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Charles Joseph Sockett/Sackett, son of Joseph Swockitt/Sockett and Elizabeth Kaminsky, was born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, on 30 April 1907.^1,2 He died aged 43 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County^G, on 2 November 1950 and was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh^G.^3,4,5 He married Rose Marie Bell, daughter of Bernard Henry Bell and Maria Magdalena Freund. Rose was born in Allegheny, Allegheny County^G, on 6 December 1906.^6,7 She died aged 85 in Pittsburgh^G on 6 February 1992.^8,9
     In 1920 Charles was living at 5601 Wickliff Street, Pittsburgh^G, in the household of his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Charles Sockett, aged twelve.¹⁰
     In 1930 he was living at 5120 51st Street, Pittsburgh^G, in the household of his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a laborer in a machine department, aged 23.¹¹
     In 1940 he was living at Frankstown Road, Penn, Allegheny County^G, and was recorded as Charles Sackett, a silk spotter in a dry cleaning business, aged 33. Living with him were his wife Rose, 33, and their son Charles Jr, aged six.¹²
     Charles completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 33 and was employed by Oswald Werner & Sons, cleaners and dyers. He was living at Frankstown Road, Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County^G, with his wife Rose Marie.¹³
     In 1950 he was living at 12400 Frankstown Road, Penn^G, and was recorded as Charles Sackett Sr, a spotter in a cleaning establishment, aged 43. Living with him were his wife Rose, 42, their son Charles Jr, 16, and Rose's parents, Bernard and Mary Bell.¹⁴
Rose's obituary

Joseph Swockitt/Sockett was born in Suwalki, Poland^G, on 19 March 1870.^1,2 He died aged 66 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, on 27 December 1936.³ He married about 1903, Elizabeth Kaminsky.¹ Elizabeth was born in Lithuania^G about 1877.^4,1 She died aged about 63 in Shaler, Allegheny County^G, on 9 May 1940 and was buried at St Mary's Cemetery, Allegheny County^G.⁵
     In 1920 Joseph was living at 5601 Wickliff Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, and was recorded in the census as Joseph Sockett, a laborer in a gear mill, aged 49 and born in Poland. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 43, and their children, Frances, 15, Stephen, 13, Charles, 12, Helen, 10, Frank, 7, and Anna, aged five. There were also two male boarders in the household.⁶
     In 1930 he was living at 5120 51st Street, Pittsburgh^G, and was recorded as Joseph Sackett, a laborer in a steel company, aged 60. Living with him were his wife Elizabeth, 53, their unmarried children, Charles, 23, Helen, 20, Francis, 19, and Annie, 17, and a granddaughter Charlotte Sackett, aged one.⁷
     In 1940 Joseph's widow Elizabeth was living at Evergreen Avenue, Shaler, Allegheny County^G, in the household of their daughter Frances and son-in-law John Capinkes, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sockett, a widow aged 65.⁸
Joseph's obituary
Elizabeth's obituary

Helen M Sockett, daughter of Joseph Swockitt/Sockett and Elizabeth Kaminsky, was born in Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania^G, on 13 September 1910.¹
     In 1920 Helen was living at 5601 Wickliff Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of her parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Helen Sockett, aged ten and born in Pennsylvania.²
     In 1930 she was living at 5120 51st Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of her parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Helen Sackett, a cashier in a hotel, aged 20. Her one-year-old daughter Charlotte was living with her.³
     In 1940 she was living at 115 52nd Street, Pittsburgh^G, and was recorded as Helen Sockett, a bookkeeper, aged 30. Her daughter Shirley, 11, was living with her.⁴
     In 1950 she was living at 1308 Middle Street, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County^G, and was recorded as Helen M Sockett, a bookkeeper, aged 40, unmarried. Her unmarried sister Ann, 36, was living with her.⁵

Francis W "Frank" Sockett, son of Joseph Swockitt/Sockett and Elizabeth Kaminsky, was born in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, on 16 September 1908.¹
     In 1920 Francis was living at 5601 Wickliff Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Frank Sockett, aged seven and born in Pennsylvania.²
     In 1930 he was living at 5120 51st Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Francis Sackett, a laborer in a steel company, aged 19.³

Anna F Sockett, daughter of Joseph Swockitt/Sockett and Elizabeth Kaminsky, was born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, on 21 April 1913.^1,2 She married in Allegheny County^G in 1950 (license 18 July 1950), George H McCready.³ George was born in O'Hara Township, Allegheny County^G, on 14 May 1910.⁴
     In 1920 Anna was living at 5601 Wickliff Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, in the household of her parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded in the census as Anna Sockett, aged five and born in Pennsylvania.⁵
     In 1930 she was living at 5120 51st Street, Pittsburgh^G, in the household of her parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Annie Sackett, aged 17.⁶
     In 1940 she was living at Evergreen Avenue, Shaler, Allegheny County^G, in the household of her sister Frances and brother-in-law John Capinkes, and was recorded as Anna Sockett, an operator in a beauty parlor, aged 27.⁷
     In 1950 she was living at 1308 Middle Street, Sharpsburg, Allegheny County^G, in the household of her unmarried sister Helen, and was recorded as Ann Sockett, a beautician, aged 36, unmarried.⁸

Stephen Sockett, son of Joseph Swockitt/Sockett and Elizabeth Kaminsky, was born in Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania^G, on 15 March 1904.¹ He died aged 25 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania^G, on 9 April 1929.²
     In 1920 he was living at 5601 Wickliff Street, Pittsburgh^G, in the household of his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, and was recorded as Stephen Sockett, aged 13.³