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Theodore Sackett, also known by his Hebrew given name Meyer, son of Samuel Sacofsky/Sackett and Rebecca Lipsher, was born in Connecticut^G in December 1905.^1,2 He died aged 6 on 4 August 1912 and was buried at the Jewish Cemetery (B´Nai Torah), Fairfield, Connecticut^G.^3,4,5
     In 1910 Theodore was living at Main Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Rebecca, and was recorded in the census as Theodore Sackett, aged four and born in Connecticut.⁶

Helen Sackett, daughter of Samuel Sacofsky/Sackett and Rebecca Lipsher, was born in Brooklyn, New York City^G, on 29 August 1903.¹ She died aged 64 in Georgia^G on 24 December 1967² and was buried at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, Fairfield^G.³ She married about 1926, Carl Mayer. Carl was born in Germany^G about 1895.⁴
     In 1910 Helen was living at Main Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of her parents Samuel and Rebecca, and was recorded in the census as Hellen Sackett, aged six and born in New York.⁵
     In 1920 she was living at Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of her parents Samuel and Rebecca, and was recorded as Helen Sackett, aged 17. Carl Mayer, a boarder in the household, was to become Helen's husband.⁶
     In 1922 Helen was attending Bridgeport High School^G.⁷
     In 1930 she was living at Lake Street, Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of her husband Carl, 34, a garage proprietor, and was recorded as Helen Mayer, aged 25. They rented their home. Living with them were their son Richard, aged two, Helen's widowed father Samuel Sackett, 46, and her brothers, Sidney, 17, and Herbert, aged nine.⁸

Herbert Jerome Sackett, son of Samuel Sacofsky/Sackett and Rebecca Lipsher, was born in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, on 5 December 1920.¹ He died aged 70 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia^G, on 12 February 1991^2,3 and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta^G.⁴ He married before 1949, Elaine Mendel. Elaine was born in 1927.⁵ She died aged about 81 in Atlanta^G on 30 April 2009⁶ and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery^G.⁷
     In 1930 Herbert was living at Lake Street, Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, and was recorded in the census as Herbert Sackett, aged nine and born in Connecticut. He was living with his widowed father Samuel in the household of his sister Helen and brother-in-law Carl.⁸
     In 1940 he was living at 79th Street, Queens, New York City^G, in the household of his brother Sidney, and was recorded as Herbert Sackett, a helper in a bakery, aged 19.⁹
     Herbert registered for the young men's draft during World War II on 16 February 1942, naming his brother-in-law Carl Mayer as next of kin. Herbert was a student, living in Bridgeport^G.¹⁰
     Herbert was listed in the Bridgeport City Directory of 1943. He was then serving in the US Army.¹¹
     Herbert enlisted in the US Army during World War II on 12 January 1944 and served to 5 September 1946.¹²
     In 1949 Herbert and Elaine were living at 406 West Avenue, Bridgeport^G. He was a receiving clerk.¹¹

Sidney Aaron Sackett, son of Samuel Sacofsky/Sackett and Rebecca Lipsher, was born in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, on 11 March 1913.^1,2 He died aged 91 in Queens, New York City^G, on 27 March 2004^3,4 and was buried at Loyalty Lodge Cemetery, Fairfield, Connecticut^G.⁶ He married in 1943, Sadie Chipkin, daughter of Sen Chipkin and Rose ___.⁵ Sadie was born in New York City^G on 11 January 1918.^2,7 She died aged 57 on 2 June 1975 and was buried at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, Fairfield^G.^8,9
     In 1920 Sidney was living at Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Rebecca, and was recorded in the census as Sidney A Sackett, aged seven and born in Connecticut.¹⁰
     In 1930 he was living at Lake Street, Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, and was recorded as Sidney Sackett, aged 17. He was living with his widowed father Samuel in the household of his sister Helen and brother-in-law Carl.¹¹
     Sidney was listed in the Bridgeport directory of 1932. He was a student, living at 304 Windsor Avenue, Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G.¹²
     In 1940 he was living at 79th Street, Queens, New York City^G, and was recorded as Sidney Sackett, a dentist, head of household, aged 27, single. His brother Herbert, 19, was living with him.¹³

Hilda Postol, daughter of Norman Edward Postol and Henrietta Sacofsky/Sackett, was born in Connecticut^G in 1915.¹
     In 1920 Hilda was living at French Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded in the census as Hildah Postol, aged four and born in Connecticut.²
     In 1930 she was living at Garfield Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Hilda Postol, aged 14.³
     In 1940 she was living at Capital Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Hilda Postol, a dental hygienist, aged 24.⁴

Sydney S Postol, son of Norman Edward Postol and Henrietta Sacofsky/Sackett, was born in Connecticut^G in 1918.¹
     In 1920 Sydney was living at French Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut^G, in the household of his parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded in the census as Sydney S Postol, aged two and born in Connecticut.²
     In 1930 he was living at Garfield Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of his parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Sydney Postol, aged eleven.³
     In 1940 he was living at Capital Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of his parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Sidney Postol, aged 21.⁴

Rosalind Postol, daughter of Norman Edward Postol and Henrietta Sacofsky/Sackett, was born in Connecticut^G about 1920.¹
     In 1930 Rosalind was living at Garfield Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded in the census as Rosalind Postol, aged ten and born in Connecticut.²
     In 1940 she was living at Capital Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Roslyn Postol, a dental nurse, aged 20.³

Natalie Postol, daughter of Norman Edward Postol and Henrietta Sacofsky/Sackett, was born in Connecticut^G about 1922.¹
     In 1930 Natalie was living at Garfield Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded in the census as Natalie Postol, aged seven and born in Connecticut.²
     In 1940 she was living at Capital Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of her parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Natalie Postol, aged 17.³

Earle Postol, son of Norman Edward Postol and Henrietta Sacofsky/Sackett, was born in Connecticut^G about 1927.¹
     In 1930 Earle was living at Garfield Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of his parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded in the census as Earle Postol, aged two and born in Connecticut.²
     In 1940 he was living at Capital Avenue, Bridgeport^G, in the household of his parents Norman and Henrietta, and was recorded as Earl L Postol, aged twelve.³

Blanche Chalfin, daughter of David Chalfin and Ruth Helen Sackett, was born in Brooklyn, New York City^G, on 5 December 1922.¹
     In 1930 Blanche was living at Arlington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York City^G, in the household of her parents David and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Blanche S Chalfin, aged seven and born in New York.²

Myrna Chalfin, daughter of David Chalfin and Ruth Helen Sackett, was born in Brooklyn, New York City^G, on 5 April 1930.¹