Ross DeForest Sackett
| Father | DeForest Sackett (1905-1993) |
| Mother | Margaret Helen Ross (1902-1979) |
Ross DeForest Sackett, son of DeForest Sackett and Margaret Helen Ross, was born in Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, on 26 March 1930.1 He died aged 77 in Fontana, Walworth County, WisconsinG, on 16 August 2007.2
In 1930 he was living in Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents DeForest and Margaret, and was recorded as DeForest Sackett, aged three months and born in Illinois.3
In 1940 he was living in Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Cook CountyG, in the household of his parents DeForest and Margaret, and was recorded as D Ross Sackett, aged ten.4
In 1930 he was living in Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents DeForest and Margaret, and was recorded as DeForest Sackett, aged three months and born in Illinois.3
In 1940 he was living in Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Cook CountyG, in the household of his parents DeForest and Margaret, and was recorded as D Ross Sackett, aged ten.4
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Death record.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Ross Deforest, b. Chicago, Illinois, 26 Mar 1930, d. 16 Aug 2007, father Deforest Sackett, mother Margaret H Ross. Jun 1944 listed as Ross Deforest Sackett; 22 Aug 2007 listed as Ross D Sackett."
- 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2340160, p 29A, Enumeration District 0280
7264 Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Sackett, DeForest, head, 26, m. at 23, artist, commercial drug co, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL, home rented, $62
Sackett, Margaret, wife, 26, m. at 23, b. IL, father b. Scotland, mother b. IL
Sackett, DeForest, son, 3/12, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL. - 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-00782, p 8A, Enumeration District 16-279
222 Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Cook, Illinois
Sackett, De Forest, head, 35, artist, picture painting, b. IL
Sackett, Margaret, wife, 35, b. IL
Sackett, D Ross, son, 10, b. IL
Sackett, James, son, 7, b. IL
Sackett, David, son, 5, b. IL.
[1935 same place]
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 6 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
James Robert Sackett PhD
| Father | DeForest Sackett (1905-1993) |
| Mother | Margaret Helen Ross (1902-1979) |
James Robert Sackett PhD, son of DeForest Sackett and Margaret Helen Ross, was born in IllinoisG on 1 February 1933.1 He died aged 86 on 21 December 2019.1
In 1940 James was living at Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents DeForest and Margaret, and was recorded in the census as James Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.2
In 1940 James was living at Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents DeForest and Margaret, and was recorded in the census as James Sackett, aged seven and born in Illinois.2
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database.
- 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-00782, p 8A, Enumeration District 16-279
222 Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Cook, Illinois
Sackett, De Forest, head, 35, artist, picture painting, b. IL
Sackett, Margaret, wife, 35, b. IL
Sackett, D Ross, son, 10, b. IL
Sackett, James, son, 7, b. IL
Sackett, David, son, 5, b. IL.
[1935 same place]
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Martha J Sackett
| Father | Richard Sackett (1825-) |
| Mother | Martha ___ (c 1822-) |
Martha J Sackett, daughter of Richard Sackett and Martha ___, was born in New York StateG about 1846.1
In 1850 Martha was living in Cornwall, Orange County, New York StateG, in the household of her parents Richard and Martha, and was recorded in the census as Martha J Sackett, aged four and born in New York.2
In 1850 Martha was living in Cornwall, Orange County, New York StateG, in the household of her parents Richard and Martha, and was recorded in the census as Martha J Sackett, aged four and born in New York.2
| Sackett line | 8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_573, p. 165
Cornwall, Orange, New York
394/436
Sackett, Richard, 27, m, laborer, b. NY
Sackett, Martha, 28, f, b. IRE
Sackett, Martha J, 4, f, b. NY
Sackett, George, 1, m, b. NY.
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
George Sackett
| Father | Richard Sackett (1825-) |
| Mother | Martha ___ (c 1822-) |
George Sackett, son of Richard Sackett and Martha ___, was born in New York StateG about 1849.1
In 1850 George was living in Cornwall, Orange County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents Richard and Martha, and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, aged one and born in New York.2
In 1850 George was living in Cornwall, Orange County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents Richard and Martha, and was recorded in the census as George Sackett, aged one and born in New York.2
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_573, p. 165
Cornwall, Orange, New York
394/436
Sackett, Richard, 27, m, laborer, b. NY
Sackett, Martha, 28, f, b. IRE
Sackett, Martha J, 4, f, b. NY
Sackett, George, 1, m, b. NY.
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Theodore C Wood
| Father | Frederick W Wood (c 1838-) |
| Mother | Jane M Sackett (1841-1927) |
Theodore C Wood, son of Frederick W Wood and Jane M Sackett, was born in IllinoisG in May 1881.1 He married about 1908, Gwendoline H ___.1 Gwendoline was born in WisconsinG about 1888.1
In 1900 Theodore was living at 5436 Jefferson Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents Frederick and Jane, and was recorded in the census as Theodore C Wood, aged 19 and born in Illinois.2
In 1910 he was living at Jefferson Ave, ChicagoG, in the household of his parents Frederick and Jane, and was recorded as Theodore C Wood, aged 29, manager of a creamery delivery company. Living with him were his wife Gwendoline, 22, and son Arthur, aged nine months.3
In 1900 Theodore was living at 5436 Jefferson Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents Frederick and Jane, and was recorded in the census as Theodore C Wood, aged 19 and born in Illinois.2
In 1910 he was living at Jefferson Ave, ChicagoG, in the household of his parents Frederick and Jane, and was recorded as Theodore C Wood, aged 29, manager of a creamery delivery company. Living with him were his wife Gwendoline, 22, and son Arthur, aged nine months.3
Child of Theodore C Wood and Gwendoline H ___
- Arthur Wood b. 1909
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1900 United States Federal Census, Roll 287, p 11, Enumeration District 1035
5436 Jefferson Avenue, Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois
Wood, Frederic W, head, b. Jun 1835, 64, m. 38 yrs, mch embroidery good, b. NJ, father b. MA, mother b. CT, home owned on mortgage, house
Wood, Jane M, wife, b. Apr 1839, 61, m. 38 yrs, 4 ch. 4 living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Wood, Thomas R, son, b. Dec 1872, 27, mch embroidery good, b. IL, father b. NJ, mother b. NY
Wood, George S, son, b. May 1873, 27, solicitor ice co, b. IL, father b. NJ, mother b. NY
Wood, Theodore C, son, b. May 1881, 19, b. IL, father b. NJ, mother b. NY.
[+ 1 female servant] - 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_247FHL Film 1374260, p 1a, Enumeration District 0389
Jefferson Avenue, Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois
Wood, Frederick W, head, 70, m. 46 yrs, embroidery sl? mfg co, w merchants, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. CT, home owned free of mortgage, house
Wood, Jane M, wife, 69, m. 46 yrs, 4 ch. 4 living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Wood, Theodore C, son, 29, m. 2 yrs, manager, creamery dlvy, b. IL, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Wood, Gwendoline H, daughter-in-law, 22, m. 2 yrs, 1 ch. 1 living, b. WI, father b. WI, mother b. WI
Wood, Arthur, grandson, 9/12, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. WI.
[+ 1 female servant]
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Arthur Wood
| Father | Theodore C Wood (1881-) |
| Mother | Gwendoline H ___ (c 1888-) |
Arthur Wood, son of Theodore C Wood and Gwendoline H ___, was born in IllinoisG in 1909.1
In 1910 Arthur was living at Jefferson Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents Theodore and Gwendoline, and was recorded in the census as Arthur Wood, aged nine months and born in Illinois.2
In 1910 Arthur was living at Jefferson Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his parents Theodore and Gwendoline, and was recorded in the census as Arthur Wood, aged nine months and born in Illinois.2
| Sackett line | 9th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 7th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_247FHL Film 1374260, p 1a, Enumeration District 0389
Jefferson Avenue, Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois
Wood, Frederick W, head, 70, m. 46 yrs, embroidery sl? mfg co, w merchants, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. CT, home owned free of mortgage, house
Wood, Jane M, wife, 69, m. 46 yrs, 4 ch. 4 living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Wood, Theodore C, son, 29, m. 2 yrs, manager, creamery dlvy, b. IL, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Wood, Gwendoline H, daughter-in-law, 22, m. 2 yrs, 1 ch. 1 living, b. WI, father b. WI, mother b. WI
Wood, Arthur, grandson, 9/12, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. WI.
[+ 1 female servant]
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.3 |
| Last Edited | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Wilbur Sackett
| Father | George Woodruff Sackett (1866-1895) |
| Mother | Beldena M "Belle" Wilbur (1868-1903) |
Wilbur Sackett, son of George Woodruff Sackett and Beldena M "Belle" Wilbur, was born on 12 September 1893.1 He died in infancy on 8 November 1894 and was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG.2
Wilbur Sackett (1893–1894), Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois
(Src: Find a Grave, Marilyn Francois)
(Src: Find a Grave, Marilyn Francois)
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Gravestone.
- Find a Grave.
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Captain George Wilbur Sackett
| Father | George Woodruff Sackett (1866-1895) |
| Mother | Beldena M "Belle" Wilbur (1868-1903) |
George Wilbur Sackett
(1891–1918)
(Src: Find a Grave, patootie)
(1891–1918)
(Src: Find a Grave, patootie)
Captain George Wilbur Sackett, son of George Woodruff Sackett and Beldena M "Belle" Wilbur, was born in Geneva, Kane County, IllinoisG, on 4 December 1891.1,2 He was killed in action in the First World War in Cunel, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, FranceG, on 15 October 1918 and was buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la MeuseG.1,2 He married in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TennesseeG, on 18 July 1917, Antoinette Geraldine Cooper, daughter of William Harmon Cooper and Mabel Alice Brown. Antoinette was born in Chicago, IllinoisG, on 4 December 1895.1 She subsequently married Thomas Wilbur Trout in 1919 and, later, Hugh James Grainger in 1944.1 She died aged 91 in Duval County, FloridaG, on 18 September 1987 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval CountyG.1
In 1910 George was living at Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his aunt Grace Trout and her husband George Trout, and was recorded in the census as George W Sacket, aged 17.3
George was an officer in the US 11th Infantry regiment. He was graduated from West Point in 1917 and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 29 May 1917, 1st Lieutenant on 20 August 1917, and Captain on 1 April 1918, prior to the regiment sailing for France on 24 April 1918. The regiment was assigned to the 5th Division and fought in the Vosges Mountains, in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, and in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. He was killed in action at Meuse-Argonne on 15 October 1918.2
Marriage
Killed in action
In 1910 George was living at Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, IllinoisG, in the household of his aunt Grace Trout and her husband George Trout, and was recorded in the census as George W Sacket, aged 17.3
George was an officer in the US 11th Infantry regiment. He was graduated from West Point in 1917 and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 29 May 1917, 1st Lieutenant on 20 August 1917, and Captain on 1 April 1918, prior to the regiment sailing for France on 24 April 1918. The regiment was assigned to the 5th Division and fought in the Vosges Mountains, in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, and in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. He was killed in action at Meuse-Argonne on 15 October 1918.2
Marriage
Marriages
Lieut. George Wilbur Sackett, nephew of Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout of Oak Park, will be married today to Miss Antoinette Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cooper of New Rochelle, N.Y. The wedding ceremony will be performed in Chattanooga, Tenn., as Lieut. Sackett, a West Pointer of the class of 1917, is now stationed nearby in Chickamauga Park, Ga., in command of a detail of United States troops. Mrs. Trout and her son, Thomas, and cousin, Miss Caroline B. Wilbur, left yesterday to attend the wedding.
—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 18 Jul 1917, p 15
Lieut. Sackett Weds Miss Antoinette Cooper
Lieut. George Wilbur Sackett and Miss Antoinette Geraldine Cooper, of New Rochelle, N. Y., were married Wednesday at noon at St. Paul's Episcopal church. The Rev. Loering Clark performed the ceremony. Only the members of the two families were present. The bride wore a blue silk coat suit and white feather hat. Her corsage boquet was orchids. The groom is an officer of the Eleventh infantry at Fort Oglethorpe. A wedding breakfast for a party of ten was served at the Country club following the ceremony.
The bride and her mother, Mrs. W. H. Cooper, of New York, and other relatives arrived in the city Tuesday night and were guests at the Hotel Patten. Lieut. Sackett is from Oak Park, Ill. He and his bride will spend awhile at Hotel Patten until they can obtain quarters at the fort.
—The Chattanooga News, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 19 Jul 1917, p 9
Weddings.
Lieut. George Wilbur Sackett, nephew of Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout of Oak Park, was married on Wednesday to Miss Antoinette Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cooper of New Rochelle, N.Y. The wedding ceremony was performed in Chattanooga, Tenn., as Lieut. Sackett is now stationed in Chickamauga Park, Ga.
—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 22 July 1917
Lieut. George Wilbur Sackett, nephew of Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout of Oak Park, will be married today to Miss Antoinette Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cooper of New Rochelle, N.Y. The wedding ceremony will be performed in Chattanooga, Tenn., as Lieut. Sackett, a West Pointer of the class of 1917, is now stationed nearby in Chickamauga Park, Ga., in command of a detail of United States troops. Mrs. Trout and her son, Thomas, and cousin, Miss Caroline B. Wilbur, left yesterday to attend the wedding.
—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 18 Jul 1917, p 15
Lieut. Sackett Weds Miss Antoinette Cooper
Lieut. George Wilbur Sackett and Miss Antoinette Geraldine Cooper, of New Rochelle, N. Y., were married Wednesday at noon at St. Paul's Episcopal church. The Rev. Loering Clark performed the ceremony. Only the members of the two families were present. The bride wore a blue silk coat suit and white feather hat. Her corsage boquet was orchids. The groom is an officer of the Eleventh infantry at Fort Oglethorpe. A wedding breakfast for a party of ten was served at the Country club following the ceremony.
The bride and her mother, Mrs. W. H. Cooper, of New York, and other relatives arrived in the city Tuesday night and were guests at the Hotel Patten. Lieut. Sackett is from Oak Park, Ill. He and his bride will spend awhile at Hotel Patten until they can obtain quarters at the fort.
—The Chattanooga News, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 19 Jul 1917, p 9
Weddings.
Lieut. George Wilbur Sackett, nephew of Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout of Oak Park, was married on Wednesday to Miss Antoinette Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cooper of New Rochelle, N.Y. The wedding ceremony was performed in Chattanooga, Tenn., as Lieut. Sackett is now stationed in Chickamauga Park, Ga.
—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 22 July 1917
Killed in action
Captain Dies in Action.
Capt. George Wilbur Sackett, Company F, Eleventh infantry, was killed in action Oct. 15. He was an orphan and lived at the home of his aunt, Mrs. George W. Trout, 414 Forest avenue, Oak Park. He was an alumnus of the Oak Park High school and was graduated from West Point in 1917.
—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 20 Nov 1918, p 3
Capt. George Wilbur Sackett, Company F, Eleventh infantry, was killed in action Oct. 15. He was an orphan and lived at the home of his aunt, Mrs. George W. Trout, 414 Forest avenue, Oak Park. He was an alumnus of the Oak Park High school and was graduated from West Point in 1917.
—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 20 Nov 1918, p 3
World War I Military Service, Officer card
"George Wilbur Sackett, Capt. 11 Inf. 5 Div. New York, Oct 15 1918", Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Département de la Meuse, Lorraine, France
(Src: Find a Grave, soilsister)
(Src: Find a Grave, soilsister)
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet 6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist |
Notes & Citations
- Find a Grave.
- "New York, World War I Military Service, 1917–1919" (Ancestry image).
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_239FHL Film 1374252, p 12a, Enumeration District 0071
Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois
Sacket, George W, nephew, 17, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IA.
[In household of uncle George Trout & aunt Grace Trout]
| Charts | Line 3 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Completed |
Mary Sackett
| Father | George Sackett (c 1811-) |
| Mother | Paulina ___ (c 1818-) |
Mary Sackett, daughter of George Sackett and Paulina ___, was born in New York StateG about 1835.1
In 1850 Mary was living in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York StateG, in the household of her parents George and Paulina, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sackett, aged 15 and born in New York.2
In 1850 Mary was living in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York StateG, in the household of her parents George and Paulina, and was recorded in the census as Mary Sackett, aged 15 and born in New York.2
| Sackett line | 3rd great-granddaughter of Captain Richard Sackett of New York |
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_479, p. 309
Otto, Cattaraugus, New York
Sackett, George, 39, farmer, real estate $1,000, b. VT
Sackett, Paulina, 32, b. NY
Sackett, Mary, 15, b. NY
Sackett, Hardin, 3, b. NY.
| Charts | Line 3.1 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
Hardin Sackett
| Father | George Sackett (c 1811-) |
| Mother | Paulina ___ (c 1818-) |
Hardin Sackett, son of George Sackett and Paulina ___, was born in New York StateG about 1847.1
In 1850 Hardin was living in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents George and Paulina, and was recorded in the census as Hardin Sackett, aged three and born in New York.2
In 1850 Hardin was living in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York StateG, in the household of his parents George and Paulina, and was recorded in the census as Hardin Sackett, aged three and born in New York.2
| Sackett line | 3rd great-grandson of Captain Richard Sackett of New York |
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1850 United States Federal Census, Roll M432_479, p. 309
Otto, Cattaraugus, New York
Sackett, George, 39, farmer, real estate $1,000, b. VT
Sackett, Paulina, 32, b. NY
Sackett, Mary, 15, b. NY
Sackett, Hardin, 3, b. NY.
| Charts | Line 3.1 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 9Q.3 |
| Last Edited | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Research Status | Partly researched |
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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