Dr George Leslie Sackett Sr
| Father | Harry Robert Sackett MD (1871-1965) |
| Mother | Edith Parsons Hayes (1871-1952) |
Dr George Leslie Sackett Sr, physician, son of Harry Robert Sackett MD and Edith Parsons Hayes, was born in Holyoke, Hampden County, MassachusettsG, on 24 October 1901.1,2,3 He died aged 86 in Stuart, Martin County, FloridaG, on 3 March 1988.4,5 He married in Pinellas County, FloridaG, on 11 May 1921, Cora Lenore Hurst, daughter of John Edward Hurst and Mary Ella Beufer.6 Cora was born in OhioG on 22 May 18993 and died aged 81 in Martin County, FloridaG, on 26 October 1980.7,8
In 1910 George was living at Walnut Street, HolyokeG, in the household of his parents Harry and Edith, and was recorded in the census as George L Sackett, aged eight and born in Massachusetts.9
In 1920 he was living at Montgomery Avenue, HolyokeG, in the household of his parents Harry and Edith, and was recorded as George L Sackett, aged 18.10
In 1930 he was living at Lowerline Street, New Orleans, Orleans, LouisianaG, in the household of Ernest Harris and family, and was recorded as George L Sackett, a physician working in a hospital, aged 30. Living with him were his wife Cora, 30, and their son George, aged six.11,12
In 1940 he was living at 2900 Warrington, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, OhioG, and was recorded as George Sackett, a medical doctor, aged 38. Living with him were his wife Cora, 40, their children, George, 16, Jack, 8, James, 2, and Joe, 3 months, and George's mother Edith Sackett, 68.13
George completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 February 1942. He was aged 40 and was a physician. He was living at 2900 Warrington, Shaker HeightsG, with his wife Cora.14
George's obituary
Cora's obituary
In 1910 George was living at Walnut Street, HolyokeG, in the household of his parents Harry and Edith, and was recorded in the census as George L Sackett, aged eight and born in Massachusetts.9
In 1920 he was living at Montgomery Avenue, HolyokeG, in the household of his parents Harry and Edith, and was recorded as George L Sackett, aged 18.10
In 1930 he was living at Lowerline Street, New Orleans, Orleans, LouisianaG, in the household of Ernest Harris and family, and was recorded as George L Sackett, a physician working in a hospital, aged 30. Living with him were his wife Cora, 30, and their son George, aged six.11,12
In 1940 he was living at 2900 Warrington, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, OhioG, and was recorded as George Sackett, a medical doctor, aged 38. Living with him were his wife Cora, 40, their children, George, 16, Jack, 8, James, 2, and Joe, 3 months, and George's mother Edith Sackett, 68.13
George completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 February 1942. He was aged 40 and was a physician. He was living at 2900 Warrington, Shaker HeightsG, with his wife Cora.14
George's obituary
George L. Sackett
Stuart — Dr. George L. Sackett Sr., 86, of 4300 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., died Thursday, March 3, at his home.
Born in Holyoke, Mass., he had been a resident of Stuart for eight years, coming from Cleveland, Ohio.
He was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1922 and Tulane University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, in 1929. He served as a colonel in the U.S. Medical Corps during World War II.
He was a member of the Radiological Society of North America, serving as associate editor of its publication, Radiology. He was a past president of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine and the Lake County Medical Society; past commodore of Mentor Harbor Yacht Club and the Interlake Yachting Association.
He belonged to USYRU, the International Order of Blue Gavel Association, the Anchor Line Yacht Club and the U.S. Power Squadron. He was a member of the Audubon Society, the American Museum of Natural History, Historical Society of Martin County, Stuart Men's Garden Association, American Civil Liberties Union, Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
Survivors include four sons, Dr. George L. Sackett Jr. of Stuart, John E. Sackett of Columbus, Ohio, James W. Sackett of Fort Myers, and Dr. Joseph F. Sackett, of Madison, Wis; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 682 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 34994, or Hospice of Martin County, 925 Lincoln Ave., Stuart 34994.
Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart.
—The Stuart News, Stuart, Florida, 5 Mar 1988, p 17
Stuart — Dr. George L. Sackett Sr., 86, of 4300 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., died Thursday, March 3, at his home.
Born in Holyoke, Mass., he had been a resident of Stuart for eight years, coming from Cleveland, Ohio.
He was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1922 and Tulane University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, in 1929. He served as a colonel in the U.S. Medical Corps during World War II.
He was a member of the Radiological Society of North America, serving as associate editor of its publication, Radiology. He was a past president of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine and the Lake County Medical Society; past commodore of Mentor Harbor Yacht Club and the Interlake Yachting Association.
He belonged to USYRU, the International Order of Blue Gavel Association, the Anchor Line Yacht Club and the U.S. Power Squadron. He was a member of the Audubon Society, the American Museum of Natural History, Historical Society of Martin County, Stuart Men's Garden Association, American Civil Liberties Union, Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
Survivors include four sons, Dr. George L. Sackett Jr. of Stuart, John E. Sackett of Columbus, Ohio, James W. Sackett of Fort Myers, and Dr. Joseph F. Sackett, of Madison, Wis; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 682 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 34994, or Hospice of Martin County, 925 Lincoln Ave., Stuart 34994.
Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart.
—The Stuart News, Stuart, Florida, 5 Mar 1988, p 17
Cora's obituary
Cora L. Sackett
Cora L. Sackett, 81, formerly of Shaker Heights and Mentor, died Sunday at her home in Stewart, Fla., after becoming ill with a heart ailment.
Born in New Philadelphia, O., the daughter of J. Edward and Ellen Hurst, Mrs. Sackett attended Ohio Northern University and Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans.
She was a member of the St. Lucie Power Squadron Auxiliary and the Women's Auxiliary of the Lake County Medical Society.
She was a boating enthusiast and the mantel of the family home was covered with many sports trophies won by family members, especially her late husband, Dr. George L. Sackett.
—The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 30 Oct 1980, p 45
Cora L. Sackett, 81, formerly of Shaker Heights and Mentor, died Sunday at her home in Stewart, Fla., after becoming ill with a heart ailment.
Born in New Philadelphia, O., the daughter of J. Edward and Ellen Hurst, Mrs. Sackett attended Ohio Northern University and Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans.
She was a member of the St. Lucie Power Squadron Auxiliary and the Women's Auxiliary of the Lake County Medical Society.
She was a boating enthusiast and the mantel of the family home was covered with many sports trophies won by family members, especially her late husband, Dr. George L. Sackett.
—The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 30 Oct 1980, p 45
Children of Dr George Leslie Sackett Sr and Cora Lenore Hurst
- Dr George Leslie Sackett Jr+ b. 10 Feb 1924, d. 16 Mar 2006
- Jack Sackett b. c 1932
- James Walter Sackett Sr+ b. 11 Jul 1937, d. 4 Oct 2018
Sackett-Hurst Engagement Announced
Of interest to their many friends will come the announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Cora Lenore Hurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Hurst, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Mr. George Leslie Sackett, son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry R. Sackett. The wedding will be solemnized Saturday evening, May 14, at 6:30 o'clock in the Congregational church, the ceremony being pronounced by the Rev. Kerrison Juniper. Only immediate relatives and close friends of the young couple will be present.
—Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, 12 May 1921, p 2
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "9200. George Leslie Sackett, b. Oct. 24, 1901."
- Vital Records, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, "1901 Oct 24, George Leslie Sackett, at 251 Northampton St, father Harry, mother Edith P Hayes, of Holyoke, father a physician, b. Springfield, mother b. Michigan."
- Death record.
- "Florida Death Index, 1877–1998" (Ancestry transcript), "George Leslie Sackett, d. 3 Mar 1988, Martin, 86, b. 24 Oct 1901."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "George L Sackett, b. Oct 24, 1901, d. Mar 3, 1988, SSN 300-40-1332 issued OH, residence Stuart, Florida, 34997, county Martin."
- "Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1823-1982" (Ancestry transcript), "11 May 1921, Pinellas, Florida, George L Sackett, father Harry R Sackett, mother Edith P Sackett; and Cora Hurst."
- "Florida Death Index, 1877–1998", "Cora Lenore Sackett, d. 26 Oct 1980, Martin, 81, b. 22 May 1899."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Cors Sackett, b. May 22, 1899, d. Oct, 1980, SSN 290-42-7738 issued OH, residence unknown, 33494, county."
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_590, p. 10A, Enumeration District 0576, FHL microfilm 1374603
Walnut Street, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 21/22 Apr 1910
Sackett, Harry R, head, 38, m. 13y, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. Can English, physician, own account
Sackett, Edith P, wife, 38, m. 13y, 1 ch, living, b. MI, father b. ME, mother b. Can English
Sackett, George L, son, 8, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MI
Hayes, Frederick A, father-in-law, 67, wd, b. ME, father b. ME, mother b. ME, none, own account. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_701, p. 2B, Enumeration District 71, Image 70
Montgomery Avenue, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Jan 1920
Sackett, Harry R, head, home owned, 48, married, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. Canada, physician, general practice
Sackett, Edith P, wife, 48, b. MI, father b. ME, mother b. Canada
Sackett, George L, son, 18, single, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MI
Sackett, Frederic N, son, 7, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MI
Mansfield, Charles, boarder, 26, single, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, book-keeper, paper mill. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll 813, p. 48B, Enumeration District 0266, Image 99.0, FHL microfilm 2340548
Lowerline Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Sackett, George L, boarder, 30, m. at 21, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. MA, physician, hospital work
Sackett, Cora, boarder, 30, m. at 21, b. MS, father b. OH, mother b. OH
Sackett, George L, boarder, 6, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. MS.
[in household of Ernest Harris & family] - George's birthplace was incorrectly stated as Ohio in the 1930 census; he was born in Massachusetts. Cora's birthplace was stated as Mississippi in the 1930 census and as Ohio in the 1940 census.
- 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-03058, p 6A, Enumeration District 18-276
2900 Warrington, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Sackett, George, head, 38, medical doctor, own practice, b. MA
Sackett, Cora, wife, 40, b. OH
Sackett, George, son, 16, b. OH
Sackett, Jack, son, 8, b. OH
Sackett, James, son, 2, b. OH
Sackett, Joe, son, 3/12?, b. OH
Sackett, Edith, mother, 68, divorced, b. MI
Family in New Philadelphia in 1935. - "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry image), "George Leslie Sackett, 2900 Warrington, Shaker Hts, Cuyahoga, Ohio, age 40, b. Holyoke, Mass, 24 Oct 1901, nok Cora Sackett, 2900 Warrington, emp Physician, race white, ht 6', eyes blue, wt 175, hair brown, complexion light. Reg Shaker Heights, Cayuga, Ohio, 16 Feb 1942."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 18 Nov 2024 |
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American line of Thomas Sackett the elder through Simon Sackett the colonist
Line of John Sackett of New Haven