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Charles Blair Sackett, known as Blair, son of Charles Sackett and Elizabeth Guernsey, was born in Afton, Chenango County, New York State^G, on 12 January 1891. He died aged 76 in St Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York State^G, on 17 March 1967^1,2 and was buried at Hagaman Mills Cemetery, Hagaman, Montgomery County, New York State^G.⁴ He married in Fulton, Oswego County, New York State^G, on 10 June 1913, Myrtle Kissinger, daughter of Paul Kissinger and Louise Hogedorn.³
     In 1900 Blair was living in Afton^G in the household of his grandparents David and Susanna Guernsey, and was recorded in the census as Blair Sackett, a schoolboy, aged nine and born in New York.⁵
     In 1910 he was living in Maryland Town, Otsego County, New York State^G, in the household of his grandparents David and Susanna Guernsey, and was recorded as Blair Sackett, a farm laborer on his grandfather's farm, aged 19 and born in New York.⁶
     Blair completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was then aged 26, married with one child, and was a self-employed farmer at Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York State^G.⁷
     In 1920 he was living at Johnstown? Road, Broadalbin^G, and was recorded as Blair T? Sackett, farmer, head of household, aged 29 and born in New York. He owned his home on a mortgage. Living with him were his wife Myrtle, 29, and their children, Elizabeth, 6, and Dorothy, aged one. Also in the household were Myrtle's widowed mother Louise, 53, and brother Paul, 14.⁸
     In 1930 he was living at Amsterdam Perth Road, Amsterdam^G, and was recorded as Blair Sackett, a self-employed general farmer, head of household, aged 39 and born in New York. He owned his home. Living with him were his wife Myrtle, 39, a school teacher, and their children, Elizabeth, 16, Dolley, 11, Marion, 8, and Nelson, aged five. Also in the household was a ward, William Julius, 13, a child of Polish parents.⁹

Elizabeth Sackett, daughter of Charles Blair Sackett and Myrtle Kissinger, was born in New York State^G about 1914.¹ She married ___ Mulligan.
     In 1920 Elizabeth was living at Johnstown? Road, Broadalbin^G, in the household of her parents Blair and Myrtle, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sackett, aged six and born in New York.²
     In 1930 she was living at Amsterdam Perth Road, Amsterdam^G, in the household of her parents Blair and Myrtle, and was recorded as Elizabeth Sackett, aged 16 and born in New York.³

Dorothy "Dolley" Sackett, daughter of Charles Blair Sackett and Myrtle Kissinger, was born in New York State^G in 1918.¹ She married ___ Blair.
     In 1920 Dorothy was living at Johnstown? Road, Broadalbin^G, in the household of her parents Blair and Myrtle, and was recorded in the census as Dorothy Sackett, aged one year five months and born in New York.²
     In 1930 she was living at Amsterdam Perth Road, Amsterdam^G, in the household of her parents Blair and Myrtle, and was recorded as Dolley Sackett, aged eleven and born in New York.³

Marion Sackett, daughter of Charles Blair Sackett and Myrtle Kissinger, was born in New York State^G about 1922. She married ___ Hutton.
     In 1930 Marion was living at Amsterdam Perth Road, Amsterdam^G, in the household of her parents Blair and Myrtle, and was recorded in the census as Marion Sackett, aged eight and born in New York.¹

Nelson H Sackett, son of Charles Blair Sackett and Myrtle Kissinger, was born in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York State^G, on 29 June 1924. He died aged 89 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York State^G, on 26 December 2013.¹ He married at Trinity Reformed Church, Amsterdam^G, on 17 February 1945, Virginia Laird.
     In 1930 he was living at Amsterdam Perth Road, Amsterdam^G, in the household of his parents Blair and Myrtle, and was recorded as Nelson Sackett, aged five and born in New York.²

Homer D Sackett, son of Charles Sackett and Elizabeth Guernsey, was born in Afton, Chenango County, New York State^G, on 24 August 1892.¹ He married in Schenevus, Otsego County, New York State^G, on 3 November 1914, Hattie Decker, daughter of Grant Decker and Electa Mattice.²
     In 1900 Homer was living in Afton^G in the household of his grandparents David and Susanna Guernsey, and was recorded in the census as Homer Sackett, a schoolboy, aged seven and born in New York.³
     In 1910 he was living in Maryland Town, Otsego County, New York State^G, in the household of his grandparents David and Susanna Guernsey, and was recorded as Homer D Sackett, a farm laborer on his grandfather's farm, aged 17 and born in New York.⁴
     Homer completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was then aged 24, married with one child, living at 70 Centre Street, Oneonta, Otsego County, New York State^G. He was a truck driver at the Oneonta Laundry Company.¹

Eugene Sackett, son of Oramel E Sackett and Jane ___, was born in New York State^G in October 1857.¹ He married about 1878, Mary E ___.¹ Mary was born in New York State^G in January 1859.¹
     In 1860 Eugene was living in Afton, Chenango County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded in the census as Eugene Sacket, aged three and born in New York.²
     In 1870 he was living in Afton^G in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded as Eugene Sackett, aged 12.³
     In 1880 he was living in Afton^G in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded as Eugene Sackett, a blacksmith, aged 22 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Mary, 21, and their seven-month-old daughter Gilpha.⁴
     In 1900 he was living in Afton^G and was recorded as Eugene Sackett, a blacksmith, head of household, aged 42 and born in New York. He owned his home free of mortgage. Living with him were his wife Mary, 41, and their children, Chester, 15, and Florence, aged 13. Also in the household was a blacksmith's laborer.⁵

Charles Sackett, son of Oramel E Sackett and Jane ___, was born in New York State^G about 1862.¹ He married Elizabeth Guernsey, daughter of David Guernsey and Susanna ___. Elizabeth was born in New York State^G about 1871.¹
     In 1870 Charles was living in Afton^G in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded in the census as Charles Sackett, aged eight.²
     In 1880 he was living in Afton^G in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a railroad baggageman, aged 18 and born in New York.³

Gilpha (?) Sackett, daughter of Eugene Sackett and Mary E ___, was born in New York State^G in 1879.
     In 1880 (?) was living in Afton^G and was recorded in the census as Gilpha Sackett, aged seven months and born in New York. She was living with her parents, Eugene and Mary, in the household of her grandparents Oramel and Jane Sackett.¹

George Sackett, son of Oramel E Sackett and Jane ___, was born in New York State^G about 1855.
     In 1860 George was living in Afton, Chenango County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded in the census as George Sacket, aged five and born in New York.¹
     In 1870 he was living in Afton^G in the household of his parents Oramel and Jane, and was recorded as George Sackett, aged 15.²