Florence Russell
| Father | Isaac Newton Russell (1834-1902) |
| Mother | Flora Susannah Sackett (1847-1933) |
Florence Russell, daughter of Isaac Newton Russell and Flora Susannah Sackett, was born in Waterbury, New Haven County, ConnecticutG, on 9 August 1882.1 She died aged 66 in Greencastle, IndianaG, on 24 June 1949.1 She married on 26 June 1907, Edwin Bryant Nichols, son of James Nichols and Elizabeth Toulmin.1 Edwin was born in Hartford, ConnecticutG, on 26 February 18691 and died aged 77 in Greencastle, IndianaG, on 26 June 1946.1
In 1900 Florence was living at 43 Hillside Avenue, WaterburyG, in the household of her parents Isaac and Flora, and was recorded in the census as Florence H Russell, at college, aged 17 and born in Connecticut.2
In 1900 Florence was living at 43 Hillside Avenue, WaterburyG, in the household of her parents Isaac and Flora, and was recorded in the census as Florence H Russell, at college, aged 17 and born in Connecticut.2
Florence Russell was graduated from Wellesley College in 1903 after which she taught high school mathematics in Massachusetts and then at Harcourt Place Seminary in Gambier, Ohio. In Ohio she met her husband, Edwin Nichols, who later took a teaching position at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. When it became clear that Florence would settle in the Midwest, her mother "required" her to return home to Connecticut once a year. She did.
Florence loved Shakespeare. She collected individual leather-bound volumes of his works, was a member of the Shakespeare Society and acted in plays in college. A woman of intellectual energy she was active in two women's organizations comprised mainly of wives of DePauw faculty members. She enjoyed playing bridge and reading aloud with her husband. She is beloved for passing on a tradition of unique Chocolate Peppermint candies.
Florence had frequent strokes over a 15-year period eventually causing her death in 1949. Her wonderful Victorian style home at 707 E. Seminary in Greencastle remained in the family for 55 years. Her daughter Anne lived in the home and maintained a medical practice there until 1973. Several lovely items from the home remain in the family.
—Anne Murray, Port Angeles, Washington, June 2012
Florence loved Shakespeare. She collected individual leather-bound volumes of his works, was a member of the Shakespeare Society and acted in plays in college. A woman of intellectual energy she was active in two women's organizations comprised mainly of wives of DePauw faculty members. She enjoyed playing bridge and reading aloud with her husband. She is beloved for passing on a tradition of unique Chocolate Peppermint candies.
Florence had frequent strokes over a 15-year period eventually causing her death in 1949. Her wonderful Victorian style home at 707 E. Seminary in Greencastle remained in the family for 55 years. Her daughter Anne lived in the home and maintained a medical practice there until 1973. Several lovely items from the home remain in the family.
—Anne Murray, Port Angeles, Washington, June 2012
Children of Florence Russell and Edwin Bryant Nichols
- Russell Toulmin Nichols b. 19 Feb 1910, d. 9 Dec 1991
- Anne Sackett Nichols b. 8 Jul 1913, d. 5 Sep 1973
- Florence Elizabeth Nichols b. 16 Jul 1916
Notes & Citations
- Emails from Anne Murray to Chris Sackett, May 2009.
- 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 148, p. 15B, Enumeration District 425, FHL microfilm 1240148
43 Hillside Avenue, Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, 9 Jun 1900
Russell, Isaac N, head, b. Nov 1834, 65, m. 31y, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT, dentist, house owned free of mortgage
Russell, Flora S, wife, b. May 1847, 53, m. 31y, 3 ch, all living, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT
Russell, Homer S, son, b. Feb 1874, 26, single, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT, billing clerk
Russell, Florence H, dau, b. Aug 1882, 17, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT, at college
Hampson, Annie R, dau, b. Dec 1870, 29, m. 6y, 1 ch, living, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT
Hampson, Edmund R, grandson, b. Jul 1894, 5, b. CT, father b. CT, mother b. CT, at school
Hampson, R William, son-in-law, b. Jul 1868, 31, m. 6y, b. Eng, father b. Eng, mother b. Eng, immigrated 1884, naturalized, furniture dealer.
| 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) Descendants of Homer Sackett |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 27 Jun 2012 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Robert Lloyd Sackett
| Father | Henry Stark "Harry" Sackett (1876-1935) |
| Mother | Edith May Knorr |
Robert Lloyd Sackett, son of Henry Stark "Harry" Sackett and Edith May Knorr, was born in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PennsylvaniaG, on 9 November 1916.1,2 He died aged 62 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York StateG, on 5 November 1979 and was buried at LaGrange Rural Cemetery, PoughkeepsieG.1,2,4 He married in Sharon, Litchfield County, ConnecticutG, on 10 August 1948, Wanda Marie Robinson, daughter of Otis Robinson and Luella Barrett.3 Wanda was born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York StateG, on 21 July 1930.2 She died aged 92 in Youngsville, Franklin County, North CarolinaG, on 24 April 20232 and was buried at LaGrange Rural Cemetery, PoughkeepsieG.4
In 1920 Robert was living at Lawrence Street, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Henry and Edith, and was recorded in the census as Robert L Sackett, aged three and born in Pennsylvania.5
Robert completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 23 and was living at 178 Mill Street, PoughkeepsieG.6
Robert's obituary
Wanda's obituary
In 1920 Robert was living at Lawrence Street, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Henry and Edith, and was recorded in the census as Robert L Sackett, aged three and born in Pennsylvania.5
Robert completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 23 and was living at 178 Mill Street, PoughkeepsieG.6
Robert's obituary
Mr. Sackett
Hyde Park—Robert Lloyd Sackett, 62, of Marshall Drive, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Sackett was employed with the Fargo Manufacturing Company for 35 years before his retirement in April 1977.
A local resident for most of his life, Mr. Sackett was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Nov. 9, 1916, the son of Harry Sackett and Edith Knorr, and educated in Poughkeepsie schools. He was married in Sharon, Conn., on Aug. 10, 1948, to the former Wanda M. Robinson, who survives.
Mr. Sackett was a member of the Arlington Reformed Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons, Robert, Bruce, Michael and Harry, all of Poughkeepsie; five daughters, Sharon, Anita and Wendy Sackett, all of Poughkeepsie, Mrs. Judy Crocco and Mrs. Mary Cornelius, both of Poughkeepsie; a sister, Mrs. Florence Daly of Poughkeepsie; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Parmele Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Town of Poughkeepsie.
Services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Benjamin LeFevre officiating.
Burial will be in LaGrange Rural Cemetery.
—Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, 6 Nov 1979, p 10
Hyde Park—Robert Lloyd Sackett, 62, of Marshall Drive, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Sackett was employed with the Fargo Manufacturing Company for 35 years before his retirement in April 1977.
A local resident for most of his life, Mr. Sackett was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Nov. 9, 1916, the son of Harry Sackett and Edith Knorr, and educated in Poughkeepsie schools. He was married in Sharon, Conn., on Aug. 10, 1948, to the former Wanda M. Robinson, who survives.
Mr. Sackett was a member of the Arlington Reformed Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons, Robert, Bruce, Michael and Harry, all of Poughkeepsie; five daughters, Sharon, Anita and Wendy Sackett, all of Poughkeepsie, Mrs. Judy Crocco and Mrs. Mary Cornelius, both of Poughkeepsie; a sister, Mrs. Florence Daly of Poughkeepsie; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Parmele Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Town of Poughkeepsie.
Services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Benjamin LeFevre officiating.
Burial will be in LaGrange Rural Cemetery.
—Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, 6 Nov 1979, p 10
Wanda's obituary
Wanda Sackett Obituary
Wanda Marie Robinson Sackett, 92, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, died Monday, April 24, 2023, after a brief period of decline, at her daughter Judy's and son in law's home in Youngsville, NC surrounded by loving family. A native of Poughkeepsie, NY, she was born July 21, 1930, to Luella Barrett Robinson and Otis Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and all siblings; Jane, Ethel, Margaret, Gloridean, Earl, Harold, Ralph and Wixon. She was also preceded in death by daughters Patricia Sackett (1968) and Anita Matthews (2014) and son Michael Sackett (2017) and great grandson Shaun Gallagher (2016). Mrs. Sackett was married to Robert Lloyd Sackett in 1948 who died on November 6, 1979. They had 8 children, surviving are Robert Sackett (Pamela), Judy Crocco (William), Bruce Sackett (Nancy), Sharon Sackett (Pablo), Michael Sackett's widow Aileen, and Wendy Briggs (Al). Also surviving are grandchildren; Matthew Sackett (Shari), Rebekah Oehl (Jason), Mark Sackett (Lara), Juliann Gallagher (Travis), Sally Faracca (Dino), Gary Sackett, Brian Sackett (Peggy), Jason Sackett (Jamie), Michelle, Adella, Rossi, Jonathan Briggs (Magan), Richard Briggs (Jenn), Lauren Briggs (Daniel), and Michael's widow, Elisha Sackett Freeman. In addition, there are 28 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Sackett worked for many years for FARGO manufacturing in Poughkeepsie and as a Home Health Aide in Dutchess County. She will be remembered for her love of family, hard work, ability to adapt to hardship, pride of a large, loving family, family gatherings, and truth telling. She is already sorely missed.
A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 1:00pm at La Grange Rural Cemetery in La Grange.
—Published by Legacy Remembers from May 10 to May 19, 2023
Wanda Marie Robinson Sackett, 92, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, died Monday, April 24, 2023, after a brief period of decline, at her daughter Judy's and son in law's home in Youngsville, NC surrounded by loving family. A native of Poughkeepsie, NY, she was born July 21, 1930, to Luella Barrett Robinson and Otis Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and all siblings; Jane, Ethel, Margaret, Gloridean, Earl, Harold, Ralph and Wixon. She was also preceded in death by daughters Patricia Sackett (1968) and Anita Matthews (2014) and son Michael Sackett (2017) and great grandson Shaun Gallagher (2016). Mrs. Sackett was married to Robert Lloyd Sackett in 1948 who died on November 6, 1979. They had 8 children, surviving are Robert Sackett (Pamela), Judy Crocco (William), Bruce Sackett (Nancy), Sharon Sackett (Pablo), Michael Sackett's widow Aileen, and Wendy Briggs (Al). Also surviving are grandchildren; Matthew Sackett (Shari), Rebekah Oehl (Jason), Mark Sackett (Lara), Juliann Gallagher (Travis), Sally Faracca (Dino), Gary Sackett, Brian Sackett (Peggy), Jason Sackett (Jamie), Michelle, Adella, Rossi, Jonathan Briggs (Magan), Richard Briggs (Jenn), Lauren Briggs (Daniel), and Michael's widow, Elisha Sackett Freeman. In addition, there are 28 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Sackett worked for many years for FARGO manufacturing in Poughkeepsie and as a Home Health Aide in Dutchess County. She will be remembered for her love of family, hard work, ability to adapt to hardship, pride of a large, loving family, family gatherings, and truth telling. She is already sorely missed.
A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 1:00pm at La Grange Rural Cemetery in La Grange.
—Published by Legacy Remembers from May 10 to May 19, 2023
Robert L Sackett (1916–1979), LaGrange Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, New York
(Src: Find a Grave, PAE)
(Src: Find a Grave, PAE)
Wanda Marie (Robinson) Sackett
(1930–2023)
(Src: Legacy Remembers, 2023)
(1930–2023)
(Src: Legacy Remembers, 2023)
Children of Robert Lloyd Sackett and Wanda Marie Robinson
Children who are or may be living are not shown.
Notes & Citations
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Robert Sackett, b. Nov 9, 1916, d. Nov, 1979, SSN 118-09-8816 issued NY, residence Poughkeepsie, New York, 12603, county Dutchess."
- Obituary.
- "Connecticut Marriage Records, 1897-1968" (Ancestry transcript), "10 Aug 1948, Sharon, Connecticut, Robert Sackett and Wanda Robinson."
- Find a Grave.
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_1598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 263; Image: 163
Lawrence Street, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 12/13 Jan 1920
Sackett, Harry S, head, home owned, freehold, 42, married, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, carpenter, house
Sackett, Edith M, wife, 40, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Boyd, son, 19, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, barber
Sackett, Charles W, son, 17, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, apprentice, boiler shop
Sackett, Helen M, dau, 15, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Florence M, dau, 13, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Ralph K, son, 11, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Robert L, son, 3 1/12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Smith, Edna M, dau, 22, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, servant, private family
Smith, Lloyd E, gson, 1 4/12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA. - "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry image), "Robert Loyd Sackett, 178 Mill St, Pokeepsie, Dut Co, NY, age 23, b. Wilkes-Barre, Penna., 9 Nov 1916, nok Mr Joseph Rieser, brother-in-law, of 119 Main St, Pokeepsie, emp Mr Wagner N Y A, Trade School Mill, Bridge St, Pokeeepsie, race white, ht 5ft 4, eyes brown, wt 140, hair brown, complexion light. Reg Poughkeepsie, NY, 16 Oct 1940."
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
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