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Joatham Almeron "Joker" Sackett, son of Daniel Webster Sackett and Lua Louisa Burdick, was born in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, on 11 July 1879.¹ He died aged 71 in Pike County^G on 31 May 1951 and was buried at the Johnson New Philadelphia Cemetery, Pike County^G.²
     In 1880 Joatham was living in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Daniel and Lua, and was recorded in the census as Almeron Sackett, aged one and born in Illinois.³
     In 1900 he was living in Hadley^G in the household of his parents Daniel and Lua, and was recorded as Joaham A Sackett, a farm laborer, aged 20, single.⁴
     In 1910 he was living in Hadley^G in the household of his parents Daniel and Lua, and was recorded as Jonathon M Sackett, a farmer on the home farm, aged 30, single.⁵
     Joatham completed a World War I draft registration card on 12 September 1918. He was then aged 39 and was a self-employed farmer, living at Baylis, Pike County, Illinois^G.⁶
     In 1920 he was living in Hadley^G in the household of his widowed father Daniel, and was recorded as Josephtham A Sackett, a farm laborer, aged 41, single.⁷
     Joatham completed a World War II draft registration card on 27 April 1942. He was living at Baylis, Pike County, Illinois^G, aged 62, and was a self-employed farmer.⁸

Asa Franklin Sackett, son of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Pike County, Illinois^G, on 23 July 1855.¹ He died aged 82 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas^G, on 12 August 1937 and was buried at McPherson Cemetery^G.^1,4 He married in Adams County, Illinois^G, on 10 November 1878, Florence H Gayer.^2,3
     In 1860 Asa was living in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Ivy, and was recorded in the census as Asa Sackett, aged five and born in Illinois.⁵
     In 1870 he was living in Fall Creek, Adams County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Iva, and was recorded as Asa Sackett, a farm laborer, aged 15.⁶
Obituary

Charles Emery Sackett, son of Charles Wesley Sackett and Ellen Van Camp Emery, was born on 27 January 1886.¹
     Charles completed a World War I draft registration card on 12 September 1918. He was single, aged 32, and was employed as a lumberman. He was living at the Oxford Hotel, Boise City, Ada County, Idaho^G.²

Charles Wesley Sackett, son of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Detroit, Pike County, Illinois^G, on 27 December 1853.¹ He died there aged 43 on 1 January 1897 and was buried at Blue River Cemetery, Detroit^G.¹ He married in Pike County^G on 17 October 1877, Ellen Van Camp Emery.² Ellen was born in Ohio^G on 28 August 1846.³ She died aged 79 in Detroit^G on 17 May 1926 and was buried at Blue River Cemetery^G.³

Daniel Webster Sackett, son of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, on 21 March 1853.¹ He died in New Salem, Pike County^G, on 21 November 1935.² He married in Hadley^G on 20 March 1878, Lua Louisa Burdick, daughter of Abel R Burdick and Marion B Horton.^3,1 Lua was born in Illinois^G about 1856.⁴ She died before 1920.⁴
     In 1860 Daniel was living in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Ivy, and was recorded in the census as Daniel W Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.⁵
     In 1880 he was living in Hadley^G and was recorded as Daniel Sackett, head of household, a farmer, married, aged 26 and born in Illinois. Living with him were his wife Lua aged 23 and born in Illinois, and their sons Mirt aged two and Almeron aged one.⁶
     In 1900 he was living in Hadley^G and was recorded as Daniel Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 48. Living with him were hs wife Lua, 43, and their children, Mert, 22, Joatham, 20, Wallace, 16, James, 15, Jonathan, 4, and Dewey, aged two.⁷
     In 1910 he was living in Hadley^G and was recorded as Daniel Sackett, self-employed farmer, head of household, aged 57. He owned his home on a mortgage. Living with him were his wife Lua, 53, and their sons, Mert, 31, Joatham, 30, Jonathan, 15, and Dewey, aged twelve.⁸
     In 1920 he was living in Hadley^G and was recorded as Daniel W Sackett, a farmer, head of household, a widower aged 66. He owned his home on a mortgage. Living with him were his unmarried sons, Mert, 43, Joatham, 41, Jonathan, 25, and Dewey, aged 22.⁹

Ellen Elizabeth Sackett, daughter of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Illinois^G about 1839.¹ She married in Pike County, Illinois^G, on 28 October 1858, John H Cornwell.² John was born in Indiana^G about 1837.¹
     In 1850 Ellen was living in Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of her parents Asa and Iva, and was recorded in the census as Ellen E Sackett, aged eleven and born in Illinois.³
     In 1860 she was living in Hadley, Pike County^G, in the household of her husband John, 23, a farmer, and was recorded as Ellen Cornwell, aged 21. Their daughter Lucy, aged eleven months, was living with them.⁴

George Washington Sackett, son of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Pike County, Illinois^G, about 1841.^1,2 He died aged 56 in New Canton, Pike County^G, on 19 April 1897 and was buried at Johnson Cemetery, Pike County^G.^6,7 He married first on 19 May 1861, Eliza A Burkhead.³ He married second in Adams County, Illinois^G, on 1 April 1866, Susan Helen Heigh.^4,5 Susan was born in Illinois^G about 1850.¹
     In 1850 George was living in Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Iva, and was recorded in the census as George W Sackett, aged nine and born in Illinois.⁸
     In 1860 he was living in Hadley, Pike County^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Ivy, and was recorded as George W Sackett, a labourer, aged 19.⁹
     George served the Union in the American Civil War, enlisting at New Salem, Pike County^G, on 9 August 1862 in Company K, 99th Illinois Infantry. He was discharged at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on 31 July 1865.^10,11,12
     In 1870 he was living in Payson, Adams County, Illinois^G, and was recorded as George Sacket, a farm laborer, aged 29. Living with him were his wife Susan, 20, his son Asa, 9, by his first marriage, and George and Susan's son John, aged seven months.¹³
     In 1880 he was living in Richfield, Adams County^G, and was recorded as George Sacket, a farmer, aged 39. Living with him were his wife Susan, 30, George's son Asa, 18, by his first marriage, and George and Susan's children, John, 10, William, 8, and George, 5. Also in the household was George Sr's father Asa W Sackett, 71.¹⁴

Hannah F Sackett, daughter of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Illinois^G about 1846.¹
     In 1850 Hannah was living in Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of her parents Asa and Iva, and was recorded in the census as Hannah F Sackett, aged four and born in Illinois.²
     No further record has been found. She may have died young.

Iva Levilla Sackett, daughter of Asa Franklin Sackett and Florence H Gayer, was born in Richfield, Adams County, Illinois^G, on 6 July 1879.¹ She died aged 98 in Pitman, Gloucester County, New Jersey^G, on 10 January 1978 and was buried at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas^G.¹

James Alfred Sackett, son of Daniel Webster Sackett and Lua Louisa Burdick, was born in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, on 6 April 1885.¹
     In 1900 James was living in Hadley^G in the household of his parents Daniel and Lua, and was recorded in the census as James A Sackett, a farm laborer, aged 15 and born in Illinois.²

Jesse Elmer Sackett, son of Charles Wesley Sackett and Ellen Van Camp Emery, was born in Pittsfield, Illinois^G, on 25 October 1889. He died in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois^G. He married at Havana, Mason County, Illinois^G, on 15 August 1914, Laura Edith Parkins, daughter of Albert J Parkins and Harriet Murphy.¹ Laura was born in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana^G, on 11 January 1899.² She died aged 80 in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois^G, on 3 December 1979 and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manito, Mason County, Illinois^G.^2,3
     Jesse completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was aged 27, married with two children, and was living in Forest City, Mason County, Illinois^G. He was employed as a section foreman on the railroad.⁴
Laura's obituary

John Sackett, son of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Pike County, Illinois^G, about 1844.^1,2 A record of his death has not been found but he was buried at Johnson Cemetery, Pike County^G.³
     In 1850 John was living in Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Iva, and was recorded in the census as John Sackett, aged six and born in Illinois.⁴
     In 1860 he was living in Hadley, Pike County^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Ivy, and was recorded as John Sackett, a labourer, aged 16.⁵
     John served the Union in the American Civil War, enlisting at New Salem, Pike County^G, on 9 August 1862 in Company K, 99th Illinois Infantry. He was discharged on 24 June 1863.^6,7

John N Sackett, son of George Washington Sackett and Susan Helen Heigh, was born in Illinois^G in October 1869.¹
     In 1870 John was living in Payson, Adams County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents George and Susan, and was recorded in the census as John Sacket, aged seven months and born in Illinois.²
     In 1880 he was living in Richfield, Adams County^G, in the household of his parents George and Susan, and was recorded as John N Sacket, aged ten.³

Jonathan Henry Sackett, son of Daniel Webster Sackett and Lua Louisa Burdick, was born in Pleasant Vale, Pike County, Illinois^G, on 2 June 1895.^1,2,3 He died aged 84 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois^G, on 20 July 1979^4,5 and was buried at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, Bethalto, Madison County^G.⁷ He married in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois^G, on 11 May 1921, Jane Bell Powers, daughter of William Powers and Mary Jane Martin.⁶ Jane was born in Bluffs, Scott County, Illinois^G, on 19 May 1896.⁶ She died aged 66 in Alton^G on 6 October 1962 and was buried at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens^G.⁷
     In 1900 Jonathan was living in Hadley^G in the household of his parents Daniel and Lua, and was recorded in the census as Johnthan H Sackett, aged four and born in Illinois.⁸
     In 1910 he was living in Hadley^G in the household of his parents Daniel and Lua, and was recorded as John H Sackett, aged 15.⁹
     Jonathan completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was aged 22 and was a farmer living at Baylis, Pike County, Illinois^G.³ He served in the US Army from 26 June 1918 to 26 February 1919.⁵
     In 1920 he was living in Hadley^G in the household of his widowed father Daniel, and was recorded as Johnathan Sackett, a laborer on the home farm, aged 25, single.¹⁰
     In 1930 he was living at Main Street, Crescent City, Iroquois County, Illinois^G, and was recorded as Jonathan H Sackett, a laborer, head of household, aged 34. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Jane, 33, and their children, Daniel, 7, Josephine, 6, Byron, 4, and Glen, aged two.¹¹
     In 1940 he was living in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, and was recorded as Jonathan Sackett, a farm laborer, head of household, aged 44. Living with him were his wife Jane, 43, and their children, Daniel, 18, Josephine, 16, Byron, 14, Glen, 12, and Mary, aged eight.¹²
     Jonathan completed a World War II draft registration card on 27 April 1942. He was living at Baylis, Pike County, Illinois^G, aged 46, and was a farm worker.¹³

Lucius Harrison Sackett, son of Asa White Sackett and Ivy Cole, was born in Hadley Township, Pike County, Illinois^G, on 26 June 1856.¹ He died aged 69 in Pleasant Hill, Pike County^G, on 2 May 1926 and was buried at New Venable Cemetery, Pleasant Hill^G.^3,4 He married about 1888, Laura Alice Williams.²
     In 1860 Lucius was living in Hadley, Pike County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Ivy, and was recorded in the census as Lucinda Sackett [sic], aged three and born in Illinois.⁵
     In 1870 he was living in Fall Creek, Adams County, Illinois^G, in the household of his parents Asa and Iva, and was recorded as Lucius Sackett, a farm laborer, aged twelve.⁶
     In 1900 he was living at Pleasant Hill, Pike County^G, and was recorded as L H Sackett, a farm laborer, head of household, aged 42. Living with him were his wife Alice, 30, and their children, Claude, 9, Elzie, 7, Jessie, 6, and Alma, aged one.⁷
     In 1910 he was living in Martinsburg, Pike County^G, and was recorded as Luscius Sackett, a farm laborer, head of household, aged 53. Living with him were his wife Alice, 40, and their children, Claude, 19, Elza, 17, Jessie, 16, Alma, 11, Opal, 7, Russell, 5, and Asa, aged ten months.⁸
     In 1930 Lucius's widow Laura was living at Pleasant Hill^G and was listed in the census as Laura Sackett, head of household, a widow aged 58. Her son Claude, 38, was living with her.⁹

Lulu Ursula Sackett, daughter of Charles Wesley Sackett and Ellen Van Camp Emery, was born in 1879² and died aged about 85 in 1964.² She married Herbert Harold Fox.