Ralph Emerson Sackett
| Father | Emerson R Sackett (1863-1947) |
| Mother | Laura Imber (1881-1973) |
Ralph Emerson Sackett, son of Emerson R Sackett and Laura Imber, was born in Fostoria, OhioG, on 27 January 1905.1,2,3 He died aged 95 in FostoriaG on 4 February 20001,4,5,6 and was buried at Fountain Cemetery, FostoriaG.7 He married on 7 September 1933, Lillian Downey, daughter of Howard Gregg Downey and Mary Elizabeth Nicholson. Lillian was born in OhioG on 7 September 1906.1,2,8 She died aged 69 in Findlay, Hancock County, OhioG, on 2 July 19769,10 and was buried at Fountain Cemetery, FostoriaG.7
In 1910 Ralph was living at North Main Street, Fostoria, OhioG, in the household of his parents Emerson and Laura, and was recorded in the census as Ralph E Sackett, aged five and born in Ohio.11
In 1920 he was living at North Main Street, FostoriaG, in the household of his parents Emerson and Laura, and was recorded as Ralph Sacket, at school, aged 14.12
In 1930 he was living at North Main Street, FostoriaG, in the household of his parents Emerson and Laura, and was recorded as Ralph E Sacket, a florist, aged 25.13
Ralph was listed in the Fostoria City Directory from 1922, living with his parents at 814 North Main Street, FostoriaG. He was a student in 1922. By 1932 he was working in the family firm, the Fostoria Floral Company.14
In 1940 Ralph was living in FostoriaG and was recorded in the census as Ralph Sackett, a florist, head of household, aged 34. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Lillian, 33, and their son Ralph Jr, aged one.15
Ralph completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 35 and was employed by the Fostoria Floral Company. He was living at 329 North Union Street, FostoriaG, with his wife Lillian.16
Ralph had taken over the running of the Fostoria Floral Company, now renamed Sackett's Greenhouse, by 1947, when his father died. Ralph and Lillian were then living at 733 North Main Street, FostoriaG, and the business premises were at 800 North Main Street.17,18
In 1910 Ralph was living at North Main Street, Fostoria, OhioG, in the household of his parents Emerson and Laura, and was recorded in the census as Ralph E Sackett, aged five and born in Ohio.11
In 1920 he was living at North Main Street, FostoriaG, in the household of his parents Emerson and Laura, and was recorded as Ralph Sacket, at school, aged 14.12
In 1930 he was living at North Main Street, FostoriaG, in the household of his parents Emerson and Laura, and was recorded as Ralph E Sacket, a florist, aged 25.13
Ralph was listed in the Fostoria City Directory from 1922, living with his parents at 814 North Main Street, FostoriaG. He was a student in 1922. By 1932 he was working in the family firm, the Fostoria Floral Company.14
In 1940 Ralph was living in FostoriaG and was recorded in the census as Ralph Sackett, a florist, head of household, aged 34. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Lillian, 33, and their son Ralph Jr, aged one.15
Ralph completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 35 and was employed by the Fostoria Floral Company. He was living at 329 North Union Street, FostoriaG, with his wife Lillian.16
Ralph had taken over the running of the Fostoria Floral Company, now renamed Sackett's Greenhouse, by 1947, when his father died. Ralph and Lillian were then living at 733 North Main Street, FostoriaG, and the business premises were at 800 North Main Street.17,18
Ralph Emerson Sackett Sr (1905–2000), Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Ohio
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Child of Ralph Emerson Sackett and Lillian Downey
- Ralph E "Sonny" Sackett Jr b. 6 Oct 1938, d. 12 Jan 2022
Coming Marriage
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Lillian Downey and Ralph Sackett, popular Fostoria couple was made at an evening bridge given by Miss Betty Wilson of Fostoria. The nuptials will take place Thursday, September 7.
—The News-Messenger, Fremont, Ohio, 18 Aug 1933, p 6
The Rev. Paul W. Sharp of the United Brethren Church, Fostoria, officiated Thursday at the marriage of Miss Lillian Downey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Downey, and Ralph E. Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Sackett, all of Fostoria. The couple will make their home in Fostoria, upon their return from a wedding trip.
—The Sandusky Register, Ohio, 10 Sep 1933, p 6
Lillian Sackett
Fostoria, Ohio — Lillian Sackett, 69, of 733 N. Main St., Fostoria, died early this morning in Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
She and her husband, Ralph, have a summer home in Kenykirk Addition (1616 N. Edgewater Dr.) They owned Sackett's Greenhouse in Fostoria.
Surviving are her widower and also a son Ralph Jr. of Fostoria.
Mrs. Sackett was a member of Catawba Island Club.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from Mann Funeral Home, Fostoria. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.
Visitation at the funeral home will be Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
—News Herald, Port Clinton, Ohio, 2 Jul 1976, p 5
Ralph Emerson Sackett, Sr.
Jan. 27, 1905 - Feb. 4, 2000
Fostoria—Ralph Emerson Sackett, Sr., 95 of 733 N. Main Street in Fostoria, died Friday morning in Fostoria Community Hospital.
He was born Jan. 27, 1905 to Emerson R. and Laura (Imber) Sackett. On Sept. 7, 1933, he married Lillian Downey at United Brethren Church in Fostoria and she preceded him on July 2, 1976.
Mr. Sackett was the owner and operator of Sackett's Greenhouse in Fostoria before retiring in 1969.
He was a 1924 graduate of Fostoria High. He was also director of the Ohio Savings and Loan Association from 1947 to 1979, and was vice president from 1955 to 1979.
He was a member of the Catawba Island Country Club.
Sackett was also a 60-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 288 F&AM, Fostoria Commandery No. 62, Garfield Chapter No. 150, Fostoria Council No. 90, 32nd Degree Mason with Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo, and a 50-year member of the Fostoria Shrine Club and Zenobia Shrine of Toledo.
He is survived by a son, Ralph E. Sackett Jr., of Fostoria.
Preceding him in death were his wife, parents and sisters Mable and Clara Sackett.
Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hoening Funeral Home in Fostoria.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, graveside in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.
—News Herald, Port Clinton, Ohio, 5 Feb 2000, p 2
Notes & Citations
- Gravestone.
- Death record.
- "Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774–1973" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Ralph Emerson, b. Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, 14 Feb 1905, father E.R. Sackett, mother Laura Imber."
- "Ohio Deaths 1908–1932, 1938–2018" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Ralph Emerson, b. Fostoria, Hancock, Ohio, 27 Jan 1905, d. Fostoria, Hancock, 4 Feb 2000, age 95, father Sackett, mother Imber."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Ralph E Sackett, b. Feb 14, 1905, d. Feb 4, 2000, SSN 268-32-7865 issued OH, residence Fostoria, Ohio, 44830, county Seneca."
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Ralph E, Sr, b. 14 Feb 1905, d. 4 Feb 2000, claim date 23 Sep 1969."
- Find a Grave.
- Census.
- "Ohio Deaths 1908–1932, 1938–2018", "Sackett, Lillian, d. Findlay, Hancock, 2 Jul 1976, age 69."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Lillian Sackett, b. Sep 7, 1906, d. Jul, 1976, SSN 270-24-8315 issued OH, residence Fostoria, Ohio, 44830, county Seneca."
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_1229, p 9A, Enumeration District 0156, FHL microfilm 1375242
N Main St, Fostoria Ward 1, Seneca, Ohio, 15 Apr 1910
Sackett, Emerson R, head, 45, m1. 10y, florist, b. NY, father b. CT, mother b. NY, home owned
Sackett, Laura, wife, 30, m1. 10y, 3 ch, 2 living, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. OH
Sackett, Mabel C, daughter, 8, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. OH
Sackett, Ralph E, son, 5, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. OH
Enright, Timothy J, boarder, 35, florist, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Linhart, Flonia, servant, 22, private family, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. OH. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1432, p 3A, Enumeration District 124
N Main Street, Fostoria Ward 1, Seneca, Ohio, 5 Jan 1920
Sacket, Emmerson, head, 52, florist, green house, b. OH, father b. PA, mother b. PA, home owned
Sacket, Laura, wife, 38, b. OH, father b. Germany, mother b. OH
Sacket, Mabel, daughter, 17, school, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. OH
Sacket, Ralph, son, 14, school, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. OH
Hoffbauer, Helen, servant, 26, servant, private family, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. OH. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Page 8B, Enumeration District 0021, FHL microfilm 2341603
North Main Street, Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, 8 Apr 1830
Sacket, Emmerson, head, 65, m. at 33, manager, floral co, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. OH
Sacket, Laura L, wife, 48, m. at 20, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. NY
Sacket, Ralph E, son, 25, florist, floral co, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. OH
Imber, William, brother-in-law, 54, carpenter, odd job, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. NY. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), Fostoria City Directory, 1922, "Sackett Ralph E, student, h 814 N Main."; 1932, "Sackett Ralph E., florist Fostoria Floral Co., r. 814 N. Main."
- 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll: m-t0627-03144; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 74-14C
N Union, Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, 2 Apr 1940
Sackett, Ralph, head, 34, florist, greenhouse, b. OH, home rented, $35
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 33, b. OH
Sackett, Ralph Jr, son, 1, b. OH. - "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry image), "Ralph Emerson Sackett, 329 N Union St, Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, age 35, b. Fostoria, Ohio, 27 Jan 1905, nok Mrs Lillian Sackett, wife, 329 N Union St, emp Fostoria Floral Co, 800 N Main St, Fostoria, race white, ht 5' 3", eyes brown, wt 120, hair brown, complexion dark. Reg Fostoria, Ohio, 16 Oct 1940."
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995", (Ancestry image), Fostoria City Directory, 1947, "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian; Sackett's Greenhouse), h733 N Main."; 1951, "Sackett Lillian E Mrs (Sackett's Greenhouse) r733 N Main.", "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian E) (Sackett's Greenhouse), h733 N Main, Tel 2933."; 1953, "Sackett Lillian E Mrs (Sackett's Greenhouse) r733 N Main.", "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian E; Sackett's Greenhouse), h733 N Main, Tel 2933."; 1955, "Sackett Lillian E Mrs (Sackett's Greenhouse) r733 N Main.", "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian E) (Sackett's Greenhouse), h733 N Main, Tel 2933."; 1957, "Sackett Lillian E Mrs (Sackett's Greenhse) r733 N Main.", "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian E) (Sackett's Greenhouse), h733 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-2933."; 1959, "Sackett Lillian E Mrs (Sackett's Greenhouse) r733 N Main.", "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian E) (Sackett's Greenhouse), 800 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-8121, h733 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-2933."; 1960, "Sackett Lillian E Mrs (Sackett's Greenhouse) r733 N Main.", "Sackett Ralph E (Lillian E; Sackett's Greenhouse), 800 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-8121, h733 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-2933."
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995", (Ancestry image), Fostoria City Directory, 1947, "Sackett's Greenhouse (Ralph E and Mrs Loy E Sackett), Cut Flowers and Floral Designs, We Telegraph Flowers, 800 N Main, Tel 2541."; 1951, 1953, 1955, "Sackett's Greenhouse (Ralph E and Mrs Lillian E Sackett), Cut Flowers and Floral Designs, We Telegraph Flowers, 800 N Main, Tel 2541; Night Tel 2933."; 1957, "Sackett's Greenhouse (Ralph E and Mrs Lillian E Sackett), Cut Flowers and Floral Designs, We Telegraph Flowers, 800 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-2541; Night Tel Hemlock 5-2933."; 1959, 1960, "Sackett's Greenhouse (Ralph E and Mrs Lillian E Sackett), Cut Flowers and Floral Designs, We Telegraph Flowers, 800 N Main, Tel Hemlock 5-8121; Night Tel Hemlock 5-2933."
| 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 | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 23 Jul 2022 |
Ralph E "Sonny" Sackett Jr
| Father | Ralph Emerson Sackett (1905-2000) |
| Mother | Lillian Downey (1906-1976) |
Ralph E Sackett Jr
(1938–2022)
(Src: Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio)
(1938–2022)
(Src: Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio)
Ralph E "Sonny" Sackett Jr, son of Ralph Emerson Sackett and Lillian Downey, was born in Fostoria, Seneca County, OhioG, on 6 October 1938.1 He died there aged 83 on 12 January 2022.1
In 1940 Ralph was living in FostoriaG in the household of his parents Ralph and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Ralph Sackett Jr, aged one and born in Ohio.2
In 1940 Ralph was living in FostoriaG in the household of his parents Ralph and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Ralph Sackett Jr, aged one and born in Ohio.2
Ralph E Sackett
(1938–2022)
(Src: Fostoria High School Yearbook, 1956)
(1938–2022)
(Src: Fostoria High School Yearbook, 1956)
Ralph E Sackett (1938–2022), Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Ohio
(Src: Find a Grave, Carol Wangler, 2016)
(Src: Find a Grave, Carol Wangler, 2016)
Ralph E. "Sonny" Sackett Jr.
Ralph E. “Sonny” Sackett Jr., 83, of Fostoria, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at his home.
He was born Oct. 6, 1938, in Fostoria, to Ralph E. and Lillian (Downey) Sackett Sr., who preceded him in death.
Ralph is survived by many friends.
Sonny graduated from Fostoria High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He owned the former Sackett’s Greenhouse and was an avid genealogist. He used his expertise to help people with their ancestry and encouraged them to join the numerous patriotic organizations. Sonny was a frequent visitor in the Genealogy Department of Kaubish Public Library, where he had many friends and was on the board at one time. He was also on the board of directors of Ohio Savings and Loan Association, and was a 55-year member of Fostoria Masonic Lodge #288.
Other memberships included being a lifetime member of Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, currently the John Hancock Chapter in Findlay, the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War in Ohio, The First Families of Defiance County, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, where he participated in numerous activities and events, First Presbyterian Church, Fostoria, and he was a former member of Catawba Island Club (CIC). Sonny also participated in the Kids Mentor program at the high school and donated many coats for children. He will be remembered for his many contributions to the community.
Sonny's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Hoening & Son Funeral Home, 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria. Committal service will follow at Veteran’s Memorial Chapel of Fountain Cemetery, where Fostoria United Veterans will provide military honors. Burial will follow at Emma Pillars Garden of Memory in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society or to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, in care of the funeral home.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.
—The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio, 15 Jan 2022
Notes & Citations
- Obituary.
- 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll: m-t0627-03144; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 74-14C
N Union, Fostoria, Seneca, Ohio, 2 Apr 1940
Sackett, Ralph, head, 34, florist, greenhouse, b. OH, home rented, $35
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 33, b. OH
Sackett, Ralph Jr, son, 1, b. OH.
| 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 | 25 Feb 2022 |
Sally Sackett
| Father | Ezra Sackett (1782-1856) |
| Mother | Sarah "Sally" Hurd (1783-1839) |
Sally Sackett, daughter of Ezra Sackett and Sarah "Sally" Hurd, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 15 January 1803.1,2 She may have been the Sarah Sackett who married in Milwaukee County, WisconsinG, on 25 August 1839, William Woodward, although her age in subsequent census records does not quite match her birth record.3
In 1850 Sarah Woodward was living in Granville, Milwaukee County, WisconsinG, in the household of her husband William Woodward, 59, a farmer, and was recorded in the census as Sarah Woodward, aged 44 and born in Massachusetts. Living with them were two children from William's previous marriage and William and Sarah's son James, aged nine.4
In 1860 she was living in GranvilleG and was recorded as Sarah Woodward, aged 53. She was living with her husband William, 73, in the household of William's son William W Woodward.5
In 1850 Sarah Woodward was living in Granville, Milwaukee County, WisconsinG, in the household of her husband William Woodward, 59, a farmer, and was recorded in the census as Sarah Woodward, aged 44 and born in Massachusetts. Living with them were two children from William's previous marriage and William and Sarah's son James, aged nine.4
In 1860 she was living in GranvilleG and was recorded as Sarah Woodward, aged 53. She was living with her husband William, 73, in the household of William's son William W Woodward.5
Child of Sally Sackett and William Woodward
- James Woodward b. c 1841
Notes & Citations
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Sally, [d. Ezra Sackett & Sally], born Jan. 16, 1803."
- "Massachusetts, Town and Vital records, 1620–1988" (Ancestry image), Sandisfield, "Sackett, Sally daughter to Ezra Sackett & Sally his wife was born January 15th 1803."
- "Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Marriages, 1838-1911" (Ancestry image), "Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 25 Aug 1839, William Woodward & Sarah Sackett."
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 1003, p 517a
Granville, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Woodward, William, 59, farmer, real estate $2,000, b. NY
Woodward, Sarah, 44, b. MA
Woodward, Wm W, 22, farmer, b. IA
Woodward, Martha, 19, b. IA
Woodward, James, 9, b. WI. - 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_1420FHL Film 805420, p 320
Granville, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Woodward, W W, 31, farmer, real estate $4,000, personal estate $600, b. IN
Woodward, William, 73, farmer, b. PA
Woodward, Sarah, 53, wife, b. MA
Hopkins, Perry, 32, farmer, b. MI
Hopkins, Martha, 27, wife, b. IN
Hopkins, Mary, 9, b. WI
Hopkins, Betsy, 6, b. WI
Hopkins, Wallace, 3, b. WI
Unizel, Gustav, 27, laborer, personal estate $40, b. Germany.
| Sackett line | 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 4th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 7O.3 |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2024 |
Squire Sackett
| Father | Ezra Sackett (1782-1856) |
| Mother | Sarah "Sally" Hurd (1783-1839) |
Squire Sackett, son of Ezra Sackett and Sarah "Sally" Hurd, was born in Sandisfield, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, on 5 September 1808.1 He died aged 70 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, WisconsinG, on 22 September 1878 and was buried at the Wauwatosa Cemetery, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, WisconsinG.2 He married in New York CityG in 1835, Sarah Hewitt, daughter of Joshua Hewitt and Polly ___. Sarah was born in Winchester, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, on 8 July 1809.3 She died aged 76 in WaukeshaG on 27 April 1886 and was buried at Wauwatosa Cemetery, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, WisconsinG.4,5
Squire was listed in the 1840 census as a householder in Milwaukee, WisconsinG.6
In 1850 Squire was living in WauwatosaG and was recorded in the census as Squire Sackett, a farmer, aged 40 and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 39, and their children, S J [Sarah], 15, E H [Edwin], 10, and A M [Anna], aged eight.7
In 1860 he was living in WauwatosaG and was recorded as Squire Sackett, a farmer, aged 51. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 50, and their children, Sarah, 25, Edwin, 20, and Ann, aged 17.8
In 1870 he was living in WaukeshaG and was recorded as Squire Sackett, a fire insurance agent, aged 61. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 60, and their daughters, Sarah, 34, and Anna, 26.9
Squire's obituary
Sarah's obituary
Squire was listed in the 1840 census as a householder in Milwaukee, WisconsinG.6
In 1850 Squire was living in WauwatosaG and was recorded in the census as Squire Sackett, a farmer, aged 40 and born in Massachusetts. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 39, and their children, S J [Sarah], 15, E H [Edwin], 10, and A M [Anna], aged eight.7
In 1860 he was living in WauwatosaG and was recorded as Squire Sackett, a farmer, aged 51. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 50, and their children, Sarah, 25, Edwin, 20, and Ann, aged 17.8
In 1870 he was living in WaukeshaG and was recorded as Squire Sackett, a fire insurance agent, aged 61. Living with him were his wife Sarah, 60, and their daughters, Sarah, 34, and Anna, 26.9
Squire's obituary
Died.
Sackett.—At Waukesha, Sept. twenty-second, 1878, Mr. Squire Sackett, aged 70 years.
The deceased had resided here a good many years and enjoyed the utmost respect of all who knew him.
—Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 3 Oct 1878, p 2
Sackett.—At Waukesha, Sept. twenty-second, 1878, Mr. Squire Sackett, aged 70 years.
The deceased had resided here a good many years and enjoyed the utmost respect of all who knew him.
—Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 3 Oct 1878, p 2
Sarah's obituary
Death of an Old Settler.
Waukesha, April 29.—Sarah S. Sackett, relict of Squire Sackett, one of the first settlers of Milwaukee, died yesterday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. She was in her 77th year.
—Portage Daily Democrat, Portage, Wisconsin, 30 Apr 1886, p 2
Died
Sackett—At Waukesha, Wis., Apr. 27th, 1886, Mrs. Sarah S. Sacket, widow of the late Squire Sackett, aged 77 years.
Mrs. Sackett was a native of Winsted, Conn., and was married at New York City in 1835. Two years later she came with her husband to Milwaukee, at which place they continued to reside until 1855, when they removed to Waukesha. Her husband preceded her in death.
Two children survive her, Mrs. Sarah J. Teed, of Kansas City, and Miss M. Sackett who resides here. A son died while in the service of his country, at Nashville, Tenn. He was a member of the 24th Wisconsin Volunteers.
Mrs. Sackett was a lady of very highly esteemed by all her acquaintances, among whom she will long be mourned.
—Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 27 May 1886, p 5
Waukesha, April 29.—Sarah S. Sackett, relict of Squire Sackett, one of the first settlers of Milwaukee, died yesterday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. She was in her 77th year.
—Portage Daily Democrat, Portage, Wisconsin, 30 Apr 1886, p 2
Died
Sackett—At Waukesha, Wis., Apr. 27th, 1886, Mrs. Sarah S. Sacket, widow of the late Squire Sackett, aged 77 years.
Mrs. Sackett was a native of Winsted, Conn., and was married at New York City in 1835. Two years later she came with her husband to Milwaukee, at which place they continued to reside until 1855, when they removed to Waukesha. Her husband preceded her in death.
Two children survive her, Mrs. Sarah J. Teed, of Kansas City, and Miss M. Sackett who resides here. A son died while in the service of his country, at Nashville, Tenn. He was a member of the 24th Wisconsin Volunteers.
Mrs. Sackett was a lady of very highly esteemed by all her acquaintances, among whom she will long be mourned.
—Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 27 May 1886, p 5
Children of Squire Sackett and Sarah Hewitt
- Sarah J Sackett b. 18 Jan 1835, d. 29 Mar 1903
- Edwin H Sackett b. 1840, d. 22 Nov 1862
- Anna M Sackett b. 29 Oct 1843, d. 29 Oct 1898
Notes & Citations
- Website Vital Records of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, to 1850 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "Squier, [s. Ezra Sackett & Sally], born Sept. 5, 1808."
- "Wisconsin Death Records, 1872–2004" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Squire, d. Waukesha, Wisconsin, 22 Sep 1878, age 70, b. 5 Sep 1809, general agent, cause consumption, bur. Waukesha, father Ezra, mother Sarah, wife Sarah L."
- Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records, Winchester, births, "Hewitt, Sally, d. Joshua & Polly, b. July 8, 1809."
- Obituary.
- "Wisconsin Death Records, 1872–2004", (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Sarah, d. Waukesha, Wisconsin, 27 Apr 1886, age 76, b. Conn, 8 Jul 1809, housewife, cause bronchitis, bur. Waukesha, father Joshua Hewitt, mother Salem Hewitt, husband S Sackett."
- 1840 United States census, "Squire Sacket, Milwaukee East Ward, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Territory, 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29, total 4."
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 1003, p 505a
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sackett, Squire, 40, farmer, real estate $3,000, b. MA
Sackett, Sarah, 39, b. CT
Sackett, S J, 15, f, b. NY
Sackett, E H, 10, m, b. WI
Sackett, A M, 8, f, b. WI. - 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_1420FHL Film 805420, p 621
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sackett, Squire, 51, farmer, real estate $7,000, personal estate $1,000, b. MA
Sackett, Sarah, 50, wife, b. CT
Sackett, Sarah J, 25, teacher, b. NY
Sackett, Edwin H, 20, farm hand, b. WI
Sackett, Ann M, 17, b. WI. - 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll M593_1743, p 473B
Waukesha, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Sackett, Squire, 61, fire insurance agent, real estate $3,500, personal estate $7,000, b. MA
Sackett, Sarah, 60, keeping house, b. CT
Sackett, Sarah, 34, no occupation, b. NY
Sackett, Anna, 26, no occupation, b. WI.
| Sackett line | 6th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 4th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 7O.3 |
| Last Edited | 9 Dec 2024 |
Benjamin F York
| Father | William W York (c 1811-) |
| Mother | Emeline Sackett (1810-1850) |
Benjamin F York, son of William W York and Emeline Sackett, was born in New York StateG about 1839.1
In 1850 Benjamin was living in Richmond, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, in the household of his parents William and Emeline, and was recorded in the census as Benjamin F York, aged eleven and born in New York.2
In 1850 Benjamin was living in Richmond, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, in the household of his parents William and Emeline, and was recorded in the census as Benjamin F York, aged eleven and born in New York.2
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 306, p 22b
Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts
York, William W, 38, farmer, b. RI
York, Emeline, 38, b. MA
York, Benjamin F, 11, b. NY
York, Wm H H B, 9, b. MA
York, Steven, 64, farmer, b. RI
York, Lucy, 65, b. MA.
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 5th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 8P.3 |
| Last Edited | 10 Dec 2024 |
William H H B York
| Father | William W York (c 1811-) |
| Mother | Emeline Sackett (1810-1850) |
William H H B York, son of William W York and Emeline Sackett, was born in MassachusettsG about 1841.1
In 1850 William was living in Richmond, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, in the household of his parents William and Emeline, and was recorded in the census as William H H B York, aged nine and born in Massachusetts.2
In 1850 William was living in Richmond, Berkshire County, MassachusettsG, in the household of his parents William and Emeline, and was recorded in the census as William H H B York, aged nine and born in Massachusetts.2
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 306, p 22b
Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts
York, William W, 38, farmer, b. RI
York, Emeline, 38, b. MA
York, Benjamin F, 11, b. NY
York, Wm H H B, 9, b. MA
York, Steven, 64, farmer, b. RI
York, Lucy, 65, b. MA.
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 5th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 8P.3 |
| Last Edited | 10 Dec 2024 |
Addie Berdina Sackett
| Father | Charles Ebert Sackett (1850-1915) |
| Mother | Ida Adell Butts |
Addie Berdina Sackett, daughter of Charles Ebert Sackett and Ida Adell Butts, was born in Milwaukee County, WisconsinG, on 24 April 1875.1 She married first in Megnon, Ozaukee County, WisconsinG, on 29 January 1897, Walter A Herring, son of Andrew Herring and Rose Cady.1 Walter was born in Tomah, Monroe County, WisconsinG, in June 1868.1 She married second in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MichiganG, on 6 January 1906, William S Clarkson, a bank clerk, son of Robert G Clarkson and Caroline B Spencer.2 William was born in New York StateG about 1867.3
Child of Addie Berdina Sackett and Walter A Herring
- Maude Elizabeth Herring b. 26 Apr 1897, d. 6 Aug 1984
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database, 13653 Addie Berdina Sackett.
- "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952" (Ancestry image), "6 Jan 1906, at Grand Rapids, Kent Co, Michigan, Wm S Clarkson, 38, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, b. NY State, bank clerk, prev. m. one, father Robt G Clarkson, mother Caroline B Spencer; to Addie B Herring / Sackett, 30, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, b. Milwaukee, occ. none, prev. m. one, father Chas E Sackett, mother Ida B Hibbard. By F A Cook, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses: C H Smith, Hulda Berglund, both of Grd Rapids."
- Marriage record.
| Sackett line | 8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 25 Aug 2015 |
Clifford J Sackett1
| Father | Lorenzo Sackett (1812-1890) |
| Mother | Eliza A Stone (c 1819-) |
Clifford J Sackett, son of Lorenzo Sackett and Eliza A Stone, was born in New York StateG about 1843. He married in Milwaukee County, WisconsinG, on 14 November 1881, Ella McNab.2
Clifford Sackett served as a Union soldier in the American Civil War in the 51st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry.3 In 1890 he was living at 92 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, WisconsinG, and was recorded in the veterans' census schedules as serving from June 1864 to August 1865 as a captain in the Union army in the 39th Wisconsin Infantry.4
Clifford Sackett served as a Union soldier in the American Civil War in the 51st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry.3 In 1890 he was living at 92 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, WisconsinG, and was recorded in the veterans' census schedules as serving from June 1864 to August 1865 as a captain in the Union army in the 39th Wisconsin Infantry.4
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, not recorded.
- Sackett database.
- Website American Civil War database (National Park Service) (www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html), "Sackett, J Clifford, Union, 51st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry."
- "1890 Veterans Schedules" (Ancestry image), Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Clifford J Sackett, Captain, I Company, 39 Wis Inf, enlisted 2 June 1864, discharged 29 Aug 1865, service 1y 2m 27d, PO address 92 Wisconsin Str.
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 5th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 8P.3 |
| Last Edited | 4 Jul 2012 |
James M Lee
| Father | John Lee (1809-1875) |
| Mother | Eliza Sackett (1813-1871) |
James M Lee, son of John Lee and Eliza Sackett, was born in Centre County, PennsylvaniaG, on 15 May 1834.1,2 He died aged 73 in Mercer, IllinoisG, on 27 November 1907 and was buried at Norwood, Mercer County.3 He married on 22 November 1866, Harriet A Lafferty, daughter of John Lafferty.1
James served as a private in the 102nd Illinois Infantry regiment during the American Civil War, enlisting in August 1862 and serving until the end of the war.1,4
James was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made on 22 March 1875.5
James served as a private in the 102nd Illinois Infantry regiment during the American Civil War, enlisting in August 1862 and serving until the end of the war.1,4
James was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made on 22 March 1875.5
Children of James M Lee and Harriet A Lafferty
- John A Lee b. Sep 1867
- Miriam E Lee b. 28 Jun 1870
- Elva Lee b. c 1871
- Marietta Lee b. 6 Mar 1874
- Lela I Lee b. c 1878
Notes & Citations
- History of Mercer and Henderson Counties (Chicago: H H Hill & Co, 1882), "James M. Lee, son of John and Eliza Lee, was born in Centre county, Pennsylvania, in May 1836. In the spring of 1857 he came to Mercer county, Illinois, where he worked at carpentering until the spring of 1861. August 8, 1862, he enlisted in Co. E, 102d reg. Ill. Vol. Inf., and was with that regiment until the close of the war. He was married November 22, 1866, to Miss Harriet A. Lafferty, daughter of John Lafferty, of Suez township. Their children's names are: John A., Miriam E., Marietta, Lela I., and Ethel. They are both members of the United Presbyterian church."
- Date of birth 15 May 1834 recorded on tombstone— research: Patti Hobbs.
- Website Hobbs Family History Website (Patti Hobbs) (http://hobbits8.com/FamilyTree/index.php).
- Tombstone inscribed "Pvt Co E 102 Ill Inf."— research: Patti Hobbs.
- Will of John Lee of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, 22 March 1875, proved at Huntingdon Court, 7 April 1875 (Family History Library film, 854234).
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 2nd great-grandson of Thomas Sackett of Hopewell |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 11 Jul 2012 |
Addison Harrison Lee1
| Father | John Lee (1809-1875) |
| Mother | Eliza Sackett (1813-1871) |
Addison Harrison Lee, son of John Lee and Eliza Sackett, was born in Huntingdon County, PennsylvaniaG, about 1836. He married first in Shade Gap, Huntingdon County, PennsylvaniaG, on 28 August 1860, Nancy Magee, daughter of William Finley Magee and Catherine Traxler.2 Nancy was born about 1839.3 She died between 1875 and 1880.3 He married second Lavina ___.
Addison was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made on 22 March 1875.4
Addison was named as a beneficiary in his father's will made on 22 March 1875.4
Children of Addison Harrison Lee and Nancy Magee
- John Lee b. 1860
- Anna Lee b. c 1861
- Clara Lee b. c 1863
- Ira Newell Lee+ b. c 1868
Child of Addison Harrison Lee and Lavina ___
- Harry Lee b. c 1878
Notes & Citations
- Named in father's will.
- The Shirleysburg Herald, (Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania), 6 September 1860, "At Shade Gap, on Thursday evening, August 28, by the Rev. G. Van Artsdaleu, Mr. Addison Harrison Lee, of McConnellstown, to Miss Nancy, eldest daughter of William Finley Magee, Esq., of the former place."
- Email from Patti Hobbs to Chris Sackett, 25 July 2006.
- Will of John Lee of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, 22 March 1875, proved at Huntingdon Court, 7 April 1875 (Family History Library film, 854234).
| Sackett line | 2nd great-grandson of Thomas Sackett of Hopewell |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 1 Apr 2009 |
Miriam J Lee
| Father | John Lee (1809-1875) |
| Mother | Eliza Sackett (1813-1871) |
Miriam J Lee, daughter of John Lee and Eliza Sackett, was born in PennsylvaniaG on 7 October 1838.1 She died in Smithfield, Huntingdon County, PennsylvaniaG, on 3 July 1900.2 She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon CountyG, on 6 July 1900.2 She married Jonathan Morgan. He was born in PennsylvaniaG about 1840.3 He died in 1866.3
Miriam was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made on 22 March 1875.4
Miriam was named as a beneficiary in her father's will made on 22 March 1875.4
Notes & Citations
- Date of birth calculated from age at death.
- The Huntingdon Journal, (Pennsylvania), 12 July 1900, "Widow of Jonathan Morgan, died at her home in Smithfield, on Tuesday evening, 3rd inst., the results of a paralytic stroke received some weeks ago, aged 61 years, 8 months and 26 days. Deceased had been a resident of this county almost all of her life, and a resident of Smithfield for upwards of fifteen years. She was a member of the second M. E. Church, and leaves to mourn her loss three children: George A. Morgan, of this place; Harry, of Lawrence, Ohio, and James, of Hollidaysburg. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. with interment in Riverview Cemetery.”.
- Email from Patti Hobbs to Chris Sackett, 25 July 2006.
- Will of John Lee of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, 22 March 1875, proved at Huntingdon Court, 7 April 1875 (Family History Library film, 854234).
| Sackett line | 2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett of Hopewell |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 17 Nov 2007 |
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