James H Sackett
| Father | James Horton Sackett (1838-) |
| Mother | Emma Edwards |
James H Sackett, son of James Horton Sackett and Emma Edwards, was born in December 1869.1,2 He died in infancy in BrooklynG on 22 January 1872.3
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "5091. James H. Sackett, died in infancy."
- Date of birth based on age at death.
- "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851–2003" (Ancestry image), New York Times, 23 January 1872, "Died. / Sackett.—In Brooklyn, on Monday, Jan. 22, James H., Jr., youngest son of James H. and Emma Sackett, aged 2 years and 1 month. / The remains will be interred in Green-Wood Cemetery."
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 5091.9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 26 Apr 2013 |
Ada Parot Sackett
| Father | William Post Sackett (c 1832-) |
| Mother | Margaretta Elizabeth Garner (1831-1919) |
Ada Parot Sackett, daughter of William Post Sackett and Margaretta Elizabeth Garner, was born in Brooklyn, New York CityG, on 20 June 1853.1,2 She died in childhood on 17 March 1860.1
In 1855 Ada was living in BrooklynG in the household of her parents William and Margaretta, and was recorded in the census as Ada Sackett, aged two and born in Kings County.3
In 1855 Ada was living in BrooklynG in the household of her parents William and Margaretta, and was recorded in the census as Ada Sackett, aged two and born in Kings County.3
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "5093. Ada Parot Sackett, June 20, 1853, d. Mar. 17, 1860."
- Census.
- 1855 New York state census, Brooklyn, Ward 10, Kings County, New York, 22 Jun 1855
Mr Sackett, 24, boarder, b. Kings, married, res. Brooklyn 24y, bookkeeper
Matilda Sackett, 22, boarder, b. Penn[?], res. 12y
Ada Sackett, 2, boarder, b. Kings
Margaretta Sackett, 20, boarder, b. [Bilance?], res. 4y.
[in household of Hickey family]
| Sackett line | 8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 5093.9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 20 Aug 2017 |
Clara Van Buren Sackett
| Father | William Post Sackett (c 1832-) |
| Mother | Margaretta Elizabeth Garner (1831-1919) |
Clara Van Buren Sackett, daughter of William Post Sackett and Margaretta Elizabeth Garner, was born on 13 July 1855.1 She died in infancy on 24 July 1855.1
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "5094. Clara Van Buren Sackett, b. July 13, 1855, d. July 24, 1855."
| Sackett line | 8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 5093a.9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 20 Aug 2017 |
William Post Sackett
| Father | William Post Sackett (c 1832-) |
| Mother | Margaretta Elizabeth Garner (1831-1919) |
William Post Sackett, son of William Post Sackett and Margaretta Elizabeth Garner, was born in New York StateG in 1856.1,2,3 He died aged about 90 in 1946 and was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaG.5 He married in Bethesda Presbyterian Church, PhiladelphiaG, on 7 November 1878, Maria Tilton Hubbert, daughter of John Anthony Hubbert and Mary A Herbell.1,4 Maria was born in 1854.2 She died aged about 84 in 1938 and was buried at Laurel Hill CemeteryG.5
In 1880 William was living in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaG, and was recorded in the census as William P Sackett, a silverware salesman, head of household, married, aged 23 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Maria, 23, and their son John, aged ten months.6
In 1895 William donated a trophy, the Sackett Cup, for an annual 100-yard swimming race in Philadelphia. The race was still being held in 1922, the cup being described as the "oldest swimming trophy in this country and Canada."
William visited England in 1903 and 1904, leaving for New York from SouthamptonG on the SS Fürst Bismarck on 3 July 1903, and again leaving SouthamptonG on the SS Philadelphia on 2 July 1904 and arriving in New York on 9 July.7,8
In 1905 he was living in Manhattan, New York CityG, and was recorded as William P Sackett, a manager, head of household, aged 44. Living with him were his wife Maria, 42, and their son Harold, 18.9
In 1910 he was living at Ferry Road, New Britain, Bucks County, PennsylvaniaG, and was recorded as William P Sackett, a store manager, head of household, aged 52. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Maria, 50, and their unmarried son Harold, 23. William and Maria's son John and his family were living next door but one.10
In 1920 he was living in New BritainG and was recorded as William P Sackett, a self-employed jeweller, head of household, aged 63. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Marie, 60, and their unmarried son Harold, 33.11
In 1930 he was living at North Broadway, White Plains, Westchester County, New York StateG, and was recorded as William P Sackett, head of household, aged 71. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Maria, 70, and their son Harold, 44.12
William and Marie were listed in the White Plains City Directories from 1930 to 1932, living at 87 North BroadwayG.13 In 1934 they were living at 4 Westchester AvenueG.14
In 1880 William was living in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaG, and was recorded in the census as William P Sackett, a silverware salesman, head of household, married, aged 23 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Maria, 23, and their son John, aged ten months.6
In 1895 William donated a trophy, the Sackett Cup, for an annual 100-yard swimming race in Philadelphia. The race was still being held in 1922, the cup being described as the "oldest swimming trophy in this country and Canada."
William visited England in 1903 and 1904, leaving for New York from SouthamptonG on the SS Fürst Bismarck on 3 July 1903, and again leaving SouthamptonG on the SS Philadelphia on 2 July 1904 and arriving in New York on 9 July.7,8
In 1905 he was living in Manhattan, New York CityG, and was recorded as William P Sackett, a manager, head of household, aged 44. Living with him were his wife Maria, 42, and their son Harold, 18.9
In 1910 he was living at Ferry Road, New Britain, Bucks County, PennsylvaniaG, and was recorded as William P Sackett, a store manager, head of household, aged 52. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Maria, 50, and their unmarried son Harold, 23. William and Maria's son John and his family were living next door but one.10
In 1920 he was living in New BritainG and was recorded as William P Sackett, a self-employed jeweller, head of household, aged 63. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Marie, 60, and their unmarried son Harold, 33.11
In 1930 he was living at North Broadway, White Plains, Westchester County, New York StateG, and was recorded as William P Sackett, head of household, aged 71. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Maria, 70, and their son Harold, 44.12
William and Marie were listed in the White Plains City Directories from 1930 to 1932, living at 87 North BroadwayG.13 In 1934 they were living at 4 Westchester AvenueG.14
William Post Sackett (1856–1946), Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Src: Find A Grave, Mary Phalan)
(Src: Find A Grave, Mary Phalan)
Children of William Post Sackett and Maria Tilton Hubbert
- John Hubbert Sackett+ b. 23 Jul 1879, d. 4 Nov 1965
- Harold Post Sackett b. 2 Jul 1886
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "5095. William Post Sackett, b. ___ , m. Marie Tilton Hubbard."
- Gravestone.
- Census.
- "U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970" (Ancestry image), "7 Nov 1878, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, William P Sackett to Maria T Hubbert, both of Philadelphia."
- Find a Grave.
- 1880 United States Federal Census, FHL 1255184 NA T9-1184/243A (TEK, TCS)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
William P. Sackett, head, married, 23, b. NY, salesman silverware, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Maria T. Sackett, other, married, 23, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
John H. Sackett, son, 10 months, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA. - "New York Passenger Lists, 1820–1957" (Ancestry image), "SS Philadelphia, dep. Southampton, 2 Jul 1904, arr. New York, 9 Jul 1904, William Post Sackett, US citizen."
- "New York Passenger Lists, 1820–1957", (Ancestry image), "SS Fürst Bismarck, dep. Southampton, 3 Jul 1903, arr. New York, [blank], Mr Wm P Sackett, American citizen."
- 1905 New York state census, Manhattan, New York, 1 Jun 1905
Sackett, William P, head, 44, b. US, manager
Sackett, Maria T, wife, 42, b. US
Sackett, Harold A, son, 18, b. US, student col. - 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll: T624_1320; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375333
Ferry Road, New Britain, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 13 May 1910
Sackett, William P, head, 52, m. 31y, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, manager, store, home owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Maria F, wife, 50, m. 31y, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Harold P, son, 23, single, b. PA, father b. NY, mother b. PA.
[Next door but one to John Sackett] - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_1542; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 17
New Britain, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 12 Jan 1920
Sackett, William P, head, home owned free of mortgage, 63, married, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, jeweller, own business
Sackett, Marie T, wife, 60, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Harold P, son, 33, single, b. PA, father b. NY, mother b. PA, farmer, general farm. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll: 1666; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0362; Image: 156.0; FHL microfilm: 2341400
N Broadway, White Plains, Westchester County, New York, 3 Apr 1930
Sackett, William P, head, home rented $175 p.m., 71, m. at 21, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY, occ. none
Sackett, Maria T, wife, 70, m. at 20, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Harold P, son, 44, single, b. PA, father b. NY, mother b. PA, occ. none. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), White Plains, New York, City Directories, 1930, 1931, 1932, "Sackett Wm P (Marie) h87 N Broadway apt 1K."
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995", (Ancestry image), White Plains, New York, City Directory, 1934, "Sackett Wm P (Marie) h4 Westchester av apt 2K."
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 5094.9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 20 Apr 2020 |
General Charles King
| Father | General Rufus King (1814-1876) |
| Mother | Susan Elliot |
General Charles King, son of General Rufus King and Susan Elliot, was born in Albany, New York StateG, on 12 October 1844.1
Charles King was a career soldier. He served in the American Civil War in 1861 and 1862 as a mounted orderly in his father's command. He entered West Point Academy in June 1862, graduating in June 1866 as a second lieutenant. He was an instructor at West Point and served in the 5th Cavalry in the Apache campaign in Arizona (1874), the Sioux campaign (1876), and the Nez Perces campaign (1877). He was promoted to Captain in 1879 and retired soon after from active service because of wounds he had received in the Indian campaigns. He served two years as professor of military science and tactics at the University of Wisconsin and eight years as State inspector and instructor of Wisconsin National Guard, commanding the State troops during the labor riots of Milwaukee in 1886. He also served as Colonel of the 4th Regiment of Wisconsin National Guard, was a member of the Board of Visitors to West Point in 1889, and later spent considerable time in Europe. In May 1898, he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers and served in the Philippines. He left the army In 1899, and in 1901 became commandant of Orchard Lake Military Academy.
Charles King was a career soldier. He served in the American Civil War in 1861 and 1862 as a mounted orderly in his father's command. He entered West Point Academy in June 1862, graduating in June 1866 as a second lieutenant. He was an instructor at West Point and served in the 5th Cavalry in the Apache campaign in Arizona (1874), the Sioux campaign (1876), and the Nez Perces campaign (1877). He was promoted to Captain in 1879 and retired soon after from active service because of wounds he had received in the Indian campaigns. He served two years as professor of military science and tactics at the University of Wisconsin and eight years as State inspector and instructor of Wisconsin National Guard, commanding the State troops during the labor riots of Milwaukee in 1886. He also served as Colonel of the 4th Regiment of Wisconsin National Guard, was a member of the Board of Visitors to West Point in 1889, and later spent considerable time in Europe. In May 1898, he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers and served in the Philippines. He left the army In 1899, and in 1901 became commandant of Orchard Lake Military Academy.
At the outbreak of the war for the preservation of the Union, [General Charles King] was a freshman at Columbia, but in 1861 left college and joined his father's command in the field, serving as a mounted orderly. In June, 1862, having accepted a cadetship tendered him by President Lincoln, he entered West Point Academy. There in 1865 he was made Adjutant of the Cadet Corps, and in June, 1866, graduated in the artillery arm of the service with the rank of second lieutenant. That summer he remained at West Point as instructor in artillery tactics, and then was stationed with a light battery of his regiment at New Orleans, where he remained until 1869. The following year he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, assigned to the 5th Cavalry and ordered to duty at West Point, as instructor in artillery and cavalry tactics. In 1871 he was appointed aid-de-camp to Major General Emory, serving also as acting Judge Advocate and Engineer Officer of the Department of the Gulf.
In 1874 he joined his troop for the Apache campaign in Arizona, and after several engagements was severely wounded at Sunset Pass. Recovering he served as adjutant of his regiment through the Sioux campaign of 1876, and the Nez Perces campaign of 1877. On May 1st, 1879, was promoted to rank of captain and shortly thereafter was retired from active service "by reason of wounds received in line of duty." After which he served two years as professor of military science and tactics at the University of Wisconsin and eight years as State inspector and instructor of Wisconsin National Guard, commanding the State troops during the labor riots of Milwaukee in 1886. He also served as Colonel of 4th Regiment of Wisconsin National Guard, was a member of the Board of Visitors to West Point in 1889, and later spent considerable time in Europe.
In May, 1898, he was appointed Brig. General of Volunteers, and served under General Lawton in the Philippines. In August, 1899, he again left the army, and in 1901 became commandant of Orchard Lake Military Academy.
General King is perhaps best known as an author of military history and soldier stories, notably, "Between the Lines," "Under Fire," "Compaigning with Crooke," "The General's Double," "The Colonel's Daughter," "Marion's Faith," and "Captain Blake."
—Weygant, The Sacketts of America
In 1874 he joined his troop for the Apache campaign in Arizona, and after several engagements was severely wounded at Sunset Pass. Recovering he served as adjutant of his regiment through the Sioux campaign of 1876, and the Nez Perces campaign of 1877. On May 1st, 1879, was promoted to rank of captain and shortly thereafter was retired from active service "by reason of wounds received in line of duty." After which he served two years as professor of military science and tactics at the University of Wisconsin and eight years as State inspector and instructor of Wisconsin National Guard, commanding the State troops during the labor riots of Milwaukee in 1886. He also served as Colonel of 4th Regiment of Wisconsin National Guard, was a member of the Board of Visitors to West Point in 1889, and later spent considerable time in Europe.
In May, 1898, he was appointed Brig. General of Volunteers, and served under General Lawton in the Philippines. In August, 1899, he again left the army, and in 1901 became commandant of Orchard Lake Military Academy.
General King is perhaps best known as an author of military history and soldier stories, notably, "Between the Lines," "Under Fire," "Compaigning with Crooke," "The General's Double," "The Colonel's Daughter," "Marion's Faith," and "Captain Blake."
—Weygant, The Sacketts of America
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "5096. Charles King, b. Oct. 12, 1844."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 5096.9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 4 Jul 2012 |
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