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4517a. George L. Sackett, 1840–1902, of Delaware, Ohio, son of (1811) Augustine and Nancy Duncan Sackett*, was married, Apr. 10, 1864, to Mary Ellen Roloson, daughter of Joel Roloson and his wife Elizabeth Terrell.
*George's mother was Mary E George.

p 217, Result of elections
1874—G.L. Sackett, Sheriff
1876—George L. Sackett, Sheriff

pp 703–704
Berlin Township
George Sackett, farmer and stock-raiser; P.O. Tanktown; born in this township Feb. 27, 1840; only son of Augustin Sackett, a native of Delaware Co; his mother's name, before marriage, was Mary E. George, a native of New Hampshire, born July 22, 1813, and came to this State when she was but 6 years of age; they located in this township in 1837, on Alum Creek, and two years later came to this place; his father died Oct. 13, 1862; George had good educational advantages. In August, 1862, enlisted in the 96th O.V.I. for three years; he remained out one year, and was discharged on account of disability. April 10, 1864, he married Mary E. Roloson, daughter of Joel Roloson; she died June, 1871, leaving two boys—Francis and Howard; his second marriage took place July 13, 1876, with Anna Emerson, who was born Aug. 2, 1856, in this township, daughter of Capt. Silas Emerson, who lost his life in the late war as commanding officer of Co. K, 121st O.V.I; her mother's maiden name was Nancy A. Farris. Mr. Sackett has served two terms as Sheriff of this county, with due credit to himself and marked satisfaction to the people; is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, both Lodge and Chapter, at Delaware; has 285 acres of land, well improved, and is a successful farmer.

—History of Delaware County, Ohio, O L Baskin & Co, Chicago (1880), digital image, Internet Archive (archive.org.)