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Oscar Sackett, son of John Sackett and Cornelia Olmstead, was born in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in 1832.¹ He died aged about 57 in New York City^G on 22 September 1889¹ and was buried at the Second Congregational Church Cemetery, Greenwich^G.² He married before 1860, Eliza Miles Burns. They divorced sometime before 1870 and Eliza married second William H Purdy.
     In 1850 Oscar was living in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded in the census as Oscar Sackett, aged 18 and born in Connecticut.³
     In 1870 Eliza was living in New York City^G in the household of her second husband, Wiilliam Purdy, 29, a policeman, and was recorded in the census as Eliza Purdy, aged 30 and born in Connecticut. Also in the household were Eliza's children, Julia, 10, Carrie, 6, and William, aged four.⁴

Eleanor Cornelia Sackett, daughter of John Sackett and Cornelia Olmstead, was born in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, on 28 February 1836.¹ She died aged 29 in Bellport, Suffolk County, New York State^G, on 21 February 1866.¹
     In 1850 Eleanor was living in Greenwich^G in the household of her parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded in the census as Eleanor C Sackett, aged 14 and born in Connecticut.²

Whitman Sackett, son of John Sackett and Cornelia Olmstead, was born in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in July 1839.¹ He died there aged 69 on 20 October 1908 and was buried at Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich^G.²
     In 1850 Whitman was living in Greenwich^G in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded in the census as Whitman Sackett, aged eleven and born in Connecticut.³
     In 1860 he was living in Greenwich^G in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded as Whitman Sackett, a boatman, aged 22.⁴
     Whitman served in the US Civil War in the 17th Connecticut Volunteers. He enlisted on 11 August 1862, was promoted Corporal in 1864 and Sergeant in 1865, and was mustered out on 19 July 1865.^2,5

John Sackett, son of John Sackett and Cornelia Olmstead, was born in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in 1842.¹ He died in Roslyn, Nassau County, New York State^G, on 26 March 1893^2,3 and was buried at Bayville Cemetery, Nassau County^G.⁶ He married about 1872, Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of John Smith and Elizabeth Hall.^4,5 Mary was born in New York State^G in June 1851.⁷ She died aged 75 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York State^G, on 15 February 1927 and was buried at Bayville Cemetery^G.⁶
     In 1850 John was living in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded in the census as John Sackett, aged seven and born in Connecticut.⁸
     In 1860 he was living in Greenwich^G in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded as John Sackett, a boatman, aged 18.⁹
     John swore a citizenship affidavit in New York City^G on 30 July 1861. He was a registered seaman, aged 18 and born in Greenwich, Connecticut.¹⁰
     John served the Union in the US Civil War in the 17th Connecticut Infantry Regiment. He served from 13 August 1862 to 9 March 1863 when he was discharged due to a disability. He claimed an invalid's pension in 1879 and his wife Mary claimed a widow's pension in 1893.^11,12
     In 1870 he was living in Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York^G, and was recorded as John Sackett, a boatman, aged 27. He was in an all-male residence of six boatmen and 20 brick yard workers.¹³
     In 1892 he was living in Long Island City, Queens County, New York State^G, and was recorded as John Sackett, a contractor, aged 50. Living with him were his wife Mary, 39, and their children, Oscar, 19, and Byron, 17 (listed as Bernard.)¹⁴
John's obituary

Reubenette Sackett, daughter of John Sackett and Cornelia Olmstead, was born in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, about 1845.¹
     In 1850 Reubenette was living in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of her parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded in the census as Reubenette Sackett, aged five and born in Connecticut.²
     In 1860 she was living in Greenwich^G in the household of her parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded as Reubinett Sackett, aged 15.³

Charles Edgar Sackett, son of John Sackett and Cornelia Olmstead, was born in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in 1849.¹ He died between 1925 and 1930.¹ He married about 1878, Amelia Bell. Amelia was born in Babylon, Suffolk County, New York State^G, about 1859.^2,1 She died aged about 81 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, on 23 December 1941.³
     Charles's namesake Charles Edgar Sackett, son of Amos Mead Sackett and Sarah Elisabeth Adeline Mead, was a first cousin once removed.
     In 1850 Charles was living in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded in the census as Charles Sackett, aged one and born in Connecticut.⁴
     In 1860 he was living in Greenwich^G in the household of his parents John and Cornelia, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, aged twelve.⁵
     In 1870 he was living in Rye, Westchester County, New York^G, in the household of Wilford Purdy, house carpenter, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, an apprentice carpenter, aged 21.⁶
     In 1880 he was living in Greenwich^G and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a carpenter, head of household, aged 30. Living with him were his wife Amelia, 20, and their son Theodore William, aged six months.⁷
     In 1905 he was living in Rye^G and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a carpenter, head of household, aged 55. Living with him were his wife Amelia, 45, and their children, Theodore, 26, Charles Jr, 22, Lee, 17, and Stella, aged 14.⁸
     In 1910 he was living at Willett Avenue, Rye^G, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a shirt factory worker, head of household, aged 61. Living with him were his wife Amelia, 51, and their children, Theodore, 29, Charles, 27, R Lee, 22, and Stella, aged 19.⁹
     Charles was listed in the Port Chester City Directory in 1912. He was a machinist, living at 7 Bush Avenue, Port Chester, Westchester County^G. His children, Theodore, Charles, and Stella, were living with him.¹⁰
     In 1920 he was living at Seymour Avenue, Port Chester^G, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a factory clerk, head of household, aged 70. Living with him were his wife Amelia, 60, and their son Lee, 31.¹¹
     In 1925 he was living in Rye^G and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a clerk, head of household, aged 76. His wife Amelia, 70, was living wiith him.¹²
     In 1930 Charles's widow Amelia was living at Summer Street, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of her daughter Stella and son-in-law Charles Roberts, and was recorded in the census as Amelia M Sackett, aged 71.¹³
     In 1940 she was living in Stamford^G in the household of her daughter Stella and son-in-law Charles Roberts, and was recorded as Amelia Sackett, aged 80.¹⁴