Dorothy Sackett

FatherRobert Edward Lee Sackett (1869-1940)
MotherMillie Beasley (1870-1962)
BirthMay 1900, CaliforniaG,1
MarriageRalph Purdy Gingerich2
Dorothy Sackett, daughter of Robert Edward Lee Sackett and Millie Beasley, was born in CaliforniaG in May 1900.1 She married Ralph Purdy Gingerich.2
     In 1910 Dorothy was living in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded in the census as Dorothy Sacket, aged nine and born in California.3
     In 1920 she was living in Corning, Tehama County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded as Dorthy Sackett, aged 19.4

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. Sackett database.
  3. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_85FHL Film 1374098, p 2a, Enumeration District 0291
    Norwalk, Los Angeles, California
    Sacket, Robert E L, head, 40, m. 16 yrs, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home owned on mortgage, farm
    Sacket, Milley B, wife, 40, m. 16 yrs, b. OR, father b. NY, mother b. ME
    Sacket, Edward B, son, 14, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Irene, daughter, 11, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Dorothy, daughter, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Robert G, son, 7, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Florence, daughter, 1 6/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
  4. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_150, p 2A, Enumeration District 139
    Road No 174, Corning, Tehama, California
    Sackett, Robert, head, 50, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home rented
    Sackett, Millie, wife, 49, none, b. OR, father b. IL, mother b. ME
    Sackett, Edward, son, 23, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Dorthy, daughter, 19, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Gorgon R, son, 17, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Florence, daughter, 11, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
Sackett line9th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree10R.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2024
Sackett Database25997 Dorothy Sackett

Edward Beasley Sackett

FatherRobert Edward Lee Sackett (1869-1940)
MotherMillie Beasley (1870-1962)
Birth6 April 1896, CaliforniaG,1
Death15 July 1975, Sonora, Tuolumne County, CaliforniaG,2
MarriageViolet Robinson
Edward Beasley Sackett, son of Robert Edward Lee Sackett and Millie Beasley, was born in CaliforniaG on 6 April 1896.1 He died aged 79 in Sonora, Tuolumne County, CaliforniaG, on 15 July 1975.2 He married Violet Robinson.
     In 1910 Edward was living in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of his parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded in the census as Edward B Sacket, aged 14 and born in California.3
     Edward completed a World War I draft registration card in Los Angeles on 5 June 1917. He was then aged 21 and was a self-employed farmer living at Bellflower, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG.1
     In 1920 he was living in Corning, Tehama County, CaliforniaG, in the household of his parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded as Edward Sackett, a laborer, aged 23.4

 Notes & Citations

  1. "US, World War I draft registrations records 1917–1918" (FamilySearch image), California, Los Angeles. Draft Division#5 Roll#1531196.
    "Serial#3157 Order#31, Edward Beasley Sackett, of Bellflower CA., Age: 21, b. 6 Apr 1896, white, single, native born, farming/self employed, nearest relative: no name, no military experience, no exemptions, Registrant: Med Ht, Med Build, eyes brown, hair dark brown, not bald, no disabilities, Reg: 5 Jun 1917 at Los Angeles CA."
  2. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Edward Sackett, b. Apr 6, 1896, d. Jul, 1975, SSN 550-46-6842 issued CA, residence Coulterville, California, 95311, county Mariposa."
  3. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_85FHL Film 1374098, p 2a, Enumeration District 0291
    Norwalk, Los Angeles, California
    Sacket, Robert E L, head, 40, m. 16 yrs, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home owned on mortgage, farm
    Sacket, Milley B, wife, 40, m. 16 yrs, b. OR, father b. NY, mother b. ME
    Sacket, Edward B, son, 14, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Irene, daughter, 11, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Dorothy, daughter, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Robert G, son, 7, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Florence, daughter, 1 6/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
  4. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_150, p 2A, Enumeration District 139
    Road No 174, Corning, Tehama, California
    Sackett, Robert, head, 50, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home rented
    Sackett, Millie, wife, 49, none, b. OR, father b. IL, mother b. ME
    Sackett, Edward, son, 23, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Dorthy, daughter, 19, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Gorgon R, son, 17, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Florence, daughter, 11, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
Sackett line9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree10R.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2024

Emily Josephine Sackett

FatherThompson Davidson Sackett (1827-1892)
MotherRebecca Matilda Evans (1828-1906)
Birth3 August 1858, San Bernardino, CaliforniaG,1
Death29 September 1900, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG,1
Marriage31 January 1875, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaGMarcus George Settle1
Emily Josephine Sackett, daughter of Thompson Davidson Sackett and Rebecca Matilda Evans, was born in San Bernardino, CaliforniaG, on 3 August 1858.1 She died aged 42 in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, on 29 September 1900.1 She married in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, on 31 January 1875, Marcus George Settle, son of Marcus G Settle and Irena ___.1
     In 1870 Emily was living in Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Thomas and Rebecca, and was recorded in the census as Emily J Sackett, aged twelve and born in California.2

Children of Emily Josephine Sackett and Marcus George Settle

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database.
  2. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll: M593_73; Page: 591B; Image: 81151; Family History Library Film: 545572
    Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, California, 15 Aug 1870
    Sackett, Thomas D, 42, farmer, real estate $1,800, personal estate $500, b. IL
    Sackett, Rebecca M, 42, keeping house, b. AL
    Sackett, William A, 15, at home, b. TX
    Sackett, Emily J, 12, at home, b. CA
    Sackett, Matilda, 10, at home, b. CA
    Sackett, Robert Lee, 6/12, at home, b. CA, b. Dec.
  3. 1880 Census ().
Sackett line8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Sackett Family Association descendants
Marti Prespentt, Bob Buie and Galen C Fields.
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Florence Sackett

FatherRobert Edward Lee Sackett (1869-1940)
MotherMillie Beasley (1870-1962)
Birth1909, CaliforniaG,1
Death19232
Florence Sackett, daughter of Robert Edward Lee Sackett and Millie Beasley, was born in CaliforniaG in 1909.1 She died in 1923.2
     In 1910 Florence was living in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded in the census as Florence Sacket, aged one and born in California.3
     In 1920 she was living in Corning, Tehama County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded as Florence Sackett, aged eleven.4

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. Sackett database.
  3. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_85FHL Film 1374098, p 2a, Enumeration District 0291
    Norwalk, Los Angeles, California
    Sacket, Robert E L, head, 40, m. 16 yrs, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home owned on mortgage, farm
    Sacket, Milley B, wife, 40, m. 16 yrs, b. OR, father b. NY, mother b. ME
    Sacket, Edward B, son, 14, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Irene, daughter, 11, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Dorothy, daughter, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Robert G, son, 7, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Florence, daughter, 1 6/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
  4. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_150, p 2A, Enumeration District 139
    Road No 174, Corning, Tehama, California
    Sackett, Robert, head, 50, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home rented
    Sackett, Millie, wife, 49, none, b. OR, father b. IL, mother b. ME
    Sackett, Edward, son, 23, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Dorthy, daughter, 19, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Gorgon R, son, 17, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Florence, daughter, 11, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
Sackett line9th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree10R.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2024
Sackett Database25999 Florence Sackett

Irene Sackett

FatherRobert Edward Lee Sackett (1869-1940)
MotherMillie Beasley (1870-1962)
BirthMay 1898, CaliforniaG,1
MarriageFred Charles Cooper2
Irene Sackett, daughter of Robert Edward Lee Sackett and Millie Beasley, was born in CaliforniaG in May 1898.1 She married Fred Charles Cooper.2
     In 1910 Irene was living in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded in the census as Irene Sacket, aged eleven and born in California.3

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. Sackett database.
  3. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_85FHL Film 1374098, p 2a, Enumeration District 0291
    Norwalk, Los Angeles, California
    Sacket, Robert E L, head, 40, m. 16 yrs, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home owned on mortgage, farm
    Sacket, Milley B, wife, 40, m. 16 yrs, b. OR, father b. NY, mother b. ME
    Sacket, Edward B, son, 14, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Irene, daughter, 11, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Dorothy, daughter, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Robert G, son, 7, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Florence, daughter, 1 6/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
Sackett line9th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree10R.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2024
Sackett Database25996 Irene Sackett

Matilda S Sackett

FatherThompson Davidson Sackett (1827-1892)
MotherRebecca Matilda Evans (1828-1906)
Birth3 March 1860, San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaG,1
Death21 July 1954, San Diego, CaliforniaG,2
Marriage4 March 1880, Downey, Los Angeles CountyGThomas Cicero Borden3
Matilda S Sackett, daughter of Thompson Davidson Sackett and Rebecca Matilda Evans, was born in San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaG, on 3 March 1860.1 She died aged 94 at home at 4659 Mississippi Street, San Diego, CaliforniaG, on 21 July 19542 and was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG.4 She married in Downey, Los Angeles CountyG, on 4 March 1880, Thomas Cicero Borden, son of Archibald Borden and Sarah Caroline Rogers.3 Thomas was born in MississippiG in April 1851.5 He died aged 60 on 17 March 1912 when he was shot and killed by a burglar at his home in Long BeachG.6,7,8 He was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery, Long BeachG.9
     In 1870 Matilda was living in Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her parents Thomas and Rebecca, and was recorded in the census as Matilda Sackett, aged ten and born in California.10
     In 1880 she was living in Los NietosG in the household of her husband Thomas, 29, a farmer, and was recorded as Matilda Borden, aged 20 and born in California.11
     In 1900 she was living at Long BeachG in the household of her husband Thomas, 49, a farmer, and was recorded as Matilda Borden, aged 40. They rented their farm. Living with them were their children, David, 19, Ella, 18, Ida, 16, Josie, 13, Matilda, 11, and Thomas Jr, aged four.12
     In 1910 she was living at East 10th Street, Long BeachG, in the household of her husband Thomas, 59, a police officer, and was recorded as Matilda Borden, aged 50. They owned their home free of mortgage. Living with them were their children, Ella, 28, Josie, 22, Tillie, 19, and Tommie, aged 14.13
     In 1920 she was living at East 10th Street, Long BeachG, and was recorded as Matilda Borden, head of household, aged 60, a widow. Living with her were her son Archibald, 40, his wife Mattie, 35, and their children, Beth, 9, David, 5, Luella, 3, and Richard, aged one. There were also two female boarders in the household.14
     In 1930 she was living in Heber, Imperial County, CaliforniaG, in the household of her daughter Ella and son-in-law Howard Ware, and was recorded as Matehilda Borden, a widow aged 70.15

Children of Matilda S Sackett and Thomas Cicero Borden

  • David Archibald Borden b. 9 Dec 1880, d. 19 May 1958
  • Ella C Borden b. 16 Apr 1882, d. 14 Oct 1969
  • Ida May Borden+ b. May 1884, d. 1970
  • Josie E Borden b. May 1887
  • Matilda H "Tillie" Borden b. 31 May 1889, d. 6 Oct 1986
  • Thomas C "Tommy" Borden b. Nov 1895

 Notes & Citations

  1. Death record.
  2. "California, Death Index, 1940–1997" (Ancestry transcript), "Borden, Matilda S, b. California, 3 Mar 1860, d. San Diego, 21 Jul 1954, father Sackett, mother Evans."
  3. Sackett database, 26013 Matilda S Sackett.
  4. Find a Grave, San Diego Union, 23 Jul 1954
    "Mrs. Matilda S. Borden, 94, of 4659 Mississippi St. died yesterday in her home. A native of San Luis Obispo, she had lived here 22 years. She was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.
    Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today at Lewis Colonial Mortuary with graveside rites to be at 2:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach. Survivors include two daughters, Ida M. Kennedy and Mrs. Ross M. Wilsie of San Diego."
  5. Census.
  6. Evening News (San Jose, California), digital image, GenealogyBank, 18 Mar 1912.
  7. San Diego Union (San Diego, California), digital image, GenealogyBank, 18 Mar 1912.
  8. Oakland Tribune, California (Newspapers.com image), 19 Mar 1912.
  9. Find a Grave.
  10. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll: M593_73; Page: 591B; Image: 81151; Family History Library Film: 545572
    Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, California, 15 Aug 1870
    Sackett, Thomas D, 42, farmer, real estate $1,800, personal estate $500, b. IL
    Sackett, Rebecca M, 42, keeping house, b. AL
    Sackett, William A, 15, at home, b. TX
    Sackett, Emily J, 12, at home, b. CA
    Sackett, Matilda, 10, at home, b. CA
    Sackett, Robert Lee, 6/12, at home, b. CA, b. Dec.
  11. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll: 67; Family History Film: 1254067; Page: 329B; Enumeration District: 030; Image: 0361
    Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, California
    Borden, Thomas C, 29, farmer, b. MS, father b. TN, mother b. SC
    Borden, Matilda, 20, wife, keeping house, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL.
  12. 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll: 91; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1240091
    Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 3 Jul 1900
    Borden, Thomas C, head, b. Apr 1851, 49, m. 20y, b. MS, father b. TN, mother b. SC, farmer, home (farm) rented
    Borden, Matilda, wife, b. Mar 1860, 40, m. 20y, 6 ch, all living, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL
    Borden, David, son, b. Dec 1880, 19, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, farm laborer
    Borden, Ella C, dau, b. Apr 1882, 18, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, at school
    Borden, Ida, dau, b. May 1884, 16, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, at school
    Borden, Josie, dau, b. May 1887, 13, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, at school
    Borden, Thomas C Jr, b. Nov 1895, 4, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA
    Borden, Matilda, dau, b. May 1889, 11, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, at school.
  13. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll: T624_85; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374098
    E 10th Str, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 21 Apr 1910
    Borden, Thomas C, head, 59, m1. 30y, b. MS, father b. TN, mother b. SC, officer, police, home owned free of mortgage
    Borden, Matilda, wife, 50, m1. 30y, 6 ch, all living, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL
    Borden, Ella C, dau, 28, single, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, teacher, school
    Borden, Josie E, dau, 22, single, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, dressmaker
    Borden, Tillie H, dau, 19, single, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA
    Borden, Tommie C, son, 14, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA.
  14. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_104; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 975
    E 10th, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
    Borden, Matilda, head, 60, wd, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL
    Borden, Archibald D, son, 40, married, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, foreman, lumber co
    Borden, Mattie A, dau-in-law, 35, b. VT, father b. VT, mother b. VT,
    Borden, Beth, gdau, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. VT
    Borden, David, gson, 5, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. CA [sic]
    Borden, Luella, gdau, 3 5/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. VT
    Borden, Richard, gson, 1 0/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. VT
    Hess, Violet, boarder, 35, single, b. CA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, teacher, school
    Miller, Rose, boarder, 60, married, b. PA, father b. US, mother b. US.
  15. 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll: 119; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0034; Image: 589.0; FHL microfilm: 2339854
    Heber, Imperial County, California, 24 Apr 1930
    Ware, Howard P, head, home owned $7,000, 44, m. at 31, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. KY, farmer, dairy farm
    Ware, Ella B, wife, 48, m. at 35, b. CA, father b. MS, mother b. CA, teacher, public school
    Borden, Matehilda, mother-in-law, 70, wd, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL.
Sackett line8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Sackett Family Association descendants
Kelly Schlabach.
Generation.Tree9Q.3
Last Edited27 Feb 2017

Rebecca J Sackett

FatherWilliam Alfred Sackett (1854-1912)
MotherMahala Matilda Petty (1853-1941)
BirthMay 1892, CaliforniaG,1
MarriageCaliforniaGJohn A Meyer2
Rebecca J Sackett, daughter of William Alfred Sackett and Mahala Matilda Petty, was born in CaliforniaG in May 1892.1 She married in CaliforniaG John A Meyer.2

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database.
  2. "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851–2003" (Ancestry image), Los Angeles Times, 17 June 1931, "Intention to Marry [issued yesterday]. / Meyer—Sackett. John A. Meyer, 49; Rebecca J. Sackett, 39."
Sackett line9th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree10R.3
Last Edited26 Apr 2013

Robert Edward Lee Sackett

FatherThompson Davidson Sackett (1827-1892)
MotherRebecca Matilda Evans (1828-1906)
Marriage1893, CaliforniaGMillie Beasley1
Robert Edward Lee Sackett, son of Thompson Davidson Sackett and Rebecca Matilda Evans, was born in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, on 5 December 1869.1 He died aged 70 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles CountyG, on 27 April 1940.2,3 He married in CaliforniaG in 1893, Millie Beasley.1 Millie was born in OregonG on 28 March 1870.1 She died aged 91 in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, on 12 January 1962.1
     In 1870 Robert was living in Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of his parents Thomas and Rebecca, and was recorded in the census as Robert Lee Sackett, aged six months and born in California.4
     In 1910 he was living in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, and was recorded as Robert E L Sacket, a farmer, aged 40. Living with him were his wife, Millie, 40, and their children, Edward, 14, Irene, 11, Dorothy, 9, Robert, 7, and Florence, aged one.5
     In 1920 he was living in Corning, Tehama County, CaliforniaG, and was recorded as Robert Sackett, a farmer, aged 50. Living with him were his wife Millie, 49, and their children, Edward, 23, Dorothy, 19, Gordon, 17, and Florence, aged eleven.6
From A History of California

Robert E. L. Sackett.

The universal esteem of a community is given to Mr. Sackett for his demonstration of business qualities which have placed him in the front rank of ranchers in Los Angeles county, where he was born December 5, 1869, the son of a worthy pioneer. His father, Thompson D. Sackett, was born near Quincey, Ill., in 1827, while his mother, Rebecca M. Evans in maidenhood, was a native of Alabama. The parents were married in Arkansas, and lived in that state until their removal to Texas, whence they came overland to California in 1857. From San Bernardino county they went to Visalia for a few years, then returned to Los Angeles county in 1867. While in the north he had engaged in the cattle business but during the dry years lost all of his stock, and when he came back to Los Angeles county he had to begin at the foot of the ladder once more. He established his home in this community and spent the remainder of his years on the old homestead, passing away in 1892 at the age of sixty-five years. The mother died in 1906 at the age of seventy-four years. They were the parents of eight children, of whom four are now living. Mr. Sackett was a lifelong Democrat politically, and in religion both himself and wife were devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Norwalk.

The preliminary education of Robert E. L. Sackett was received in the common schools after which he took a commercial course in the Woodbury Business College, of Los Angeles. After the close of his schooldays he returned to the home ranch and worked with his father, until the latter's death, when he went to work upon the forty-five acre tract which he had inherited. He is progressive and enterprising and it was not long before he purchased thirty-five acres of land adjoining his property, and has since added twenty acres and a fifteen-acre tract, while he also owns a lot in Long Beach. The home place is in grain and the management of a dairy occupies a large part of his attention, fifty cows supplying this department of the work, the milk being sold to the Alpine Farm and Dairy Company, of Los Angeles. A considerable portion of his other property is devoted to the raising of grain, although he intends to set out fifteen acres in gum trees in the fall of 1907. In 1893 Mr. Sackett was united in marriage with Miss Millie Beasley, a native of Oregon, and a daughter of David I. Beasley, who at the time of his death was in the employ of the government in Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett are the parents of the following children: Edward B., Irene, Dorothy and Robert G. Mr. Sackett is a member of Camp 10, K. O. T. M., of Artesia, and is also identified with the Independent Order of Foresters. Politically he is a stanch Democrat. Regarding the upbuilding of this section no citizen has been more prominent than Mr. Sackett: he has done much to promote the improvement of the San Gabriel river in this vicinity, serving as secretary and the superintendent of the New San Gabriel corporation organized to improve and straighten the river. Mr. Sackett was the right of way man and the successful completion of this undertaking was largely due to his efforts and those of a brother.

—J. A. Guian. A History of California & An Extended History of its Southern Coast Counties, II:1869. (Researched by Thurmon King).

Children of Robert Edward Lee Sackett and Millie Beasley

 Notes & Citations

  1. Sackett database.
  2. "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851–2003" (Ancestry image), Los Angeles Times, 28 April 1940, "Deaths. / Sackett. Robert E.L. Sackett. Edwards Brothers' Colonial Mortuary."
  3. "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851–2003", (Ancestry image), Los Angeles Times, 29 April 1940, "Deaths. / Sackett. Robert E.L., beloved husband of Millie B. Sackett, father of Mrs. Irene S. Cooper, Mrs. Dorothy S. Gingerich and Edward B. Sackett. / Services Tuesday, 2 p.m., at the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn. Edwards Brothers' Colonial Mortuary, directors."
  4. 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll: M593_73; Page: 591B; Image: 81151; Family History Library Film: 545572
    Los Nietos, Los Angeles County, California, 15 Aug 1870
    Sackett, Thomas D, 42, farmer, real estate $1,800, personal estate $500, b. IL
    Sackett, Rebecca M, 42, keeping house, b. AL
    Sackett, William A, 15, at home, b. TX
    Sackett, Emily J, 12, at home, b. CA
    Sackett, Matilda, 10, at home, b. CA
    Sackett, Robert Lee, 6/12, at home, b. CA, b. Dec.
  5. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_85FHL Film 1374098, p 2a, Enumeration District 0291
    Norwalk, Los Angeles, California
    Sacket, Robert E L, head, 40, m. 16 yrs, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home owned on mortgage, farm
    Sacket, Milley B, wife, 40, m. 16 yrs, b. OR, father b. NY, mother b. ME
    Sacket, Edward B, son, 14, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Irene, daughter, 11, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Dorothy, daughter, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Robert G, son, 7, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Florence, daughter, 1 6/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
  6. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_150, p 2A, Enumeration District 139
    Road No 174, Corning, Tehama, California
    Sackett, Robert, head, 50, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home rented
    Sackett, Millie, wife, 49, none, b. OR, father b. IL, mother b. ME
    Sackett, Edward, son, 23, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Dorthy, daughter, 19, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Gorgon R, son, 17, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Florence, daughter, 11, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
Sackett line8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree9Q.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2024

Robert Gordon Sackett

FatherRobert Edward Lee Sackett (1869-1940)
MotherMillie Beasley (1870-1962)
Robert Gordon Sackett, son of Robert Edward Lee Sackett and Millie Beasley, was born in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, on 27 February 1902.1 He died aged 30 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, CaliforniaG, on 23 September 1932 from injuries sustained in a plane crash and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG.2,3
     In 1910 Robert was living in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, in the household of his parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded in the census as Robert G Sacket, aged seven and born in California.4
     In 1920 he was living in Corning, Tehama County, CaliforniaG, in the household of his parents Robert and Millie, and was recorded as Gorgon R [sic] Sackett, a laborer, aged 17.5
     In 1930 he was living at 721 De la Vina Street, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CaliforniaG, and was recorded as Gordon Sackett, a commercial aviator, aged 30. He was a lodger in the household of Charence Southwick, a barber.6

Fatal Plane Crash
Air Accidents Cause Death and Injuries Over Week-end
Santa Barbara, Sept. 19. — (U.P.)—Gordon Sackett, 32, widely known aviator, was near death today as the result of an accident which cost the life of Francis Earl Harper, 16, wealthy student of flying.
     Witnesses said Sackett apparently was teaching Harper to execute a tailspin as part of his training course. The ship fell from a height of 500 feet, and examination of the wreckage led to the belief the controls were "frozen."
     Sackett suffered a severe skull injury.

Imperial Valley Press, El Centro, California, 19 Sep 1932, p 2, & other newspapers

Santa Barbaran Killed in Aerial Crack-Up Sunday
     Santa Barbara. Sept. 19. — Plunging 500 feet to earth, an airplane crashed near Goleta at noon Sunday to kill Francis Earl Harper, 16, student flier, and severely injured Gordon Sackett, local aviator who lies in the Cottage hospital with possible fatal injuries.
     Sackett was giving lessons in stunting to young Harper, nephew of Harry Hollister, when the plane crashed.
     Victor Hayes, owner of the ship, last night gave a large quantity of blood in order to save Sackett's life.

Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California, 19 Sep 1932, p 1

Two Dead in Air Crash
     Santa Barbara, Sept. 24.—(U.P.)—An airplane accident last Sunday during demonstration of tailspin maneuvers had taken its second life today. Gordon Sackett, prominent aviator, died from injuries. Earl Harper, 16, wealthy aviation student, died in the crash.

Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 2

     Santa Barbara—Gordon Sackett, 30, is dead from injuries received in a plane crash near Goleta. Francis E. Harper, 16, was killed in the crash.

—Evening Tribune, San Diego, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 3

Robert's obituary
Native Sons Will Conduct Rites for Aviator Today
     Santa Barbara chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West will conduct a simple ritual this afternoon for Gordon Sackett, aviator, who died yesterday morning in a local hospital of injuries received last Sunday in a crash at Goleta field.
     The services will take place at 2 o'clock in the Eppel & Kurtz mortuary.      Following the ritual here, a committal service will be held in Norwalk. Burial will be in Whittier.
     Mr. Sackett was born in Norwalk on February 27, 1902, and had been a resident of this section for the last seven years. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Norwalk. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sackett of Lathrop; a brother, Edward B. Sackett of Lathrop; and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Cooper and Mrs. Dorothy Gengeritch, of Los Angeles.

The Morning Press, Santa Barbara, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 8

Card of Thanks
     We wish to thank our friends for the beautiful floral offerings and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement in the loss of our son and brother.
     (Signed) Robert E. Sackett and Family

The Morning Press, Santa Barbara, California, 28 Sep 1932, p 12

Santa Barbara, California, City Directory

1927Sackett Gordon electn r 1016 Anacapa
Sackett R G linemn Sou Calif Edison Co r 511 Brinkerhoff av
1928Sackett R Gordon lineman S C E Co r 721 De la Vina
1929Sackett Gordon r 721 De la Vina
1931Sackett Gordon r 1629 Garden
Robert Gordon Sackett (1902–1932, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
(Src: Find a Grave, Kathy Salazar)

 Notes & Citations

  1. Obituary.
  2. "California Death Index 1905–1939" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Robert G, d. San Luis Obispo, California, 23 Sep 1932, age 30."
  3. Find a Grave.
  4. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_85FHL Film 1374098, p 2a, Enumeration District 0291
    Norwalk, Los Angeles, California
    Sacket, Robert E L, head, 40, m. 16 yrs, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home owned on mortgage, farm
    Sacket, Milley B, wife, 40, m. 16 yrs, b. OR, father b. NY, mother b. ME
    Sacket, Edward B, son, 14, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Irene, daughter, 11, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Dorothy, daughter, 9, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Robert G, son, 7, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sacket, Florence, daughter, 1 6/12, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
  5. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_150, p 2A, Enumeration District 139
    Road No 174, Corning, Tehama, California
    Sackett, Robert, head, 50, farmer, b. CA, father b. IL, mother b. AL, home rented
    Sackett, Millie, wife, 49, none, b. OR, father b. IL, mother b. ME
    Sackett, Edward, son, 23, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Dorthy, daughter, 19, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Gorgon R, son, 17, laborer, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR
    Sackett, Florence, daughter, 11, none, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. OR.
  6. 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2339949, p 14B, Enumeration District 0007
    721 De la Vina Street, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    Sackett, Gordon, lodger, 30, single, comml aviator, airport, b. CA, father b. CA, mother b. United States.
    [In household of Clarence Southwick, a barber]
Sackett line9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Generation.Tree10R.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2024
Sackett Database25998 Robert Gordon Sackett
 

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