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Gordon Russell Sackett, son of William George Sackett and Mary Jane Eliza McLean, was born in Swinton Park, Grey County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 6 October 1895.^2,3,4 He died aged 94 in Midland, Ontario^G, on 14 March 1990.⁵ He married in Toronto, York County, Ontario^G, on 16 December 1916, Elsie Ellen Pocock, daughter of George Pocock.⁶ Gordon and Elsie were married for 73 years 2 months 26 days. Elsie was born in Havant, Hampshire, England^G, on 14 November 1899.^7,8 She died aged 100 years 3 months 14 days in Midland, Ontario, Canada^G, on 28 February 2000.⁹
     In 1901 Gordon was living at Egremont, Grey South, Ontario^G, in the household of his parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Gordon Sackett, aged five, born 6 October 1895.³
     In 1911 he was living in Egremont^G in the household of his parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Gordon Sackett, aged 15, born October 1895 in Ontario.¹⁰
     In 1921 he was living at Lambton Mills, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario^G, and was recorded as Gordon Sackett, a carpenter, married, aged 26 and born in Ontario. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Elsie, 21, and their children, Russell, aged four, and Gerald, aged nine months.^11,12 [Gordon was also listed, apparently in error, as resident in his parents' home in Toronto]

William Russell Sackett, son of Gordon Russell Sackett and Elsie Ellen Pocock, was born in Ontario, Canada^G, in 1916.^1,2 He died in Midland, Ontario, Canada^G, about 1988.¹ He married in Aldershot, Hampshire, England^G, in 1940, Dorothy Sheila Overend-Gay.^3,4
     In 1921 William Russell was living at Lambton Mills, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario^G, in the household of his parents Gordon and Elsie, and was recorded in the census as Russel Sackett, aged four and born in Ontario.^5,6

Sylvia Martha Sackett, daughter of William George Sackett and Mary Jane Eliza McLean, was born in Egremont, Grey County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 20 October 1889.² She was registered at birth as Martha Sylvia but changed to Sylvia Martha when a young girl. She died aged 95 in Bolton, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario^G, on 22 June 1985.³ She is named on her husband's gravestone at St John's Cemetery, Mono, Dufferin County, Ontario^G.³ She married in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 9 September 1908, James Edward Howatt, a carpenter, son of Richard Howatt and Eliza Lee.⁴ James was born in Ontario^G on 14 November 1881.⁵ He died aged 75 in Orangeville, Dufferin County, Ontario^G, on 7 April 1957 and was buried at St John's Cemetery, Mono^G.³
     In 1891 Sylvia was living in Proton, Grey East, Ontario^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Martha S Sacket, aged one and born in Ontario.⁶
     In 1901 Sylvia was living in Egremont, Grey South, Ontario^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Sylva M Sackett, aged 11, born 20 October 1889.¹
     In 1911 she was living in Toronto^G in the household of her husband James Howett, 28, a carpenter, and was recorded as Selina? Howett, aged 21. Her sister Olive, 18, was living with them.⁷
     In 1921 she was living at 229 Maria Road, Weston, Ontario^G, in the household of her husband James, 38, a carpenter, and was recorded as Sylvia Howitt, aged 31. Living with them were their children, Eileen, 11, Newton, 9, Roy, 7, and Ivan, aged six.⁸

Lillian Frances Sackett, known as Lillian or Lillie, daughter of William George Sackett and Mary Jane Eliza McLean, was born in Egremont, Grey County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 8 June 1891.^2,1 She died aged 87 in Toronto^G on 13 November 1978 and was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto^G.⁴ She married at 675 Shaw Street, Toronto, York County, Ontario^G, on 26 May 1917, Robert Gray Davies, son of Edward Davies and Mary James.³ Robert was born in England^G about 1882.⁵
     In 1901 Lillian was living in Egremont, Grey South, Ontario^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Lilian Sackett, aged eight, born 8 June 1892.¹
     In 1911 she was living in Egremont^G in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Lillie Sackett, single, aged 20 and born June 1891 in Ontario.⁶
     In 1921 she was living at 6 Afton Avenue, Toronto^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Lillian Sackett, single, aged 30 and born in Ontario.⁷

Olive Alma Sackett, daughter of William George Sackett and Mary Jane Eliza McLean, was born in Proton Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 12 September 1893.² She died aged about 70 in 1964. She married in St George's Church, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 29 June 1912, William James Strong, son of John Strong and Mary J ___.³ William was born about 1891⁴ and was buried at St George's Church-on-the-Hill Cemetery, Etobicoke, Ontario^G.⁵
     In 1901 Olive was living in Egremont, Grey South, Ontario^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Olive Sackett, aged seven, born 12 September 1893.¹
     In 1911 she was living in Toronto^G in the household of her sister Sylvia and brother-in-law James Howatt, and was recorded as Olive Sackett, aged 18.⁶
     In 1921 she was living at 6 Afton Avenue, Toronto^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Olive Sackett, single, aged 27 and born in Ontario.⁷

Edna Bessie Sackett, daughter of William George Sackett and Mary Jane Eliza McLean, was born in Grey County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 22 November 1898.^1,2 She died aged 49 of tuberculosis at the Toronto Hospital, York, York County, Ontario^G, on 25 February 1948 and was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery^G.³ She had worked as a clerk at the Canada Bread Company. She was unmarried.
     In 1901 Edna was living in Egremont, Grey South, Ontario^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Edna Sackett, aged two, born 22 November 1898.¹
     In 1911 she was living in Egremont^G in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Sackett, Edna, aged 12, born November 1898 in Ontario.⁴
     In 1921 she was living at 6 Afton Avenue, Toronto^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Edna B Sackett, a clerk, single, aged 22 and born in Ontario.⁵
     Edna was a witness at her sister Hazel's marriage in Toronto^G on 22 July 1932.

Etta Alva Sackett, music teacher, daughter of William George Sackett and Mary Jane Eliza McLean, was born in Grey County, Ontario, Canada^G, on 21 February 1901.^1,2 She died aged 95 on 18 September 1996. She married in Toronto, York County, Ontario^G, on 30 June 1927, Charles Albert Littler, son of Albert Littler and Mary Wright.³ Charles was born in Ontario^G about 1902.⁴
     In 1901 Etta was living in Egremont, Grey South, Ontario^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Alva E Sackett, aged one month, born 21 February 1901.¹
     In 1911 she was living in Egremont^G in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Ettie, aged ten, born February 1901 in Ontario.⁵
     In 1921 she was living at 6 Afton Avenue, Toronto^G, in the household of her parents William and Mary, and was recorded as Etta A Sackett, a bookkeeper, single, aged 19 and born in Ontario.⁶

Arden H Sackett, son of Clark Sackett and Fanny Firster, was born in London Township, Monroe County, Michigan^G, on 25 December 1837.² He died in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan^G, on 8 August 1919.² He married in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan^G, on 13 April 1877, Margaret Winters.³ Margaret was born in Dundee, Scotland^G, on 16 December 1848.² She died on 25 December 1927.²
     Arden Sackett served from 1862 to 1865 in the American Civil War as a Corporal in the 20th Regiment, Michigan Infantry, of the Union Army. He was wounded during the Siege of Petersburg in 1865.^4,5

Clark Charles Sackett, son of Arden H Sackett and Margaret Winters, was born on 20 June 1881.² He died on 14 July 1946² and was buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan^G, on 17 July 1946.³ He married first Katie Place Grow. She was born on 24 April 1880 and died aged 37 on 3 September 1917. He married second Joan Pauline ___. She was born on 17 September 1900 and died in 1969.⁴
     Clark completed a World War I draft registration card on 12 September 1918. He was aged 37 and was living at Maple Street, Plymouth^G. He was employed as a factory hand at the Harroun Motor Company in Wayne.⁵

Jay Robert Sackett, son of Arden H Sackett and Margaret Winters, was born on 25 April 1883.² He died aged 62 on 29 May 1945² and was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan^G, on 2 June 1945.² He married Mary Evelyn Truesdell.²

Lee Robert Sackett, son of Arden H Sackett and Margaret Winters, was born in Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan^G, on 10 September 1886.^2,3 He died aged 72 at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan^G, on 17 December 1958.^2,3 He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan^G.² He married Mary Grace Schaufele. Mary was born about 1892.⁴ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery^G on 14 July 1967.⁴
     Lee completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was aged 30 and was living in Plymouth^G. He was a self-employed painter.⁵
     He served in Russia in the First World War as a cook in Company A, 310 Engineers (the Polar Bears), supporting the White Russians.^2,6
     Lee joined the Plymouth police force in 1933, and was promoted to chief of police in 1944. He held that post until his retirement in 1951.

Ray Oliver Sackett, son of Arden H Sackett and Margaret Winters, was born on 24 March 1893.¹ He died aged 73 on 27 January 1967.¹

Charles Platt, son of Salmon E Platt and Mary Ann Harvey, was born in Michigan^G about 1859.¹
     In 1880 Charles was living in Campbell, Ionia County, Michigan^G, in the household of his parents Salmon and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Charles Platt, a farm laborer, single, aged 21 and born in Michigan.²

Hattie Platt, daughter of Salmon E Platt and Mary Ann Harvey, was born in Ohio^G about 1861.¹
     In 1880 Hattie was living in Campbell, Ionia County, Michigan^G, in the household of her parents Salmon and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Hattie Platt, single, aged 19 and born in Ohio.²