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Ruth Elizabeth Sackett, daughter of Horace Sackett and Elvira Cotton, was born in Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, on 28 September 1849.¹ She died aged 83 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, on 11 March 1933² and was buried at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Bradford County^G.⁴ She married about 1873, Benjamin Franklin Horton, son of Joseph Horton and Ann Stephson.³ Benjamin was born in Ghent, Bradford County^G, on 20 May 1842.^4,1 He died aged 84 in East Smithfield, Bradford County^G, on 1 November 1926 and was buried at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens^G.^4,5
     In 1860 Ruth was living in Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, in the household of her parents Horace and Elvira, and was recorded in the census as Ruth R Sackett, aged ten and born in Ohio.⁶
     In 1880 she was living in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of her husband Benjamin, 37, a farmer, and was recorded as Ruth E Horton, aged 30. Living with them were their children, Oliver, 6, and Horace, 2, and Benjamin's son Orrin, 12, by his first marriage.⁷
     In 1900 she was living at Mill Street, Sayre, Bradford County^G, in the household of her son Horace and daughter-in-law Rosella, and was recorded as Ruth Horton, aged 50.⁸
     In 1920 she was living in Sheshequin^G and was recorded as Ruth Horton, aged 70. She was living with her husband Benjamin, 77, in the household of their son Horace and daughter-in-law Rosella.⁹
     In 1930 she was living at 214 Olive Street, Sayre, Bradford County^G, in the household of her widowed son Oliver, 56, and was recorded as Ruth Horton, a widow, aged 80.¹⁰

William Spencer Sackett, son of Horace Sackett and Elvira Cotton, was born in Pennsylvania^G on 21 February 1853.^1,2 He died aged 70 in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, on 26 January 1924 and was buried at Ghent Cemetery, Ghent, Bradford County^G.³
     In 1860 William was living in Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, in the household of his parents Horace and Elvira, and was recorded in the census as William W Sackett, aged seven and born in Pennsylvania.⁴

John L Sackett, son of Horace Sackett and Elvira Cotton, was born in Pennsylvania^G on 20 June 1855.¹ He died aged 54 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, on 19 March 1910 and was buried at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Bradford County^G.^2,3
     In 1860 John was living in Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio^G, in the household of his parents Horace and Elvira, and was recorded in the census as John L Sackett, aged five and born in Pennsylvania.⁴

Oliver Martin Horton, son of Benjamin Franklin Horton and Ruth Elizabeth Sackett, was born in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, on 23 February 1874.¹ He married first Carrie Melissa Brooks.² Carrie was born in 1870.² She died aged about 60 in 1930.² He married second in 1931, Sarah Wood.² Sarah was born in 1859.² She died aged about 87 in 1946.²
     In 1880 Oliver was living in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Oliver Horton, aged six and born in Pennsylvania.³
     In 1930 he was living at 214 Olive Street, Sayre, Bradford County^G, and was recorded as Oliver Horton, a locomotive engineer, a widower, aged 56. Living with him were his widowed mother Ruth, 80, and his daughters, Hilah, 29, with her husband and children, and Florence, 15.⁴

Horace S Horton, son of Benjamin Franklin Horton and Ruth Elizabeth Sackett, was born in Pennsylvania^G in October 1877.¹ He married about 1899, Rosella ___.¹ Rosella was born in Pennsylvania^G in December 1878.¹
     In 1880 Horace was living in Sheshequin, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Ruth, and was recorded in the census as Horace Horton, aged two and born in Pennsylvania.²
     In 1900 he was living at Mill Street, Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, and was recorded as Horace Horton, a laborer, aged 23. Living with him were his wife Rosella, 21, their son Paul, two months, and Horace's mother Ruth, 50.³
     In 1920 he was living in Sheshequin^G and was recorded as Horace S Horton, a farmer, aged 42. Living with him were his wife Rosella, 41, their son Ralph, 8, and Horace's parents, Benjamin, 77, and Ruth, 70.⁴

Paul Horton, son of Horace S Horton and Rosella ___, was born in Pennsylvania^G in March 1900.¹
     In 1900 Paul was living at Mill Street, Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Horace and Rosella, and was recorded in the census as Paul Horton, aged two months and born in Pennsylvania.²

Ralph Horton, son of Horace S Horton and Rosella ___, was born in Pennsylvania^G about 1912.¹
     In 1920 Ralph was living in Sheshequin^G in the household of his parents Horace and Rosella, and was recorded in the census as Ralph Horton, aged eight and born in Pennsylvania.²

Hilah Brooks Horton, daughter of Oliver Martin Horton and Carrie Melissa Brooks, was born in 1901.¹ She died aged about 77 in 1978.¹ She married about 1922, Arthur Dunning.² Arthur was born in Pennsylvania^G about 1899.²

Florence Horton, daughter of Oliver Martin Horton and Carrie Melissa Brooks, was born in New York State^G about 1915.¹

Alan Dewey Murray, son of Samuel Alexander Murray and Grace Imogene Sackett, was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania^G, on 15 June 1898.^1,2 He died aged 89 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York State^G, on 21 April 1988.^1,3,4 He married in Rotterdam, Schenectady County^G, on 17 August 1928, Dorothy Elizabeth Bradt.⁵ Dorothy was born in Schenectady^G on 24 October 1905.¹ She died aged 94 in Schenectady^G on 19 January 2000.¹
     In 1900 Alan was living at 2468 Emerald Street, Philadelphia^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded in the census as Allen D Murray, aged one and born in Pennsylvania.⁶
     In 1910 he was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Allen D Murray, aged eleven.⁷
     Alan served in the US Army during the First World War, enlisting on 12 May 1917 and being discharged on 12 July 1919.⁸
     In 1920 he was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Allen D Murray, a swimming instructor, aged 21.⁹

Earl J Murray, son of Samuel Alexander Murray and Grace Imogene Sackett, was born in Pennsylvania^G in April 1897.¹
     In 1900 Earl was living at 2468 Emerald Street, Philadelphia^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded in the census as Earl J Murray, aged three and born in Pennsylvania.²
     In 1910 he was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Earl J Murray, a newsboy, aged 13.³
     In 1920 he was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Earl J Murray, a clerk, aged 22.⁴

Hazel Imogene Murray, daughter of Samuel Alexander Murray and Grace Imogene Sackett, was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania^G, on 8 August 1900.¹ She married in Duval County, Florida^G, on 10 July 1940, Stewart Coxe.^2,3 Stewart was born about 1900.⁴
     In 1910 Hazel was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York State^G, in the household of her parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded in the census as Hazel Murray, aged nine and born in Pennsylvania.⁵
     In 1920 she was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of her parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Hazel I Murray, aged 19.⁶
     In 1940 she was living at 411 Bellevue Avenue, Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State^G, in the household of her widowed mother Grace, and was recorded as Hazel I Murray, a teacher nurse, aged 40.⁷
     Hazel and her mother Grace, then both of 423, 4th Street, Schenectady^G, visited Jamaica in 1941, returning to New York on the SS Atlantida on 26 September 1941.¹

Lauren Murray, son of Samuel Alexander Murray and Grace Imogene Sackett, was born in New York State^G about 1906.
     In 1910 Lauren was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded in the census as Lauren Murray, aged four and born in New York.¹
     In 1920 he was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Lauren W Murray, aged 14.²

Raymond A Murray, son of Samuel Alexander Murray and Grace Imogene Sackett, was born in New York State^G about 1914.¹
     In 1920 Raymond was living at Wabash Avenue, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York State^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded in the census as Raymond A Murray, aged six and born in New York.²
     In 1930 he was living at 1949 Wabash Avenue, Schenectady^G, in the household of his parents Samuel and Grace, and was recorded as Raymond Murray, aged 16.³
     In 1940 he was living at 411 Bellevue Avenue, Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State^G, in the household of his widowed mother Grace, and was recorded as Raymond A Murray, a chair driver at the New York World's Fair, aged 26.⁴