Sarah Ellen Sackett

FatherWilliam Sackett (c 1815-)
MotherElizabeth Talbot (c 1819-)
Birth14 November 1846, IllinoisG,1
Sarah Ellen Sackett, known as Ellen, daughter of William Sackett and Elizabeth Talbot, was born in IllinoisG on 14 November 1846.1
     In 1850 Sarah was living in Warren County, IllinoisG, in the household of her parents William and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Sarah E Sacket, aged four and born in Illinois.2
     In 1860 she was living in Roscoe, Goodhue County, MinnesotaG, in the household of her parents William and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Ellen Sackett, aged 13.3

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database, 19776 Sarah E Sackett.
  2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_131, p. 60
    All Townships, Warren, Illinois
    830/830
    Sacket, William, 36, m, carpenter, b. NY
    Sacket, Elizabeth, 31, f, b. IL
    Sacket, Nancy, 11, f, b. IL
    Sacket, Francis, 6, m, b. IL
    Sacket, Sarah E, 4, f, b. IL
    Sacket, Mary, 1, f, b. IL.
  3. 1860 United States Federal Census, July 1860, Roscoe, Goodhue, Minnesota, page 684
    family #53
    William Sackett, age 44, born N.York, Farmer
    Elizabeth Sackett, age 42, born Arkansas
    Francis Sackett(M), age 16, born Ill., Farmer
    Ellen Sackett, age 13, born Ill.
    Mary Sackett, age 11, born Ill.
    Florence Sackett, age 6/12, born Minn.
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Sybil Sackett

FatherJesse Sackett (say 1790-1852)
MotherNancy Prifator (c 1799-)
MarriageJoseph Tarr2
Sybil Sackett, daughter of Jesse Sackett and Nancy Prifator, was born in Logan, Dearborn County, IndianaG, on 20 May 1838.1 She died aged 84 in Palestine, Franklin County, IndianaG, on 2 September 1922 and was buried at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Dearborn County, IndianaG.3 She married Joseph Tarr.2
     In 1850 Sybil was living in Logan, Dearborn County, IndianaG, in the household of J M Torrence, a merchant, and was recorded in the census as Sybil Sacket, aged twelve and born in Indiana. Her mother Nancy was also living in Logan.4

 Notes & Citations

  1. Death record.
  2. Sackett database.
  3. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899–2011" (Ancestry image), "Tarr, Sibyl, d. Palistine, Franklin, Indiana, 2 Sep 1922, age 84-3-13, widowed, b. Indiana, 20 May 1838, father Jessie Sackett b. IN, mother Nancy Perfader b. PA, spouse Joseph Tarr, informant Nancy J Hurley, cause chronic nephritis, bur. Gibson Cemetery, Bright, Ind, 4 Sep 1922."
  4. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_141, p. 320
    Logan, Dearborn, Indiana
    1492/1525
    Sacket, Sybil, 12, b. IN.
    [In household of J M Torrence, 42, a merchant]
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Theresa Edith Sackett

FatherJohn Henry Sackett (1848-1924)
MotherLydia Jane Scarbrough (c 1861-1886)
Birth5 December 1876, Cowley County, KansasG,1
Death31 October 1967, Winfield, Cowley CountyG
Marriage1897, Cowley CountyGWilliam Russell Hall1
Theresa Edith Sackett, daughter of John Henry Sackett and Lydia Jane Scarbrough, was born in Cowley County, KansasG, on 5 December 1876.1 She died aged 90 in Winfield, Cowley CountyG, on 31 October 1967 and was buried at Tisdale Cemetery, Cowley CountyG.1 She married in Cowley CountyG in 1897, William Russell Hall.1
     In 1880 Theresa was living in Silver Creek, Cowley County, KansasG, in the household of her parents John and Lydia, and was recorded in the census as Theressa Sackett, aged three and born in Kansas.2

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database.
  2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll 377, p 586b, Enumeration District 180
    Silver Creek, Cowley, Kansas
    Sackett, John, head, 31, farmer, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
    Sackett, Lydia, wife, 19, keeping house, b. IL, father b. KY, mother b. KY
    Sackett, Theressa, daughter, 3, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Sackett, Mary, daughter, 1, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Brown, Phebe, sister, 28, keeping house, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
    Wilber, John, nephew, 16, farm laborer, b. IL, father b. [blank], mother b. IL.
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Sackett Database18364 Theresa Edith Sackett

Wentworth W Sackett

FatherDelaney Sackett (between 1810 & 1820-before 1850)
MotherCharlotte Ann Phelps (c 1823-1897)
Marriage2 August 1870, Decatur County, IndianaGHenrietta Stone2,3
Wentworth W Sackett, son of Delaney Sackett and Charlotte Ann Phelps, was born in Dearborn County, IndianaG, on 17 May 1840.1 He died aged 92 in Cameron, Clinton County, MissouriG, on 2 June 1932 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, CameronG.4,5,6,7 He married in Decatur County, IndianaG, on 2 August 1870, Henrietta Stone, daughter of Daniel C Stone and Lucinda Lane.2,3 Henrietta was born in Kokomo, Howard County, IndianaG, on 2 August 1845.4 She died aged 87 in CameronG on 5 November 1932 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, CameronG.4,8
     There is doubt about the identity of Wentworth's parents. Wentworth was listed in the 1850 census in the household of Elijah and Charlotte Sacket. Charlotte had married Delaney Sackett in 1838, and it would seem most likely that they were his parents. Delaney's household in 1840 comprised one male 20-29, one female 15-19, and one male under five. These would match Delaney, his wife Charlotte, and son Wentworth. Sarah A Sacket, born 1848, also listed in the household in 1850 and assumed to be Wentworth's sister, is recorded at her marriage as the daughter of Delaney and Charlotte.
     Wentworth's census records suggest that the family had little knowledge of his parentage, the records stating variously that they were born in England (1900 census), in Germany (1910), in the USA (1920), and in Indiana (1930). His newspaper obituary states that his parents were Thomas and Mary Sackett. No evidence of this couple has been found and they would appear to be an imaginary construct. Entries on Wentworth's death certificate, informed by his son Herbert, have his parents as unknown.
     In 1850 Wentworth was living in Logan, Dearborn County, IndianaG, in the household of his mother Charlotte and (assumed) stepfather Elijah Sacket, and was recorded in the census as Wentworth Sacket, aged ten and born in Indiana.9
     Wentworth became a member of the Methodist Church in Greensburg, Decatur CountyG, on 7 March 1858.10
     Wentworth served the Union as a soldier during the American Civil War. Then living in Greensburg, Decatur CountyG, he enlisted in the 26th Independent Battery Indiana Light Artillery on 12 June 1861 and was mustered out at Indianapolis on 19 July 1865 in the rank of Sergeant.7,11,12,13
     According to his newspaper obituary, Wentworth removed from Indiana to Cameron, Missouri, in 1868, returning to Greenburg, Indiana, to marry Henrietta in 1870.
     In 1870 he was living in Cameron, Clinton CountyG, in the household of E Smithers, a merchant, and was recorded as W Sacket, a painter, aged 30 and born in Indiana. He owned real estate valued at $1,000.14
     There is an inconsistency in the date of Wentworth's marriage registration (assumed to mean the issuing of a license) in Greensburg, Indiana, on 30 July 1870 and his census listing, without Henrietta, 500 miles away in Cameron, Missouri, on 1 August 1870. It would seem likely that he had provided his census details before leaving Cameron for Greensburg, where he and Henrietta were married on 2 August. Henrietta had been enumerated in Marion, Decatur County, Indiana, on 25 June 1870 in the household of her parents D C and Lucinda Stone. She was then a schoolteacher, aged 23.15
     A record for Wentworth in the 1880 census has not been found. Henrietta, aged 32, was listed living in CameronG. Living with her were their children, Olive, 8, Ira, 5, and Gertrude, aged three. Also in the household was Henrietta's brother James Stone, 23.16
     In 1900 Wentworth was living at Chestnut Street, Shoal, Clinton CountyG, and was recorded in the census as Wentworth Sackett, a house painter, head of household, aged 59. Living with him were his wife Henrietta, 47, their son Herbert, 18, and Henrietta's widowed mother Lucinda Stone, 79. There were also six male boarders in the household.17
     In 1910 he was living at South Chestnut Street, Cameron, Clinton CountyG, and was recorded as Wentworth Sackett, a house painter, head of household, aged 69. Living with him were his wife Henrietta, 64, and their son Herbert.18
     In 1920 he was living at Chestnut Street, CameronG, and was recorded as Wentworth Sackett, a house painter, head of household, aged 79. Living with him were his wife Henrietta, 73, and their unmarried son Herbert, 35.19
     In 1930 he was living at South Chestnut Street, CameronG, and was recorded as Wentworth W Sackett, head of household, aged 92. Living with him were his wife Henrietta, 83, their son Ira, 54, and Ira's wife Gertrude, 43.20
Wentworth Sackett (1840–1932), Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Missouri
(Src: Find a Grave, Steve Jones)
Henrietta (Stone) Sackett (1845–1932), Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Missouri
(Src: Find a Grave, Steve Jones)

Children of Wentworth W Sackett and Henrietta Stone


W. W. Sackett Dies
Wentworth W. Sackett, aged 92 years, passed away at his home on South Chestnut street at 2 o'clock this morning. Death was due to general debility and followed several years of ill health.
     Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
     Mr. Sackett had resided in Cameron many years and bore the respect of all who knew him. Sympathy of the entire community is extended the family in their hour of grief.

The Cameron Sun, Cameron, Missouri, 2 Jun 1932, p 1

Wentworth W. Sackett
Wentworth Sackett, son of Thos. and Mary Sackett, was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, May 17, 1840. He died at his home in Cameron, Mo. June 2, 1932; aged 92 years and 15 days.
     He was united in marriage to Henrietta Stone August 2, 1870, at Greenburg, Indiana. He is survived by his wife and four children, the latter being Mrs. Olive Miller, Pilot Grove, Mo; Mrs. Gertrude Everett, Winston, Mo; Ira G., Hinton, Okla; and Herber[t] D., Cameron, Mo. There are also ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
     Mr. Sackett served in the Union Army four years as private and as sergeant of Wilder Battery 26, Indiana Veteran Voluntee an unknown person Light Artillery. He enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., and was discharged December, 1865, at the same place. He came to Cameron in 1868, bringing his bride here two years later, and has made his home here ever since. He was a member of the Cameron G. A. R. and for many years was flag bearer of the Post.
     His funeral service, held at the home Saturday afternoon, June 4, was attended by a large number of old friends and neighbors. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery. The Elmer Ellis Post of the American Legion acted as guard of honor at his funeral, and fired a farewell salute over his grave.
     Thus has passed one of Cameron's oldest citizens, a man respect[ed] by all who knew him for his industry and integrity.

The Cameron Sun, Cameron, Missouri, 9 Jun 1932, p 5

See also
Delaney Sackett's page for commentary on this family

 Notes & Citations

  1. Gravestone.
  2. "Indiana, Marriages, 1810–2001" (Ancestry transcript), "Marriage Registration, Indiana, 30 Jul 1870, Wentworth Sacket & Henrietta Stone."
  3. "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800–1941" (Ancestry transcript), "Marriage Index, Decatur, Indiana, 2 Aug 1870, Wentworth Sacket & Henrietta Stone."
  4. Find a Grave.
  5. Obituary.
  6. "Missouri, Death Certificates 1910–1969" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Wentworth, d. Shoal, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, 2 Jun 1932, married, b. 17 May 1840, age 92-0-15, retired painter, b. Ohio, father unk, mother unk, informant Herbert Sackett, Cameron, Mo, cause arteriosclerosis, bur. Packard Cemetery, 4 Jun 1932."
  7. "US Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861–1985" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Wentworth, Sergeant, Wilder Company, Bat 26 Indiana, Vol. L. Artillery, d. 2 Jun 1932, bur. Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Missouri, applicant H D Sackett, 413 S Chestnut, Cameron, Clinton County, Mo., 22 Oct 1934."
  8. "Missouri, Death Certificates 1910–1969", (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Henrietta, d. Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, 5 Nov 1932, widow of W W Sackett, age 87-3-3, b. Kokomo, Indiana, 2 Aug 1845, father Daniel C Stone b. Rochester NY, mother Lucinda Lane b. Cincinnatti OH, informant Gertrude Everett, Winston, MO, cause arteriosclerosis, bur. Evergreen Cemetery, 7 Nov 1932."
  9. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_141, p. 324A
    Logan, Dearborn, Indiana
    Elijah Sacket, 48, cooper, b. NY
    Charlotte A Sacket, 36, b. NY
    Wentworth Sacket, 10, b. IN
    Margaret C Sacket, 6, b. IN
    William H Sacket, 5, b. IN
    Mary J Sacket, 3, b. IN
    Sarah A Sacket, 1, b. IN.
  10. "Indiana, U.S., United Methodist Church Records, 1837-1970" (Ancestry image), "Sacket, Wentworth, membership, 7 Mar 1858, Greensburg, Indiana."
  11. "US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861–1865" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Wentworth, of Greensburg, Indiana, Union, enlisted 12 Jun 1861, Private, mustered Indiana, 12 Jun 1861, 26th LA, Artillery, mustered out Indianapolis, Indiana, 19 Jul 1865, rank Sergt."
  12. "US Civil War Soldiers, 1861–1865" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Wentworth, Union, Wilder Battery, Indiana Light Artillery, rank in Private, rank out Sergeant."
  13. "US Civil War Pension Index 1861–1934" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Wentworth, Soldier, 26 Indpt. Batty. Ind. L.A.; A 17 Ind. Infantry, filing 16 Feb 1887 class invalid, filing 30 Aug 1932 class widow Sackett, Henrietta."
  14. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll M593_771, p 170B, FHL film
    Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, 1 Aug 1870
    Sacket, W, 30, painter, real estate $1000, b. IN.
    [In household of E Smithers, a merchant]
  15. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  16. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll 682, p 496C, Enumeration District 105
    Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri
    Sacket, Henrietta, head, 32, keeping house, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. OH
    Sacket, Olive, daughter, 8, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Sacket, Ira G., son, 5, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Sacket, Gertrude, daughter, 3, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Stone, James B., brother, 23, clerks in store, b. IN, father b. NY, mother b. OH.
  17. 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 849, p 12, Enumeration District 0042, FHL microfilm
    Chestnut Street, Shoal, Clinton County, Missouri
    Sackett, Wentworth, head, b. May 1841, 59, m. 29y, house painter, b. IN, father b. England, mother b. England, home owned free of mortgage
    Sackett, Henrietta, wife, b. Dec 1852, 47, m. 29y, 4 ch, all living, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. OH
    Sackett, Herbert, son, b. Nov 1881, 18, house painter, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Stone, Lucinda, mother-in-law, b. Feb 1821, 79, wd, b. OH, father b. KY, mother b. OH
    [+ 6 male boarders].
  18. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_777, p 12b, Enumeration District 0043, FHL microfilm 1374790
    South Chestnut Street, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, 22 Apr 1910
    Sackett, Wentworth, head, 69, m1. 29y [sic: 39y], painter, house, b. IN, father b. Germany, mother b. Germany, home owned
    Sackett, Henrietta, wife, 64, m1. 39y, 8 ch, 4 living, keeper, boarding house, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. OH
    Sackett, Herbert S, son, 22 [sic: 28], occ. none, b. OH, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Horn, Buel E, boarder, 21, salesman, meal shop, b. MO, father b. USA, mother b. USA.
  19. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_913, p 3A, Enumeration District 46
    Chesnut Street, Shoal, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri
    Sackett, Wentworth, head, 79, painter, house, b. IN, father b. USA, mother b. USA, home owned
    Sackett, Henrietta, wife, 73, boarding house, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. KY
    Sackett, Herbert, son, 35, single, paper hanger, house, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. OH.
  20. 1930 United States Federal Census, Page 2A, Enumeration District 0020, FHL microfilm 2340918
    South Chestnut Street, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri
    Sackett, Wentworth W, head, 92, m. at 33, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. IN, home owned, $3,000
    Sackett, Henrietta, wife, 83, m. at 24, b. IN, father b. NY, mother b. IN
    Sackett, Ira G, son, 54, m. at 29, painter, house, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. IN
    Sackett, Gertrude, daughter-in-law, 43, m. at 20, b. IA, father b. NY, mother b. NY.
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Sackett Database23212 Wentworth W Sackett

Wentworth B Sackett

FatherEnoch Sackett (between 1760 & 1765-before 1850)
MotherRachel ___
Birth8 April 1810, New York StateG,1,2,3
Death3 June 1884, Macoupin County, IllinoisG
Marriage1 November 1832, Campbell County, KentuckyGHarriet Askew4
Wentworth B Sackett, son of Enoch Sackett and Rachel ___, was born in New York StateG on 8 April 1810.1,2,3 He died aged 74 in Macoupin County, IllinoisG, on 3 June 1884 and was buried at Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin CountyG.1 He married in Campbell County, KentuckyG, on 1 November 1832, Harriet Askew.4

Children of Wentworth B Sackett and Harriet Askew

  • F. A. Sackett b. c 1833
  • Philander Sackett b. c 1837
  • Matilda Sackett b. c 1840
  • Jane J. Sackett b. c 1843
  • Mary Sackett b. c 1845
  • John Wentworth Sackett b. 5 Feb 1849, d. 20 Dec 1928
  • Harriet Sackett b. c 1855

 Notes & Citations

  1. Find a Grave.
  2. Sackett database.
  3. Relationship as son of Enoch to be verified.
  4. "Northern Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850" (Ancestry transcript), "1 Nov 1832, Campbell, Kentucky, Wentworth Sackett & Harriet Askew."
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William Sackett

FatherReuben Sackett Jr (say 1775-1845)
MotherElizabeth ___ (c 1783-after 1870)
Marriage30 August 1838, St Clair County, IllinoisGElizabeth Talbot1
William Sackett, son of Reuben Sackett Jr and Elizabeth ___, was born probably in Ontario County, New York StateG, about 1815.1 He died in Merrick County, NebraskaG.1 He married in St Clair County, IllinoisG, on 30 August 1838, Elizabeth Talbot.1
     In 1850 William was living in Warren County, IllinoisG, and was recorded in the census as William Sacket, a carpenter, aged 36 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 31, and their children, Nancy, 11, Francis, 6, Sarah, 4, and Mary, aged one.2
     In 1860 William was living at Roscoe, Goodhue County, MinnesotaG, and was recorded in the census as William Sackett, a farmer, age 44. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 42, and their children, Francis, 16, Ellen, 13, Mary, 11, and Florence, aged six months.3
     In 1870 he was living in Bushnell, McDonough County, IllinoisG, and was recorded as William Sackett, a carpenter, aged 56. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 53, and their children, Francis, 26, Florence, 10, Reuben, 9, and Charles, aged eight.4
     In 1880 he was living in Clarksville, Merrick County, NebraskaG, and was recorded as William Sackett, a farmer, head of household, aged 65. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 61, and their son Charles, aged 17.5

Children of William Sackett and Elizabeth Talbot

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database, 19771 William Sackett.
  2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_131, p. 60
    All Townships, Warren, Illinois
    830/830
    Sacket, William, 36, m, carpenter, b. NY
    Sacket, Elizabeth, 31, f, b. IL
    Sacket, Nancy, 11, f, b. IL
    Sacket, Francis, 6, m, b. IL
    Sacket, Sarah E, 4, f, b. IL
    Sacket, Mary, 1, f, b. IL.
  3. 1860 United States Federal Census, July 1860, Roscoe, Goodhue, Minnesota, page 684
    family #53
    William Sackett, age 44, born N.York, Farmer
    Elizabeth Sackett, age 42, born Arkansas
    Francis Sackett(M), age 16, born Ill., Farmer
    Ellen Sackett, age 13, born Ill.
    Mary Sackett, age 11, born Ill.
    Florence Sackett, age 6/12, born Minn.
  4. 1870 United States Federal Census, Bushnell, McDonough, Illinois, page 386b
    Sackett, Wm, age 56, born NY, Carpenter
    Sackett, Elizabeth, age 53, born Ark
    Sackett, Francis A.(M), age 26, born Ills, Music Teacher
    Sackett, Florence, age 10, born Minnesota
    Sackett, Reuben H., ae 9, born Minn
    Sackett, Charles W., age 8, born Minn.
  5. 1880 United States Federal Census, NA T9-0752/14B (TEK)
    Clarksville, Merrick, Nebraska
    William SACKETT, head, married, 65, b. NY, farmer, father b. VT, mother b. PA
    Elizabeth SACKETT, wife, 61, b. AR, keeping house, father b. VA, mother b. KY
    Charles SACKETT, son, single, 17, b. MN, works on farm, father b. NY, mother b. AR.
Sackett line3rd great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven
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William Henry Sackett

FatherDelaney Sackett (between 1810 & 1820-before 1850)
MotherCharlotte Ann Phelps (c 1823-1897)
Birth14 November 1845, Dearborn County, IndianaG,1
Death1 June 1880, Cloverdale, Putnam County, IndianaG
Marriage4 December 1870, Putnam County, IndianaGEmma Adaline Branneman2,3
William Henry Sackett, son of Delaney Sackett and Charlotte Ann Phelps, was born in Dearborn County, IndianaG, on 14 November 1845.1 He died aged 34 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, IndianaG, on 1 June 1880 and was buried at Cloverdale CemeteryG.4 He married in Putnam County, IndianaG, on 4 December 1870, Emma Adaline Branneman, daughter of Jacob Branneman and Anna Elizabeth Stillinger.2,3 Emma was born in IndianaG on 1 April 1853.5 She died aged 94 in Hammond, Lake County, IndianaG, on 3 August 1947 and was buried at Cloverdale CemeteryG.4
     In 1850 William was living in Logan, Dearborn County, IndianaG, in the household of his mother Charlotte and (assumed) stepfather Elijah Sacket, and was recorded in the census as William H Sacket, aged five and born in Indiana.6
     In 1860 he was living in Washington, Decatur County, IndianaG, in the household of his mother Charlotte, and was recorded as William H Sacket, aged 15.7
     William served the Union as a Private in the 11th Regiment, Indiana Infantry, in the American Civil War. He enlisted at Indianapolis on 31 August 1861 and was discharged at Baltimore, Maryland, on 26 July 1865.8,9,10
     In 1880 he was living in Cloverdale, IndianaG, and was recorded as William H Sackett, a farmer, head of household, married, aged 34 and born in Indiana. Living with him were his wife Emma, 27, and their children, Samuel, 8, Ida, 6, Homer, 5, Leroy, 3, and Becca, aged one. William's widowed mother Charlotte, 56, was living with them. Also in the household was a male laborer.11
     In 1900 William's widow Emma was living in Danville, Hendricks County, IndianaG, and was recorded in the census as Emma A Sackett, head of household, a widow, aged 47 and born in Ohio. Living with her were her unmarried children, Samuel, 28, Ida, 26, Homer, 25, and Leroy, aged 23.12
William Henry Sackett (1845–1880), Cloverdale Cemetery, Putnam County, Indiana
(Src: Find a Grave, Jon Rice)

Children of William Henry Sackett and Emma Adaline Branneman

  • Samuel Albert Sackett+ b. 23 Feb 1872, d. 24 Dec 1935
  • Ida Mae Sackett b. 21 Jul 1873, d. 26 May 1903
  • Judge Homer Eddy Sackett+ b. 5 Mar 1875, d. 2 Jan 1966
  • Leroy Walter Sackett b. 14 Dec 1876
  • Rebecca Jane Sackett b. 27 Nov 1878, d. 8 Oct 1883
See also
Delaney Sackett's page for commentary on this family

 Notes & Citations

  1. Date of birth based on age at death.
  2. "Indiana, Marriages, 1810–2001" (Ancestry transcript), "Marriage Registration, Indiana, 3 Dec 1870, William H Sacket & Emma A Branneman."
  3. "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800–1941" (Ancestry transcript), "Putnam, Indiana, 4 Dec 1870, William R Sacket & Emma A Branneman."
  4. Find a Grave.
  5. Charles D. Breneman, A History of the Descendants of Abraham Breneman (Published by the author. Elida, Ohio. Copyright 1939) ,. Page 270.
  6. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_141, p. 324A
    Logan, Dearborn, Indiana
    Elijah Sacket, 48, cooper, b. NY
    Charlotte A Sacket, 36, b. NY
    Wentworth Sacket, 10, b. IN
    Margaret C Sacket, 6, b. IN
    William H Sacket, 5, b. IN
    Mary J Sacket, 3, b. IN
    Sarah A Sacket, 1, b. IN.
  7. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_253, p 766, FHL film 803253
    Washington, Decatur County, Indiana
    Sacket, Charlotte, 35, housewife, b. NY
    Sacket, William H, 15, b. IN
    Sacket, Sarah, 10, b. IN
    Sacket, Joseph, 6, b. IN.
  8. "US Civil War Soldiers, 1861–1865" (Ancestry transcript), "Sacket, William H., Union, 11th Regiment, Indiana Infantry, Company I, rank in Private, rank out Private."
  9. "Indiana, U.S., Civil War Soldier Database Index, 1861-1865" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, William H., age 18, enrollment 31 Aug 1861, discharge 26 Jul 1865, place Indianapolis, Indiana, Company I, Regiment 11, notes Nativity: Dearborn, Co. Occupation: farmer. Discharged at Baltimore, MD. Veteran."
  10. "US Civil War Pension Index 1861–1934" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, William H, Soldier, 11th Indiana Infantry, Company I, widow Emma A Sackett, filing 27 Dec 1884."
  11. 1880 United States Federal Census, Cloverdale, Putnam, Indiana
    William H. Sackett, head, married, 34, b. IN, farmer, father b. NY, mother b. NY
    Emma A. Sackett, wife, 27, b. OH, keeping house, father b. VA, mother b. Germany
    Samuel A. Sackett, son, 8, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Ida M. Sackett, dau, 6, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Homer E. Sackett, son, 5, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Leroy W. Sackett, son, 3, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Becca J. Sackett, dau, 1, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH
    Charlotte A. Sackett, mother, widow, 56, b. NY, at home, father b. NY, mother b. NY
    Franklin Minnick, other, 17, b. IN, laborer, father b. ---, mother b. ---
    FHL 1254306 NA T9-0306/581B (TEK, TCS).
  12. 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 376, p. 8B, Enumeration District 0028, FHL microfilm 1240376
    Danville Town, Center Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, 8 Jun 1900
    Sackett, Emma A, head, b. Apr 1853, 47, wid, b. OH, father b. VA, mother b. VA
    Sackett, Samual A, son, b. Feb 1872, 28, single, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH, teacher
    Sackett, Ida M, dau, b. Jul 1873, 26, single, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH, teacher
    Sackett, Homer E, son, b. Mar 1875, 25, single, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH, tailor
    Sackett, LeRoy W, son, b. Dec 1876, 23, single, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. OH, teacher.
Appears inSacketts in the Military
Sackett line4th great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven
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Sackett Database23214 William Henry Sackett

Zady Catherine Sackett

FatherRev Myron Sackett (1809-1903)
MotherElizabeth Hill (1813-1852)
Birth18 June 1843, St Clair County, IllinoisG,1
Death3 September 1921, Tisdale, Cowley County, KansasG
Marriage23 October 1870, McLean County, IllinoisGWilliam Francis Miller1
Zady Catherine Sackett, daughter of Rev Myron Sackett and Elizabeth Hill, was born in St Clair County, IllinoisG, on 18 June 1843.1 She died aged 78 in Tisdale, Cowley County, KansasG, on 3 September 1921 and was buried at Tisdale CemeteryG.1 She married in McLean County, IllinoisG, on 23 October 1870, William Francis Miller.1
     In 1850 Zady was living in Twelve Mile Prairie, St Clair County, IllinoisG, in the household of her parents Myron and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Lyda [sic] Sackett, aged seven and born in St Clair County.2
     In 1860 she was living in Randolph, McLean County, IllinoisG, in the household of her father Myron and stepmother Drucilla, and was recorded as Zady Sackett, aged 19.3

Children of Zady Catherine Sackett and William Francis Miller

  • Miss (?) Miller
  • Miss (?) Miller
  • Ben F. Miller
  • Carl Miller
  • Florence Miller d. before 1888
  • James Miller
  • Perry Miller
  • Walter Miller
  • Reuben Hagar Miller b. 30 May 1885, d. 30 Nov 1955

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database.
  2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll 126, p 369a
    Twelve Mile Prairie, St Clair, Illinois
    Sackett, Miram, 41, farmer, real estate $225, b. NY
    Sackett, Elizabeth, 37, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, Sarah, 16, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, Mary, 14, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, Elizabeth, 12, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, Jonathan, 9, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, Lyda, 7, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, John, 2, b. St Clair Co
    Morgan, May F A, 9/12, b. St Clair Co
    Sackett, Elizabeth, 67, b. PA.
  3. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_204FHL Film 803204, p 580
    Randolph, McLean, Illinois
    Sackett, Myron, 50, farmer, real estate $3,000, personal estate $500, b. KY
    Sackett, Drusilla, 42, b. TN
    Sackett, Jonathan, 22, b. IL
    Sackett, Zady, 19, b. IL
    Sackett, John, 12, b. IL
    Sackett, Phebe, 9, b. IL
    Browning, Sarah J, 21, b. TN.
Sackett line4th great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven
ChartsLine 4 (American)
Generation.Tree8P.4
Last Edited28 Jul 2024

Ruby Mae Sidle

FatherHilton Sidle
MotherMyrtle Elsie Sackett (1891-1943)
Birth25 March 1909, Winfield, Cowley County, KansasG,1,2
Death10 June 20031,2
Marriage15 August 1925, Seattle, King County, Washington StateGWilliam Benjamin Hopkins3
Marriage30 November 1968, Wichita County, TexasGCharles Truett Pittman4,5
Ruby Mae Sidle, daughter of Hilton Sidle and Myrtle Elsie Sackett, was born in Winfield, Cowley County, KansasG, on 25 March 1909.1,2 She died aged 94 on 10 June 20031,2 and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, Clay County, TexasG.6 She married first in Seattle, King County, Washington StateG, on 15 August 1925, William Benjamin Hopkins, son of James C Hopkins and Luvinia Belle McBride.3 William was born in Ellis County, TexasG, on 23 December 1896.6 He died aged 63 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TexasG, on 2 February 1960 and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, Clay County, TexasG.6,7 She married second in Wichita County, TexasG, on 30 November 1968, Charles Truett Pittman, son of John David Pittman and Docia Lucille Davis.4,5 Charles was born in Red River County, TexasG, on 7 March 1909.6 He died aged 83 in Wood County, TexasG, on 17 August 1992 and was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita FallsG.6
     In 1910 Ruby was living at 1521 East Eleventh Avenue, Winfield, Cowley CountyG, in the household of her parents Hilton and Myrtle, and was recorded in the census as Ruby M Sidle, aged one and born in Kansas.8
     In 1920 she was living at East 10th Avenue, WinfieldG, in the household of her mother Myrtle and stepfather Ora Finney, and was recorded as Ruby Sidle, aged ten.9
     Ruby's marriage in 1925 to William Hopkins was the subject of a police investigation after Ruby's mother Myrtle claimed that she, Myrtle, was married to William. She brought charges against William, leading to his arrest. Myrtle and William had been living as man and wife but her claim that they were legally married was evidently without foundation. Ruby and William Hopkins remained married until his death in 1960.
     In 1930 she was living at 202½ West Harrison, Guthrie, Logan County, OklahomaG, in the household of her husband William, 34, a chef, and was recorded as Ruby Mae Hopkins, aged 21. Living with them was their daughter Norma, aged one.10
     In 1940 she was living at 7221 Southwest, Maplewood, St Louis County, MissouriG, in the household of her husband William, 42, a clerk at a highway construction company, and was recorded as Ruby Hopkins, aged 31. Living with them were their children, Norma, 11, and Estelle, aged nine.11
     In 1940 Ruby's mother Myrtle was living with her third husband Oliver Tendick just a few miles away in St Louis, MissouriG, perhaps a sign that they had settled their differences.
Ruby Mae (Sidle) Hopkins Pittman (1909–2003), Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, Texas
(Src: Find a Grave, Pat Mitchell)
William Benjamin Hopkins (1896–1960), Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, Texas
(Src: Find a Grave, Pat Mitchell)

Children of Ruby Mae Sidle and William Benjamin Hopkins

Children who are or may be living are not shown.

Cafe Man Elopes With Stepdaughter
     Declared to have eloped with his own stepdaughter, William B. Hopkins, restaurant man, of 5202 Ballard Ave., was being sought by law enforcement agencies throughout the state Saturday.
     He left his home hurriedly Saturday at 5 a.m. in company with his wife's 16-year-old daughter by a former marriage, Ruby Seidle, according to neighbors.
     The mother and wife, Mrs Myrtle Hopkins, called at the prosecuting attorney's office within a few hours of the disappearance of her husband and daughter and became the complaining witness to a warrant charging Hopkins with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Police officials also were notified, and a widespread search was in progress Saturday afternoon.

Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 15 Aug 1925, p 1

Marriage Licenses
     William B. Hopkins, 27; Ruby Sidle, 19, both of Seattle.

Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 17 & 18 Aug 1925, p 7

Bride's Mother Says Bridegroom Belongs to Her!
Both Women Insist They Are Wives of William D. Hopkins When He Is Arrested by the Police

Seattle police Monday were called upon to solve the domestic problem of whether William D. Hopkins, 27, is the husband of Mrs. Myrtle McKinley [sic], 39, or her daughter, Ruby, 16.
     Hopkins and the girl were arrested Monday morning in a downtown apartment after a two-day search, instigated by the mother of Ruby.
     Mrs. Hopkins insists that she is the wife of Hopkins. He denies he married her.
     "Ruby and I love each other; we were married Saturday morning," said Hopkins.
     He produced a marriage certificate showing he and Ruby were married Saturday by the Rev. A. E. Greene, formerly pastor of the Emanuel Baptist church, 24th ave. S. and Main st. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bingston were given as witnesses.
     "Ruby's mother has no legal right to my name," Hopkins declared, after his arrest. "I will admit that we left Wichita, Kan., last December as man and wife and have lived that way since, but everyone, including her friends and relatives, and even Ruby, knew that we were not sent to our marriage," said Hopkins.
     Mrs. Hopkins insisted to Policewoman Sylvia Hunsecker that Hopkins had married her in Wichita last December. She explained to Mrs. Hunsecker her lack of a marriage certificate by saying she had torn it up in a fit of anger against Hopkins.
     Hopkins told The Star his strange story of romance and domestic entanglement.
     "Ruby and her mother came West with me last winter from Wichita, Kan. I told Mrs. Finney that I loved her daughter Ruby and that she loved me and asked for her consent to our marriage.
     "She refused to let us marry. I then offered to take her back to Kansas and wait until Ruby was 18, but she would not hear of it.
     "Saturday, Ruby and I got a marriage license and were married. She gave her age as 19. When we saw in the papers that we had run away we decided to stay and fight it out. We have done nothing wrong and we have a right to be married and to love each other."
     Hopkins was charged with a statutory offense involving the girl. This charge will probably be canceled in the face of the marriage.

The Seattle Star, Seattle, Washington, 17 Aug 1925, p 1

Love Dream Blasted By Policemen
     Love's young dream was blasted Monday when detectives broke in on William B. Hopkins, 28, and Ruby Seidle, 16, his bride of two days, with whom he eloped from her mother's home, 5202 Ballard Ave., Saturday morning. The couple were occupying a suite in an apartment at Seventh Ave. and Madison St.
     Police had been looking for Hopkins and the girl following her mother's action in swearing out a warrant for the man, whom she insists is her husband.
     "There is nothing to that stuff about Mrs. Finney and me being married," Hopkins said from his jail cell, where he is being held while the police and the prosecuting attorney's office determine the nature of a charge to be brought against him after the tangled affairs of the family triangle are investigated. He is held on an open charge, but the prosecutor has a warrant out in which the girl’s mother charges him with contributing the delinquency of a minor.
     "I am not the girl's step-father," Hopkins declared.
     He calls the mother Mrs. Finney, and says she brought him west to Seattle from Wichita, Kan., two months ago in her automobile, knowing full well that there was never a wedding ceremony.
     "It is just jealousy on the mother's part. That story she gave the morning paper is all the bunk."
     Meanwhile the senior Mrs. Hopkins, or Mrs. Finney, as Hopkins speaks of her when talking to newspaper men, is seeking means of putting the young Lochinvar so far behind the bars that he will be years in digging out. Anger showed in every line of her face when she mentioned his name Monday at the police station, but they were lines that softened and curved into a smile when she spoke to her daughter. The girl, 16 and pretty, had stolen the mother's sweetheart and should be punished — still the mother could not find it in her heart to scold. At least not while the two were talking to the detective at headquarters.
     Hopkins and the girl fled at 5 o'clock in the mother's flivver from the mother's home over a small restaurant which the mother had purchased on Ballard Ave. They were married four hours later by Alvah E Greene, 619 Thompson building, a sanipractic physician who holds a license to preach in the Baptist church. The car was found in front of Hopkins' sister's home 712 Fifth Ave.

Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 17 Aug 1925, p 1, 18 Aug 1925, p 2

Government Investigates Hopkins Case
     Federal authorities began an investigation Wednesday looking toward prosecution under the Mann act of William B. Hopkins, former Wichita, Kan., man, who is held in the city jail here while Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins and her 16-year-old daughter, Ruby, both claim him as husband.
     Women operatives of the department of justice, learning that Hopkins brought the older woman with him across four state boundaries to Seattle, took an interest in the case and began conferring with county authorities Wednesday.
     Meanwhile Ruby, the child-bride of five days, was spirited away by the police. Policewoman Sylvia Hunsicker refused to disclose her whereabouts.
     Charges and counter charges loomed in the tangled love case Wednesday when Hopkins admitted in his cell that he has another wife in the south. He married a Miss Florence Goble in Oklahoma, he said, adding that he believes she obtained a divorce after he came west.
     Deputy Prosecutor Eugene Meacham said Wednesday that if the former marriage had not been legally cancelled, a charge of bigamy would be brought against Hopkins. He was unable, however, to get confirmation of the Oklahoma marriage.
     Charges of lewdness may also be brought against "Mrs. Hopkins," it was hinted, if it develops that she was not the wife of Hopkins when he married Ruby, as the couple was living together.
     The only charge on file against Hopkins at present is that of contributing to delinquency of a minor child, the count for which he was arrested on a warrant sworn to by "Mrs. Hopkins."

Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 19 Aug 1925, p 15, 20 Aug 1925, p 7

 Notes & Citations

  1. "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Pittman, Ruby Mae, b. Winfield, Kansas, 25 Mar 1909, d. 10 Jun 2003, father Hilton E Sidle, mother Myrtle E Sacket, claim date 4 May 1971. 26 Jul 1982 listed as Ruby Mae Pittman; 04 May 1971 listed as Ruby M Pittman."
  2. "Social Security Death Index" (Ancestry transcript), "Ruby M. Pittman, b. 25 Mar 1909, d. 10 Jun 2003, SSN 498-07-6494 issued MO, residence 74137, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma."
  3. "Washington Marriage Records 1854–2013" (Ancestry image), "15 Aug 1925, Seattle, King, Washington, William B Hopkins, and Ruby Sidle. By A E Greene, Baptist Minister. Witnesses: Harry Bengston, Mrs H Bengston."
  4. "Texas, Marriage Index, 1824–2019" (Ancestry transcript), "30 Nov 1968, Wichita, Texas, Charle T Pittman, 59 & Ruby M Sidle, 59."
  5. "Texas, Select County Marriage Records, 1837–1965" (Ancestry transcript), "30 Nov 1968, Wichita, Texas, Charles Truett Pittman & Ruby Mae Hopkins."
  6. Find a Grave.
  7. "Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982" (Ancestry image), "Hopkins, William Ben, d. Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, 2 Feb 1960, retired insurance salesman, Reserve Life Ins Co, WWI veteran, b. Ellis, Texas, 23 Dec 1896, father J C Hopkins, mother Levina B McBride, informant Mrs Ruby Hopkins, cause blood loss due to esophageal ulcer, bur. Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, Texas, 4 Feb 1960."
  8. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_436FHL Film 1374449, p 7a, Enumeration District 0070
    1521 East Eleventh Avenue, Winfield Ward 2, Cowley, Kansas
    Sackett, John H, head, 61, m2, own income, b. IL, father b. USA, mother b. USA, home owned, house
    Sackett, Cordelia, wife, 58, m1, 9 ch. 9 living, b. KY, father b. VA, mother b. VA
    Sackett, Mary E, daughter, 30, laborer, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Sackett, Laura B, daughter, 28, laborer, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Sackett, Bessie E, daughter, 23, laborer, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Sackett [sic: Sidle], Myrtle E, daughter, 19, m1, 1 ch. 1 living, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Sidle [sic: Sackett], Bertha C, daughter, 15, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY
    Sidle, Ruby M, granddaughter, 1, b. KS, father b. KS, mother b. KS
    Sidle, Hilton, son-in-law, 19, driver, b. KS, father b. KS, mother b. OH.
  9. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_528, p 18A, Enumeration District 73
    East 10th Avenue, Winfield Ward 1, Cowley, Kansas
    Finney, Ora F, head, 29, occ. "none", b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KY, home rented
    Finney, Myrtle E, wife, 28, b. KS, father b. IL, mother b. KS
    Sidle, Ruby, stepdaughter, 10, b. KS, father b. KS, mother b. KS.
  10. 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341646, p 17A, Enumeration District 0008
    202 1/2 West Harrison, Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma
    Hopkins, W B, lodger, 34, m. at 29, chef, cafe, b. TX, father b. US, mother b. US
    Hopkins, Ruby Mae, lodger, 21, m. at 16, b. KS, father b. US, mother b. KS
    Hopkins, Norma Jean, lodger, 1, b. OK, father b. TX, mother b. KS.
    [In household of Hattie Smith]
  11. 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-02150, p 61B, Enumeration District 95-149
    7221 Southwest, Maplewood, St Louis, Missouri
    Hopkins, William, head, 42, supervising clerk, NPA Highway Construction, b. TX
    Hopkins, Ruby, wife, 31, b. KS
    Hopkins, Norma, daughter, 11, b. OK
    Hopkins, Estelle, daughter, 9, b. OK.
    [Family living in Webster Grove in 1935]
Sackett line6th great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven
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Sackett Database19404 Ruby Mae Sidle
 

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