Captain Benjamin Sackett
(1752-1826)
| Father | John Sackett MD (c 1702-after 1760) |
| Mother | ___ ___ |
Captain Benjamin Sackett, son of John Sackett MD and ___ ___, was born in Dover, New York StateG, in 1752.1,2 He died aged 72 in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York StateG, on 28 June 18261 and was buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery, StephentownG.2,3 He married in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York StateG, on 11 November 1773, Phebe Davis.1,2,4 Phebe was born in about 1754.5 She died aged 71 in StephentownG on 12 October 1826 and was buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery, StephentownG.6,7
Benjamin was listed in the 1800 census as a householder in StephentownG.8
Benjamin served as a private in the American Revolutionary War. He was a Captain of New York State Militia after the war.1,9
Captain Benjamin's house in Stephentown was mentioned in George Holcomb's Diary on 24 May 1819. The Stephentown diarist's next entry for Captain Benjamin was to record his death on 28 June 1826: "Old Capt. Benjamin Sackett died. Funeral the next day, Mr. Hendrick preached at Presbyterian meetinghouse."3,10
716. Capt. Benjamin Sackett, 1752–1826, of Stephentown, in what is now Rensselaer County, N. Y., son of (268) John Sackett, M. D., was married Nov. 11, 1773, to Phebe Davis. He was an active participant in the war of the Revolution and is credited with service under Colonels Whitney, Harper, and Van Rensselaer. He also served the State as Captain of Militia for several years after close of war.
Benjamin was listed in the 1800 census as a householder in StephentownG.8
Benjamin served as a private in the American Revolutionary War. He was a Captain of New York State Militia after the war.1,9
Captain Benjamin's house in Stephentown was mentioned in George Holcomb's Diary on 24 May 1819. The Stephentown diarist's next entry for Captain Benjamin was to record his death on 28 June 1826: "Old Capt. Benjamin Sackett died. Funeral the next day, Mr. Hendrick preached at Presbyterian meetinghouse."3,10
716. Capt. Benjamin Sackett, 1752–1826, of Stephentown, in what is now Rensselaer County, N. Y., son of (268) John Sackett, M. D., was married Nov. 11, 1773, to Phebe Davis. He was an active participant in the war of the Revolution and is credited with service under Colonels Whitney, Harper, and Van Rensselaer. He also served the State as Captain of Militia for several years after close of war.
Children.
1698. John Sackett, b. in 1774, d. in 1841; m. Abigail Robbins.
1699. Betsey Sackett, b. in 1777, d. in 1814; m. Uriah Hill.
1700. Ezra D. Sackett, b. in 1779, d. in 1858; m. Chloe Pachin.
1701. Richard Sackett, b. in 1781, d. in 1814.
1702. Calvin P. Sackett, b. in 1783, d. in 1853; m. Hannah Douglas.
1703. Lois Sackett, b. in 1786.
1704. Daniel Sackett, b. in 1788, m. Abigail Smith.
1705. Almiron Sackett, b. in 1789, d. in 1801.
1706. Benjamin Sackett, b. in 1792.
1707. Lavinia Sackett, b. in 1795, d. in 1819; m. Joseph Lord.
1699. Betsey Sackett, b. in 1777, d. in 1814; m. Uriah Hill.
1700. Ezra D. Sackett, b. in 1779, d. in 1858; m. Chloe Pachin.
1701. Richard Sackett, b. in 1781, d. in 1814.
1702. Calvin P. Sackett, b. in 1783, d. in 1853; m. Hannah Douglas.
1703. Lois Sackett, b. in 1786.
1704. Daniel Sackett, b. in 1788, m. Abigail Smith.
1705. Almiron Sackett, b. in 1789, d. in 1801.
1706. Benjamin Sackett, b. in 1792.
1707. Lavinia Sackett, b. in 1795, d. in 1819; m. Joseph Lord.
Benjamin Sackett (1752–1826), Presbyterian Cemetery, Stephentown, NY.
In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Sackett who departed this life June 28, 1826, in the 73rd year of his age.
Mrs. Phoebe Sackett wife of Benjamin Sackett who departed this life October 12th, 1826, in the 72nd year of her age.
In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Sackett who departed this life June 28, 1826, in the 73rd year of his age.
Mrs. Phoebe Sackett wife of Benjamin Sackett who departed this life October 12th, 1826, in the 72nd year of her age.
Children of Captain Benjamin Sackett and Phebe Davis
- John Sackett+ b. 1774, d. 20 Mar 1842
- Elizabeth "Betsey" Sackett+ b. 1777, d. 1814
- Ezra Davis Sackett+ b. 1779, d. 1858
- Richard Sackett b. 1781, d. 1814
- Calvin Pardee Sackett+ b. 8 Mar 1783, d. 1853
- Lois Sackett b. 1786
- Daniel Sackett b. 1788, d. 8 Apr 1845
- Almeron Sackett b. 1789, d. 4 Feb 1801
- Benjamin Sackett b. 1792
- Lavinia Sackett+ b. 1795, d. 1818
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "716. Benjamin Sackett, b. in 1752, d. in 1826; m. Phebe Davis."
- Website Rensselaer County, NY, USGenWeb Project (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrensse/), Interments in Rensselaer County, NY, "Sackett, Benjamin, d. 28 Jun 1826, 73y, wife: Phebe Davis, father: Dr. John Sackett, Presbyterian Cemetery, Stephentown, born in Dover, NY, married 11 Nov 1773."
- Website Rensselaer County, NY, USGenWeb Project, Diary of George Holcomb of Stephentown (George Holcomb) (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrensse/), 28 Jun 1826. "Old Capt. Benjamin Sackett died. Funeral the next day, Mr. Hendrick preached at Presbyterian meetinghouse (age 71)."
- "New York, Marriages, 1686–1980" (FamilySearch transcript), "11 Nov 1773, Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, Benjamin Sackett & Phebe Davis."
- Date of birth based on age at death.
- Website Rensselaer County, NY, USGenWeb Project (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrensse/), Interments in Rensselaer County, NY, "Sackett, Phebe, d. 12 Oct 1826, 72y, w. Benjamin Sackett, Presbyterian Cemetery, Stephentown."
- Website Rensselaer County, NY, USGenWeb Project, Diary of George Holcomb of Stephentown (George Holcomb) (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrensse/), 13 Oct 1826. "Funeral of Old Widow Phebe Sackett, wife of deceased Benjamin Sackett. Died very suddenly yesterday morn. Moses Hunter preached at the meetinghouse."
- 1800 United States census
"Benjamin Sackett, Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York State." - Website National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, "Sackett, Benjamin
Service: New York
Rank: Private
Birth: 1752, Stephentown, New York
Death: 1826
Service Description: 1) Col Killian Van Rensselaer; 2) 4th Regt., Albany Co., Mil.
Spouse: Phoebe Davis." - Website Rensselaer County, NY, USGenWeb Project, Diary of George Holcomb of Stephentown (George Holcomb) (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrensse/), 24 May 1819. "Sister Newton & husband (Isaac) moved in Joseph Hills house near Capt. B. Sackett's. I put her on a bed (she is very ill) and drove slowly."
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | Grandson of Captain Richard Sackett of New York |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 6N.3 |
| Last Edited | 18 Dec 2022 |
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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