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Archibald Wilson Sackett, son of Letus Sackett and Leah Orr, was born in Kentucky^G on 21 September 1822.^1,2 He died aged 66 on 6 February 1889.¹ He married first on 23 February 1851, Mahala T Burcham, daughter of James Burcham.^1,2 He married second in Bourbon County, Kansas^G, on 19 September 1878, Sarah Jane (Williams) Myers, daughter of John R Williams and Sarah ___.^3,2
     In 1850 Archibald was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of his father Letus and stepmother Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Wilson Sackett, a farmer, aged 27 and born in Kentucky.⁴
     In 1860 he was living in Wright, Wayne County, Iowa^G, and was recorded as Wilson Sacket, a farmer, aged 40. Living with him were his wife Mahala, 30, and their children, James, 6, Senora, 4, and William, aged two.⁵

Deborah L Sackett, daughter of Letus Sackett and Leah Orr, was born in Indiana^G on 4 January 1824.^1,2 She married Joseph Dodson.¹
     In 1850 Deborah was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her father Letus and stepmother Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Deborah Sackett, aged 25 and born in Indiana.³

Filertus Sackett, grocery merchant, son of Letus Sackett and Hannah Woolley, was born in Indiana^G on 19 April 1828.^1,2 He died aged 67 on 11 November 1895¹ and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates County, Missouri^G.⁶ He married first in Putnam County, Indiana^G, on 2 January 1853, Sarah Ann Davis, daughter of John Davis and Leodica Garren.^1,3,4 Sarah was born in Iowa^G on 10 January 1837.² She died aged 38 on 2 December 1875 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler^G.⁷ He married second in Bates County, Missouri^G, on 28 May 1876, Caroline Sophia (O'Rear) Jemison, daughter of James O'Rear and Sarah Mull.⁵ Caroline was born in Indiana^G in August 1841.² She died aged 85 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri^G, on 30 May 1927 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler^G.^7,8
     In 1850 Filertus was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of his father Letus and stepmother Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Philetus Sackett, a farmer, aged 22 and born in Indiana.⁹
     Filertus purchased 40 acres of land in Wayne County, Iowa^G, on 15 April 1858.¹⁰
     Filertus was appointed US Postmaster for Confidence, Wayne County^G, on 13 July 1859. He was on the register as Postmaster there on 30 September 1865.^11,12
     In 1860 Filertus was living in Wright, Wayne County, Iowa^G, and was recorded in the census as F Sacket, a merchant, aged 37 [actually 32]. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 23, and their children, Lawrence, 6, "Lean M" [Mahala], 4, and Dennis, aged ten months. Also in the household was Sarah's mother Leodica, 49.¹³
     Filertus, then 36, was included in a list of persons subject to military duty in South Fork Township, Wayne County^G, in 1865.¹⁴
     In 1870 he was living in Butler, Bates County, Missouri^G, and was recorded as Filertus Sackett, a Jack of all trades, aged 40 and born in Indiana. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 33, and their children, Lawrence, 16, Mahala, 14, and Lintus, aged three. Sarah's mother Leodica, 63, was also living with them.¹⁵
     In 1880 he was living in Butler^G and was recorded as Filer Sacket, head of household, a grocery merchant, married, aged 52. Living with him were his second wife, Caroline, aged 38, his son L F ["Lete"] Sacket, aged 13, and Filertus and Caroline's son Harry, aged one. Also in the household was a 16-year-old grocery store clerk.¹⁶
     In 1900 Filertus's widow Caroline was living at Main Street, Butler^G, and was recorded in the census as Caroline S Sackett, head of household, aged 58. Living with her were her children, Harry, 21, and Burr, aged 17.¹⁷
     In 1910 she was living in Kansas City^G and was recorded as Caroline S Sackett, landlady of a rooming house, head of household, aged 67. Her son Harry, 30, and his wife Nancy, 25, were living with her.¹⁸

Seth W Sackett, son of Letus Sackett and Hannah Woolley, was born in Indiana^G on 23 April 1830.^1,2 He died aged 29 on 13 July 1859.¹ He married Margaret Jones.¹
     In 1850 Seth was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of his father Letus and stepmother Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Seth W Sackett, a farmer, aged 20 and born in Indiana.³

Mary Sackett, daughter of Letus Sackett and Hannah Woolley, was born in Indiana^G on 8 February 1832.^1,2 She married in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana^G, on 8 January 1856, Samuel M Stickler.¹
     In 1850 Mary was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her father Letus and stepmother Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sackett, aged 18 and born in Indiana.³

Hannah Leah Sackett, daughter of Letus Sackett and Hannah Woolley, was born in Indiana^G on 14 December 1833.^1,2 She married Francis M Wimberly.¹
     In 1850 Hannah was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her father Letus and stepmother Ruth, and was recorded in the census as H Leah Sackett, aged 16 and born in Indiana.³

Elisabeth Sackett, daughter of Letus Sackett and Ruth M (Parrish) Neal, was born in Indiana^G in 1846.^1,2 She married Isaiah Ray.¹
     In 1850 Elisabeth was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her parents Letus and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sackett, aged four and born in Indiana.³

Ruth Ann Sackett, daughter of Letus Sackett and Ruth M (Parrish) Neal, was born in Indiana^G on 24 April 1848.^1,2 She married George Peck.¹
     In 1850 Ruth was living in Putnamville, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her parents Letus and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Ruth A Sackett, aged two and born in Indiana.³

John F Hall, son of Hanford Hall and Harriet Sackett, was born in Indiana^G on 17 December 1836.^1,2 He died aged 48 on 30 August 1885.¹
     In 1850 he was living in Warren, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of his parents Hanford and Harriet, and was recorded as John F Hall, aged 14 and born in Indiana.³

Hester Ann Hall, daughter of Hanford Hall and Harriet Sackett, was born in Indiana^G on 1 October 1838.^1,2 She married James Kenedy.¹
     In 1850 she was living in Warren, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her parents Hanford and Harriet, and was recorded as Hester A Hall, aged twelve and born in Indiana.³

Aaron James Hall, son of Hanford Hall and Harriet Sackett, was born in Indiana^G on 9 October 1840.^1,2 He married Rebecca Smedley.¹
     In 1850 he was living in Warren, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of his parents Hanford and Harriet, and was recorded as James A Hall, aged nine and born in Indiana.³

Rachel D Hall, daughter of Hanford Hall and Harriet Sackett, was born in Indiana^G on 31 October 1843.^1,2
     In 1850 she was living in Warren, Putnam County, Indiana^G, in the household of her parents Hanford and Harriet, and was recorded as Rachel D Hall, aged seven and born in Indiana.³