Palmer, was born on 26 November 1868.^1,2
     In 1870 Schuyler was living in Mead, Crawford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Levi and Ariet, and was recorded in the census as Schuyler Sacket, aged two.³
     In 1880 he was living in Mead, Crawford County^G, in the household of his father Dewey and stepmother Mary, and was recorded as Schuyler Sackett, aged twelve.⁴

Herman P Sackett, son of Levi Dewey Sackett and Ariet M Palmer, was born on 11 October 1869.^1,2
     In 1870 Herman was living in Mead, Crawford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Levi and Ariet, and was recorded in the census as Herman P Sacket, aged eight months.³
     In 1880 he was living in Mead, Crawford County^G, in the household of his father Dewey and stepmother Mary, and was recorded as Herman Sackett, aged ten.⁴

Grace Imogene Sackett, daughter of Levi Dewey Sackett and Ariet M Palmer, was born in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania^G, on 30 July 1871.^1,2,3 She was baptized as an adult at State Street Presbyterian Church, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York State^G, on 1 June 1890.⁴ She died aged 88 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida^G, on 1 June 1960.^5,6,7 She married in Lisha Kill, Albany County, New York State^G, on 25 June 1896, Samuel Alexander Murray, son of John C Murray and Eliza Janette Weast.⁸ Samuel was born in Princetown, Schenectady County^G, on 20 September 1872.⁹ He died aged 59 in Schenectady^G on 12 October 1931 and was buried at Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady County^G.⁹
     In 1880 Grace was living in Mead, Crawford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of her father Dewey and stepmother Mary, and was recorded in the census as Grace Sackett, aged eight and born in Pennsylvania.¹⁰
     In 1900 she was living at 2468 Emerald Street, Philadelphia^G, in the household of her husband Samuel, 27, an electrician, and was recorded as Grace I Murray, aged 28. Living with them were their children, Earl, 3, and Alan, aged one.¹¹
     In 1910 she was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of her husband Samuel, 37, a clerk, and was recorded as Grace I Murray, aged 38. Living with them were their children, Earl, 13, Alan, 11, Hazel, 9, and Lauren, aged four.¹²
     In 1920 she was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of her husband Samuel, 47, a cost clerk, and was recorded as Grace I Murray, aged 48. Living with them were their children, Earl, 22, Alan, 21, Hazel, 19, Lauren, 14, and Raymond, aged six.¹³
     In 1930 she was living at 1949 Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of her husband Samuel, 58, a cost accountant, and was recorded as Grace I Murray, aged 58. Their son Raymond, 16, was living with them.¹⁴
     In 1940 she was living at 411 Bellevue Avenue, Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State^G, and was recorded as Grace I Murray, a widow aged 68. Living with her were her unmarried children, Hazel, 40, and Raymond, 26.¹⁵
     Grace and her daughter Hazel, then both of 423, 4th Street, Schenectady^G, visited Jamaica in 1941, returning to New York on the SS Atlantida on 26 September 1941.³

Grace's obituary

John Sackett, son of Justus Sackett and Electa Clark, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, on 8 April 1833.¹ He died aged 75 on 29 October 1908 and was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G. He married Julia Maria Clark.¹ She was born in Northampton^G about 1837.
     In 1860 John was living in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, and was recorded in the census as John Sacket, a mechanic, aged 27, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Julia, aged 23, and born in Massachusetts; their children, Emma, 4, and Edward, aged one; John's parents, Justus 56, and Electa, 55; and John's sister Anna, aged 29.²
     In 1870 he was living in Northampton^G and was recorded as John Sackett, a machinist, aged 37, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Julia, aged 32, and born in Massachusetts; their children, Emma, 13, Elizabeth, 11, Albert, 7, and Charles, aged one; John's parents, Justus, 63, and Electa, 62; and John's sister Annie, aged 39.³
     In 1880 he was living in Springfield, Hampden County^G, and was recorded as John Sacket, a skate maker, head of household, married, aged 46, and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Julia, aged 41 and born in Massachusetts; their children, Edward, 21, Albert, 19, Eugene, 10; John's parents,
Justus, 76 and Electa, 75; and John's unmarried sister Ann, 49.⁴

Rufus William Sackett, merchant of Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, son of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Northampton^G on 25 December 1830.^1,2 He died there aged 58 on 5 December 1889.^1,2 He married on 6 May 1851, Sarah Maria Janes, daughter of Samuel Patrick Janes and Sarah Parsons.^1,2 Sarah Maria Janes was born in Northampton^G on 2 October 1832.² She died there on 22 January 1879.^2,3
     In 1850 Rufus was living in Northampton^G in the household of his parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as Rufus W Sackett, a clerk, aged 19 and born in Massachusetts.⁴
     In 1870 he was living in Northampton^G and was recorded as Rufus W Sackett, a furniture driver and jobber, aged 39. Living with him were his wife Sarah, aged 37, and born in Massachusetts, and their children, Sarah, 18, John, 16, Henry, 14, Elizabeth, 11, Willie, 9, Minnie, 7, Nathaniel, 5, and Eva, aged three.⁵
     Rufus was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in Northampton^G.⁶
     Rufus made his will in Northampton^G, naming as beneficiaries his sons John, William and Nathaniel, and his daughters Sarah, Minnie and Eva.⁷

Ann Frances "Annie" Sackett, daughter of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, about June 1833^1,2 and died there in infancy on 12 August 1834.²

Jerusha E Sackett, daughter of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Massachusetts^G about 1835.^1,2 She married William B Allen.²
     In 1850 Jerusha was living in Northampton^G in the household of her parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as Jerusha Sackett, aged 15 and born in Massachusetts.³
     Jerusha was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in Northampton^G.⁴

Louisa F Sackett, daughter of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Massachusetts^G about 1837.^1,2 She married Lewis Day.²
     In 1850 Louisa was living in Northampton^G in the household of her parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as Louisa Sackett, aged 13 and born in Massachusetts.³
     Louisa was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in Northampton^G.⁴

George Levi Sackett, son of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, on 3 October 1839.^1,2,3,4 He died aged 76 at home at Cottage Street, West Springfield^G, on 15 January 1916^4,5 and was buried at Paucatuck Cemetery, West Springfield^G.⁸ He married first at the United Church, Chicopee, Hampden County^G, on 6 June 1858, Ann Ellen Nicholson, daughter of Charles Nicholson.^6,7 Ann was born in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey^G, about 1840.^2,9 He married second before 1870, Marie A H F Amtmann, daughter of Frederick P Amtmann and Hortensie Saragt.² Marie was born in Germany^G on 21 April 1842.^2,10,11 She died aged 66 at 88 Lowell Street, West Springfield^G, on 23 April 1909 and was buried at Paucatuck Cemetery^G.¹²
     In 1850 George was living in Northampton^G in the household of his parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, aged ten and born in Massachusetts.¹³
     In 1860 he was living in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G, and was recorded as George L Sacket, a fireman, aged 22. Living with him were his wife Ann, 20, and their son George, aged four months.¹⁴
     George registered for the US Civil War draft in June 1863. He was aged 24, a mechanic, and was married, living in Northampton^G. He had previously served in the 12th Connecticut Regiment. A benefits claim made following his death states that he had enlisted in the 12th Connecticut Infantry on 22 October 1861 and had been discharged on 12 August 1865.^15,16,17
     In 1870 he was living in Springfield^G and was recorded as Geo L Sackett, a machinist, aged 30. Living with him were his wife Mary, 28, and his son George H, aged ten.¹⁸
     George was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in Northampton^G.¹⁹
     In 1880 he was living in West Springfield^G and was recorded as George L Sackett, a railroad engineer, head of household, aged 41. Living with him were his wife Mary, 37, and their adopted daughter Lilian, aged four.²⁰
     In 1900 he was living at Lowell Street, West Springfield^G, and was recorded as George L Sackett, head of household, aged 60. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Marie, 57, and their adopted daughter Annie, 24, with her husband Edwin Taylor, 24, and their son George Taylor, aged two.²¹ The adopted daughter Annie would appear to be the same as Lilian of the 1880 census and it may be assumed that her name was changed after adoption.
     In 1910 he was living at Cottage Street, West Springfield^G, in the household of his son George H Sackett and daughter-in-law Ellen, and was recorded as George L Sackett, a widower, aged 70.²²

Sarah A Sackett, daughter of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Massachusetts^G in 1842.^1,2 She died aged about 54 in 1896.² She married Charles Marsh.²
     In 1850 Sarah was living in Northampton^G in the household of her parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as Sarah A Sackett, aged eight and born in Massachusetts.³
     Sarah was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in Northampton^G.⁴

Josephine Sackett, daughter of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, on 26 April 1844.^1,2 She married first in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G, on 5 November 1861, Chester Loomis, son of Curtis W Loomis and Mary Bowles.^3,1 Chester, a railroad man, was born in Northampton^G on 11 July 1841.^3,5 He died aged 34 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, on 3 May 1876 and was buried at Bridge Street Cemetery, Northampton^G.⁵ She married second before 1916, ___ Dickinson.⁴
     In 1850 Josephine was living in Northampton^G in the household of her parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as Josephine Sackett, aged six and born in Massachusetts.⁶
     In 1870 she was living in Springfield^G in the household of her husband Chester, 30, a railroad fireman, and was recorded as Josephine Loomis, aged 24. Living with them were their children, Howard, 7, and Ann, aged two.⁷
     Josephine was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made in Northampton^G.⁸
     In 1920 she was living at Knoll Street, Boston, Massachusetts^G, in the household of her widowed daughter Anna Hunt, and was recorded as Josephine A Dickinson, a widow, aged 73.⁹

Frederick A Sackett, furniture dealer and upholsterer, son of Rufus Sackett and Frances Parsons, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts^G, on 25 July 1846.^1,2 He died aged 60 on 7 October 1906.¹ He married in Northampton^G on 31 October 1867, Laura A Bassett, daughter of Orren Bassett and Roxanna Bassett.^3,1
     In 1850 Frederick was living in Northampton^G in the household of his parents Rufus and Frances, and was recorded in the census as Frederic Sackett, aged four and born in Massachusetts.⁴
     In 1870 he was living in Northampton^G and was recorded as Frederick Sackett, a shoemaker, aged 23. Living with him were his wife Laura, aged 20 and born in Massachusetts, and their son Freddie, aged one.⁵
     Frederick was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made in Northampton^G. He was also appointed administrator of the will.⁶
     In 1880 he was living in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts^G, and was recorded as Frederick A Sackett, a furniture dealer, head of household, married, aged 30 and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Laura, aged 30, children, Freddy, 12, Gertrude, 7, Nellie, 4, Herbert, 2, and [unnamed: Jacob], aged one month, and Laura's widowed mother Roxanna Bassett, aged 75.⁷
     In 1900 he was living at 16 Beech Street, Springfield^G, and was recorded as Fredrick A Sackett, upholsterer, head of household, aged 54 and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Laura, 55, their unmarried children, Fred, 33, Gertrude, 25, Herbert, 22, and Jacob, 20, and their daughter Nellie Blodget, 24, and son-in-law Samuel Blodget, aged 30.⁸