Melvin Howard Sackett
| Father | William John Sackett (1908-1965) |
| Mother | Mary Louise De Mun (1912-) |
Melvin Howard Sackett
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 26 Mar 1949)
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 26 Mar 1949)
Melvin Howard Sackett, son of William John Sackett and Mary Louise De Mun, was born in Binghamton, Broome County, New York StateG, on 14 August 1932.1 He died aged 63 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Bradford County, PennsylvaniaG, on 23 October 19952 and was buried at the Nichols Cemetery, Tioga County, New York StateG.6,7 He married first before 1959, Mearle Joan "Muriel" Collins, daughter of Arthur B Collins and Margaret M Hughes.3,4 Muriel was born in PennsylvaniaG on 7 October 1927.8 They divorced sometime before 1965 and Muriel later married Harold B Pratt. She died aged 68 in Erin, Houston County, TennesseeG, on 2 August 1996.2,8 Melvin married second in Sayre, Bradford County, PennsylvaniaG, on 10 May 1965, Jane Louise Bensley, daughter of Paul Bensley and Blanche Briggs.5,2 Jane was born in Nichols, Tioga CountyG, on 19 July 1940.9,10
In 1940 Melvin was living at 28 Dickenson Street, BinghamtonG, in the household of his parents William and Louise, and was recorded in the census as Melvin Sackett, aged seven and born in New York.11
Melvin served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Korea and Vietnam. He was aged 14 on enlistment to the National Guard in January 1947 but gave his age as 18. This would appear to have been challenged and, following his fifteenth birthday in August of that year, he revised his age down by two years instead of four, claiming to be 17.6,12,13
In 1940 Melvin was living at 28 Dickenson Street, BinghamtonG, in the household of his parents William and Louise, and was recorded in the census as Melvin Sackett, aged seven and born in New York.11
Melvin served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Korea and Vietnam. He was aged 14 on enlistment to the National Guard in January 1947 but gave his age as 18. This would appear to have been challenged and, following his fifteenth birthday in August of that year, he revised his age down by two years instead of four, claiming to be 17.6,12,13
Melvin Howard Sackett
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 3 Mar 1947)
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 3 Mar 1947)
Sgt Melvin Howard Sackett (1932–1995), Nichols Cemetery, Tioga County, New York
(Src: Find A Grave, Paul R)
(Src: Find A Grave, Paul R)
Children of Melvin Howard Sackett and Mearle Joan "Muriel" Collins (excluding living)
- Margaret Sackett b. 18 Apr 1959, d. Mar 2018
Children of Melvin Howard Sackett and Jane Louise Bensley
Children who are or may be living are not shown.
Melvin H. Sackett of Halsey Valley
Melvin Howard Sackett, 63, of 207 Hamilton Valley Road, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 1995, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was born on August 14, 1932, in Binghamton, N.Y., one of seven children to Mary Louise DeMunn and the late William John Sackett. Mel attended schools in Binghamton and later joined the U.S. Army and had completed 21 years of service, retiring as a Staff Sgt. On May 10, 1965, in Sayre, Pa., he married Jane (Bensley) Sackett and together they made their home in Halsey Valley. Mel was an avid wood carver and made many fine pieces of furniture for his family. He took great pride in his "Black Foot Indian" heritage, spending many hours enjoying Mother Nature's countryside. His love for his family and friends, through his acts of kindness, will never be forgotten. In addition to his mother, Mary, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jane; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and J.R. Craft, Linda and Thompson Kithcart, Diana and Harold Kithcart, Margaret Sackett; sons and daughters-in-law, David Bensley, Mark and Brenda Sackett, Michael and Terri Sackett, Daniel and Irene Sackett, and Harold Sackett; his brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Cathy Sackett, Devillo and Cindy Sackett, James and Bertha Sackett; his sister, Juanita Wage; sisters-in-law, Beverly Sackett and Marjorie Sackett; seventeen special grandchildren; a great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1964; his brothers, Leon in 1985 and Gerald in 1993.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 27, 1995 at 2 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main St., Nichols. Interment will follow at the Nichols Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel. The family would like to say thanks to the Halsey Valley and the Tioga Center Emergency Squads for their fast response, care and concern.
—Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghampton, New York, 25 Oct 1995, page 11
Muriel Pratt
Muriel Joan Pratt, 68, Erin, died Friday, Aug. 2, 1996, at her home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Nave Funeral Home, Erin.
—The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, Tennessee, 4 Aug 1996, p 11
Muriel J. Pratt of Binghamton
Muriel J. Pratt, 68, passed away Friday, August 2, 1996 in Erin, Tenn. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Margaret Collins. She is survived by her husband, Harold B. Pratt, Binghamton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and James DeVaul, Binghamton, Margaret Middleton-Sackett and Edward Middleton, Binghamton, Danielle Pratt, Binghamton; one son, Harold Sackett, Fla; three special grandchildren, Stephanie Beale, Justin Finch and Aminah Shabazz; also several other grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; one uncle; two foster daughters, Tina Turner, Binghamton, LuAnne White, Binghamton; and many close friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St., Binghamton, with the Rev. Gary Doupe officiating. Burial will be in the Islamic Cemetery of the Southern Tier, Maine, N.Y.
—Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 6 Aug 1996, p 9
The Tioga County (N.Y.) Sheriff's Department said a passenger was injured about 8:25 p.m. Friday when an auto driven by Melvin H. Sackett, 45, of Lockwood, went out of control on the Day Hollow Road in the Town of Owego.
Deputies said the vehicle travled 270 feet off the road until coming to rest on a lawn owned by Raymond Hallett.
The passenger Mrs Jane L. Sackett, 35, was taken to Ideal Hospital in Endicott for treatment of minor injuries and was released.
Deputies said Sackett was ticked for failure to keep right.
The Campville Fire Department Emergency Squad assisted at the scene.
—Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, 1 Jan 1978, p 11
Notes & Citations
- "New York State, Birth Index, 1881–1942" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Melvin H, b. Bing., NY, 14 Aug 1932."
- Obituary.
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image).
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Collins, Mearle Joan, b. Lidys Rode L, Pennsylvania, 7 Oct 1926, d. 15 Aug 1996, father Arther B Collins, mother Margaret M Hughes, claim date 12 Jan 1976. Oct 1942 listed as Mearle Joan Collins; 01 Sep 1977 listed as Muriel Joan Pratt; 02 Dec 1975 listed as Muriel Pratt; 04 Sep 1996 listed as Muriel J Pratt."
- The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania (Newspapers.com image), 6 May 1965, p 8, Marriage Licenses, Towanda, "Melvin H. Sackett and Jane Louise Bensley, both of Nichols."
- "U.S. Veterans Gravesites" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Melvin H, SSG US Army, Korea, Vietnam, b. 14 Aug 1932, d. 23 Oct 1995, Nichols Cemetery, NY."
- Find a Grave.
- "Social Security Death Index" (Ancestry transcript), "Muriel J. Pratt, b. 7 Oct 1927, d. 15 Aug 1996, SSN 123-18-1636 issued NY, residence 37061, Erin, Houston, Tennessee."
- Census.
- "New York State, Birth Index, 1881–1942", (Ancestry image), "Bensley, Jane L, b. Nickols, New York, 19 Jul 1940." [Abstract from Ancestry image of NY State Birth Index]
- 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-02499, p 13A, Enumeration District 4-12
28 Dickenson Street, Binghamton, Broome, New York
Sackett, William, head, 33, carpenter, b. NY
Sackett, Louise, wife, 27, b. PA
Sackett, Melvin, son, 7, b. NY
Sackett, Leon, son, 5, b. NY
Sackett, James, son, 4, b. NY
Sackett, Gerald, son, 1, b. NY. - "New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917–1954" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Melvin H, 233 Chenango St, Binghamton, NY, b. Binghamton, 14 Aug 1928, enlisted Co H 1st Infantry, 15 Jan 1947, separated HD (Removal) SO 178 from Co H 108 Inf, 12 Sep 1947."
- "New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917–1954", (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Melvin Howard, 5 Gaylord St, Binghamton, NY, b. Binghamton, 14 Aug 1930, service from 26 Oct 1947 to 23 Aug 1948, Co H 108 Inf (3), reason for separation HDconvof Govt, SO 166, grade Pvt."
| Generation.Tree | 11S.0 |
| Last Edited | 7 Aug 2024 |
Vernon Walter Sackett
| Father | Walter Edward Sackett (1892-1946) |
| Mother | Wilma Louise Nemnich (-1966) |
Vernon Walter Sackett, son of Walter Edward Sackett and Wilma Louise Nemnich, was born in Marine, Madison County, IllinoisG, on 16 April 1922.1 He died aged 71 in IllinoisG on 18 March 19942,3 and was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Madison CountyG.5 He married at the Methodist Church, MadisonG, on 25 November 1948, Lucille Emmons, daughter of Morgan Emmons and Myrtle Carter.4 Lucille was born in Granite City, Madison County, IllinoisG, on 9 November 1926.6 She died aged 87 at the St Louis University Hospital, MissouriG, on 28 July 2014 and was buried at Sunset Hill CemeteryG.5
In 1930 Vernon was living in MadisonG in the household of his parents Walter and Wilma, and was recorded in the census as Vernon Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.7
Vernon served in the US Navy during the Second World War in the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate, first class, enlisting at Robertson, St Louis County, MissouriG, on 16 April 1940 and being released on 17 December 1945. He was based at the US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.8,9
Vernon completed a World War II draft registration card at Madison, IllinoisG, on 13 February 1946. He was aged 23 and was unemployed. His father Walter was next of kin.10
In 1930 Vernon was living in MadisonG in the household of his parents Walter and Wilma, and was recorded in the census as Vernon Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.7
Vernon served in the US Navy during the Second World War in the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate, first class, enlisting at Robertson, St Louis County, MissouriG, on 16 April 1940 and being released on 17 December 1945. He was based at the US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.8,9
Vernon completed a World War II draft registration card at Madison, IllinoisG, on 13 February 1946. He was aged 23 and was unemployed. His father Walter was next of kin.10
Vernon Walter Sackett (1922–1994), Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Illinois
(Src: Find A Grave, Svensk)
(Src: Find A Grave, Svensk)
Vernon Walter Sackett
USS Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla, month to 30 Jun 1940, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410-69-52, S2c V6, enlisted Robertson, MO, 16 Apr 1940, branch USNR, rec 1 Jun, 9th Naval District."
USS NAS Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 30 Jun 1940, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410 69 52, S2c V-6, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Jun 1940."
USS Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 30 Sep 1940, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410 69 52, S2c V-6, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Jun 1940."
USS Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 31 Dec 1940, "Sackett, Vernon Walter, 410 69 52, Sea1c, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Jun 1940."
USS NAS Pensacola, Florida, month to 31 Mar 1941, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410 69 52, S1c V-6, enlisted Robertson, MO, 16 Apr 1940, branch USNR V-6, change rating, 19 Mar 1941, S1c to S2c V-6, USNR eff. 15 Dec 1940."; "Sackett, Vernon W, 410 69 52, S2c V-6, enlisted Robertson, MO, 16 Apr 1940, branch USNR V-6, tran, 26 Mar 1941, USNH Pensacola, FL."
US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, month Apr 1941, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410-69-52, S2c V-6, enlisted Robertson, MO, 16 Apr 1940, branch USNR V-6, rec 1 Apr 1941, USNH Pensacola, Fla."; "Sackett, Vernon W, 410-69-52, S2c V-6, enlisted Robertson, MO, 16 Apr 1940, branch USNR V-6, change rating 1 Apr 1941, rating changed from S2c to S1c V-6 eff. 23 Dec 1940."
US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, month Jun 1941, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410 69 52, S1c V-6, enlisted Robertson, MO, 16 Apr 1940, branch USNR V-6, change of rating 1 Jun 1941, Fr S1c V-6 to AMM3c V-6."
US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 30 Jun 1941, "Sackett, Vernon W, 410 69 52, rating AMM3c V6, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Jun 1940."
US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 30 Sep 1941, "Sackett, Vernon Walter, 410 69 52, rating AMM3cV6, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Jun 1940."
US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 31 Dec 1941, "Sackett, Vernon Walter, 410 69 52, rating AMM3cV6, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Jun 1940."
US Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, qtr to 31 Mar 1942, "Sackett, Vernon Walter, 410 69 52, rating AMM3c V-6, enlisted 16 Apr 1940, received on board 1 Apr 1941."
Ruth Lucille Sackett, 87 of Granite City passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Lucille was born on November 9, 1926 in Granite City, a daughter to the late Morgan and Myrtle (Carter) Emmons.
Lucille was a life long homemaker and a member of Nameoki United Methodist Church in Granite City. In her free time she stayed active by enjoying painting, square dancing, working crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and sewing. She will be remembered for her loving heart and the many special times she shared with her family and friends.
She is survived by and will be missed by her son; Vernon Paul Sackett of Elgin, IL; daughter, Susan Lynne Sackett of Williamsville, IL; grandson, Jon Sackett of Elgin, IL.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon W. Sackett, whom she married on November 25, 1948.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. In celebration of her life services are Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Pate officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorials are suggested to Nameoki United Methodist Church.
—Find A Grave, Alvin Oglesby.
Notes & Citations
- Death record.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Vernon Walter, b. Marine, Madison, Illinois, 16 Apr 1922, d. 18 Mar 1994, father Walter E Sackett, mother, Wilma L Nemnich. Listed Jul 1944 as Vernon Walter Sackett, 29 Mar 1994 as Vernon W Sackett."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Vernon W Sackett, b. Apr 16, 1922, d. Mar 18, 1994, SSN 353-22-0043 issued IL, residence Granite City, Illinois, 62040, county Madison."
- "Illinois, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1824–2009" (Ancestry image), "25 Nov 1948, Methodist Church, Madison, Illinois, Vernon W Sackett, of Madison, IL, & Lucille Emmons, of Granite City, IL. Minister CWC. Witnesses: Charlotte Williamson, John L Kraynak."
- Find a Grave.
- Obituary.
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 2340277
Madison, Madison County, Illinois, 3 Apr 1930
Sackett, Walter, head, home owned, 33, m. at 24, b. IL, father b. US, mother b. US, clerk RR, SCRR
Sackett, Wilma, wife, 26, m. at 18, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Vernon, son, 7, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Shirley, dau, 5, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Audrey, dau, 3, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL. - "US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Vernon, b. 16 Apr 1922, d. 18 Mar 1994, branch Navy, enlisted 23 Apr 1940, released 17 Dec 1945."
- "US World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938–1949" (Ancestry image).
- "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry transcript), "Vernon Walter Sackett, age 23, b. Marine, IL, 16 Apr 1922, reg. Madison, Madison County, IL, 13 Feb 1946, not employed, wt 175, complexion ruddy, eyes blue, hair brown, ht 6', nok Walter Sackett."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 10th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 8th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 21 Feb 2020 |
Walter Edward Sackett
| Father | Horace Norman Sackett (1849-1906) |
| Mother | Mary Jane Barrick (1861-1943) |
Walter Edward Sackett, son of Horace Norman Sackett and Mary Jane Barrick, was born in New Douglas, Madison County, IllinoisG, on 11 September 1892.1,2 He died by suicide aged 54 in Madison, IllinoisG, on 16 November 1946 and was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Madison CountyG, on 19 November 1946.4 He married about 1921, Wilma Louise Nemnich.3 Wilma died in MadisonG on 17 June 1966 and was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Madison CountyG.5
In 1900 Walter was living at Marine, Madison County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents Horace and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Walter Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.6
In 1910 he was living at MarineG and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a farm laborer, aged 17. He was boarding in the household of John Kettler, a farmer.7
Walter completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was aged 24 and was a station clerk at the Illinois Central Railroad. He was living at Marine, Madison CountyG.8
Walter served in France during the First World War as a private in the US Army, Company "F" 327th Infantry. He returned from Bordeaux, France, on the troopship USS Walter A Luckenbach on 7 May 1919, arriving at Camp Upton, Brooklyn, New York, on 18 May.9
In 1920 he was living at Alton Street, MarineG, in the household of his widowed mother Mary, and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a telegraph operator, aged 23 [actually 27], and single.10
In 1930 he was living in MadisonG and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a railroad clerk, head of household, aged 33 [he was 37]. Living with him were his wife Wilma, 26, and their children, Vernon, 7, Shirley, 5, and Audrey, aged three.11
Walter and Wilma were listed in the 1929 and 1931 Madison City Directories. Walter was a clerk at the Illinois Central Railroad.12
Walter completed a World War II draft registration card on 27 April 1942. He was aged 49 and was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad. He was living at 1729 Rhodes Street, Madison, IllinoisG, with his wife Wilma.13
Walter received a retirement pension from his employment in the railroad industry.14
In 1900 Walter was living at Marine, Madison County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents Horace and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Walter Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.6
In 1910 he was living at MarineG and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a farm laborer, aged 17. He was boarding in the household of John Kettler, a farmer.7
Walter completed a World War I draft registration card on 5 June 1917. He was aged 24 and was a station clerk at the Illinois Central Railroad. He was living at Marine, Madison CountyG.8
Walter served in France during the First World War as a private in the US Army, Company "F" 327th Infantry. He returned from Bordeaux, France, on the troopship USS Walter A Luckenbach on 7 May 1919, arriving at Camp Upton, Brooklyn, New York, on 18 May.9
In 1920 he was living at Alton Street, MarineG, in the household of his widowed mother Mary, and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a telegraph operator, aged 23 [actually 27], and single.10
In 1930 he was living in MadisonG and was recorded as Walter Sackett, a railroad clerk, head of household, aged 33 [he was 37]. Living with him were his wife Wilma, 26, and their children, Vernon, 7, Shirley, 5, and Audrey, aged three.11
Walter and Wilma were listed in the 1929 and 1931 Madison City Directories. Walter was a clerk at the Illinois Central Railroad.12
Walter completed a World War II draft registration card on 27 April 1942. He was aged 49 and was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad. He was living at 1729 Rhodes Street, Madison, IllinoisG, with his wife Wilma.13
Walter received a retirement pension from his employment in the railroad industry.14
Walter Edward Sackett (1892–1946), Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Illinois
(Src: Find A Grave, Svensk)
(Src: Find A Grave, Svensk)
Children of Walter Edward Sackett and Wilma Louise Nemnich
- Doris Sackett
- Vernon Walter Sackett+ b. 16 Apr 1922, d. 18 Mar 1994
- Shirley Jane Sackett b. c 1924
- Audrey Ann Sackett b. c 1926
Marine
Word was received in Marine Saturday afternoon that Walter Sackett of Madison had taken his own life at his home that morning. Mr. Sackett had been in ill health for the past year having suffered a nervous breakdown.
Mr. Sackett formerly of Marine has lived in Madison for sometime and was employed with the I.C.R.R.
He is survived by his wife, the former Wilma Nemnich, three daughters, one son and one grandchild, all of Madison, also two sisters, Mrs. Joe Bisgen of Marine and Mrs. Arthur Ochs of St. Louis.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in Madison.
—Edwardsville Intelligencer, Madison County, Illinois, 20 Nov 1946
Marine
Funeral services for Walter E. Sackett, formerly of Marine, were held at Madison on Tuesday afternoon and burial was at Sunset Hill cemetery. Rev. Metcalfe officiated at the services.
The Ochs trio of St. Louis, nieces of Mr. Sackett, sang three songs, "It Is Well With My Soul," "Goodnight Here, Good Morning Up There" and "He Heals Every Heartache." The Mason lodge of Marine held services on Monday evening.
The Venice-Madison Post of American Legion had charge of guard duty and military rites at the grave.
—Edwardsville Intelligencer, 29 Nov 1946
Wilma Louise Sackett, 1712 Fourth st., Madison, Ill., entered into rest June 17, 1966, 8:15 p.m., dear mother of Vernon Sackett, Shirley Jane Goff, Audrey Ann Nagy and Doris Speckman, dear sister of Hilda Smith, Katherine Oswald, Ann Cheney, Bess Harman, Otto, Oliver, Joe, John and Leo Nemnich, dear grandmother and mother-in-law.
Remains will lie in state at Lahey Funeral Home, 501 Madison av., Madison, Ill., until 11:30 a.m. Tues., June 21, thence taken to Methodist Church of Madison, 1661 Fifth st., Madison, where services will be conducted 1 p.m. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, Edwardsville, Ill.
—St Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri, 19 Jun 1966, p 50
Notes & Citations
- Death record.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Walter Edward, b. New Douglas, Illinois, 11 Sep 1892, father Horace N Sackett, mother Mary J Menick. Listed Feb 1937 as Walter Edward Sackett."
- Census.
- "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916–1947" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Walter Edward, b. New Douglas, IL, 11 Sep 1892, d. Madison, Madison County, IL, 16 Nov 1946, bur. Sunset Hill Cemetery, Edwardsville, Madison County, 19 Nov 1946, clerk, res. Madison, father Horace Sackett b. OH, mother Mary J Barrick, spouse Wilma Louise."
- Obituary.
- 1900 United States Federal Census, Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240326
Marine, Madison County, Illinois, 1 Jun 1900
Sackett, Horace, head, b. Nov 1849, 50, m. 14y, b. OH, father b. Ireland [sic], mother b. Ireland [sic], day laborer, home rented
Sackett, Mary J, wife, b. Sep 1861, 40 [sic], m. 14y, 5 ch, 4 living, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. OH
Sackett, Mabel, dau, b. Aug 1887, 12, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. IL, at school
Sackett, Pearl, dau, b. Jul 1889, 10, b. KS, father b. OH, mother b. IL, at school
Sackett, Walter, son, b. Sep 1892, 7, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. IL, at school
Sackett, Mary, dau, b. Sep 1895, 4, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. IL. - 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll: T624_310; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374323
Marine, Madison County, Illinois, 10 May 1910
Kettler, John, head, 45, farmer
Kettler, Emma M, wife, 41
Gurmann. Minnie, mother-in-law, 60
Sackett, Walter, boarder, 17, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL, laborer, farm. - "US, World War I draft registrations records 1917–1918" (FamilySearch image), Illinois, Marine, Roll 74, Draft Board 1, "Walter E Sackett, 24, of Marine, Ill, b. 11 Sept 1892, natural born, New Douglas, Ill, USA, station clerk, Illinois Central RR, Marine, Ill, dependent mother, single, white, no military service, claim exemption mother, med tall, slender build, grey eyes lt brown hair, no disabilities. Reg 5 Jun 1917."
- "U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910–1939" (Ancestry image), Return, ship Walter A Luckenbach, sailing Bordeaux, France, 7 May 1919, Company "F" 327th Infantry, to Camp Upton, Brooklyn, NY, 18 May 1919, "Sackett, Walter Edward, 1562076, Pvt Inf, Co "F" 327th Inf, contact Mrs Mary J Sackett, mother, Marine, Illinois."
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_390; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 67
Alton St, Marine, Madison County, Illinois, 24 Jan 1920
Sackett, Mary, head, home owned, 50, wd, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Walter, son, 23, single, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL, operator, telegraph. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 2340277
Madison, Madison County, Illinois, 3 Apr 1930
Sackett, Walter, head, home owned, 33, m. at 24, b. IL, father b. US, mother b. US, clerk RR, SCRR
Sackett, Wilma, wife, 26, m. at 18, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Vernon, son, 7, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Shirley, dau, 5, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Audrey, dau, 3, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), Madison City Directory, 1929, "Sackett Walter (Wilma) clk ICRR h1729 Rhodes."; 1931, "Sackett Walter E (Wilma) clk ICRR h1729 Rhodes."
- "US World War II draft registration cards 1942" (Ancestry image), "Serial U2549, Walter Edward Sackett, 1729 Rhodes St, Madison, Madison County, IL, age 49, b. New Douglas, IL, 11 Sep 1892, contact Mrs Wilma Sackett, same address, emp. Illinois Central RR, Madison, race white, ht 5' 7", eyes blue, wt 150, hair gray, complexion light. Reg. Madison, ILL, 27 Apr 1942."
- "U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, 1934–1987" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, W, b. Sep 1892, claim D137469, Railroad iindustry."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 27 Feb 2020 |
Horace Norman Sackett
| Father | Demming Whittlesey Sackett (1816-1870) |
| Mother | Emily D Bacon (1818-1856) |
Horace Norman Sackett, son of Demming Whittlesey Sackett and Emily D Bacon, was born in OhioG on 22 June 1849.1,2 He died aged 56 on 12 April 19061 and was buried at Marine Cemetery, Saint Jacob, Madison County, IllinoisG.6 He married in Pana, Christian County, IllinoisG, on 4 August 1886, Mary Jane Barrick, daughter of George Barrick and Mary Ann Miley.3,4,5 Mary Jane was born on 22 September 1861.7 She died aged 82 on 2 October 1943 and was buried at Marine CemeteryG.6
In 1850 Horace was living in Perry, Stark County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Demming and Emily, and was recorded in the census as Horace Sackett, aged one and born in Ohio.8
In 1870 he was living in Neodesha, Wilson County, KansasG, in the household of his sister Lucy and her husband Edward Moulton, and was recorded as H N Sackett, a laborer, aged 21.9
In 1880 he was living in Taylorville, Christian County, IllinoisG, in the household of M C Long, a hotel keeper, and was recorded as Horas N Sackett, a hotel clerk, aged 29, single.10
Horace and Mary moved to Neodesha, KansasG, in 1887 and ran a restaurant there on Fourth Street. In the following year he was badly injured when a cow he was tending took fright and bolted.11
In 1900 Horace was living at Marine, Madison County, IllinoisG, and was recorded in the census as Horace Sackett, a day laborer, head of household, aged 50. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Mary, 40 and their children, Mabel, 12, Pearl, 10, Walter, 7, and Mary, aged four.12
In 1920 Horace's widow Mary was living at Alton Street, MarineG, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sackett, head of household, a widow, aged 50. Her son Walter was living with her.13
In 1850 Horace was living in Perry, Stark County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Demming and Emily, and was recorded in the census as Horace Sackett, aged one and born in Ohio.8
In 1870 he was living in Neodesha, Wilson County, KansasG, in the household of his sister Lucy and her husband Edward Moulton, and was recorded as H N Sackett, a laborer, aged 21.9
In 1880 he was living in Taylorville, Christian County, IllinoisG, in the household of M C Long, a hotel keeper, and was recorded as Horas N Sackett, a hotel clerk, aged 29, single.10
Horace and Mary moved to Neodesha, KansasG, in 1887 and ran a restaurant there on Fourth Street. In the following year he was badly injured when a cow he was tending took fright and bolted.11
In 1900 Horace was living at Marine, Madison County, IllinoisG, and was recorded in the census as Horace Sackett, a day laborer, head of household, aged 50. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Mary, 40 and their children, Mabel, 12, Pearl, 10, Walter, 7, and Mary, aged four.12
In 1920 Horace's widow Mary was living at Alton Street, MarineG, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sackett, head of household, a widow, aged 50. Her son Walter was living with her.13
Horace Norman Sackett (1849–1906), Marine Cemetery, Saint Jacob, Illinois
(Src: Find A Grave, Alan Schaffer)
(Src: Find A Grave, Alan Schaffer)
Children of Horace Norman Sackett and Mary Jane Barrick
- Mabel Sackett b. Aug 1887
- Pearl Sackett b. Jul 1889
- Walter Edward Sackett+ b. 11 Sep 1892, d. 16 Nov 1946
- Mary Sackett b. Sep 1895
Neodesha Register, Neodesha, Kansas, 19 Sep 1884, p. 3
Horace Sackett, who has been visiting for some time with his sister, Mrs. E. P. Moulton, returned to his home at Taylorville, Illinois, on Wednesday.
Wilson County Citizen, Fredonia, Kansas, 26 Sep 1884, p. 3
Horace Sackett, who has been visiting for some time with his sister, Mrs. E. P. Moulton, returned to his home at Taylorville, Illinois, on Wednesday.
The Review, Decatur, Illinois, 12 Dec 1884
Mr. Horace Sackett, the gentlemanly and popular clerk at the Globe Hotel, Taylorville, was in the city a short time yesterday.
Neodesha Register, Neodesha, Kansas, 14 Oct 1887, p. 3
Horace Sackett, wife and child, of Taylorville, Illinois, brother-in-law of E. P. Moulton, arrived in this city last Friday. They will probably locate here.
Neodesha Register, Neodesha, Kansas, 21 Oct 1887, p. 3
Horace Sackett, nephew of E. P. Moulton, ran down to Independence last Wednesday. He is looking for a location to start up a restaurant He says he would not ask for a better place than this if he could get a suitable building, but empty business houses are not to be found in Neodesha.
Neodesha Register, Neodesha, Kansas, 11 Nov 1887, p. 3
Horace Sackett has purchased the Shoup restaurant and lunch counter on Fourth street and promises to run a first-class establishment.
Neodesha Register, Neodesha, Kansas, 15 Jun 1888, p. 1
Horace Sackett was seriously injured last Wednesday morning by his cow. He was holding her while she was grazing when she became frightened and ran away. Attempting to catch her his left foot became entangled in the rope and he was dragged two blocks when his boot came off releasing him. He was bruised and scratched all over and some of his injuries may prove more serious than supposed at first. He is quite ill at present.
Funeral Services Held.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 5, at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Mary Jane Sackett, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Saturday, October 2. Rev. Otto Bassler, pastor of the Evangelical church at Highland officiated, and burial was made in the Marine Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Otto Deibert, Nick Wildhuber, Ben Hess, Otto Talleur, Leroy Zimmerli and Norbert Hotz. Mrs. Sackett had made her home at the Highland Hospital for the past 23 years, and death was due to complications and her advanced age of 82 years and 19 days. She was the daughter of George and Mary Ann Barrick, and was born near New Hebron, Crawford county, Illinois. On August 4, 1886 she was united in marriage to Horace Norman Sackett, at Pana, Ill. Four children were born to this union. Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Snodgrass, preceded her in death. She is survived by three children: Mrs. Pearl Bisgen of Marine, Mrs. Mary Ochs of St. Louis, and Walter Sackett of Madison; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchilden, one daughter-in-law and two sons-in-law.
—The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Illinois, 5 Oct 1943
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database.
- Census.
- "Illinois, County Marriages, 1800–1940" (Ancestry transcript), "1886, Christian, Illinois, Horace N Sackett, 37, & Mary J Barrick, 24."
- "Illinois, County Marriages, 1800–1940", "1886, Christian, Illinois, Horace Norman Sackett, 35, s. of Deming W Sackett & Emily D Bacon; to Mary Jane Barrick, 25, d. of George Barrick & Mary A Miley."
- Mary Jane Sackett's obituary.
- Find a Grave.
- Gravestone.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll: M432_731; Page: 246B; Image: 504
Perry, Stark County, Ohio, 31 Aug 1850
Sackett, Demming, 34, lab, b. OH
Sackett, Emily, 31, b. NY
Sackett, Lucy, 4, b. OH
Sackett, Horace, 1, b. OH
Miller, Cecilia, 17, b. CT
Brean?, Lydia, 65, b. NY
Newell, Adda, 28, b. NY. - 1870 United States Federal Census, Roll: M593_443; Page: 435A; Family History Library Film: 545942
Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, 28 Jun 1870
Moulton, E P, 28, farmer, personal estate $1,300, b. IL
Moulton, L, 24, keeps house, b. OH
Moulton, W, 1, male, b. KS
Sackett, H N, 21, laborer, personal estate $200, b. OH. - 1880 United States Federal Census, NA T9-0181/742A
Taylorville, Christian, Illinois
Horas N Sackett, other, male, single, 29, b. OH, hotel clerk, father b. NY, mother b. NY
[In household (hotel) of M C Long, head, male, married, 59, b. KY, hotel keeper]. - Neodesha Register, Kansas (Newspapers.com image), 11 Nov 1887, 15 Jun 1888.
- 1900 United States Federal Census, Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240326
Marine, Madison County, Illinois, 1 Jun 1900
Sackett, Horace, head, b. Nov 1849, 50, m. 14y, b. OH, father b. Ireland [sic], mother b. Ireland [sic], day laborer, home rented
Sackett, Mary J, wife, b. Sep 1861, 40 [sic], m. 14y, 5 ch, 4 living, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. OH
Sackett, Mabel, dau, b. Aug 1887, 12, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. IL, at school
Sackett, Pearl, dau, b. Jul 1889, 10, b. KS, father b. OH, mother b. IL, at school
Sackett, Walter, son, b. Sep 1892, 7, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. IL, at school
Sackett, Mary, dau, b. Sep 1895, 4, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. IL. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_390; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 67
Alton St, Marine, Madison County, Illinois, 24 Jan 1920
Sackett, Mary, head, home owned, 50, wd, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Walter, son, 23, single, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL, operator, telegraph.
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 31 Mar 2020 |
Shirley Jane Sackett
| Father | Walter Edward Sackett (1892-1946) |
| Mother | Wilma Louise Nemnich (-1966) |
Shirley Jane Sackett, daughter of Walter Edward Sackett and Wilma Louise Nemnich, was born in IllinoisG about 1924.1 She married ___ Goff.
In 1930 Shirley was living in MadisonG in the household of her parents Walter and Wilma, and was recorded in the census as Shirley Sackett, aged five and born in Illinois.2
In 1930 Shirley was living in MadisonG in the household of her parents Walter and Wilma, and was recorded in the census as Shirley Sackett, aged five and born in Illinois.2
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 2340277
Madison, Madison County, Illinois, 3 Apr 1930
Sackett, Walter, head, home owned, 33, m. at 24, b. IL, father b. US, mother b. US, clerk RR, SCRR
Sackett, Wilma, wife, 26, m. at 18, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Vernon, son, 7, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Shirley, dau, 5, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Audrey, dau, 3, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL.
| Sackett line | 10th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 8th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 3 Feb 2020 |
Audrey Ann Sackett
| Father | Walter Edward Sackett (1892-1946) |
| Mother | Wilma Louise Nemnich (-1966) |
Audrey Ann Sackett, daughter of Walter Edward Sackett and Wilma Louise Nemnich, was born in IllinoisG about 1926.1 She married at the Methodist Church, Madison, IllinoisG, on 5 June 1945, David C Nagy Jr.2
In 1930 Audrey was living in MadisonG in the household of her parents Walter and Wilma, and was recorded in the census as Audrey Sackett, aged three and born in Illinois.3
In 1930 Audrey was living in MadisonG in the household of her parents Walter and Wilma, and was recorded in the census as Audrey Sackett, aged three and born in Illinois.3
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- "Illinois, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1824–2009" (Ancestry image), "5 Jun 1945, Methodist Church, Madison, Illinois, David C Nagy, Jr, of Granite City, IL, & Audrey Sackett, of Madison, IL. Minister HLM. Witnesses: Doris Sackett, David Eli Steinberg."
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 2340277
Madison, Madison County, Illinois, 3 Apr 1930
Sackett, Walter, head, home owned, 33, m. at 24, b. IL, father b. US, mother b. US, clerk RR, SCRR
Sackett, Wilma, wife, 26, m. at 18, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Vernon, son, 7, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Shirley, dau, 5, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL
Sackett, Audrey, dau, 3, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL.
| Sackett line | 10th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 8th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 3 Feb 2020 |
Edward Arnold Sackett
| Father | Arnold Howard Sackett Sr (1913-1991) |
| Mother | Inez Anna Pierce (1914-1972) |
Edward Arnold Sackett
(1942–2017)
(Src: Evelyn Everett)
(1942–2017)
(Src: Evelyn Everett)
Edward Arnold Sackett, son of Arnold Howard Sackett Sr and Inez Anna Pierce, was born in Faribault County, MinnesotaG, on 1 April 1942.1 He died aged 74 in Springfield, Greene County, MissouriG, on 8 February 20172,3 and was buried at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, SpringfieldG.4
Edward served in the United States Army in Vietnam in the rank of Sergeant First Class.
Edward served in the United States Army in Vietnam in the rank of Sergeant First Class.
Edward Arnold Sackett (1942–2017), Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri
(Src: Find a Grave, Dwaine Desselle)
(Src: Find a Grave, Dwaine Desselle)
Children of Edward Arnold Sackett and Evelyn Marie Land (excluding living)
- Michael David Sackett+ b. 27 Nov 1968, d. 21 Aug 2023
Notes & Citations
- "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935–2000" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Edward Arnold, b. Faribault, Minnesota, 1 Apr 1942, father Arnold Howard Sackett, mother Inez A. Sackett."
- Sackett database.
- The Springfield News-Leader, Missouri (Newspapers.com image), 10 Feb 2017, Funeral Notices, "Walnut Grove. Sackett, Edward Arnold, 74, Missouri."
- Find a Grave.
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 11th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 9th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 12T.3 |
| Last Edited | 13 Oct 2023 |
Michael David Sackett
| Father | Edward Arnold Sackett (1942-2017) |
| Mother | Evelyn Marie Land |
Michael David Sackett
(1968–2023)
(Src: W T Wilson Funeral Chapel, online obituary)
(1968–2023)
(Src: W T Wilson Funeral Chapel, online obituary)
Michael David Sackett, son of Edward Arnold Sackett and Evelyn Marie Land, was born in KansasG on 27 November 1968.1 He died aged 54 on 21 August 20231 and was buried at the National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TennesseeG.2
Michael David Sackett
1968 - 2023
Mr. Michael David Sackett, age 54 of Fyffe, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. Graveside Funeral Services, with Military Honors, will be held at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN, on Wednesday, Sept. 6th, 2023.
Survivors:
Daughters, Kourtney Sackett, Kaelyn Sackett;
Mother, Evelyn Sackett;
Sister, Evelyn Sackett Everett;
Brother, Matt Sackett.
Mr. Sacket was honorably discharged from the US Army, having served during the Gulf War (1987-1991). He also was an avid reader and an artist.
Arrangements entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
—wtwilsonfuneralchapel.com
Notes & Citations
- Email from Darlene Sackett to Chris Sackett, Aug 2023.
- Website W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 12th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 10th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 13U.3 |
| Last Edited | 18 Oct 2023 |
Larry W "Buck" Sackett
| Father | Harry Dyer Sackett (1916-2004) |
| Mother | Mary Louise Wampler (1920-2011) |
Larry W "Buck" Sackett, son of Harry Dyer Sackett and Mary Louise Wampler, was born in Kansas City, Jackson County, MissouriG, about 1953. He died on 19 September 2005.
| Sackett line | 10th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 8th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 9 Jun 2023 |
Patricia Sackett
| Father | Warren Adnah Sackett (1899-1981) |
| Mother | Luella Emily Gauthier (1901-1974) |
Patricia Sackett, daughter of Warren Adnah Sackett and Luella Emily Gauthier, was born in MinnesotaG about 1924.1
In 1930 Patricia was living at Hawkins Avenue, Iron Range, Itasca CountyG, in the household of her parents Warren and Luella, and was recorded in the census as Patricia Sackett, aged five and born in Minnesota.2
In 1930 Patricia was living at Hawkins Avenue, Iron Range, Itasca CountyG, in the household of her parents Warren and Luella, and was recorded in the census as Patricia Sackett, aged five and born in Minnesota.2
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340837
Hawkins Avenue, Iron Range, Itasca County, Minnesota, 4 Apr 1930
Sackett, Warren A, head, home owned $1,000, 30, m. at 21, b. MN, father b. US, mother b. US, locomotive fireman, iron mine
Sackett, Luella, wife, 28, m. at 18, b. IL, father b. MI, mother b. IA
Sackett, Richard, son, 9, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Warren, son, 7, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Vernon, son, 6, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Patricia, dau, 5, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Allen, son, 3, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL.
| Sackett line | 9th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 15 Feb 2020 |
Allen Sackett
| Father | Warren Adnah Sackett (1899-1981) |
| Mother | Luella Emily Gauthier (1901-1974) |
Allen Sackett, son of Warren Adnah Sackett and Luella Emily Gauthier, was born in MinnesotaG about 1926.1
In 1930 Allen was living at Hawkins Avenue, Iron Range, Itasca CountyG, in the household of his parents Warren and Luella, and was recorded in the census as Allen Sackett, aged three and born in Minnesota.2
In 1930 Allen was living at Hawkins Avenue, Iron Range, Itasca CountyG, in the household of his parents Warren and Luella, and was recorded in the census as Allen Sackett, aged three and born in Minnesota.2
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340837
Hawkins Avenue, Iron Range, Itasca County, Minnesota, 4 Apr 1930
Sackett, Warren A, head, home owned $1,000, 30, m. at 21, b. MN, father b. US, mother b. US, locomotive fireman, iron mine
Sackett, Luella, wife, 28, m. at 18, b. IL, father b. MI, mother b. IA
Sackett, Richard, son, 9, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Warren, son, 7, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Vernon, son, 6, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Patricia, dau, 5, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL
Sackett, Allen, son, 3, b. MN, father b. MN, mother b. IL.
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 15 Feb 2020 |
Homer Jay Sackett
| Father | Clarence Lee Sackett (1897-1955) |
| Mother | Agnes Davis (c 1894-) |
Homer Jay Sackett, son of Clarence Lee Sackett and Agnes Davis, was born in Clemons, Marshall County, IowaG, on 6 June 1921.1 He died aged 78 in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, CaliforniaG, on 15 December 1999.2,3 He married Rosa Mae Atkins, daughter of Henry Peter Atkins and Pauline E Richter.4 Rosa was born in North DakotaG on 24 April 1918.4 She died aged 87 in Sedalia, Pettis County, MissouriG, on 30 November 2005.4,5
In 1930 Homer was living in Nevada, Story County, IowaG, in the household of his uncle Edward Ross, and was recorded in the census as Homer Sackett, aged eight and born in Iowa.6
Homer served in the US Navy as a Motor Machinist's Mate during the Second World War, enlisting in Des Moines, IowaG, on 29 November 1939. He served on the light cruisers, USS Milwaukee and USS Raleigh, the oiler USS Pecos, and the minesweeper USS YMS-298. He was released from service in September 1945.7
Homer completed a World War II draft registration card on 2 November 1945. He was aged 24, living in Boone, IowaG, and was unemployed, having recently been discharged from the US Navy.8
On 19 November 1945 Homer was employed by the Chicago and North Western Railroad in Boone, IowaG, starting work the following day as a porter at Cedar Rapids.9,10
Homer applied for and was granted a war bonus of $500 in October 1949 by the Iowa WWII Service Compensation Board.11
Homer and Rosa were listed in the Vallejo, California, City Directory in 1950 and 1953. Homer was a welder.12 They were listed in 1964 in the Sacramento City Directory. Homer was a welder at Terminal Steel and Rosa was a sales clerk.13
In 1930 Homer was living in Nevada, Story County, IowaG, in the household of his uncle Edward Ross, and was recorded in the census as Homer Sackett, aged eight and born in Iowa.6
Homer served in the US Navy as a Motor Machinist's Mate during the Second World War, enlisting in Des Moines, IowaG, on 29 November 1939. He served on the light cruisers, USS Milwaukee and USS Raleigh, the oiler USS Pecos, and the minesweeper USS YMS-298. He was released from service in September 1945.7
Homer completed a World War II draft registration card on 2 November 1945. He was aged 24, living in Boone, IowaG, and was unemployed, having recently been discharged from the US Navy.8
On 19 November 1945 Homer was employed by the Chicago and North Western Railroad in Boone, IowaG, starting work the following day as a porter at Cedar Rapids.9,10
Homer applied for and was granted a war bonus of $500 in October 1949 by the Iowa WWII Service Compensation Board.11
Homer and Rosa were listed in the Vallejo, California, City Directory in 1950 and 1953. Homer was a welder.12 They were listed in 1964 in the Sacramento City Directory. Homer was a welder at Terminal Steel and Rosa was a sales clerk.13
Homer Jay Sackett
USS Milwaukee, sailing 19 Feb 1940, San Diego, CA, to Pearl Harbor, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating AS, enlisted DesMoines, IA, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, received 17 Feb 1940, on board for duty fr NTS, Great Lakes, IL."
USS Milwaukee (CL5), month to 31 Mar 1940, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating AS, enlisted DesMoines, IA, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, change rating, 29 Mar, AS to Sea2c."
USS Milwaukee (CL5), qtr to 31 Mar 1940, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating Sea2c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board [illegible]."
USS Milwaukee (CL5), month to 31 May 1940, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating Sea2c, enlisted DesMoines, IA, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, tran, 3 May 1940, USS Raleigh for duty."
USS Raleigh, month to 31 May 1940, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating Sea.2c, enlisted Des Moines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, rec, 3 May, from USS Milwauukee."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Jun 1940, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating Sea.2c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 3 May 1940."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Sep 1940, "Sackett, Homer J, 321-37-03, rating Sea.2c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 3 May 1940."
USS Raleigh, month to 28 Feb 1941, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea2c, enlisted Des Moines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, change rating, 16 Feb, from Sea2c to Sea1c."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 31 Mar 1941, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 3 May 1940."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Jun 1941, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted DesMoines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, tran, 18 Jun, to USNH, Pearl Harbor, for treatment."
USS Raleigh, month to 31 Jul 1941, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted DesMoines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, rec, 2 Jul, USNH, Pearl Harbor, TH."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Sep 1941, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 31 Dec 1941, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 31 Mar 1942, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Jun 1942, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Sep 1942, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, sailing 20 Oct 1942, from San Francisco, CA, to Dangerous Waters, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating Sea1c, enlisted Des Moines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, change rating, 5 Oct, from Sea1c to F1c."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 31 Dec 1942, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating F2c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, qtr to 30 Jun 1943, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F2c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 2 Jul 1941."
USS Raleigh, sailing, 5 Oct 1943, from Adak, Alaska, to Dangerous Waters, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F2c, enlisted DesMoines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, tran, 3 Oct, to NOB Adak, Alaska."
USS Pecos (AO65), sailing 10 Oct 1943, from Adak, Territory of Alaska, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating F2c, branch USN, rec, 10 Oct, US Naval Operating Base, Adak, Alaska."
USS Pecos (AO65), sailing 26 Oct 1943, from San Pedro, CA, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F2c, branch USN, trans, 19 Oct, R/S, Terminal Island, San Pedro, CA."
USS YMS 298, qtr to 31 Jan 1944, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F2c, enlisted DesMoines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, received 8 Jan 1944, SCTC Terminal Island, CA."; "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F2c, enlisted DesMoines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, change of rating 1 Jan 1944, to F1c."
USS YMS 298, qtr to 31 Mar 1944, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 8 Jan 1944."
USS YMS 298, qtr to 30 Jun 1944, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F1c, enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 8 Jan 1944."
USS YMS 298, month to 31 Jul 1944, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating F1c, enlisted Des Moines, Iowa, 29 Nov 1939, branch USN, change rating, 1 Jul, MoMM3c(T)."
USS YMS 298, qtr to 30 Sep 1944, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating MoMM3c(T), enlisted 29 Nov 1939, received on board 8 Jan 1944."
USS YMS 298, month to 31 Mar 1945, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating MoMM3c(T), branch USN, change rating 1 Mar 1945, MoMM2c(T)."
USS YMS 298, qtr to 31 Mar 1945, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating MoMM2c(T), received on board 8 Jan 1944."
USS YMS 298, qtr to 1 Jul 1945, "Sackett, Homer Jay, 321 37 03, rating MoMM2c(T), USN, received on board 8 Jan 1944."
USS YMS 298, month to 1 Sep 1945, "Sackett, Homer J, 321 37 03, rating MoMM2c(T), branch USN, trans, nearest Rec Ship or Sta on West Coast of US for assign."
Notes & Citations
- WWII draft card has birthplace Clemons. SS Claims record has Slater Polk / Liberty.
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Homer J Sackett, b. Jun 6, 1921, d. Dec 15, 1999, SSN 559-34-3930 issued CA, residence Rancho Cordova, California, 95670, county Sacramento."
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Homer Jay, b. Slater Polk, Iowa / Liberty, Iowa, 6 Jun 1920, d. 15 Dec 1999, father Clarence Sackett, mother Agnes Davis. Listed Nov 1943 as Homer Jay Sackett; 22 Dec 1999 as Homer J Sackett."
- Kara Synhorst, "Synhorst Family Tree", Ancestry.com.
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Rosa Sackett, b. Apr 24, 1918, d. Nov 30, 2005, SSN 547-14-2021 issued CA, residence Rancho Cordova, California, 95670, county Sacramento."
- 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340418
Nevada, Story County, Iowa, 16 Apr 1930
Ross, Edward M, head, home rented $20pm, 23, m. at 20, b. IA, father b. IL, mother b. IA, butter maker, creamery
Ross, Margaret W, wife, 25, m. at 21, b. IA, father b. OH, mother b. IA
Ross, Kathryn, dau, 2 8/12, b. IA, father b. IA, mother b. IA
Ross, William E, son, 2/12, b. IA, father b. IA, mother b. IA
Ross, Minnie B, mother, 65, wd, b. IA, father b. OH, mother b. MD
Sackett, Homer, nephew, 8, b. IA, father b. MN, mother b. IA. - "US World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938–1949" (Ancestry image).
- "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry transcript), "Homer Jay Sackett, 24, b. Clemons, Iowa, 6 Jun 1921, res. Boone, Iowa, reg. Iowa, 2 Nov 1945, unemployed due to discharge from Armed Forces, wt 135, complexion light brown, eyes brown, hair brown, ht 5' 8", nok Guy Eiserman."
- "U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935–1970" (Ancestry transcript), "Homer Jay Sackett, b. Clemmens, Marshall, Iowa, 6 Jun 1921, father Clarence Sackett, mother Agnes Davis, record Boone, Boone, Iowa, 19 Nov 1945."
- "U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935–1970", "Homer Jay Sackett, b. 6 Jun 1921, record Cedar Rapids, 20 Nov 1945, carptr hlpr."
- "Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947–1954" (Ancestry image), "Homer Jay Sackett, 1300 Hiway 40, Valley, Solano County, CA, res. at enlistment Slater, IA, b. Clemons, IA, 6 Jun 1921, serial 321-37-03, service 29 Nov 1939 to 26 Oct 1945, foreign service 16 Sep 1940 to 23 Oct 1943 & 1 Jun 1944 to 3 Sep 1945, reg. Boone, IA, after discharge, WWII service: USN T Sta Great Lakes, USS Milwaukee, USS Raleigh, SOTC Terminal Island, CA, USS YMS 298. Certified facts: entry 29 Nov 1939 at Des Moines, IA, discharge 26 Oct 1945, depart to foreign service 16 Sep 1940 at Pearl Harbor, return from foreign service 3 Sep 1945, honorable separation, notarised at Solano County, CA, 17 Oct 1949. Award $500, WWII Service Compensation Board."
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), Vallejo, California, City Directory, 1950, "Sackett Homer J (Rosemae) h1000 Springs rd."; 1953, "Sackett Homer J (Rosa M) wldr Benicia Arsenal h209 Jefferson."
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995", (Ancestry image), Sacramento, California, City Directory, 1964, "Sackett Homer J (Rosa) wldr Terminal Steel h1454 Kitchner."; "Sackett Rosa M Mrs sls clk Cal Apparel Shop r1454 Kitchner."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 10th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 8th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.3 |
| Last Edited | 24 Feb 2020 |
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are links to Text and Image exhibits.
English line of Thomas Sackett the elder & other English lines
American line of Thomas Sackett the elder through Simon Sackett the colonist
Line of John Sackett of New Haven