Benjamin Edwin Sackett
| Father | Louis Sackett (1882-1945) |
| Mother | Lillian Dvorkin (1885-1958) |
Benjamin Edwin Sackett, son of Louis Sackett and Lillian Dvorkin, was born in Newark, Essex County, New JerseyG, on 15 May 1911.1 He died aged 91 in the Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Duval County, FloridaG, on 25 October 20022,3 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, VirginiaG, on 9 May 2003.4
Benjamin was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, his father presumably taking the name "Sackett" upon immigration to the United States.
In 1920 Benjamin was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, in the household of his parents Louis and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Benjamin Sackett, aged eight and born in New Jersey.5
B Edwin Sackett was the special agent in charge of the New York division of the FBI. He retired from the service in November 1941 after 13 years' service.6
Benjamin served in the US Army during the Second World War, enlisting on 29 June 1943 and achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Benjamin described in an article in Cosmopolitan magazine in March 1942 how he and his FBI team caught and successfully prosecuted 33 German spies in New York, using information given by the Gestapo to a German-born but loyal American citizen who had been "recruited" by the German secret service during a visit to his homeland.7
Benjamin was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, his father presumably taking the name "Sackett" upon immigration to the United States.
In 1920 Benjamin was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, in the household of his parents Louis and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Benjamin Sackett, aged eight and born in New Jersey.5
B Edwin Sackett was the special agent in charge of the New York division of the FBI. He retired from the service in November 1941 after 13 years' service.6
Benjamin served in the US Army during the Second World War, enlisting on 29 June 1943 and achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Benjamin described in an article in Cosmopolitan magazine in March 1942 how he and his FBI team caught and successfully prosecuted 33 German spies in New York, using information given by the Gestapo to a German-born but loyal American citizen who had been "recruited" by the German secret service during a visit to his homeland.7
"Spies Active for Over Two Years
War against the United States did not start with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It had been in active progress for over two years.
Our internal enemies—agents of Japan, Germany, and Italy had been unceasingly active. So charges the report of B. Edwin Sackett, former special agent in charge of the New York division of the F.B.I., whose detailed report of smashing the Nazi spy ring appears in the March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
Sackett describes in his article the roundup of the largest group of espionage agents in America history, 33 in all, who were trapped by thorough-going, meticulous work of the F.B.I. With them worked William G. Sebold, a German-born, naturalized American citizen who was trapped by the Gestapo on a visit to his homeland. The German secret service enlisted the services of the one-time aircraft mechanic to obtain detailed plans of American defenses. But they were foiled.
Once he was back in New York, Sebold told his story to the F.B.I., and their collaboration resulted in the startling expose last June. Sackett relates how Sebold was given detailed instructions when he left Germany. Included were plans for a short-wave set direct to Germany, names of secret agents to contact in New York. These instructions Sebold carried out, but with the full knowledge of the F.B.I.
Sebold, Sackett says, met the secret agents, talked with them and gave them spurious information. But each meeting was recorded by F.B.I. motion picture cameras, cleverly concealed. Further counter-espionage efforts included constant surveillance of dozens of people; secret codes; invisible inks, micro-photographs the size of a pinhead. And after a year and a half's work, the agents were trapped.
The case was airtight. The jury found all the defendants guilty. The largest espionage ring in America's modern history was finally liquidated—the American way—through a fair trial before a jury instead of death before a firing squad."
—The Denison Press (Denison, Texas), 19 Feb 1942.
War against the United States did not start with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It had been in active progress for over two years.
Our internal enemies—agents of Japan, Germany, and Italy had been unceasingly active. So charges the report of B. Edwin Sackett, former special agent in charge of the New York division of the F.B.I., whose detailed report of smashing the Nazi spy ring appears in the March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
Sackett describes in his article the roundup of the largest group of espionage agents in America history, 33 in all, who were trapped by thorough-going, meticulous work of the F.B.I. With them worked William G. Sebold, a German-born, naturalized American citizen who was trapped by the Gestapo on a visit to his homeland. The German secret service enlisted the services of the one-time aircraft mechanic to obtain detailed plans of American defenses. But they were foiled.
Once he was back in New York, Sebold told his story to the F.B.I., and their collaboration resulted in the startling expose last June. Sackett relates how Sebold was given detailed instructions when he left Germany. Included were plans for a short-wave set direct to Germany, names of secret agents to contact in New York. These instructions Sebold carried out, but with the full knowledge of the F.B.I.
Sebold, Sackett says, met the secret agents, talked with them and gave them spurious information. But each meeting was recorded by F.B.I. motion picture cameras, cleverly concealed. Further counter-espionage efforts included constant surveillance of dozens of people; secret codes; invisible inks, micro-photographs the size of a pinhead. And after a year and a half's work, the agents were trapped.
The case was airtight. The jury found all the defendants guilty. The largest espionage ring in America's modern history was finally liquidated—the American way—through a fair trial before a jury instead of death before a firing squad."
—The Denison Press (Denison, Texas), 19 Feb 1942.
Benjamin Edwin Sackett (1905*–2002), Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia
(Src: Find A Grave, A Horan)
[*Actual 1911]
(Src: Find A Grave, A Horan)
[*Actual 1911]
Notes & Citations
- Death record, SSDI and father's naturalization papers have birth date 15 May 1911 and this is supported by the 1920 census record; cemetery record 15 May 1905 would appear to be in error.
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "B Edwin E Sackett, b. May 15, 1911, d. Oct 25, 2002, SSN 313-20-1536 issued IN, residence Greenwich, Connecticut, 06831, county Fairfield."
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Benjamin E, b. 15 May 1911, d. 25 Oct 2002, claim date 3 May 1973. Also listed as B Edwin Sackett."
- "U.S. Veterans Gravesites" (Ancestry transcript), "Benjamin Edwin Sackett, LTC US Army, World War II, b. 15 May 1905, d. 25 Oct 2002, bur. Arlington National Cemetery, 9 May 2003, section 67, site 4058, service start date 29 Jun 1943."
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1030, p. 3B, Enumeration District 59, Image 103
Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, 3 Jan 1920
Sackett, Louis L, head, home rented, 43, married, immigrated 1903, collector, insurance co, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 34, immigrated 1905, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Benjamin, son, 8, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Alfred, son, 5, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Robert L, 1/12, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia. - The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, digital image, (http://bklyn.newspapers.com/), "B. E. Sackett, FBI Chief Here, Resigns
B. Edwin Sackett, special agent in charge of the New York Division of the FBI, today announced his resignation, effective Nov. 13.
Sackett said he had "yielded to the importunities of my family to enter civilian life." He added he was ready to answer any "call" the Government may make in the present emergency. He has served in the FBI for 13 years." - The Denison Press (Denison, Texas), digital image, University of North Texas, Texas History (http://texashistory.unt.edu), 19 Feb 1942, "Spies Active for Over Two Years."
| Appears in | Notable Sacketts Sacketts in the Military |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.0 |
| Last Edited | 16 Sep 2019 |
Louis Sackett
| Father | Lipel Sackett |
| Mother | Beckie ___ |
Louis Sackett, son of Lipel Sackett and Beckie ___, was born in Novoalexandrovsk, RussiaG, on 15 March 1882.1 He died aged 63 in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG, on 24 April 1945 and was buried at Beth Israel Cemetery, Los AngelesG.3 He married in Manhattan, New York StateG, on 20 February 1910, Lillian Dvorkin, daughter of Issak Dvorkin and Fruma B Sagsen.2 Lillian was born in Lepel, RussiaG, on 27 February 1885.1,4 She died in Los Angeles CountyG on 24 December 1958 and was buried at Beth Israel Cemetery, Los AngelesG.3
In 1910 Louis was living at Washington Street, Newark, Essex County, New JerseyG, and was recorded in the census as Louis Sackett, a millinery salesman, head of household, aged 25 and born in Russia. Living with him was his wife Lillian, aged 25 and also born in Russia. They were both English speaking. They rented their home.5
In 1920 he was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, and was recorded as Louis L Sackett, insurance company collector, head of household, aged 43 and born in Russia. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Lillian, 34, and their children, Benjamin, 8, Alfred, 5, and Robert L, aged one month.6
In 1910 Louis was living at Washington Street, Newark, Essex County, New JerseyG, and was recorded in the census as Louis Sackett, a millinery salesman, head of household, aged 25 and born in Russia. Living with him was his wife Lillian, aged 25 and also born in Russia. They were both English speaking. They rented their home.5
In 1920 he was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, and was recorded as Louis L Sackett, insurance company collector, head of household, aged 43 and born in Russia. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Lillian, 34, and their children, Benjamin, 8, Alfred, 5, and Robert L, aged one month.6
Children of Louis Sackett and Lillian Dvorkin
- Benjamin Edwin Sackett b. 15 May 1911, d. 25 Oct 2002
- Alfred Sackett b. 5 Aug 1914
- Robert L Sackett b. 24 Nov 1919
Notes & Citations
- Naturalization record.
- "New York City, Marriages, 1600s–1800s" (Ancestry transcript), "20 Feb 1910, at Manhattan, New York, Louis Sackett, 25, single, b. Vilna, Russia, father Lipel Sackett, mother Beckie Sackett; to Lillian Dvorkin, 25, single, b. Vilna, Russia, father Issak Dvorkin, mother Fruma B Sagsen."
- Find a Grave.
- Find a Grave, has b. Vitsebskaya, Belarus, 17 Jun 1887.
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_876, p. 1A, Enumeration District 0010, FHL 1374889
Washington St, Newark City, Essex County, NJ, 15 Apr 1910
Sackett, Louis, head, 25, m1, b. Russia (Jewish), immigrated 1901, English speaking, salesman, millinery, own account [overwritten "w"orker], home rented, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 25, m1, b. Russia (Jewish), immigrated 1908, English speaking, millinery, store, own account, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1030, p. 3B, Enumeration District 59, Image 103
Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, 3 Jan 1920
Sackett, Louis L, head, home rented, 43, married, immigrated 1903, collector, insurance co, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 34, immigrated 1905, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Benjamin, son, 8, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Alfred, son, 5, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Robert L, 1/12, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia.
| Appears in | Sacketts who migrated |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.0 |
| Last Edited | 8 Aug 2024 |
Alfred Sackett
| Father | Louis Sackett (1882-1945) |
| Mother | Lillian Dvorkin (1885-1958) |
Alfred Sackett, son of Louis Sackett and Lillian Dvorkin, was born in Newark, Essex County, New JerseyG, on 5 August 1914.1
In 1920 Alfred was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, in the household of his parents Louis and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Alfred Sackett, aged five and born in New Jersey.2
In 1920 Alfred was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, in the household of his parents Louis and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Alfred Sackett, aged five and born in New Jersey.2
Notes & Citations
- Father's naturalization papers.
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1030, p. 3B, Enumeration District 59, Image 103
Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, 3 Jan 1920
Sackett, Louis L, head, home rented, 43, married, immigrated 1903, collector, insurance co, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 34, immigrated 1905, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Benjamin, son, 8, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Alfred, son, 5, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Robert L, 1/12, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia.
| Generation.Tree | 10R.0 |
| Last Edited | 22 Aug 2019 |
Robert L Sackett
| Father | Louis Sackett (1882-1945) |
| Mother | Lillian Dvorkin (1885-1958) |
Robert L Sackett, son of Louis Sackett and Lillian Dvorkin, was born in Newark, Essex County, New JerseyG, on 24 November 1919.1
In 1920 Robert was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, in the household of his parents Louis and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Robert L Sackett, aged one month and born in New Jersey.2
In 1920 Robert was living at Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New JerseyG, in the household of his parents Louis and Lillian, and was recorded in the census as Robert L Sackett, aged one month and born in New Jersey.2
Notes & Citations
- Father's naturalization papers.
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1030, p. 3B, Enumeration District 59, Image 103
Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, 3 Jan 1920
Sackett, Louis L, head, home rented, 43, married, immigrated 1903, collector, insurance co, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Lillian, wife, 34, immigrated 1905, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Benjamin, son, 8, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Alfred, son, 5, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Robert L, 1/12, b. NJ, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia.
| Generation.Tree | 10R.0 |
| Last Edited | 22 Aug 2019 |
Robert Warren Sackett
| Father | Denver Warren Sackett (1886-1965) |
| Mother | Mae LLoyd (c 1892-) |
Robert Warren Sackett, son of Denver Warren Sackett and Mae LLoyd, was born in Altoona, Blair County, PennsylvaniaG, on 1 July 1914.1,2 He died aged 66 in Volusia, FloridaG, on 24 October 1980.3,4 He married first in Ripley, Chautauqua County, New York StateG, on 8 September 1932, Olive V Bean, daughter of Forest E Bean and Bertha Hudson.5,6 Olive was born in Linesville, Crawford County, PennsylvaniaG, on 18 April 1913.8 He married second in West Springfield, Erie County, PennsylvaniaG, on 13 June 1947, Violet R Smith, daughter of Charles D Smith and Evie Naylor.7 Violet was born in Clendenin, Kanawha County, West VirginiaG, on 8 April 1925.
In 1920 Robert was living at Main Road to Gateroad, Beccaria, Clearfield County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded in the census as Robert Sacket, aged five and born in Pennsylvania.9
In 1930 he was living at North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded as Robert Sacket, aged 15 and born in Pennsylvania.10
In 1920 Robert was living at Main Road to Gateroad, Beccaria, Clearfield County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded in the census as Robert Sacket, aged five and born in Pennsylvania.9
In 1930 he was living at North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded as Robert Sacket, aged 15 and born in Pennsylvania.10
Notes & Citations
- Death record.
- Email from Patti Hobbs to Chris Sackett, December 2015.
- "Florida Death Index, 1877–1998" (Ancestry transcript), "Robert Warren Sackett, d. 24 Oct 1980, Volusia, 66, b. 1 Jul 1914."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Robert Sackett, b. Jul 1, 1914, d. Oct, 1980, SSN 707-01-4143 issued, residence Lake Monroe, Florida, 32747, county Seminole."
- "New York, County Marriages, 1908–1935" (FamilySearch image), "8 Sep 1932, at Ripley, Chautauqua, NY, Robert W Sackett, of North Kingsville, OH, age 21, b. Altoona, PA, 1 Jul 1911, fruit grower, father Denver W Sackett b. US, mother Mae Lloyd b. US; to Olive V Bean, of RFD#2, Dorset, OH, age 19, b. Linesville, PA, 18 Apr 1913, father Forest E Bean b. US, mother Bertha Hudson b. US; both 1st m. Witnesses: Mrs Pearl Otto, of Ashtabula, William Otto, of Ashtabula. By Albert P Fox, of Ripley."
- Robert declared his age at marriage as 21; he was 18.
- "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885–1950" (FamilySearch image), "License, 13 Jun 1947, at Erie, Pennsylvania, m. at West Springfield, PA, 13 Jun 1947, Robert W Sackett, of 147 Maumee Avenue, Toledo, OH, 32, b. Altoona, PA, 1 Jul 1914, prev. m. no, bus driver, father Denver W Sackett, of 130½ Poplar, Conneaut, OH, carpenter, b. DuBois, PA, mother May Lloyd dec'd, b. Westover, PA; to Violet R Smith, of 147 Maumee Avenue, 22, b. Clendenin, W Va, 8 Apr 1925, prev. m. no, laundry worker, father Charles D Smith, of Clendenin, W Va, b. Falling Rock, W Va, mother Evie Naylor dec'd, b. Clendenin, W Va. By Mark H King, JP."
- Marriage record.
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1552, p. 17B, Enumeration District 47, Image 220
Main Road to Gateroad, Beccaria, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, 22 Jan 1920
Sackett, Denva, head, home rented, 33, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, carpenter, house
Sackett, May, wife, 27, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Pearl, dau, 7, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Robert, son, 5, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Leo, son, 1 10/12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll 1748, p. 7B, Enumeration District 0040, Image 744.0, FHL microfilm 2341482
North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio, 15 Apr 1930
Sacket, Denver, head, home rented $25 pm (not a farm), 42, m. at 24, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, carpenter, building industry
Sacket, Mae, wife, 37, m. at 17, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Robert, son, 15, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Leroy, son, 12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Hazel, dau, 7, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Louise, dau, 3 9/12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Dorothy, dau, 2 0/12, b. OH, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Doris, dau, 2 0/12, b. OH, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, John, uncle, 69, single, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, farmer, own farm.
| Sackett line | 4th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett of Hopewell |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 12 Dec 2015 |
Leo Kenneth Sackett
| Father | Denver Warren Sackett (1886-1965) |
| Mother | Mae LLoyd (c 1892-) |
Leo Kenneth Sackett, son of Denver Warren Sackett and Mae LLoyd, was born in Clearfield County, PennsylvaniaG, on 1 March 1918.1,2 He died aged 44 in Conneaut, Ashtabula County, OhioG, on 13 October 1962 and was buried at St Joseph Cemetery, ConneautG.2
In 1920 Leo was living at Main Road to Gateroad, Beccaria, Clearfield County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded in the census as Leo Sacket, aged one and born in Pennsylvania.3
In 1930 he was living at North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded as Leroy Sacket, aged twelve and born in Pennsylvania.4
In 1920 Leo was living at Main Road to Gateroad, Beccaria, Clearfield County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded in the census as Leo Sacket, aged one and born in Pennsylvania.3
In 1930 he was living at North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Denver and Mae, and was recorded as Leroy Sacket, aged twelve and born in Pennsylvania.4
Leo Kenneth Sackett (1918–1962), St Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut, Ohio
(Src: Find A Grave, Gregg Watts)
(Src: Find A Grave, Gregg Watts)
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- Find a Grave.
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1552, p. 17B, Enumeration District 47, Image 220
Main Road to Gateroad, Beccaria, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, 22 Jan 1920
Sackett, Denva, head, home rented, 33, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, carpenter, house
Sackett, May, wife, 27, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Pearl, dau, 7, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Robert, son, 5, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sackett, Leo, son, 1 10/12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll 1748, p. 7B, Enumeration District 0040, Image 744.0, FHL microfilm 2341482
North Ridge East, North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio, 15 Apr 1930
Sacket, Denver, head, home rented $25 pm (not a farm), 42, m. at 24, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, carpenter, building industry
Sacket, Mae, wife, 37, m. at 17, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Robert, son, 15, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Leroy, son, 12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Hazel, dau, 7, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Louise, dau, 3 9/12, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Dorothy, dau, 2 0/12, b. OH, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, Doris, dau, 2 0/12, b. OH, father b. PA, mother b. PA
Sacket, John, uncle, 69, single, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, farmer, own farm.
| Sackett line | 4th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett of Hopewell |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 28 Sep 2017 |
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