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  • The Progress, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 18 Feb 1956, p 2
    Announces Engagement To Former Resident Of Clearfield County
    Mr. and Mrs. T Jacob Antila of Conneaut, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Marie, to James C Sackett, son of Mr and Mrs William H. Sackett formerly of Coalport, now of Conneaut, Ohio.
    Miss Antila, a 1955 graduate of Conneaut High School is employed by The City Loan Savings Company, while her fiance, a 1953 graduate of B-C-I High School, Coalport, Pa., is employed by Nickel Plate Roalroad.
    The wedding is being planned for June 9.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan, 9 Apr 1956, p 10
    Retired Albion Druggist Dies In Florida
    Albion—Howell VanGorden, 61, a retired Albion druggist, died from a heart attack Saturday night at Quincy, Fla. He and his wife, Katharyn, were driving home to Albion from their winter home in Venice, Fla. when he was stricken. Their home here is at 1109 Michigan ave.
    Mr. VanGorden was owner of the Rexall Drug Store here until 1946, when the business was sold to J. G. Brownridge. Since then he has been retired, although he occasionally did relief work for drug stores here.
    Formerly active in Albion men's club work, Mr. VanGorden was a president of the Boosters and Knockers Club and a former member of the local Rotary Club. He was a member of the Albion Stamp Club and was a charter member of the Hanlon American Legion Post here. Active in Masonic Orders, he was a member of the Albion Murat Lodge, No. 14, F&AM; Albion Chapter, No. 32, RAM, and Albion Council, No. 57, R&SM. He also belonged to the Albion Elks Lodge.
    At one time Mr. VanGorden was vice president of the Michigan Rexall Club.
    He was born April 7, 1895, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Louis C. and Belle C. VanGorden. He moved here with his family in June 1912, when his father bought the Homer Blair drug store. He was a graduate of Albion High School and attended the University of Michigan. After becoming a registered pharmacist he joined his father in VanGorden drug store here in 1919, upon his return from service overseas in World War I. He entered the Army in November 1917 and served in the military police until his transfer to the medical corps.
    On June 19, 1918, he married the former Katharyn Sackett here. Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters, Mrs. R. E. (Patricia) Cleveland of Falls Church, Va.; Mrs. M. D. (Dorothy) Siler of Lansing; Mrs. George B. (Katharyn) Morley of Clare, Mich., and Miss Mary Susanne VanGorden of Battle Creek.
    The body will be brought to the Marsh Funeral Home here tonight, where services are being arranged.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan, 30 Jun 1957, p 16
    Davis-Vangorden
    Albion—Given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Maj. Robert E. Cleveland of Falls Church, Va., Miss Mary Suzanne Vangorden became the bride of Richard Bruce Davis in a ceremony on Sunday, June 23, at the Methodist Church of Albion. The Rev. John Tennant officiated at the double ring service at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
    The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Howell L. Vangorden and the late Mr. Vangorden, and is a graduate of Washington Gardner High School. She attended Albion College, being affiliated with Delta Gamma sorority, and for two years was a teacher in the Battle Creek public schools.
    For her wedding she wore a floor-length gown of crystal white taffeta trimmed with alencon lace. A princess bonnet of pearl embroidered lace and silk held the bride's three-tiered illusion veil, and she carried a cascade bouquet of white roses.
    Mrs. George B. Morley of Mount Pleasant, sister of the bride, attended her as matron of honor. Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. M. Daniel Siler of Lansing, also sisters, Miss Jan Nugent of Birmingham and Miss Jennie Oakley were the bridesmaids. Linda Cleveland, niece of the bride, and Robert Siler, her nephew, were the flowergirl and ringbearer.
    The Rev. Kenneth Davis of Grand Rapids, brother of the groom, served as his best man. Mr. Morley, Mr. Siler, Pfc. Allen Gauss of Ft. Riley, Kan., Jerry Sandusky, Charles Christner and Donald Morgan were the ushers.
    A reception was held in the Greenbrier Room at Parker Inn. Assisting in the hospitality were Mrs. Kenneth Davis, Miss Edna Pederson, Miss Lorraine Kracko, Mrs. William Hurdelbrink, Mrs. Donald Rockey, Mrs. Jerry Sandusky, Mrs. Jack Weston and Mrs. Lawrence Shouldice, the latter being from Battle Creek.
    After a honeymoon trip to Manistique Lake Mr. and Mrs. Davis are now at home at 519 Michigan ave. The groom, who is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Davis, attended Michigan State University and is employed at Vaughn's Men's store.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Progress, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 21 Mar 1964, p 10
    William H. Sackett
    Coalport—William Howard Sackett, 55, of 651 Harvor St, Conneaut, Ohio, formerly of Coalport, died this morning in a hospital at Conneaut.
    He is survived by his wife, the former Althea Kline; one daughter, Mrs Harry (Margaret) Frisco of Irvona; a son, James of Conneaut and five grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and a sister: Denver, Ashtabula, Ohio; Ray and Earl, both of Johnstown, Clyde, Coalport; Leslie and Mrs. Thomas (Mabel) Renninger, both of Altoona.
    Friends are being received at the Raisins Funeral Home, Harvor Street, Conneaut, where services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow at Conneaut.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan, 27 Feb 1973, p 5
    Mrs. Howell L. Van Gorden
    Albion—Mrs. Katharyn A. (Sackett) Van Gorden, 74, of 1109 E. Michigan Ave., died Monday in Albion Community Hospital. She had been ill two years.
    Mrs. Van Gorden was the widow of Howell L. Van Gorden, a long-time Albion businessman.
    She was an honorary life member of the E.L.T. Club and was a member and past president of the Review Club. She also was a member Albion Historical Society, the Duck Lake Women's Association, and the Albion Hospital Service League.
    Mrs. Van Gorden also was a member of the Venice (Fla.) Yacht Club and the VFW Auxiliary of Venice, Fla. She also was a member of the Albion College chapter of Delta Gamma sorority.
    She had been active in Albion Camp Fireactivities.
    Mrs. Van Gorden is survived by daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Cleveland of Sorrento Shores, Fla., Mrs. Dan (Dorotha) Siler and Mrs. Richard (Mary Sue) Davis, both of Albion, and Mrs. George (Katharyn) Morley of Saginaw; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Albion Chapel of the Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Inc.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Kent, 2 Jul 1864, p 5
    Deaths
    June 22, at Hawkesbury Street, Dover, Mrs. Mary Catherine Taylor, late of Northwood, near St. Peter's, Thanet, aged 40 years.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 16 Sep 1900, p 17
    Sackett—In this city, September 15, 1900, at No. 134 Caledonia avenue, Mrs. C. M. Sackett, mother of R. B. Sackett, in her 92d year.
    Funeral at the house Monday, September 17th, at 2:30 P. M. Friends invited.
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  • The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, 19 Oct 1943, pp 13 & 20
    Van Nuys Picks Gary Lawyer
    H. R. Sackett Named Aid to District Attorney.
    Henry Richmond Sackett, 660 McKinley street, Gary, Ind., today was recommended by United States Senator Frederick Van Nuys for appointment as assistant United States district attorney for the northern Indiana federal court district to succeed Luther M. Swygert, of Hammond, who will be sworn in at Hammond Wednesday as judge of the court.
    Senator Van Nuys' recommendation was made to United States Attorney General Francis Biddle for approval.
    Mr. Sackett, with offices at 569 Broadway in Gary, has been prominent in the legal profession there and served as deputy prosecutor of Lake county for the Gary municipal court under two democratic administrations.
    The 36-year-old attorney, whose age corresponds closely to the average age of the northern Indiana district court staff, youngest in the United States, was born in Colorado City, Colo., March 9, 1907, but spent the early part of this life in Gary, having been graduated from Emerson High school there.
    He received his B. S. and J. D. degrees at the University of Chicago, having obtained the first in 1927 and the latter in 1929 from the university's law school. While at the university he was president of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, head marshal of the university, member of the sophomore, junior and senior honor society and treasurer of the senior class. He had received the Henry Strong scholarship award. Mr. Sackett also captained the University of Chicago basketball team of 1926-1927. A member of the Presbyterian church in Gary, Mr. Sackett is married and the father of two children, Susanne A., nine, and James H., seven.
    Although an assistant district attorney for the entire northern court district, Mr. Sackett, like Mr. Swygert, is expected to be stationed in the Hammond division of the court.
    Mr. Swygert, the first democratic Indiana federal judge in 50 years, will be inducted at a ceremony in the courtroom of the Hammond federal building at 2 p. m. Wednesday.
    He succeeds Judge Thomas W. Slick of South Bend, who resigned recently because of ill health. President Roosevelt made the appointment at the request of Senator Van Nuys.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie, New York, 31 Jan 1966, p 16
    Rites Conducted For Mr. Sackett
    Funeral services were conducted Friday in Lyons Falls, Lewis County. for Howard G. Sackett, 62, a former principal of the former Morse Grade School, city. Mr. Sackett died Tuesday.
    At the time of his death, he was a district superintendent of Lewis County Schools. Mr. Sackett had been active in education for retarded children and agricultural educational services.
    A former principal of Morse Grade School, Mr. Sackett resigned from the post in June, 1946, to become purchasing agent at the James L. Taylor Manufacturing Co., city. He terminated his connection with the industrial firm in 1949 and since then has been working for the State Department of Education. He had been service education supervisor of the Bureau of Community Development Division of Elementary Education, of the state department.
    While living in Poughkeepsie, Mr. and Mrs. Sackett made their home at 15 N. Randolph Ave. They resided in Poughkeepsie for nine years.
    Mr. Sackett is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Wood, three daughters, Mrs. Ellen Post, Lowville: Mrs. Martha Fowler. Casco, Wis., and Miss Ann M. Sackett, at home; and a son John, Central Square.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, 3 Mar 1994, p 36
    Dorothea A. Shannon Sackett, 82, Indianapolis, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday in Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, with calling from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Sackett was a past president of the Gary Women's Club and Tri Kappa sorority. She was the widow of Henry Sackett. Survivors: daughter, Susanne D. Minton; son, James H. Sackett: brothers, Roy J. and Russell E. Shannon: four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News, California, 28 Feb 1921, p 15
    Allow Us To Introduce. The following among newcomers to Long Beach, reported today: Leonard Sackett, 27 Maine avenue, from Milford, Beaver county, Utah.
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  • The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, 24 Aug 1922, p 6
    Santa Ana Licenses
    Santa Ana, Aug. 23.—Marriage licenses here: Leonard Frank Sockett [sic], 21, Cora Thelma Beggs, 18, Long Beach.
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  • The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News, Long Beach, California, 12 May 1923, p 5
    Frank Sackett
    Frank Sackett, 47, formerly of 1375 Orange avenue, died yesterday at a local hospital. He had been a resident of Long Beach during the past three years. His former home was in Salt Lake City.
    He is survived by his wife, Ettie M. Sackett; four sons, Leonard S., Theodore, Clifton and Don; and two daughters Mrs. Doris Foster and Miss Merle Sackett.
    The body has been placed in the Patterson and McQuilkin parlors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, 21 Oct 1939, p 11
    Dies At Fredonia After Long Illness
    Had Resided In Village 47 Years — Was Graduate of Fredonia Academy.
    Mrs. Sarah Corey Sackett, 82, wife of Frank L. Sackett, died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at her residence, 116 Temple street, Fredonia, after a long illness.
    She was born at Medford, Ohio, and had resided in Fredonia for the last 47 years. She was very active in the Fredonia Methodist church.
    Mrs. Sackett was a graduate of the old Fredonia academy and before her marriage taught school.
    Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Miss Ada Sackett of Fredonia, Mrs. Ruth Randolph of Madison. Wis. and Mrs. M. P. Kingsley of Arlington, Va.: two brothers, Sherman E. Corey of Sumpter, Ore., and Ernest M. Corey of Flushing, L. I. and also by three grandchildren.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, 7 May 1949, p 19
    Frank Sackett, Aged Fredonia Resident, Dies
    Frank L. Sackett, 91, retired manutacturer of Fredonla, died Friday afternoon at his residence, 116 Temple street, Fredonia following a long illness.
    Born at Irving, he had resided in Fredonia for over 50 years. For most of that time, he operated the Sackett Screen company plant in West Main street in which coal chutes and screens were manufactured. The business and plant was sold a few years ago and is still operated under the Sackett name.
    Mr. Sackett was interested in Fredonia's welfare and took great interest in its affairs in an informal way. He was especially interested in hunting and fishing and made many trips to the Adirondacks and to Canada. He was also until very recent years, much interested in all sports and was a regular patron of the school and other games played in Fredonia.
    He leaves three daughters, Miss Ada Sackett of Fredonia, Mrs. Ruth Randolph, teaching in North Dakota, and Mrs. Hazel Kingsley of Drexel Hill, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Mason of Fredonia; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, 13 May 1949, p 3
    Daughters Share Estate Of Frank L. Sackett
    Dunkirk, May 12. — Frank L. Sackett, Fredonia businessman who died May 6, 1949, left an estate valued in excess of $25,000, it was revealed here Wednesday when his will was probated before Judge Hugh V. N. Bodine in Surrogate's Court at the City Hall.
    The will provides a $1500 cash bequest for a daughter, Miss Ada M. Sackett of Fredonia, who also receives life use of a residence at 116 Temple St. in that village. The residue passes in equal shares to three daughters. Miss D. Sackett, Mrs. Hazel M. Kingsley of Drexel Hills, Pa., and Mrs. Ruth Sackett Randolph of Ellendale, N. D.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, 4 Nov 1981, p 32
    Polk County, Marriage License Applications, James E. Sackett, 50, Urbandale, and Karen L. Alloway, 43, Norwalk.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Pittsfield Sun, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 8 Jun 1837, p 3
    To the Hon. Judge of Probate for the County of Berkshire.
    The Petition of Calvin Martin, of Pittsfield, in said County, Guardian of Erastus Sacket, of said Pittsfield, a person incapable of taking care of himself. Your petitioner respectfully represents that the said Sacket is seized and possessed of certain real estate lying in the town of Lenox, in said County, and bounded south by the road leading from the County Road to East Street, west on land formerly owned by Samuel Judd, deceased, north on land lately owned by Thomas Tracy, east by land lately owned by Simeon Stoddard, containing, by estimation, five acres and fifty-five rods of land. Said real estate is destitute of a fence and of an oblong form, and the expense of fencing would be great and disproportionate to the incomes arising from the cultivation of said land: and your petitioner would further state, that it would be for the interest of said Sacket, and all others interested therein, that said real estate should be sold and the avails thereof put out on interest.—Wherefore your petitioner prays, that he may be empowered and licensed to make sale of said real estate agreeably to the law in such case made and provided.
    Calvin Martin.
    June 5, 1337.
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  • Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, 20 Oct 1883, p 1
    A Fight In A Church.
    Captain Sackett and Captain Smith, of Locust Valley, Break up a Fair in the Methodist Church.
    Last Thursday night there was a fair in the Methodist Church in the Village of Locust Valley. The object of the fair was to obtain money to supply the church with fuel during the Winter. At 11 o'clock the fair was at its height, The attendance at that hour was confined to the young people. John Sackett, a sea faring man, sat in a front pew in deep meditation. He is captain of a brick schooner. Captain William H. Smith, who owns a schooner, was in another part of the church. Captain Smith's wife is Captain Sackett's sister. Smith walked leisurely up to where Sackett was sitting, leaned over tho pew and spoke to him. Neither party is willing to repeat what was said. While Smith leaned over the pew Sackett made a motion to get up, and Smith seized hold of him. Sackett got up, however, and had in his hand a heavy picce of wood with which he struck Smith several blows on the head in rapid succession. The men fell on the floor, and Sackett lost his weapon. They got up and dealt each other several blows in the face, causing the blood to run, and finally fell over on a candy stand and smashed it.
    The Minister Interferes.
    The Rev. Wm. Taft, pastor of the church, interfered at this point and tried to separate the combatants, but the men continued to strike at each other over the minister's head and many of the blows took effect. At this juncture the men who were present were more interested in saving the minister's head from being knocked off by the fierce blows than in quelling the disturbance, and many persons were struck but not injured. The fight was carried on all the way up the aisle, the sluggers and the peacemakers getting down on the floor and rolling over each other in a mad sort of way. At last the men were got into the street and separated. Smith's face was badly bruised and cut, one of his eyes was closed and his head was cut in two places. Captain Sackett's injurles were not severe. It appears that when Smith was on his way to the church a man jumped out from behind a well and knocked him senseless with a club. When he recovered consciousness he went to the church and accused Sackett of having committed the assault. Both men say that the fight was the result of a family quarrel, the nature of which they will not disclose. Warrants will probably be issued to-day.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Sun, New York, New York, 21 Oct 1883, p 5
    Capt. Sackett has Capt. Smith Arrested.
    Capt. William H. Smith, who fought with Capt. John Sackett at the church festival in Bayville. L. I. on Thursday night, was arrested yesterday, and will have an examination on Monday.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The New York Times, New York, New York, 21 Oct 1883, p 7
    Long Island.
    Justice Frost, of Glen Cove, issued a warrant yesterday for the arrest of William H. Smith, who assaulted Capt. John Sackett at the church festival at Bayville on Thursday night, Smith was arrested by Officer Sheridan, and will have an examination on Monday.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The New York Times, New York, 21 Oct 1883, p 8
    The Battle of Bayville.
    Bayville, Long Island, is a quiet and picturesque village, inhabited by Captains engaged in the oyster, blue-fish, and Summerboarder industries, and by the families of Captains with incidental cows and other live stock. Among the public buildings of Bayville is a Methodist meeting-house, and thither all Bayville flocked the other night to engage in solemn oyster-service, with a view to repainting the partially sacred edifice. The service was conducted with much skill and in a most gratifying way by the Pastor and the young ladies who sold stewed oysters, and it was affording a beautiful illustration of the truth that brethren should eat oysters together in unity when suddenly Capt. William Henry Smith fell upon Capt. Sackett.
    The difficulty between Capt. Smith and Capt. Sackett created an immense excitement among the other Captains and their families The friends of each of the combatants threw themselves into the fight with great ardor, and the minister and the friends of peace rushed among the combatants and were impartially beaten by the Smithites and the Sackettarians. The air was filled with the torn garments and strong language of scores of valiant Captains, and when the lights were accidentally put out every Captain fell upon his nearest neighbor, regardless of party or sex. It took nearly half an hour for the infuriated Captains to exhaust themselves, and when at the end of this period they had paused for breath, and the lamps were relighted, Capt. Sackett drew weapon, variously described as a "saw-handle," a "saw-horse," and a "buck-saw," and with it smote Capt. Smith over the head, compelling him to give up the fight. Raw beefsteak was then applied to the minister's eyes, and the wearied Captains, in various stages of dilapidation, limped homeward with their demoralized families.
    There are two theories as to the cause of the original disagreement between Capt. Smith and Capt. Sackett. It is said that Capt. Smith found an oyster in his stew, and that Capt. Sackett set up an unwarranted claim to it. This, however, is improbable. Sixty-three Captains are prepared to swear that two dozen oysters were used to make the oyster stews for the supper service, and where there was such an unprecedented number of prizes Capt. Sackett would hardly bave forgotten himself so far as to claim another Captain's oyster. The other theory, to the effect that the oyster stew made with two dozen oysters was so stimulating that it intoxicated men previously accustomed only to the usual sort of religious stew, is much more probable. Suppose that Capt. Smith was overcome by finding three oysters in his stew; that under the influence of excitement he struck Capt. Sackett, and that the other Captains, with their brains heated by the excessive strength of their stew, recklessly joined the fight, and we have a full and broad explanation of the great Bayville battle.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 28 May 1909, p 3
    News has been received here of the death of John H. Sackett of Belair, Mich. Mr. Sackett was a former resident of Greene.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 7 Nov 1912, p 17
    Sackett–Spatsker
    Miss Minnie Spatsker Married to F. W. Sackett, of Fairport.
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Spatsker, No. 221 Ames street, last evening, their daughter Minnie was united in marriage to Fred W. Sackett, of Fairport. The ceremony was performed by Adjutant Fred W. Seiler, of the Salvation Army provincial headquarters in Cleveland who is a brother of the bride. The bride wore dark blue wool taffeta and carried bride roses. She was attended by Miss Clara Peth, who wore white silk and carried white carnations. A brother of the groom was best man.
    After the wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. Sackett left for a short trip. They will make their home in Honeoye Falls, where Mr. Sackett has farming interests.
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  • The Daily Messenger, Canandaigua, New York, 4 Nov 1932, p 2
    Ionia, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sackett entertained at dinner Wednesday evening in honor of their daughter, Dorothy, celebrating her birthday anniversary.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 1 Sep 1951, p 12
    Marriage licenses, Merton Lay, Ionia, and Dorothy Sackett, Holcomb.
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  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 24 May 1984, p 30
    Sackett, Fred W.
    Ionia: Fred Sackett of Ionia, May 22, 1984. Survived by his wife, Minnie; one daughter, Mrs. Merton (Dorothy) Lay of Fairport; three sons, Edwin of Conesus, NY, Robert of Honeoye Falls, Leslie of W. Bloomfield; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett enjoyed 71 years of marriage.
    Friends may call Thursday, 2-4, 7-9, at The Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the lonia United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebbeca Dolch officiating. Interment. Miller's Corner Cemetery, lonia. Those wishing may contribute to the lonia United Methodist Church or the W. Bloomfield Ambulance Fund in Mr. Sackett's memory.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 20 Jan 1988, p 13
    Sackett, Minnie
    Ionia: Minnie Sackett, age 99, January 18, 1988. Survived by her daughter, Mrs. Merton (Dorothy) Lay of Fairport; 3 sons, Edwin of FL, Robert of Honeoye Falls, Leslie of West Bloomfield; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
    Friends may call Wed. 2-4, 7-9 at The Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Services will be held at the Ionia United Methodist Church, Ionia, Thurs. at 2:30 pm. Interment, Miller's Corner Cemetery. Friends wishing may contribute to the lonia United Methodist Church or Miller's Corner Cemetery Assoc. in Mrs. Sackett's Memory.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 28 Aug 2007, p 11
    Lay, Dorothy (Sackett)
    Fairport: 78, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 after a long illness. Survived by her husband of 56 years Merton James Lay; children, Jim (Sue), Sheryl (John) Cowan, Brad (Leann); grandchildren, Jenny Hauser, and Monica, Zachary, and Nicholas Lay; a brother Leslie (Gertrude) Sackett; brothers-in-law, Henry (Joanne) Lay and Dick (Kathy) Belding and several nieces and nephews.
    There will be a memorial service in her honor at 11am, Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Trinity Reformed Church, 909 Landing Rd. North, Rochester, NY 14625. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Reformed Church or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.Leukemia-Lymphoma.org. Arrangements by: Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 28 Dec 2008, p 28
    Sackett, Gertrude W. (Kirkwood)
    Bloomfield: December 23, 2008, at age 86. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leslie Sackett of Bloomfield; daughter, Cynthia L. (Jerry) Thomas of Bloomfield; sons, James F. Sackett, Richard L. (Diane) Sackett both of FL; brother, James (Lorada) Kirkwood of Lima; sister-in-law, Barbara Kirkwood of Lima; grandchildren, Darren (Allison) Sackett, Anne Sackett, Julie Sackett, Gabrielle Thomas, Mollee Thomas; great-granddaughter, Maitlyn Sackett; Cynthia Sackett of FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was employed for over 20 years as head of the Outpatient Dept. at Strong Memorial Hospital.
    Her Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2 PM at the lonia United Methodist Church (on Elton Rd. in Ionia). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made the Rochester Friendly Home or the School of the Holy Childhood. Ref. O'Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home.
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  • The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California, 30 Dec 1878, p 3
    Personal.—Kirk Sackett is very sick with congestion of the brain, and other members of his family are suffering with pneumonia.
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  • Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 13 Jul 1881, p 5
    The Sandisfield Outrage
    Likely to Prove Fatal—The Full Story of the Brutal Assault on Mrs. Sullivan.
    The assault on Mrs. Johanna Sullivan at Sandisfield early Sunday morning was one of the most brutal affairs yet recorded from southern Berkshire, a section which has gained an unpleasant prominence in late years for revolting crimes. Not only was the woman covered from head to foot with tar, but her assailants kicked and pounded her so badly that it is feared she may die. She is still in Great Barrington, where she was taken to attend the trial Monday, and the doctors say that she cannot be moved with safety. One of the party who broke into her house is in jail and the officers are trying hard to get the others.
    Apparently Mrs. Sullivan hasn't been an amiable neighbor, but she has had a hard lot in life, with many things to sour her temper, and all Sandisfield sympathize with her in this trouble, and denounce those who have injured her. She is a thrifty, hard-working Irish woman of 40, talkative and aggressive, and supports herself and six children, the oldest a boy of 14, on a farm near the Sandisfield church. She has no husband, though the father of her children acted generously toward her when the way he had wronged her was discovered. Several years ago he deserted his wife and went to Ireland, where he married Johanna, and the two came to this country together, earning the farm Mrs. Sullivan now tills in Sandisfield. One day Sullivan’s first wife appeared on the scene. There was a grand hubbub and explanation, and after deeding the farm to Johanna, Sullivan left the town and has not since been heard from. Mrs. Sullivan pluckily accepted the situation, and has toiled hard to support herself and children. She has been in hot water with her neighbors most of the time, resenting both insults and injuries in the court, and there is no doubt that she has been largely to blame for the frequent quarrels in which she has been conspicuous.
    Her story of the assault is corroborated by her oldest boy, Mathew. About 1.30 Sunday morning she was awakened by the men breaking in the outside door. Jumping out of bed she ran into a clothes-press, the door of which swung inward, and as thus able to keep in safety for a while. Her boy bravely stood in front of the door in defense of his mother, but one of the miscreants choked him and threw him out of doors. Hearing one of the men call for an ax, Mrs Sullivan threw open the door and jumped out of the window, the men in close pursuit. By this time the children were aroused and ran screaming after their mother, the whole family being in their night-clothes. Two of the men overtook Mrs. Sullivan a short distance from the house, and threw her to the ground, and while one held her feet the other pulled her clothes up over her head and smothered her cries. White then came up with a bucket of tar, and while the little boy stoned the brutes to make them desist, poured the black stuff all over her body, afterward pulling her clothes down, and covering her face and head with it. Not satisfied with this, they jumped upon her and kicked her until she was half unconscious, when they left her groaning upon the ground. She remained there some 10 minutes, her children finally assisting her into the house.
    Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the crime, Harlan B. Sage, who lives near Mrs. Sullivan, and George L. White, his father-in-law, who lives with him, and both have been held for the grand jury in January. Mrs. Sullivan also accuses Fred Sackett and a stranger, whom she thinks she saw drive into Sage's yard Saturday night. The stranger is described as a stoutly built man, and the descriptions given of him by the boy and by those who saw him at Great Barrington agree perfectly. The circumstances which have led to the outrage show a degraded condition of things, as well as that Mrs. Sullivan had a genius for getting into trouble. A few days ago she obtained a warrant for the arrest of Sage's wife for throwing stones at her and other abuses, and the trial was to take place at Great Barrington Monday, but on Saturday, Mrs Sullivan says, Mrs Sage called out to her: "You old devil, you won't be in Great Barrington Monday, for you'll get fixed." Sage and Sackett have been accused by Mrs Sullivan of attempting to outrage her, but a recent trial was discharged. Her barns were burned three years ago, she claims by incendiaries. Sage has obtained bail, but White still remains in jail, unable to find any bondsmen. Neither he nor Sage made any defense in Monday's court at Great Barrington, but claims that the charge is trumped up against them. White says he slept all night in a house but five rods from Mrs Sullivan's, but in the morning, hearing outcries, he and his wife got up and looked out of the window, but offered no assistance. Sackett will be arrested in Bridgeport, where it is supposed the tar was brought from.
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  • Connecticut Western News, Salisbury, Connecticut, 1 Feb 1882, p 2
    George Belknap and Fred. Sackett of Bridgeport were arrested last week as accomplices in the tarring and feathering of Mrs. Johanna Sullivan at Sandisfield last summer, and in the superior court they plead not guilty, and are held in $1,000 bonds, to be tried in July.
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  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 18 Mar 1882, p 1
    A Horrible Suicide.
    A Young Man Nearly Severs His Head from His Body with a Razor.
    Oscar J. Sackett, aged 35, committed suicide at his home, No. 33 Chapel street, at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, in a frightful manner. He had been more or less demented for some time, and for a week or more he had remained at home, his father sleeping with him nights to keep him from doing himself bodily injury, as it was feared he might attempt self-destruction. Yesterday morning tbe father, Mr. E. Sackett, grain and feed dealer at No. 568 Main street, on leaving his son's room, explained to Mrs. Sackett that he appeared in better spirits than for several days past. Mr. Sackett asked bis wife to carry a cup of coffee to the young man's room. The father then started for his store but had not gone more than a hundred yards when he heard his wife shouting to him that Oscar had killed himself. The young man was found in bed with his head nearly severed from his body. the bedding was saturated with blood and a razor lying near showed that it was the weapon employed by the unfortunate man. Life was nearly extinct, and in a few minutes the heart bad stopped its beating. The razor had been placed in an obscure place by the elder Sackett, fearing that the son might be tempted to use it as a means of taking his own life. He had probably discovered it and as soon as his father had left the apartment put it to its deadly use. The blade was dulled by contact with the spinal column. The coroner was notified of the sad occurrence, but as the cause of death was apparent no inquest was thought to be necessary.
    Young Sackett had been employed in his father's business. He had frequently done peculiar things and had the general reputation of being of unsound mind. Not more than a week ago his mother, on going to his room to call him in the morning, found him lying in bed with his head covered with blood. She questioned him and his story was that he arose in the night and went down to the railroad track above the tunnel, and as the midnight train came along he threw himself across the track, but instead of being run over he was struck by the cowcatcher and thrown down the bank. He laid there until he recovered consciousness when he returned home.
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  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 18 Mar 1882, p 2
    Suicide in Hartford.
    Oscar J. Sackett, son of Mr. E. Sackett, of 33 Chapel street, Hartford, cut his throat yesterday afternoon and died almost immediately. He had been drinking and was melancholy. Suddenly when alone he cut his throat with such force that the blade went back to the spine and was dulled on the bone. He expired almost immediately. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, 18 Mar 1882, p 4
    New England Items.
    Oscar J. Sackett of Hartford, Conn., aged 35, committed suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor.
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  • Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 27 Jul 1882, p 6
    Berkshire County.
    Pittsfield.
    Trial of the Sandisfield Woman Tarring Case.
    The trial of Sage, White, Sackett and Belknap was continued yesterday in the superior court and will occupy the most of to-day, but the indictment against them for breaking and entering the house of Mrs Sullivan was quashed as not setting up any offense. George Butler, in his cross-examination, admitted that the reputation of Mrs Sullivan and her children for truth and veracity was bad. Mary Sullivan, 13 years old, was on the stand an hour and a half, and her story was similar to that of her three brothers on Tuesday. She plainly identified Sackett, White and Sage as the parties committing the assault, and saw Sage and Sackett pull up her mother's clothing out of doors, on the green, while White applied most of the tar. The child said she was close to her mother during the affair. She did not identify Belknap as the stranger who was with the other three. Deputy Sheriff Humphrey testifed that on the Sunday he and Officer Langdon arrested Sage and White, they were at work in their hay-field, that on the way to Great Barrington, White admitted that he and Sage saw a difficulty out of doors, but that they thought it was a family row between Mrs Sullivan and her children. Humphrey kept the can of tar, and he said he found in Bridgeport similar cans, with the same private cost mark on them as was on the one found at Mrs Sullivan's. Johanna Sullivan's story of the affair was similar to that of her children. She recognized Sackett as one of the three men driving into Sage's yard the evening of the assault by the light of the lantern which Sage held. Fearing danger she laid down on a bed in the bed-room, and had fallen into a doze when the breaking in of the door aroused her. Sackett and Sage entered first and the stranger brought in the light from the kitchen. She recognized Sackett's voice while she was in the clothes-press, and she otherwise corroborated her children's story of the affair. She denied having admitted that she could not identify her assailants. Lawyer Slocum opened for the defense, which is an alibi for Sackett and Belknap and the claim that White and Sage were at home on the night of the occurrence. There being no evidence identifying George D. Belknap as the stranger with the other three, he was discharged at the suggestion of Judge Bacon. There were 24 witnesses called for the defense. Frederick E. Sackett, one of the defendants, testified that he left Bridgeport June 29 for a week's vacation; reached his father's July 2, and left Sandisfield on the night of July 8, going to Winsted with his brother. The following morning he went to Goshen, Ct., where he remained until Monday morning, and he then returned to Bridgeport. Landlord Sandam of Goshen testified that Sackett spent the night mentioned at his hotel.
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  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 27 Nov 1882, p 5
    Sandisfield Tar and Feathers.
    New Arrests In Connection With the Johanna Sullivan Outrage.
    Interest in the tarring and feathering of Johanna Sullivan at Sandisfield in July, 1881, is revived by the arrest of two Connecticut men for committing the outrage, and their extradition for examination at Pittsfield to-day. These men are Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted and now of Waterbury, and W. H. Rugg, employed in the rule-shop at Riverton. Last July Frederick B. Sackett, Harlow B. Sage and Andrew White were tried at Pittsfield for the crime, Mrs. Sullivan and her children identifying them positively, but the jury disagreed. Preliminary to another trial at the coming January term, District Attorney Waterman put the case in the hands of State Detective Kellogg, instructing him to investigate especially Fred Sackett's claim of an alibi. While doing this, the officer learned at Winsted that Andrew Sackett had foretold the outrage, and obtained the affidavits of several persons who heard his prophecy. The story was that Sackett and Rugg, both of whom had lived in Sandisfield and had trouble with Mrs. Sullivan, met at Winsted the night of the outrage, drove 15 miles, left their team at Stickles's place, a mile away from the victim's house, and committed the deed. Other Kellogg obtained requisitions from Gov. Bigelow, arrested the men Saturday and took them to Pittsfield, where they will be examined before Judge Tucker this morning. They will waive examination and give bail. Mrs. Sullivan and her family still insist that the other three defendants were her assailants, and many believe that the present move is to draw suspicion from the guilty ones and throw it on two men against whom there is no proof besides the stories they are alleged to have told themselves.
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  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 27 Nov 1882, p 3
    New England.
    Massachusetts.
    The Penalty of Tar and Feathers.
    Pittsfield, Nov. 26.—Andrew Sackett and N. H. Rugg, of Waterbury, Ct., were arrested and brought to the jail yesterday for participating in tarring and feathering Johanna Sullivan in Sandisfield, July 18th. It is alleged that Sackett confessed to Winsted, Ct., parties, who instigated the arrest. Andrew White, Harley Sage, of Sandisfield, and Theodore Sackett, of Bridgeport, were tried for the offense in July, but as the jury disagreed they will be tried again in January.
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  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 28 Nov 1882, p 4
    Litchfield County.
    Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted, Wm. H. Rugg of Riverton, and Eugene Clark of New Boston, were arrested Saturday on a requisition from the governor of Massachusetts, and taken to Pittsfield to answer to a charge of aggravated assault on Johanna Sullivan. About a year aud a half ago, Johanna Suliivan was taken from her house at Sandisfield, Mass., by a party of disguised men and clothed in a dress of tar and feathers and maltreated in various ways. The authorities claim that they have sufficient proof to fasten complicity in the affair on the three parties named above, who, it is expected, will divulge who their associates were.
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  • The New Hartford Tribune, New Hartford, Connecticut, 1 Dec 1882, p 2
    Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted, Wm. H. Rugg, of Riverton, and Eugene Clark, of New Boston, were arrested last Saturday on a requisition from the governor of Massachusetts, and taken to Pittsfield to answer to a charge of aggravated assault on Johanna Sullivan. About a year and a half ago, Johanna Sullivan was taken from her house in Sandisfield, Mass, by a party of disguised men and clothed in a dress of tar and feathers and maltreated in various ways. The authorities claim that they have sufficient proof to fasten complicity in the affair on the three parties named above, who, it is expected, will divulge who their associates were.
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  • Connecticut Western News, Salisbury, Connecticut, 6 Dec 1882, p 3
    The Springfield Republican of Nov. 27th, revives the interest in the tarring and feathering of Johanna Sullivan in Sansfield [sic] in July, 1881, for which two Connecticut men—Andrew Sackett, formerly of Winsted, now of Waterbury, and W. H. Rugg of Riverton, were arrested Saturday, Nov. 25. The Republican says: "Preliminary to another trial at the coming January term District Attorney Waterman put the case in the hands of State Detective Kellogg, instructing him to investigate especially Fred Sackett's (tried last July for the offense) claim of an alibi. While doing this the officer learned at Winsted that Andrew Sackett had foretold the outrage, and obtained the affidavits of several persons who heard his prophecy." Officer Kellogg obtained requisitions from Governor Bigelow, and they were arrested as above stated. On their way to Pittsfield, the officer and the two prisoners stopped at Canaan and took supper at the Warner House. On the following Monday they were examined before Judge Tucker, waived examination and gave bail. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 27 Jul 1883, p 3
    Crimes and Casualties.
    A Scoundrel's Confession.
    Boston, July 26.—A dispatch from Pittsfield says:—Eugene A. Clark of Naugatuck, Conn., one of a party charged with tarring and feathering and otherwise persecuting Mrs. Johanna Sullivan and driving her from the town of Sandisfield, has confessed and implicated others named White and Sackett. These men were tried at the time that the crime was committed, but the jury disagreed. The grand jury has now indicted them as principals and several others as accessories and all were placed under bonds for examination. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The New Haven Evening Register, 27 Jul 1883, p 1
    Plots Against A Woman
    In Civilized Massachusetts.
    Driven From Her Home and Covered With Tar at Night by Her Neighbors—Confession of a Diabolical Scheme by One of the Schemersq—Connecticut Parties Implicated.
    Pittsfield, July 27—Another of the crimes for which Berkshire has become quite famous for a few years past was put on trial yesterday in the superior court for the second time, it having been heard at the July term last year. The jury disagreed. The affair happened at Sandisfield, one of the hill towns in the southern tier in this county. There lived Johanna Sullivan, an Irishwoman about 40 years of age, with her five children, the oldest a boy 14 years of age. Her husband, a few years before, had left her a small farm, in settlement with her if she would not prosecute him for bigamy, he having married her in Ireland while there on a visit, and bringing her to Sandisfield, within twenty miles of which town he already had another wife. For ten years they lived together, and then the first wife appearing, he left Johanna the farm in Sandisfield, with the children, and went with the first wife. Johanna was a quarrelsome woman, especially when she began to be persecuted by her neighbors, who, according to her story, heaped all sorts of indignities upon her. They burned two of her barns and one house, they sheared the horses which she had, the young men of the town insulted her, and she was continually in the courts as a defendant or a complainant for some years. She lived near the old Congregational church, for half a mile in each direction from which stretched the village green. Her nearest neighbor was one Smith Sackett, a farmer with which she had trouble, and whose sons she had caused to be arrested for a gross insult. Her other neighbor was Harley R. Sage, with whom lived his father-in-law, George White.
    On the night of July 10, or rather on the early morning of July 11, 1881,she was aroused by some one attempting to force an entrance into her kitchen. She had previously noticed suspicious actions about the house of her neighbor, Sage, and fearing an attack, had gathered her family about her, so that they were all in a small bedroom in the other portion of the house. Three of the men she recognized as Sage, White, and Fred Sackett, a son of her neighbor, but who had been working in Connecticut. The fourth one she did not recognize as he was a stranger. They deliberately lighted a lamp, and proceeded to the room occupied by the family, adjoining the kitchen. Mrs. Sullivan sought refuge in a closet adjoining, while her eldest boy defended her as best he could with a piece of board. Finally, one of the assailants called for an axe with which to break down the closet door. Mrs. Sullivan made her escape through the window to the village green by the church, and was followed by the men as soon as they knew of her flight. One of the men she recognized as White, from a deformed hand, which held a can of tar. She was knocked down, her clothes raised, and the tar was poured over her body and into her hair. She was left nearly dead with fright, and, not daring to return home, she applied for shelter to another neighbor, who dared not allow her to come to his house, but permitted the family to sit the rest of the night in his yard. At daylight the eldest boy walked fourteen miles to Great Barrington for a warrant and a sheriff, who arrested Sage and White, the other two having gone to Connecticut.
    At the trial, last July, of Sage, White, and Sackett, the jury disagreed, after a hearing lasting a week. Since then District Attorney Waterman has been working up the case and has unearthed the matter, which was a most diabolical scheme. Last December Detective Kellogg arrested, on a requisition, Andrew Sackett and W. H. Rugg of Thomaston, Conn., who, it was found, had boasted of the night’s work to some of their neighbors a few days afterward. Eugene A. Clark of Naugatuck, Conn., another of the gang, ran away at the time, but finally came back into the state and was brought here a few weeks since. He has made a confession to the district attorney, in which he exposes the plot and tells how and who planned the work. From his story, the parties were invited to Sandisfield to attend a dance, as they understood it. The men drove to a meeting place on the road between Winsted and Sandisfield, known as "Stickles' shed," where masks were procured, and the real object of the visit was made known. Mrs. Sullivan was voted to be an annoyance to the neighborhood, and as such she was to be driven out of the town. Liquor was furnished, and, besides, there was cider brandy in considerable quantity, as well as cider. They drove to the house of Smith Sackett, the elder, and Sage and White joined the party. The masks were put on and the party cast lots as to who should do the job. The masks, however, were of little service, for the party were so drunk that the masks were lost off, and they expressed themselves as willing to do the work in daylight. These and many other facts, it is claimed, will be proved at the trial by the confession of Clark. At the meeting of the grand jury, two weeks ago, new indictments were found against George L. White, Frederick B. Sackett—who at the time of the outrage lived in Bridgeport, but was in Sandisfield on a visit—and Smith Sackett, the elder, and they are charged with the commission of the crime. Eugene A. Clark, Andrew Sackett, W. H. Rugg, Algernon S. Hamilton, Harley B. Sage and George Hall are indicted as accessory. They are under $700 bail for trial, and the examination will show that the plan was a most diabolical one, and had they met with any great resistance the result would have been even more serious than it was. Mrs. Sullivan was obliged to leave the town soon after, and is now living in Connecticut.
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  • The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, 28 Jul 1883, p 6
    Pleaded Guilty and Paid Up.
    Four Defendants in the Sandisfield Case Have Their Cases Placed on File.
    [Special Despatch to The Boston Globe.]
    [:TAB:]Pittsfield, July 27.—In the Superior Court this morning, when the Sandisfield case was called, the defendants submitted a proposition to District Attorney Waterman, which was accepted this afternoon. Four defendants, Rugg, Clark, Andrew Sackett and George Hall, pleaded guilty and their cases were put on file. The cases against the others were not called. Nine of the party combine to pay Mrs. Sullivan $600, and $500 to the Commonwealth for costs. Altogether it has cost the party over $2000 for the night's work. The defence got frightened, as every member of the party was willing to turn State's evidence and save himself and throw the blame on Rugg, who was simply invited to attend the dance. Smith Sackett, father of two of the defendants, will be bankrupted by the affair.
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  • The Morning Journal-Courier, New Haven, Connecticut, 20 Oct 1883, p 3
    A Fight at a Church Supper.
    Bayville, L. I., Oct. 19.—During an oyster supper which was given in the Methodist church in this place last night a disturbance suddenly arose between William Henry Smith and Captain John Sackett, brothers-in-law and old residents of the village. Words were followed by blows and a general free fight ensued which was participated in by about a hundred people. Ten men were injured, among them the clergyman, Rev. William Taft, who was seriously beaten while trying to restore peace. Smith was so badly used up by Sackett that he had to be carried home on a stretcher. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of all the men known to have taken part in the affray.
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  • Napa County Reporter, California, 5 Dec 1884, p 3
    Real Estate Transactions. Z W Garfield to Kirtland Sacket. 94 43 [sic] acres of land situated on the "Sausal Rancho" two miles north of Napa City, $7,500.
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  • New-York Tribune, New York, New York, 27 Mar 1893, p 7
    Captain John Sackett.
    Captain John Sackett, of Long Island City, died suddenly yesterday while at Roslyn, L. I., on business. Captain Sackett was the owner of a sandyard in New-York, and was interested in a line of sloops that ply along the Atlantic Coast. He was forty-nine years old.
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  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 14 Mar 1908, p 4
    Glandered Horses
    Charles A. Sackett Charged With Selling Diseased Animals.
    There appears to be an epidemic of glanders in the city, for quite a number of horses have died of the disease during the week. Veterinarians and men interested in horses became alarmed and the police and Attorney James A. Peasley, agent for the Humane society, were informed of the matter. The police were then set to work with the result that a warrant was issued yesterday for Charles A. Sackett, who keeps a livery on South Main street, charging him with selling glandered horses and thereby spreading a contagious disease. Another warrant was issued for William E. Hunter, a milk dealer in Naugatuck, on the same charge.
    An epidemic of glanders is a serious matter and there is a heavy penalty for spreading the disease. It is a disease that spreads rapidly once it has a fair start and as there seems to be no cure for It, horsemen take every precaution against it. But once it enters a stable it is very difficult to save any of the horses.
    The prosecuting authorities feel certain they can successfully prosecute Sackett and Hunter. The cases will be tried Monday morning.
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  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 16 Mar 1908, p 5
    The Glandered Horse.
    No Case Found Against the Accused and They Were Discharged.
    The case against C. A. Sackett the livery keeper and William E. Hunter a milk dealer in Naugatuck occupied the greater part of Judge Peasley's time in the city court to-day. They were charged with selling a horse effected with glanders to Peter Caizzio. The evidence was to the effect that about three weeks ago the horse was brought to Sackett's stable by Hunter. It was sold in the course of an auction to Caizzio. A week later he returned the horse to Sackett because it showed evidence of being diseased. After it was returned, an effort to sell it again was made and at an auction an offer of $1 was made for it. Dr Bland and his assistant Dr Beers testified that the horse had glanders greatly developed.
    Sackett's defence was that manifestations of the disorder did not show themselves in the regular way and that be kept the horse apart from the others.
    Usually the sign of the disease are first seen in the animal's head, whereas in this case they showed themselves about the body.
    A Mr Gardiner an agent for the Connecticut humane society testified for Sackett.
    R. N. Biakeslee and L. M. Camp testified that the condition of the horse was such that an ordinary horseman would know it was the worst case he ever saw. Nevertheless the court thought the evidence insufficient and in view of the testimong of Dr Bland he considered there was room enough for doubt and of course the accused should be given the benefit of that. They were accondingly discharged.
    Peter Calzzio was then charged with neglecting the horse. Officer McCarthy said he saw the horse standing in a yard on Chatfleld street two days and it looked to be a very sick horse. The animal was subsequently disposed of by Dr Beers. Guiseppi Guiglio, who is known "the cheeseman" by the police became involved in the case and while he was fined $25 and costs Caizzio was discharged.
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  • The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, 20 Feb 1920, p 4
    Sackett—In this city, Feb. 18, 1920, Nancy Henery, relict of the late Kirkland Sackett, dearly beloved mother of George K., Samuel H. and Charles Sackett, Mrs. Hattie E Koster, Mrs. Ella Skinner of Jordan Valley, Oregon, and Mrs. Margaret Imrie of Napa, a native of Ireland, aged 84 years. (Napa papers please copy).
    Remains at her late residence, 1352 20th av., until today (Friday) morning, when they will be forwarded to Napa for interment in family plot Friday, 2:30 p. m.
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  • The Long Beach Telegram and The Long Beach Daily News, Long Beach, California, 10 Nov 1920, p 7
    Mrs. Permelia Sackett.
    Mrs. Permelia Sackett, 71, passed. away this morning at her home, 470 Cherry avenue. She was a native of Missouri and had resided 14 years in this city. She belonged to the United Presbyterian church.
    Two sons, H. B. and F. E. Sackett, both residents of this city; two daughters, Mrs. D. M. Powell, of this city, and Mrs. L. L. Ellison of Salt Lake City, and a sister and two brothers survive the decedent.
    The body is at Patterson & McQuilkin's parlors.
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  • The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, 14 Nov 1920, p 3
    Pioneer Utah Woman Dies on the Coast
    Special to The Tribune.
    Beaver, Nov. 13.—Mrs. Frank Low has received news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. P. E. Sackett of Long Beach, Cal., who passed away in that city November 11.
    Mrs. Sackett was one of the early pioneers of Utah. She was born in Salt Lake City, February 27, 1849, and was the daughter of Ethan Barrows of that city. She was united in marriage to Theo N. Sackett at Salt Lake in 1868. Mr. Sackett died two years ago.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett, for thirty years prior to their departure for California, operated the Southern hotel at Frisco. Mrs. Sackett is survived by two sons, Hugh B. and Frank Sackett, both of Long Beach, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. George Ellison of 453 North, First West street, Salt Lake, and Mrs. David Powell of Long Beach, Cal.; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Stewart of Salt Lake, and two brothers, Leonard Barrows of Shelley, Idaho, and B. Y. Barrows of South Paff, Wyo.
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  • The Beaver County News, Milford, Utah, 17 Nov 1920, p 1
    Pioneer Utah Woman Dies
    Mrs. Frank Low has received news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. P. E. Sackett, of Long Beach, California, who passed away in that city on November 11.
    Mrs. Sackett was one of the early pioneers of Utah. She was born in Salt Lake City, February 27, 1849, and was the daughter of Ethan Barrows of that city. She was united in marriage to Theo N. Sackett at Salt Lake in 1868. Mr. Sackett died 2 years ago.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett, for thirty years prior to their departure for California, operated the Southern hotel at Frisco. Mrs. Sackett is survived by two sons, Hugh B. and F. Sackett, both of Long Beach. California; two daughters, Mrs. George Ellison of 453 North First West St., Salt Lake, and Mrs. David Powell of Long Beach, California; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Stewart of Salt Lake, and two brothers, Leonard Barrows of Shelley, Idaho, and B. Y. Barrows of South Paff, Wyo.
    Mrs. Sackett was well known in Beaver county. She was a woman of Stirling qualities and great strength of character. She made a world of friends and always retained them. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her hospitality as hotel keeper was widely renowned. She was loved by all who knew her.
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  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 21 Apr 1937, p 2
    Sackett—Mrs. Ida Lewis Sackett, 67, of Myrtle Beach, Milford, died at her home yesterday after a brief illness. She was born in Marion, Conn., the daughter of Ives A. and Harriet Thompson Lewis but spent most of her adult life in Waterbury. For the past few years she had made her home in Milford.
    Mrs. Sackett is survived by her husband, Charles A. Sackett; one daughter, Hazel Sackett Schultz; one granddaughter, Marie P. of Milford and one sister, Mrs. E. A. Blodgett of this city.
    The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Nettleton funeral home in Milford. Burial will be in Wonx Springs cemetery, Marion, Conn.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Connecticut, 4 Jan 1940, p 2
    Sackett—Charles A. Sackett, 72, died Wednesday at his home in Milford, Conn.
    Mr. Sackett has resided in Milford and Bridgeport for several years, but for a number of years conducted a livery business in Waterbury.
    Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Hazel S. Schultz, a grand-daughter Marie P. Schultz, both of Milford, and a brother, Walter W. Sackett of Miami, Florida.
    The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 12 Oct 1959, p 46
    Mrs. Hermine Sackett
    Services and burial for Mrs. Hermine A. Sackett, a former resident of Bridgeport who died in Miami, Fla., will take place Wednesday in Miami.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 12 Oct 1959, p 34
    Mrs. Hermine A. Sackett
    Mrs. Hermine A. Sackett, 82, of 3901 Crawford St., who came here 33 years ago from Bridgeport, Conn., died Sunday. Surviving are her husband. Walter W. Sr.; three sons Robert K., Long Island, N.Y.; Joseph A. and Dr. Walter W. Jr., former president of the Dade County Medical Association, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Joslin and Miss Corrine Archanbault, all of Miami. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the King Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Epiphany, with burial in Flagler Memorial Park.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • The Portage Sentinel, Ravenna, Ohio, 26 Jan 1852, p 3
    Sheriff's sale
    By virtue of a writ of Plu Vendi Exponas to me directed and delivered from the Court of Common Pleas of Portage County Ohio, I shall expose to sale at public vendue at the Court House in the town of Ravenna, on
    Wednesday, the 25th day of Feb’y next,
    between the hours of ten o’clock A. M., and four o’clock P. M. of said day, the following described lands and tenements to wit: situate in the township of Edinburgh in the county of Portage and State of Ohio, and is known by being the north west corner of lot number three in the north west division of lots in said township and is bounded as follows, to wit: on the north by the line of said lot, on the west by township and lot lines, on the south by land belonging to David Wilson, and on the east by the land of J. B. Clark, containing forty one and sixty-four hundredths acres of land more or less.
    Taken in execution as the property of King Sackett impleaded with Frederick Wadsworth and John B. Clark, at the suit of Charles L. Rhodes.
    Appraised at $780.
    James Woodard, Sheriff.
    Sheriff’s Office, Portage County,
    Jan. 21st, A. D. 1852.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 22 Feb 1855, p 1
    Westfield — Dudley Day of Westfield has been committed to jail for the murder of Richard Sackett of the same town who died on Monday morning from the effects of a pistol shot received Saturday. Sackett had been on a fishing excursion in company with four men and returning called at Day's house where he received the shot which entered his left side and passed through the left ventricle of his heart. Day says he fired the pistol to scare Sackett away, not knowing who was knocking at his door.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Fall River Daily Evening News, Fall River, Massachusetts, 1 Apr 1873, p 2
    Superior Court,—Pitman, J. Monday, March 31. No. 215. Charles L. Borden vs. Almeron R. Sackett. An action under the landlord and tenant process, for the possession of certain premises. Verdict for plaintiff. J. M. Morton, Jr., for plaintiff. J. M. Wood for defendant.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 3 Oct 1878, p 2
    Died.
    Sackett.—At Waukesha, Sept. twenty-second, 1878, Mr. Squire Sackett, aged 70 years.
    The deceased had resided here a good many years and enjoyed the utmost respect of all who knew him.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Portage Daily Democrat, Portage, Wisconsin, 30 Apr 1886, p 2
    Death of an Old Settler.
    Waukesha, April 29.—Sarah S. Sackett, relict of Squire Sackett, one of the first settlers of Milwaukee, died yesterday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. She was in her 77th year.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Waukesha Freeman, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 27 May 1886, p 5
    Died
    Sackett—At Waukesha, Wis., Apr. 27th, 1886, Mrs. Sarah S. Sacket, widow of the late Squire Sackett, aged 77 years.
    Mrs. Sackett was a native of Winsted, Conn., and was married at New York City in 1835. Two years later she came with her husband to Milwaukee, at which place they continued to reside until 1855, when they removed to Waukesha. Her husband preceded her in death.
    Two children survive her, Mrs. Sarah J. Teed, of Kansas City, and Miss M. Sackett who resides here. A son died while in the service of his country, at Nashville, Tenn. He was a member of the 24th Wisconsin Volunteers.
    Mrs. Sackett was a lady of very highly esteemed by all her acquaintances, among whom she will long be mourned.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Recorder, Greenfield, Massachusetts, 8 Aug 1896, p 8
    Died.
    In Northampton, July 27, Daniel Sackett of Westfield, aged 75.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, 3 Mar 1897, p 2
    Death of Justin Sackett.
    Springfield, Mass, March 8—Justin Sackett, 82, died early this morning of old age. He was one of the best known landscape gardeners in his day and located Forest park in this city.
    He served on the board of public works, and for nine years, from 1860, was superintendent of streets.
    He leaves three children, Edward I. Sackett, division superintendent of the Boston & Albany railroad; James Sackett and Mrs Charles Rust, all of this city.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Transcript-Telegram, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 17 Jan 1899, p 8
    Loomis J. Sackett, 75, one of the wealthiest men of Southwick, died last night. He was born in Westfield, but had lived in Southwick for about fifty years. He was a successful farmer and retired twenty-five years ago. He was town treasurer at one time, but had held no other public office. He was a member of the Congregational church. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Eddy of St. Louis, Mo. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Buffalo Post, Buffalo, New York, 20 Apr 1900, p 10
    Suffering Ended.
    Mrs. Judson Sackett Committed Suicide with Laudanum While Despondent Over Bronchial Trouble.
    Mrs. Maggie Sackett, aged 60 years, wife of Judson Sackett of 102 Pooley place, took two ounces of laudanum yesterday with suicidal intent and ended her life. She was found unconscious at her home yesterday noon, and although doctors made strenuous efforts to save her life, she died at 6.45 o'clock in the afternoon at the Riverside Hospital.
    She left a note saying: "Please don't blame Jud for my wicked deed. Maggie." Mrs. Sackett had been a sufferer for some time with bronchial trouble, which had been so severe that for weeks at a time she would be unable to speak. When suffering from these attacks she would complain that life was a burden and that it would be better if she were dead, but she never threatened suicide.
    Sackett was employed as a laborer on the new edifice of the Church of the Annunciation on Lafayette avenue near Grant street, and he went to work as usual yesterday morning. He says his wife bade him an affectionate farewell, but never intimated that she intended to end her life. When he returned for his dinner at noon he found his wife unconscious in her room. He ran for a doctor, who went to the house and worked over the woman for an hour without succeeding in reviving her. She was then sent to the Riverside Hospital on Lafayette avenue, where the efforts to restore her to consciousness were continued. She died without regaining consciousness.
    On a dresser was found the note from Mrs. Sackett exonerating her husband of all blame for her death. Coroner Wilson, who was notified, found in the pantry at the house a bottle which Mr. Sackett said had contained two ounces of laudanum when he went to work in the morning. He had purchased four ounces some time before, and his wife had used half of it for medicinal purposes. The coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary, and granted a certificate of death from laudanum poisoning administered with suicidal intent.
    Mr. and Mrs. Sackett came from Pennsylvania where they once owned considerable property. Several years ago, when he lost his possessions, they moved to Buffalo and he secured work as a laborer. It is said that their married life was a happy one, the only unpleasant feature being Mrs. Sackett's physical infirmities.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • International Gazette, Black Rock, New York, 5 Jan 1901, p 4
    Newsy Paragraphs.
    Matters of Local Interest Gleaned From Various Sources.
    —Judson Sackett was drunk Saturday and Patrolman McGlade of No. 5 arrested him. Judge Graf fined him $5.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, 8 Jul 1901, p 1
    Greater Buffalo.
    Refused to Grant the Writ
    Justice White Declined to Compel Surrogate Woodbury of Chautauqua to Waive Execution.
    Justice White in Special Term this morning refused to grant a writ of mandamus against Surrogate E. Woodbury of Chautauqua County compelling him to issue an execution against Van Buren Sackett for the sum of $498.60.
    The petition was made by Judson E. Sackett, who was once judicially declared to be dead, who wants to secure the money which was paid when he was supposed to be dead.
    Attorney Stevens, representing the Surrogate, opposed the motion on the ground that Van Buren Sackett had paid the money once and, if the execution was issued, he would have to pay it again, and contended that notice should be given him.
    Justice White held that the Surrogate was right and that notice should be given Van Buren Sackett. He therefore denied the motion for mandamus with $10 costs against Judson Sackett.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Allentown Leader, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 11 Jul 1901, p 8
    Legally Dead Though Alive.
    Absent 14 Years, He Fails to Get Money Once Due Him.
    Judson Sackett whose home is near Jamestown, N. Y., is legally dead. Fourteen years ago he disappeared under very mysterious circumstances. It was thought at the time that he met with foul play. The surrogate of the county, in the meantime, declared him legally dead and several hundred dollars that belonged to the estate was paid to his heirs, by his executor.
    Now he appears on the scene and wants his money back. He is trying to get a mandamus from Justice White compelling the surrogate to issue a judgment against the executor for the amount. The justice says he will not grant the mandamus as Sackett is legally a dead man.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 17 Jul 1901, p 2
    Judson Sackett Not Legally Dead, He Claims
    His Attorney Will Appeal From a Decree Handed Down by Supreme Court Justice White.
    Sackett Had Been Missing for Years
    Has Turned Up and Demands His Share of His Deceased Father's Property—Money Said to Have Been Lost by Surrogate Sherman.
    Special to the Times.
    Dunkirk, July 17.—Judson Sackett of Irving, Chautauqua County, was for several years supposed to be dead. Now he has come to life and is making a determined fight to secure the money which was left to him on the death of a relative.
    Jacynthia Sackett of Irving died In 1893 or 1894. In his will he left $498.60 to each of his six relatives. Judson Sackett was one of the six heirs and Van Buren Sackett, also of Irving, was appointed administrator of the estate. Judson Sackett was absent from the county when the decree was made by Surrogate Sherman, and his whereabouts was a complete mystery. The administrator claims to have given Judson Sackett's money to Daniel Sherman, who was surrogate at that time. One year ago a Mrs. Van Vleeck applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Judson Sackett. She offered as proof of his death the fact that he had not been heard from in several years and that no one knew where he was. The letters of administration were granted to Mrs. Van. Vleeck. Mrs. Van Vleeck subsequently endeavored to obtain an order from the surrogate requiring the administrator of Jacynthia Sackett's estate to pay Judson Sackett's money to her. Mrs. Van Vleeck never received the money for obvious reasons, which persons familiar with the case understand.
    Judson Sackett suddenly appeared on the scene a few months ago and he wanted the $498.60 right away. Attorney Thomas H. Larkins of this city was retained by the former dead man to get the money. Attorney Larkins found this a difficult task. He procured a transcript of the decree of the surrogate's court, which had been made June 30, 1894, and which required Van Buren Sackett, as administrator of the estate of Jacynthia Sackett, deceased, to pay Judson Sackett $498.60, or to pay the same into the county treasurer's office of Chautauqua County. The transcript was docketed as a judgment of the Supreme Court in the county clerk's office. He then applied to the surrogate for an execution upon this judgment but it was denied. Surrogate Woodbury claims that notice should be given to Van Buren Sackett, the administrator, of the application for the execution, as more than five years have elapsed since the decree was granted.
    Justice Truman C. White of the Supreme Court, sitting in Special Term at Buffalo, also held that the decree was such a final judgment and refused a mandamus to compel the surrogate to issue the execution.
    Attorney Larkins has taken an appeal from the order denying the writ of mandamus and the Appellate Division will pass on the question.
    It is said that Judson Sackett's money was lost when Surrogate Sherman, to whom the administrator is said to have given the money, came out behind in his accounts, and that his bondsmen will have to be sued before the money can be obtained.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, 19 Jul 1902, p 8
    Sackett Won Case.
    Surrogate Decides Administrator Must Pay Him Portion of Estate.
    [Special Telegram to the Enquirer.]
    Dunkirk, July 19.— Surrogate E. E. Woodbury of Chautauqua County decided July 15th that Van Buren Sackett, administrator of the estate of Jacynthia Sackett of Irving, who died intestate in 1893, must pay to Judson Sackett, one of the heirs, his share, $498.60, and the interest thereon since June 30, 1894, less $65, already received by him.
    At the time of the division of the property Judson Sackett had not been heard from for several years, and upon June 30, 1894, Van Buren Sackett paid to Daniel Sherman, the surrogate of the county, $498.60, Judson Sackett's share of the estate and took his receipt as surrogate therefor.
    In 1900 Judson Sackett returned after eleven years' absence and demanded his share in the estate from the administrator, who told him it had been paid to the former surrogate. The administrator and Judson Sackett then went to the ex-surrogate, who paid him $65 on June 21, 1900, and promised to pay more.
    Judson Sackett then employed Attorney T. H. Larkins to prosecute his claim, and a petition was presented to the present surrogate, E. E. Woodbury, who decided that he would not issue an execution ex parte against the property of Van Buren Sackett, as requested in the petition.
    From this decision Judson Sackett, through his attorney, appealed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, which handed down a decision that the surrogate was vested with judicial power in the proceedings. Citation papers were then served upon Van Buren Sackett requiring him to show cause why the execution requested should not be issued.
    He was represented by Towne & Smith of Silver Creek, who set up for defense that the payment had been made to the surrogate the year that the estate was settled. Surrogate Woodbury has decided that the payment of the money to the former surrogate was illegal, and does not release the administrator from his responsibility to pay the money to the heir.
    No proceedings can be taken against the former surrogate because by the statute of limitations they must be begun within five years.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 20 Jul 1902, p 25
    Judson Sackett To Get His Money
    Administrator Must Pay Defaulting Surrogate's Debt.
    Odd Ruling Is Made
    Other Actions Are To Be Begun On The Strength Of This Decision — A Supposed Dead Man Turns Up.
    Special to The Times.
    Dunkirk, July 19.—A case in "the court of the dead," which has created no little interest throughout Chautauqua County, has been settled by a decision handed down yesterday by Surrogate E. E. Woodbury, ordering the administrator of the estate of Mrs. Cynthia Sackett to pay to Judson Sackett, one of the heirs, his share with interest to date.
    In 1893 Cynthia Sackett of Irving died intestate, leaving an estate of about $3,000. Van Buren Sackett was appointed administrator. When the estate was ready to be divided, Judson Sackett, one of the heirs, could not be found. He had left home in 1891 and since then no trace of him had been heard. On June 30, 1894, his share amounting to $498.60, was paid to the surrogate, who in turn gave a receipt for the same.
    ln 1900, after an absence of 11 years from his native village, Judson Sackett alighted from a Lake Shore train and walked to his old home. His coming was a great surprise as it was generally believed that he was dead. The intervening time he had spent in the West upon the plains and prospecting for gold in the Rockies. He was grieved to learn of the deaths in the family which had occurred, but the news that he was heir to a small property was greeted with pleasure. It was found that the money which had been paid to the surrogate had, with the funds of several other estates, been misappropriated, and as no proceedings could be taken against the ex-surrogate, inasmuch as the statute of limitation for such cases must be commenced within five years, proceedings were begun by Attorney Thomas H. Larkins of Dunkirk to obtain an execution against the property of Van Buren Sackett, administrator.
    When the proceedings were first brought before the Hon. E. E. Woodbury, the present surrogate, he decided that he would not issue tne execution asked for ex parte, but would allow Van Buren Sackett to defend. An appeai was then made to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, sitting in Rochester, and it was there decided that the surrogate was vested with judicial powers in the proceedings. Citation papers were immediately served upon Van Buren Sackett requiring him to appear and show cause why the execution should not be issued. Attorneys Towne and Smith represented him, setting up the defense that payment had already been made to the surrogate, the year the estate had been settled.
    Hon. E. E. Woodbury of Jamestown yesterday handed down his decision holding that payment of the money to the former surrogate was illegal, and that the administrator must pay Judson Sackett his share of the estate with interest from June 30, 1894.
    Judge Woodbury's ruling has caused proceedings to be started against the administrators in several similar cases.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 9 Jan 1908, p 10
    Sister Resides Here.
    Mrs. Corlestia Sackett, 84, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, J. N. Sackett in Holyoke. Mrs. Sackett was the widow of Daniel Sackett, her maiden name being Corlestia Loomis. She was a native of Westfield, and had always lived in that town until the death of her husband 11 years ago, when she went to Holyoke to live with her son. She was a member of the Methodist church in Westfield. She leaves, beside her son, one sister, Mrs. Lemuel Barlow of this town, a granddaughter, Mrs. Charles P. Randall of Holyoke, two grandsons, L. J. Sackett of New York city and Arthur S. of Chicopee Falls, and five great-grandchildren, Misses Stella and Gladys and Stewart Randall of Holyoke, and the two daughters of the late Leslie Smith at Mittineague. Prayer will be offered at the home of her son, J. N. Sackett tomorrow morning with funeral services at the Park Memorial church in Westfield tomorrow afternoon. The burlal will be in Westfield.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, 15 Jan 1915, p 15
    Mrs. Laura Sackett Buried.
    Silver Creek, Jan. 15.—(Special)—Mrs. Laura Sackett of Hanover was buried yesterday. She was 87 years old and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Stebbins.
    The funeral was in charge of the Rev. C. H. Dudley of the Presbyterian church.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Springfield Daily Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, 8 Aug 1922, p 6
    Southwick
    Mrs Martha Sackett
    Resident of Southwick for Many Years Dies at Home of Daughter
    Southwick, Aug. 7—Mrs. Martha Sackett, 85, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Hudson. She was born at East Barnard, Vt., in 1837 and was married to Frank Tupper in 1857. She lived for many years at Kossuth, Ia. After the death of her husband she came back East and later married Loomis J. Sackett, a prominent Southwick citizen, who died in 1899. Mrs. Sackett was an active member of the Congregational church of Southwick and was widely known in this vicinity. She had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Hudson, since the death of her second husband.
    Besides her daughter, she leaves two grandchildren, Clarence A. Hudson of Southwick and Harold L. Hudson of West Springfield. The funeral will be held at the home at 2 Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Fine Hill cemetery, Westfield.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Imperial Valley Press, El Centro, California, 19 Sep 1932, p 2, & other newspapers
    Air Accidents Cause Death and Injuries Over Week-end
    Santa Barbara, Sept. 19. — (U.P.)—Gordon Sackett, 32, widely known aviator, was near death today as the result of an accident which cost the life of Francis Earl Harper, 16, wealthy student of flying.
    Witnesses said Sackett apparently was teaching Harper to execute a tailspin as part of his training course. The ship fell from a height of 500 feet, and examination of the wreckage led to the belief the controls were "frozen."
    Sackett suffered a severe skull injury.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California, 19 Sep 1932, p 1
    Santa Barbaran Killed in Aerial Crack-Up Sunday
    Santa Barbara. Sept. 19. — Plunging 500 feet to earth, an airplane crashed near Goleta at noon Sunday to kill Francis Earl Harper, 16, student flier, and severely injured Gordon Sackett, local aviator who lies in the Cottage hospital with possible fatal injuries.
    Sackett was giving lessons in stunting to young Harper, nephew of Harry Hollister, when the plane crashed.
    Victor Hayes, owner of the ship, last night gave a large quantity of blood in order to save Sackett's life.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 2
    Two Dead in Air Crash
    Santa Barbara, Sept. 24.—(U.P.)—An airplane accident last Sunday during demonstration of tailspin maneuvers had taken its second life today. Gordon Sackett, prominent aviator, died from injuries. Earl Harper, 16, wealthy aviation student, died in the crash.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Evening Tribune, San Diego, California, 24 Sep 1932, p 3
    Santa Barbara—Gordon Sackett, 30, is dead from injuries received in a plane crash near Goleta. Francis E. Harper, 16, was killed in the crash.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania, 26 Nov 1940, p 6
    Sackett—Blizzard
    Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Blizzard, Emory, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruth Blizzard, to Willard C. Sackett, son of Mr. and Homer Sackett, Westminster. The wedding took place Saturday, Nov. 16, in Winchester, Va. The couple is now living in Warfield. Va., where Mr. Sackett is manager of the Wayne Sunshine Feed Store. Miss Blizzard was formerly employed in the Baltimore office of the Atlantic and Pacific Company.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 12 Aug 2000, p 12
    Sackett, Wayne A.
    Bergen: August 10, 2000, age 65. Husband of Letha Taylor Sackett and the late Beatrice Tharrett Sackett. Father of Randy (Angela) Sackett and Sandra (Wesley) Baun; stepfather of James (Lois) Shene, Bonnie Straight, Betty (Anthony) Carey, Susan (Richard) Booth, Paula (Fred) Robas, Marjorie (Bruce) Riley, Lisa Taylor, and Tonya Bennett; brother of Harry Sackett, Donald (Madeline) Sackett, Kenneth Sackett, Gale Sackett and Bernita (Glenn) Mclntyre.
    Calling 1-5 p.m. Saturday at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake St., Bergen. Services at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Bergen United Methodist Church. Memorials to Leukemia Society, American Cancer Society or Bergen Rescue Squad.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania, 12 Feb 2005, p 3
    M. Ruth Sackett
    New Oxford
    M. Ruth Sackett, 87, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2005, at The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Willard 'Bill' Carlyle Sackett.
    Born Nov. 8, 1917, in Reisterstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Elijah J. and Mary A. (Beam) Blizzard.
    Mrs. Sackett was a charter member of Faith Community Brethren Church, New Oxford, and was currently a member of Hanover Evangelical Free Church.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles 'Chick' E. and Leta Rae Sackett of Batavia, N.Y.; a grandson, Jay Carlyle Sackett of Marlton, N.J.; a granddaughter, Erica Stuart Sackett of Chicago, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant son, Robert C. Sackett; a sister, Katherine L. Wellman; and brothers, Kenneth B. and John E. Blizzard.
    A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, from the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis St., Westminster, Md., with the Rev. John P. Layman officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Branch Cemetery in Westminster, Md. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
    Contributions may be made in her name to the Brethren Home, c/o The Good Samaritan Fund, P.O. Box 128, New Oxford, PA 17350.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York, 3 Jul 1894, p 3
    Eccentric Sisters.
    One of Them Died Under Sweltering Covers.
    A Foot of Furs on Her Bed and the Outdoor Temperature 90 in the Shade.
    Silver Creek, July 2.—(Special.)—Harriet Sackett, an eccentric maiden lady, died at her home near Smith's Mills Sunday. Thirty years ago she and her sister Julia, then young women, went to bed and refused to get up. They were cared for many years by their mother, but she died and then a singular old man, a distant relative, waited upon them. Three or four years ago he died and Julia arose from her bed and once more took up her household duties. Harriet became paralyzed and one side of her body withered to a skeleton. She was always cold and insisted upon being covered with everything available. Even sheep skins were placed over her head and body. Sunday night while the thermometer registered 90 in the shade she expired under a load of furs and bed clothes, which was actually a foot thick. Coroner Starring was notified and issued a burial certificate. The sisters were not in poverty, having inherited considerable property. They have relatives who are thrifty and respected citizens, with whom they were not on good terms. They were daughters of Theron Sackett, who died about 10 years ago. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, 11 Feb 1902, p 7
    Michael P. Toomey of Dunkirk and Miss Tyrella Sackett of Buffalo, formerly of Sheridan, Chautauqua County, will be married this morning in St. Mary's Church with high mass.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Commercial, Buffalo, New York, 11 Feb 1902, p 10
    Dunkirk, Feb. 11.—Michael P. Toomey of this city and Miss Tyrella Sackett of Buffalo were married in St. Mary's Church at eight o'clock this morning by Rev. Albert Dhelan, C.P., with a nuptial mass. Only immediate relatives of both families witnessed the church ceremony. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Toomey. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Mrs. T. J. Hurley as the bridal party entered the church. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Shelley in Sheridan. The bride was attired in a handsome traveling gown, carrying red roses tied with ribbons. Some Buffalo guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Lascelles, Miss Lascelles and Mr. and Mrs. Shelley attended. Mr. and Mrs. Toomey will reside in this city.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 2 Apr 1905, pp 15, 18
    Well Known Buffalo Women
    Miss Clara E. Sackett
    Imaglne, if you can, a painter of portraits who gives the exact and "speaking" likeness so desired, who yet is a painter of beautiful dreams, a portrayer at the same time of the soul and the flesh.
    If your imagination has gone so far, you will have recognized Miss Clara Sackett, who, from the beginning of her ten years' residence in Buffalo, has taken the initiative as a miniaturist.
    As a "painter in little," she still leads, although many large canvasses attest her versatility as an artist. It is, however, as a miniaturist that Miss Sackett is known in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Western cities, where she has exhibited with the American Society of Miniature Painters, and the American Water Color Artists.
    It was also as an exponent of the art of "painting in little" that Miss Sackett responded to the call of the World's Congress of Women, who specialized to her, the request sent to women who had achieved distinction on any field. Although she had in possession a canvass which had hung in the Paris Salon, Miss Sackett sent to Berlin an ivory portrait the exquisite likeness of a white-haired gentlewoman of Boston—"A Lady of Quality," the artist terms it.
    "Five years at hard labor" in Paris, preceded by two years of study in New York at the Art Students' League, under Chase, Cox and Beckwith taught Miss Sackett to handle her tools so skillfully. But back of the invaluable technical drill there stands a most fortunate inheritance.
    On the one side—a Scotch-Irish ancestry, whose marked characteristics were intrepidity of daring and brilliancy of achievement under difficulties mountain high. On the other side the quaintness of the France which lies outside of Paris, combined with the rich mosaic of that paradise of visions—the heritage of blood throbbing with the priceless garner of Italy's centuries.
    It was her Scotch-Irish grandmother, twice removed, who was the wife of Col. Campbell of the Cherry Valley massacre, and who, being for two years held as hostage by the Indians, dauntlessly lived out her destiny, forcing respect from Indian captors by stoical endurance matching their own; cutting the notch of each memory marker on sticks as the days went by that she might not lose count of time, and finally after gaining the title of "Medicine Woman," in the tribe, being united once more with husband and children.
    With this overflowing wealth of heredity—with the scientific training of French schools—the help of such critics as Benjamin Constat, Callot, Delecluse, Delance, Aman Jean—the inspiration of breathing the same air with Gerome, Bouguereau, Dagnan—Bouveret, with the palettes of Carolus—Duran and Alexander Harrison as aids to color—and over all, the skies of sunny France, the land of the idealist, where reigns a sympathy with and comprehension of the work of the artist to be found nowhere else under the stars—is it remarkable that Miss Sackett's experience should reach into and envelop her pictured faces with that indefinable shadow which belongs to the land of dreams rather than that of earth?
    Herein lies the charm of her portraits. They have all the common properties of the lineaments, but in addition Miss Sackett gives the soul of the sitter as she sees it through the veil of features. This intangibility of illusiveness of the art of soul-painting applied to portraiture brings its own results and Miss Sackett's miniatures are as far removed from the ordinary artistic conception of ivory backgrounds and flesh-toned foregrounds as one could wish them to be.
    Miss Sackett's versatility as an artist is too well known to need more than passing comment. "A Street Corner in San Briac" exhibited in the Paris exhibition in 1895, shows her in an entirely new line which she treats with equal skill.
    In 1893, after one of those battles with heart and mentality which every soul faces sooner or later in this sorrow-stricken world in adjusting its losses, Miss Sackett created Psyche, which brought her the fellowship prize of $50, offered by the Buffalo Society of Artists. The picture was later sold to Mr. Barnsdall of Pittsburg.
    In speaking of the student life in Paris, Miss Sackett said: "It is marvelous, the absolute devotion to art of the students. We could see them every morning from our apartment in the Latin Quarter, going by at daylight carrying the piece of bread upon which they would lunch and dine—some of them absorbed in the one thought to accomplish something really worth while in art."
    In this connection, Miss Sackett told me a litle story which had its faintly humorous side, but which was yet sadder than the grave. She had gone to the Beaux-Arts to see a figure in bronze which more than anything else exemplifies the extent of sacrifice of which the French artist is capable. The story has it that this figure was finished in the clay by a Frenchman during a cold winter's night, and that in order to protect it from freezing he had wound it in his clothing and the covering of the bed. In the morning the figure was found—all unharmed—while beside it lay the frozen body of its creator. Miss Sackett wishing to see this statue, asked the concierge to allow her to see the figure executed by the man who was frozen in saving it. Having been in Paris a comparatively short time, her French was unintelligible to the custodian, who eagerly disclaimed the supposed accusation saying in broken English that no one had been frozen at the Beaux-Arts—that it was very warm and comfortable and that Mademoiselle had certainly been misinformed. At last the artist succeeded in arriving at an understanding and was shown the figure which had cost a life.—"Greater love hath no man than this, that he give his life for his friend." The French men's art was to him that lofty embodiment of friendship, worthy the uttermost—and the uttermost he gave.
    The mantle of her brilliant father, Charles Dewey Sackett, who was a brilliant journalist, has fallen upon his artist daughter, and no better expression of Miss Sackett's experiences of the artist's life in France can be written than her own words tell us.
    Speaking of the universal sympathy of the people toward artists, she says: "Even on the extreme north coast of Brittany where the lover of Nature strays in summer, delighting in the poetry of line and color, the fisher folk stand silent about the easel; though frequently seeing nothing intelligible on the canvas, yet full of deference and encouragement for the would-be-painter.
    "It is an ideal spot for the Bohemian, that land of Pierre Loti's poetical romances; always the sea, and the cross, with women in black gowns and white coifs knitting about it; there they sit and gaze out to sea, where their husbands and sons live and die. The cemeteries contain mostly women's graves.
    "A picture rises before me—it is a starry night late in June. A party of Americans and English are setting sail on the bay, singing college songs to their guitars. At the first silence, applause breaks out on the cliff, where the youth of the town are love-making about the cross. 'Brava! Brava!' they cry, as the bonfire flames up and throws out the figures in relief; they break out tumultously into the wild romantic songs of Brittany. The boat load, now distant, in turn applaud, and hear faintly, "encore, encore"—as they sail far out on the bay; on that water that often seeks the sea, leaving the sands bare."
    Miss Sackett drew a little word picture of a studio class experience which is delightfully realistic.
    "I remember one evening," she said, "the dingy walls were covered with cartoons and rough sketches some by men whose names have long been famous. Fritel, who was critic of the evening, presently came in. He had a dreamy face and a direct gaze that compelled instant deference. One felt the greatness of his ideals and that his life was spent for them.
    "The model had fainted, probably from lack of food, as sometimes happens, and was in charge of some energetic person. So Monsieur Fritel sat quietly waiting, seemingly lost in his own thoughts. When one woman, more daring than the rest, spoke to him timidly, saying she had seen his great painting of 'The Conquerors' at the World's Fair, and that it was much appreciated, he showed his pleasure frankly, speaking to all the class, who moved nearer and surrounded him. He told his idea in the painting, describing his first sketches; how it took him two years to think it out and gather material, and six months to paint it; saying how little the finished work ever comes up to the first conception; expressing resignation and not a little sorrow by the few suggestive words and gestures that the French know so well how to use; answering eager questions from time to time, from here a Dane, there a Russian, German, English. or American pupil. Very few, he said, ever realize their ideals. How few in each age are great.
    "We all remembered his huge canvass of "The Conquerors," a canvass representing a procession of spectral horsemen approaching on a wide thoroughfare that began far back in a dim light. On all sides were the phantom-shapes of those who had perished in struggling to reach their goals. The horsemen bore likeness to Caesar, Napoleon and other leaders of the past.
    "I shall never forget the talk and the whole scene, though it was not an uncommon one. The breathless group In the large bare room, full of easels, the huge lamps above making great arks of light on the stained floor and losing the corners in black shadows. All our hearts were in this simple speech of a truly great man who did not call himself great or good, but who lived up to the best and brightest in his world."
    Among the many unique characters which formed part of the experience of the students, Miss Sackett mentioned Corinne, a model, whose name no one ever knew. This woman, whose figure was analagous, posed for Sara Bernhardt. She came and went and the air of mystery surrounding her was never lessened. When struggling, starving artists fell by the wayside "Corinne" gathered them in and cared for them until they recovered or sold a picture, which is sometimes recovery's equivalent.
    Miss Sackett is just at the present time completing order work. She has one sketch in oil of Miss Florence McCaig, which has been photographed for this page.
    This sketch, executed with great rapidity, is instinct with life and color—a strong contrast to the Romney effects of the small oil portraits of Buffalo women she is completing as order work. These latter portraits shine like gems in the quaint and beautiful settings of Miss Sackett's studio where rare curios are seen everywhere.
    Miss Sackett will go to Seneca Lake in June, where she has several unfulfilled orders for miniatures and small oil portraits. Later, an order list awaits her in Westfield, her former home. Some of these portrait orders come from Warren, Pa., from Elmira and other cities, as well as the home town and Buffalo. The prospect opens, therefore, for a busy summer's work.
    To be an idealist, and at the same time to have that quality of precision which knows the determinate stroke is to be a master.
    Buffalo has not yet seen the best work of Miss Clara Sackett.
    From the persistency that belongs not to humanity but to the region of angels and devils, comes the "big thing," the one great creation of the artist's soul.
    From the heritage of idealism and daring, from years of rich environment and masterly training, fiom the struggle of her soul, will come the "big thing" for Miss Sackett and the achievement will satisfy the most exacting critics.
    —Kate Burr.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Centralia Daily Chronicle, Washington, 21 Dec 1908
    Lysander Sackett Dies At Home Of Daughter
    The funeral of the late Lysander Augustus Sackett was held on Sunday morning, Dec. 20, from the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.A. Johnson near Centralia.
    Mr. Sackett died Saturday morning. He was born March 6, 1820, at Cornwall, Conn. He moved to Ohio when a young man, where he taught school in Nelson Academy. One step further west was made in a journey to Illinois, where he joined a party of men bound for California. This journey he made across the plains in 1849. In 1856 he returned by steamer and married Harriett E. Colton, whom he has survived 9 years and a month.
    After their marriage they made their home in California until 1867, when they moved to a farm near Garnavillo, Iowa. Here they lived 17 years, when again he turned his face toward what has proved truth to him "The land of the setting sun." His last illness was short and the end came in perfect peace. His life from a very early period has been that of a consistent earnest Christian, at all times taking an active part in the church of his residence. His last days were spent in the home of Mrs. M.A. Johnson, of this city, who is the eldest of his three surviving children. The other two daughters, Mrs. H.S. Calhoun and Mrs. J.P. Newell, both of Portland, Ore., accompanied the remains to that city, where they were interred in the family lot in Lone Fir Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave by Chris Sackett]
  • The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, 23 Dec 1908, p 12
    Came West for Gold in '49.
    Centralia, Wash,, Dec. 22.—(Special.)—The funeral of Lysander Augustus Sackett was held here yesterday from the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. A. Johnson. He died Saturday morning at the age of 88 years. He was born March 6, 1820, at Cornwall, Conn. He was one of the "Forty-Niners" in the California gold discoveries. Mrs. H. S. Calhoun and Mrs. J. C. Newell, both of Portland, are daughters.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Seattle Daily Times, Washington, 23 Dec 1908, p 9
    Funeral of Forty-Niner.
    Centralia, Wednesday, Dec. 23.—The funeral of Lysander Augustus Sackett was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. A. Johnson. He died Saturday morning at the age of 88 years. He was born March 6, 1820, at Cornwall, Conn. He was one of the "Forty-Niners" in the California gold discoveries. When a young man he moved from his native state to Ohio, taking a position in Nelson Academy in that state. From there he went to Illinois and joined a party of gold seekers bound for California in 1849.
    Mrs. H. S. Calhoun and Mrs. J. C. Newell, both of Portland, are daughters.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Buffalo Courier, Buffalo, New York, 17 Apr 1909, p 2
    E. S. Sackett Passes Away.
    (By Special Wire to The Courier.)
    Meadville, Pa., April 16.—Edson S. Sackett of Blooming Valley is dead at the age of 86. Three children survive: Mrs. W. H. Fleek, Tryonville; Dr. Wilbur E. Sackett, Saegertown, and Miss Almira. The funeral will be held Tuesday.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Republican, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 21 Apr 1909, p 6
    Funeral of Edson Sackett.
    Services in memory of Edson Sackett were held at the M. E. church in Blooming Valley at 11 o'clock Tuesday forenoon and the remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery. There was a very large attendance and appropriate services were conducted by Rev. T. W. English, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Todd, of Blooming Valley. It was at the request of Mr. Sackett that the hymns were sung by the congregation—"I Am Going Home to Die No More," "In the Rifted Rock I am Resting" and "The Sweet Bye and Bye." There were many beautiful floral offerings and the services were appropriate to the close of an honored life. The following friends assisted as bearers: M. Bradshaw. A. Beatty, Wellington Smith, L. D. Barr and Frank Handley.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Republican, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 28 Apr 1909, p 6
    Edson Sackett.
    Edson Sackett, of Blooming Valley, Pa., was born Aug. 9, 1823; died April 16, 1909. June 4, 1848, he was married to Fidelia Goodrich. To this union three children were born, all of whom survive him, namely, Dr. W. E. Sackett, of Saegertown; Lavina Fleek, of Tryonville; Agnes A. Sackett. of Blooming Valley. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of State road, in December, 1847, under the pastorate of Rev. John Graham. He has lived a consistent Christian life during his membership in the church, filling very acceptably the various offices of the church. For many years it was his delight to teach the Sunday school Bible. He was a great lover of God's word, and delighted in telling of God's power to save from sin. He selected First Cor., 2:9-10, as the text for his funeral sermon.
    Perfect love with his Heavenly Father had taken away the sting of death, and his last message was a shout of victory at the thought of meeting his Savior face to face, whom he had loved for more than 60 years.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo Commercial, Buffalo, New York, 30 Jun 1917, p 7
    Many At Last Rites.
    Funeral of Mrs. Shelley, Wife of Postmaster
    Dunkirk, N. Y., June 30.—There was a large delegation of relatives and triends in attendance at the funeral services of the late Mrs. Alice Sackett Shelley, wife of Postmaster P. M. Shelley of Sheridan, which occurred this morning. A funeral oration was given at the home on Main road by Very Rev. Coleman Bryne, rector of St. Mary's Church in Dunkirk. Following the house service the body was taken to St. Rose's Catholic Church in Forestville where requiem mass was offered by Father Coleman. The bearers were D. Herrick, A. Reed, J. G. Gould, W. H. Ensign, J. G. and J. L. Patterson. Among the relatives from away were Mrs. A. B. Hawkins of Pasadena, Cal.; Alice and Angie Sackett of Sagerstown, Pa.; Mrs. A. H. Morgan of Conneaut, Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Shelley, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and daughter, Bessie, of Buffalo; Grant Smith and Pearl Smith, Albert Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Jessie Smith of Fredonia, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shelley and Jessie Shelley, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Toomey and Alice Toomey, Mrs. Margaret Toomey and Miss Mayme Lascelles of Dunkirk.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Catholic Union and Times, Buffalo, New York, 5 Jul 1917, p 2
    The death of Mrs. Alice Sackett Shelley, wife of Postmaster P. M. Shelley of Sheridan, at her home Tuesday cast a gloom over this community, where she was known for many years as a woman of sterling faith and unimpeachable character. Mrs. Shelley died in her 72d year, death coming peacefully. Deceased was a devoted member of St. Mary's Church. She leaves a husband, five children, Mrs. M. P. Toomey of Dunkirk, Mrs. LaVerne Shelley of Buffalo, Fred and Jennie of Sheridan and Ray of Dunkirk, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins of Passadena, Cal., and five grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday morning, Father Coleman, C. P., officiating at St. Rose's Church, Forestville, celebrating requiem mass, pronouncing the absolution and paying tribute to the life and devotion of this God-fearing and saintly woman.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, 12 May 1921, p 2
    Sackett-Hurst Engagement Announced
    Of interest to their many friends will come the announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Cora Lenore Hurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Hurst, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Mr. George Leslie Sackett, son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry R. Sackett. The wedding will be solemnized Saturday evening, May 14, at 6:30 o'clock in the Congregational church, the ceremony being pronounced by the Rev. Kerrison Juniper. Only immediate relatives and close friends of the young couple will be present. [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, 12 Jul 1932, p 12
    Michael P. Toomey Dies On Seat Of His Racing Sulky
    72-year-old Horseman Falls to Track During Workout At County Fair Grounds.
    Michael P. Toomey, 438 Washington avenue, died in the seat of his sulky behind his trotter, Bandon Bell, at 10:15 this morning as he was bringing the horse in from a morning workout at the Chautauqua county fair grounds.
    Other horsemen who had been with Mr. Toomey on the track, some of whom saw him topple from the sulky, believe that his death occurred before he fell to the ground. Coroner George E. Blood after investigating the accident stated that death was apparently due either to heart failure or to a stroke.
    Russell Eckman of Butler, Pa., driving another horse, was immediately behind Mr. Toomey. Others in the party returning from the half-mile track were F. L. Bowman of North East, Pa., and his son, Harold Bowman of St. Petersburg, Fla. On the road just north ot the group of stab!es being used as training quarters, Mr. Eckman saw Mr. Toomey slump in his seat and fall to the ground. Mr. Eckman and several others who were in or near the stables rushed to Toomey's side but life was extinct before they could reach him. Dr. Joseph Rieger was called.
    Tho horse, startled by the occurrence, ran a short distance circling toward the stables where she stopped.
    Mr. Toomey was 72 years old and took a great deal of pleasure in working with horses. He was proud ot the two-year-old fllly, Bandon Bell, and the progress she was making under his guidance. His companions on the track this morning say that he appeared to be in excellent spirits and taking his usual enjoyment in the work-out perlod. His death, while a shock to his many friends and relatives, came as Mr. Toomey had often expressed the wish that it might, while he was still able to enjoy his favorite recreation.
    Mr. Toomey was born in Dunkirk in October, 1859, the son of Daniel and Katherine Toomey. Except for two years when he was in South Dakota, he spent all his life in this city. His first business venture was with his brother, the late Daniel F. Toomey, with whom he conducted a flour and feed business at Main and Wright streets.
    Later, he conducted a livery business at East Fourth and Leopard streets, first with A. W. DeLand and then with Matthew Hollander as his associate. The livery business gave way to the taxi business at 74 East Fourth street which Mr. Toomey conducted up to the present time.
    He had a life-long interest In trotting horses, having owned and trained a number of them. He had been a race official at the Chautauqua County Fair for many years.
    Mr. Toomey was a member of St. Mary's church and of Holy Name society of that church. In 1902 he married Tyrella Sackett of Sheridan who survives him. Four children, Mrs. Lawrence Graser of Buffalo, Edward, Leonora and Tyrella Toomey, all of Dunkirk, and one grandchild, Patricia Graser, also survive.
    Funeral services will be held at the residence Friday morning at 8:15 and at 9 in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Daily Times, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 7 Sep 1950, p 3
    George Sackett, Jr., Takes Miss Garver As His Bride In Shaker Heights Church
    Last evening at 8 o'clock in the St. Dominic's church in Shaker Heights. Miss Deborah Carroll Garver became the bride of George Leslie Sackett, Jr., of Shaker Heights. Mr. Sackett is the son of Dr. George Leslie Sackett and Cora Hurst Sackett, 2900 Warrington rd. Shaker Heights, former residents of this city. Miss Garver is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Parrish Garver, 3676 Sutherland rd, Shaker Heights.
    The attractive bride wore her mother's wedding veil of Duchesse lace, appliqued with seed pearls and rhinestones. It was fingertip length and caught softly around the bride's face to form a cap. She carried a colonial bouquet of white orchids with streamers of stephanotis.
    Bridal Gown
    Her beautiful gown was fashioned of white slipper satin with a fitted bodice, square neckline accented with touches of Duchesse lace and long tight sleeves which came to points over the wrists. The full skirt extended into a long train.
    Rev. Paul J. Clines officiated before an altar attractively decorated with lighted tapers in seven-branch candelabra. arrangements of white gladioli, pompons and chrysanthemums and smilax greens.
    Bridal Attendants
    Mrs. Richard Irving Jones of Boston, Mass., was matron of honor, and Miss Ann Hargett of Shaker Heights was maid of honor, while Miss Carol Vasburgh, also of Shaker Heights, was bridesmaid and Toni Garver, sister of the bride, was flower girl.
    The bridal attendants were gowned alike in moss green taffeta with emerald green hats and cascade bouquets of ivy and roses. The gowns were styled with fitted bodices with lace yokes and full hoop skirts. The small bolero jackets had large collars forming a V.
    The flower girl wore white silk organdy over pink taffeta while pink bows decorated the skirt. She carried a nosegay of pink roses and babies breath with a matching garland in her hair.
    Best Man, Ushers
    Best man for his brother was John Edward Sackett. Seating the guests were Parrish William Garver, James Walter Sackett. Joseph Fredrick Sackett, Girard David Bond and William Ervin Reimer, the latter of Wadsworth.
    Mrs. Garver wore a floor length gown of champagne bengaline and net and had champagne and white accessories with a cymbidium orchids. Mrs. Sackett had selected gray crepe with a pink accent and her corsage was rubrum lilies.
    Reception
    Guests were received at Shaker Heights Country club where white gladioli, pompons and crysanthemums and green were used to decorate the rooms. The couple left then for New Orleans where the bridegroom is a senior in medical school at Tulane University.
    The bride is a graduate of Hathaway Brown school and Endicott Junior College in Beverley. Mass., while the bridegroom graduated from Western Reserve University. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Nu Sigma Nu.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, 9 Mar 1954, p 6
    Clara Elizabeth Sackett,
    Widely-Known WNY Artist
    Special to The Buffalo Evening News
    Westfield, March 9.—Miss Clara Elizabeth Sackett, 94, an artist who has had paintings exhibited in national art shows in both the United States and abroad, died last Wednesday in a St. Petersburg, Fla., rest home, according to word received here.
    Miss Sackett has been living in St. Petersburg since 1934. She was born in Westfield, and after completing art studies in Buffalo went to Paris where she studied with Delecleuse, Delance, Callot and Amon-jean. Several of her earlier paintings are hanging in the Louvre in Paris. Others are the Boston Museum.
    Miss Sackett helped found the Guild of Allied Art and was active in the St. Petersburg Art Club. She was also a member of art groups in New York, Boston, California, Paris and Buffalo. She was a member of the Garret Club, Buffalo.
    She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. There are no known survivors. Burial was in the family lot, Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Daily Sun-News, Sunnyside, Washington, 16 Sep 1954, p 9
    Barbara Graff Married To Alonzo Sackett
    Orchard Ridges: The First Brethren church of Sunnyside was the scene of a very beautiful wedding September 4, at 8:00 p.m. when Miss Barbara Graff, daughter of Mrs. Marie Graff of Sunnyside, exchanged vows with Alonzo Sackett of Sumner, Wash., son of Mrs. Bill Simon of Prosser and Dock Sackett of Seattle. The double ring ceremony took place in front of an arch that had two wedding bells hanging from its center, with baskets of pink and white glads on each side of an arch, with candlebras on each end.
    Rev. Harold Painter performed the ceremony in the presence of 125 guests.
    Miss Loana Painter played the wedding march and other appropriate wedding music on the organ. She also accompanied Wait Hanson of Yakima who sang "Because" just belore the ceremony.
    The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Stanley Murray.
    For her wedding outfit, the bride chose a white, satin gown with long sleeves that came to a point at the middle finger. It was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and medium length train with a finger tip veil. Her bouquet was made of white asters, with pink rose buds. Her only other accessory was a two-string pearl necklace.
    Maid of Honor
    The maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Graff, sister of the bride, was attractively gowned in yellow taffeta, with a sweetheart neckline and gord skirt and a large bow in back that served as a belt.
    Miss Carol Blair and Mrs. Shirley Luper were the other brides maids and were dressed exactly like the maid of honor but in different color pastel blue gowns with matching mets headbands and flower rings.
    Little Lois Painter, dressed like the bridesmaids in a pastel blue gown, was the flower girl and carried a white basket with blue handle and pink rose petals.
    Serving as best man for the bridegroom was Rueben Graff, brother of the bride. Other gentlemen attendants were Robert England, brother-in-law of the bride and Leroy Graff, brother of the bride.
    Billy Browning was ring bearer.
    Vocal Selections
    At the close of the service Walt Hanson sang a prayer entitled "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," accompanied by Miss Painter at the organ.
    Mrs. Vernon Mitchell was in charge of the reception which was given by the bride's family for 100 guests in the church basement. The table was very pretty with a long white cross-shaped cake with three tiers.
    Mrs. Homer Waller cut the cake with Mrs. Harold Rodrick assisting with the serving.
    Mrs. Jake Graff, aunt of the bride, poured the punch, while Mrs. 'Stanley Murray another aunt poured the coffee.
    Opening the gifts were Mrs. Robert England, sister of the bride and Mrs. Rueben Graff, sister-in-law of the bride.
    The bride's mother was dressed in a navy blue and white suit with white accessories. Her corsage was made of rose-colored, glads.
    Blue Attire
    The bridegroom's mother was attired in a light blue poodle-cloth jacket with blue skirt and navy blue accessories and carried the same kind of corsage as the bride's mother. For her going away outfit, the bride wore a pink poodle cloth jacket with blue trim and a navy blue skirt with navy blue accessories and a corsage of pink glads with white ribbon.
    After a short wedding trip to Seaside on up the coast the young couple will be at home in Sumner where Sackett is employed by Fiberboard. Before her marriage the bride was a clerk at Sunnyside Diamond store. She is a graduate of the Sunnyside High school, class of 1954. Sackett is a graduate of the Prosser High school class of 1953.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Observer, Dunkirk, N.Y., 14 Sep 1955
    Mrs. M. P. Toomey Died On Tuesday
    Mrs. Tyrella A. Toomey, widow of Michael P. Toomey, died Tuesday afternoon at Helmuth following an extended illness.
    Eighty-four years old, Mrs. Toomey was a native of Forestville and had lived in Dunkirk for 52 years, coming here from Buffalo. Her residence was at 438 Washington Avenue.
    Mrs. Toomey was a member of St. Mary’s church and was a charter member of Court St. Catherine 250, Catholic Daughters of America.
    Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Alice Graser of Buffalo, Mrs. Leanora Redwing of Staten Island, and Mrs. Tyrella Mosher of Fredonia; a son, Edward Toomey of Coral Gables, Fla. Ten grandchildren also survive.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Washington, 24 Aug 1965, p 11
    Licenses to Wed
    Coeur D'Alene, Idaho—D. J. Sackett and Helen L. Gianoukeas, both of Ellensburg, Wash.
  • The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 30 Oct 1980, p 45
    Cora L. Sackett
    Cora L. Sackett, 81, formerly of Shaker Heights and Mentor, died Sunday at her home in Stewart, Fla., after becoming ill with a heart ailment.
    Born in New Philadelphia, O., the daughter of J. Edward and Ellen Hurst, Mrs. Sackett attended Ohio Northern University and Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans.
    She was a member of the St. Lucie Power Squadron Auxiliary and the Women's Auxiliary of the Lake County Medical Society.
    She was a boating enthusiast and the mantel of the family home was covered with many sports trophies won by family members, especially her late husband, Dr. George L. Sackett.
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  • The Stuart News, Stuart, Florida, 5 Mar 1988, p 17
    George L. Sackett
    Stuart — Dr. George L. Sackett Sr., 86, of 4300 S.E. St. Lucie Blvd., died Thursday, March 3, at his home.
    Born in Holyoke, Mass., he had been a resident of Stuart for eight years, coming from Cleveland, Ohio.
    He was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1922 and Tulane University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, in 1929. He served as a colonel in the U.S. Medical Corps during World War II.
    He was a member of the Radiological Society of North America, serving as associate editor of its publication, Radiology. He was a past president of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine and the Lake County Medical Society; past commodore of Mentor Harbor Yacht Club and the Interlake Yachting Association.
    He belonged to USYRU, the International Order of Blue Gavel Association, the Anchor Line Yacht Club and the U.S. Power Squadron. He was a member of the Audubon Society, the American Museum of Natural History, Historical Society of Martin County, Stuart Men's Garden Association, American Civil Liberties Union, Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
    Survivors include four sons, Dr. George L. Sackett Jr. of Stuart, John E. Sackett of Columbus, Ohio, James W. Sackett of Fort Myers, and Dr. Joseph F. Sackett, of Madison, Wis.; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
    Those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 682 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 34994, or Hospice of Martin County, 925 Lincoln Ave., Stuart 34994.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart.
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  • The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 9 Feb 1992, p 28
    Sackett
    Rose M. on Thurs. Feb. 6, 1992 wife of the late Charles J. Sackett; beloved mother of Charles W. Sackett; also survived by three grandsons. There will be no visitations. Friends invited to the funeral mass Mon. at 10:30 a.m. In Our Lady Of Joy Catholic Church, Holiday Park. A service of the Roth Chapel of Morasco-Knee-Soxman, Ltd.
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  • The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 31 Jan 1994, p 12
    Majer
    Barbara Corcoran Majer beloved wife of Richard E., loving mother of James Sackett Jr. (of Texas), Karen Dever (of Texas), Steven Sackett (of Euclid), Michael Majer (of Georgia) and Mark Majer (of University Hts.), devoted grandmother of Corinne Rae Sackett, beloved daughter of Susan Francis Corcoran (of N.J.) and the late William Corcoran, dear sister of Francis Hughes (of N.J.), Joan West (of CA). William J. (of AZ), Robert S. (of N.J.) and Harold S. Corcoran (of AZ). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am Tuesday at Gesu Church. Friends may call at the Fioritto Funeral Home, 5236 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst (East of Richmond Rd.) 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday. Contributions in her memory suggested to the R. Livingston Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospital, c/o Development Office, 2074 Abington Rd., Cleveland, OH. 44106-9971.
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  • The Stuart News, Stuart, Florida, 19 Mar 2006, p 30
    George Leslie Sackett Jr.
    George Leslie Sackett Jr., MD, age 82, passed away in his home in Stuart, FL, on March 16, 2006. He was born in Philadelphia, Ohio on February 10, 1924, the son of Dr. George L. Sackett and Cora Lenore Sackett (nee Hurst). The family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1938 and George attended school in Shaker Heights. He graduated from high school in 1940 and enrolled in Western Reserve University. George spent three years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, as an x-ray technician (170th General Hospital) and spent most of his time in France during WWII. On returning from Europe, he graduated in 1947 from Case Western and enrolled in medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans. In September of 1950 George married Deborah Carroll Garver (1930-1985). He then graduated from Tulane in 1951. George completed internship and three years of residency in radiology at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland. Following this, the family spent a year in Toronto, Canada as an associate radiologist at the Hospital for Sick Children. Returning to Cleveland, George joined his father in a practice of radiology with Drs. Hill and Thomas where he worked as a radiologist in different hospitals until retirement in 1988.
    During his time at the practice, George was a member of the Cleveland and Ohio State Radiological Societies, a diplomat to the American Board of Radiology and a member and past President of the Medical Arts Club in Cleveland. He was also a member of the Board of Consultants of the Cleveland Police Department.
    George was an active member of the Cleveland Power Squadron and later, a member of the St. Lucie River Power Squadron, near his home in Stuart. George was also a member and past Commodore of the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, as well as past Commodore of the Interlake Yachting Association. The Sackett family enjoyed membership in the Cleveland Skating Club. They also enjoyed sailing on the Great Lakes, as well as the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. After retiring, George spent almost 10 years aboard his yacht, "Sesame," cruising extensively in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. He has been living in Stuart, Florida for the last several years.
    George is survived by his four children, George Sackett, III (Rene Waterhouse) residing in St. Louis MO, William Sackett (Martha Powell) living in Lima, Ohio, Tod Sackett (Connie Elston) of Mentor, Ohio and Abigail Skoch (Edwin), also in Mentor, Ohio. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 brothers, Joseph Sackett (Sheilah O'Connor), residing in Ponte Verde, Florida. He is preceded in death by his brother Jack Sackett (Denny Cool).
    A memorial service will be held in Stuart, Florida at the Hidden Harbor Club House on Wednesday 22 March 2006 at 2:00pm. An additional memorial service will be held at the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club on Saturday 25 March 2006 at 2:00pm. If you would like to make a contribution in memory of George, donations can be made to the Mentor Youth Sailing Association.
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  • Tehachapi News online, Tehachapi, CA, 10 Nov 2024
    Alonzo (Lon) Miles Sackett, September 21, 1934 - November 2, 2024
    Alonzo (Lon) Miles Sackett was born September 21, 1934 in Ellensburg, WA. He went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2024, at 90 years old in Reno, NV. A service will be held at First Baptist Church, Tehachapi, on November 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
    Lon worked for the State of California, CalTrans for 40 years, 1955 – 1995. He retired as a Highway Engineer. In 1954, he married Barbara (Graff) Sackett. They were married for 67 years, until her passing in 2021. In 1967, they moved to Tehachapi, where they lived for over 50 years. Lon directed the choir for 35+ years. He taught Sunday School for the adults for 45+ years.
    His favorite vacation was their trip to Israel. His favorite hobby was woodworking. He was best known for his crosses where he'd take them to Susan's (his daughter) Christian bookstore and she'd sell them. His favorite book is the Bible. His favorite song is "It is Well with my Soul". Favorite ice cream – Rocky Road. Favorite Football Team – Dallas. Favorite Baseball Team – the L.A. Dodgers. Favorite Basketball Team – L.A. Lakers.
    Lon was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and daughter, Susan. He is survived by his other daughter, Sally, five grandsons, six great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
    [Transcribed by Chris Sackett]

ADDED OCTOBER 2024

  • The New York Times, New York, New York, 1 Sep 1880, p 5
    Sackett.—On Thursday, Aug, 26, at Cleveland, Ohio, Israel Sackett, in the 72d year of his age.
    The remains were interred at Woodlawn, New York.
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  • Brooklyn Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, 3 Jun 1886, p 3
    Sackett—On Tuesday, June 1, Margaret J. Allen, widow of Israel Sackett, in her 74th year. Funeral services at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Randall, 572 Monroe st, Brooklyn, on Thursday, June 3, at 5 p.m. Interment at Woodlawn on Friday morning.
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  • Press-Register, Mobile, Alabama, 20 Oct 2010, p 20
    Sackett
    Raymond Louis Sackett- A native of Monroe, LA and a long time resident of Glen Dale, WV and Mobile, AL passed away on Saturday October 16, 2010. Born September 19, 1924 in Fairbanks, LA, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from Mountaineer Carbon Co. of Cresap WV.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Franklin and Eveleen (Salmon) Sackett, his brother Richard Sackett, sister Barbara White, and daughter Patricia S. Fowler.
    He is survived by his wife Kathryn Moak Sackett, daughter Vicki (David) Carpenter of Mobile, son Victor (Terri) Sackett of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter Susan Sackett of Mobile, AL, grandchildren, Patrick (Erin) Carpenter of Houston, TX, Leslie (Robert) Murillo of Queen Creek, AZ, Kathryn Carpenter of Baton Rouge, LA, Christopher Carpenter of Mobile, AL, Theresa Munoz of Mobile, AL, and great grandson Tristen Murillo (who said "he was the greatest papa ever"). After retirement he enjoyed growing roses at Allen Memorial Park, watching golf, and his grandchildren.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Raymond "Papa" Sackett to Allen Memorial Home Park- Attn: Assistant Administrator, 735 S. Washington Ave, Mobile, AL, The American Cancer Society, or Christ United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held from the graveside on Wednesday October 20, 2010 at 3PM. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery.
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  • The Marietta Times, Parkersburg, WV, online edn, 12 Sep 2024
    Gary Edwin Sackett, 79, born December 28, 1944, of Williamstown, died unexpectedly on the weekend of September 7, 2024.
    Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Imogene Sackett. He is survived by his son, James (Melissa) Merrow, two grandchildren, Faye and Greta Merrow, and a sister, Lucy (Bill) Elkovitch.
    Gary was a very kind soul who never knew a stranger. He spent the last 15 years of his career serving the senior citizens of the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio, as a driver – a role that he took seriously and served with great pride. He made it his personal ministry to engage with and listen to all of the stories of the seniors who encountered him and they loved him for his gentle demeanor.
    Gary had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed physical fitness as well as many outdoor hobbies such as water skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and motorcycling. If the streets were dry, Gary would not hesitate to ride his motorcycle in temperatures well below freezing. In his 60’s, Gary took on the challenging task of learning to ride a unicycle. He succeeded quickly and became known around his hometown as "the unicycle guy".
    Gary also found a loving and welcoming church family at First Baptist Church in Williamstown. He tried very hard to attend every early Sunday morning service. Gary was a spontaneous free spirit who loved the simple things in life. He was not an individual who could be tied down, nor kept from being outside, enjoying each season to the fullest. It was most important to Gary that his personal free will always remained exclusively his to keep – even in his struggles with dementia.
    It was discovered that Gary was missing and in need of urgent help during the weekend of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. In a strong display of true human kindness and brotherly love, the community swiftly and generously responded with vast resources in attempt to locate Gary, including multiple West Virginia and Ohio police and fire departments, Air National Guard, several service dog teams, organized church search parties, private search groups, multiple drone teams, private boats, and a private helicopter. The family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the collective, kind community response that led to locating Gary on Sunday, September 8.
    The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the life-long friends and members of the community who supported Gary during his most difficult years while he was battling dementia.
    A graveside service will be held for Gary at 1pm on Saturday, September 14 at Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio.
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ADDED SEPTEMBER 2024

  • The Columbus Republican, Columbus, Indiana, 13 Dec 1900, p 7
    In Society's Domain.
    Sackett-Abbett.
    The marriage of Miss Harriett M. Abbett, daughter of the late Rev. O. H. P. Abbett, and Mr. Joseph Sheppard Sackett, of Covington, Ky., occurred at high noon Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gent. The Rev. Lewis Brown, of St. Paul's church, pronounced the ceremony in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends. Montani's orchestra played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bridal party entered the drawing room and stood beneath a canopy of smilax and chrysanthemums. The only attendant was little Mary Louise Nemethy, who wore a dainty pink gown with a pink bow in her hair. The bride wore a handsome travelling gown of blue cloth, with a hat to match. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. The bride's table was round and was covered with a cloth embroidered in American beauties. A candelabrum, surrounded by eight single candlesticks, holding red candles, formed an effective centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. Gent were assisted by Mrs. L. G. Nemethy and Miss Edna Gent. Guests from out of town were: Mr. John Abbett, of Denver; Mr. Preston S Abbett, of Columbus; Mr. Charles Hamilton, of Martinsville; Mr. Richard Thomas, of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett will be at home after January 1, at Covington, Ky.—Indianapolis Sentinel.
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  • Warren Times Mirror, Warren, Pennsylvania, 3 Mar 1908, p 1
    Three Damons Are Now Under Arrest
    Brother and Two Nephews of Principals In Corry Tragedy.
    Corry, Mar. 3.—A warrant was issued Monday afternoon by Alderman Davidson for the arrest of Alpheus, Clyde and Earl Damon, charging them with the murder of Albert Damon and Mrs. Jane Satterlee, in the rooms of the former on February 8th, and for which crime, John Silloway, the stepson, is locked up awaiting a hearing, charged with being an accessory to the crime.
    Mrs. Alice M. Damon, the widow of the dead man, swore to the information. The papers were given to Constable Carl who immediately left for West Spring Creek, the home of the accused, and the prisoners were brought to this city last night.
    The arrest of Alpheus, the brother, and the two nephews, is said to be but a forerunner for further arrests, which will be made after the Silloway hearing Thursday.
    It will be remembered that the coroner's jury held John Silioway as an accessory to the crime but placed the actual crime on no one.
    A peculiar circumstance is the bringing of two different aldermen into the case. Alderman Barker also acted as coroner.
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  • The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 3 Mar 1908, p 3
    Warrant For Damons On Charge Of Murder
    Three Spring Creek Relatives of Dead Corry Couple Suspected of Crime
    Special to The Inquirer.
    Corry, Pa., March 2.—Shortly after noon today Mrs. Alice M. Damon made a complaint before Alderman Davidson, charging Alpheus, Clyde and Earl Damon with murdering Albert Damon and Jane Satterlee on or about February 8 last. The Alderman issued a warrant, which was placed in the hands of Constable Carl, and he immediately left for the homes of the Damons, at Spring Creek, with three other officers.
    It will be remembered that Alpheus Damon is a brother of the murdered man, and that Earl and Clyde are nephews, being the sons of another brother, Chester Damon.
    It is stated that Alpheus was the greatest beneficiary by the deaths of Albert Damon and Jane Satterlee, having secured a bill of sale of the personal property, deeds for the real estate and that the insurance on Albert's life was made out to him. John Silloway, a step-son of the murdered man, who occupies a cell in the county jail with a charge of murder hanging over his head, will be brought to Corry Thursday afternoon for a hearing before Alderman Barker. The information accusing him of killing Albert Damon and Jane Satterlee was made by County Detective Watson. The three other men suspected live on a farm in Spring Creek and are well-to-do.
    Both victims were found dead February 7 in their rooms with many bones broken. At first it was thought to be suicide, but later examination proved that both had been murdered.
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  • The Conneautville Courier, Conneautville, Pennsylvania, 11 Mar 1908, p 1
    The Corry Murder Case.
    John Silloway, charged with being an accessory to the murder of Albert Damon and Mrs. Jane Satterlee, in Corry, Feb. 8th, and who has been in jail in Erie since that time, was taken to Corry on Saturday and given a preliminary hearing, resulting in his being held for trial at court. Alpheus Damon and his nephews, Clyde and Earl Damon, who were arrested charged with the same crime, after a hearing on Saturday, were discharged. Their arrest was considered an outrage, as there was no evidence offered tending to fasten the murder upon them. In the case of Silloway, no direct evidence was produced but the Justice decided that the case was one to go before a jury.
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  • The Buffalo Times, Buffalo, New York, 31 Mar 1909, p 2
    Sues Lawyer for False Imprisonment
    Special to The Buffalo Times.
    Corry, March 31.—An aftermath of the Damon alleged murder is the suit for damages which Alpheus Damon is bringing against Attorney Gerry Kincaid of this place. Kincaid was the widow's lawyer when the latter swore out a warrant charging the brother with murder. Now Damon demands damages for false arrest and imprisonment. The trial will be held this week.
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  • Warren Times Mirror, Warren, Pennsylvania, 28 Dec 1910, p 3
    Has Sued Lawyers.—An echo of the Damon murder mystery is the damage-suit in Erie brought by Alpheus Damon, of West Spring Creek, against Gerry and Blaine Kineaid, Corry lawyers. These lawyers defended John Silloway, who was accused of the crime by the district attorney. They are said to have claimed Damon knew something about his brother's murder, and his arrest was brought about. Damon was taken from his home and locked up. It is claimed he was refused a hearing and was treated to a test of Russian legal tactics. All this came out at his hearing when the case was dismissed against him. District Attorney Gifford and County Detective Watson never countenanced his arrest, it is said.
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  • The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 11 Mar 1925, p 17
    Union Veteran, 80, Falls Dead in Yard
    J. S. Sackett Formerly Operated Ohio Fish Hatcheries.
    Joseph S. Sackett, 80 years old, veteran of the Union Army in the War Between the States, died unexpectedly at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the yard of his home at St. Matthews. Coroner Roy L. Carter pronounced death due to heart disease.
    Mr. Sackett had moved to St. Matthews two months ago from Newton, Ohio, where he had been in charge of the State fish hatcheries. He was a member of the Knights Templar and the Odd Fellows.
    Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Harriet A. Sackett; a daughter, Mrs. Rose D. Estes, of Cincinnati, and a son, Leroy H. Sackett. The body will be sent to Washington Court House, Ohio, for burial.
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  • The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, 13 Mar 1933, p 3
    Mrs. Ruth Horton
    Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Horton died at the home of her son, Oliver Horton of 409 South Keystone Avenue, Sayre, at 5:30 p. m., Saturday, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Horton was the widow of Benjamin F. Horton, who died several years ago.
    She was born in Kingville, 0., Sept. 28, 1849. Coming to Pennsylvania, she had been a resident of Sayre since 1887. She was a charter member of the Church of Christ.
    Surviving her are two sons, Oliver Horton of Sayre and Horace Horton of Sheshequin; a step-son, Orin Horton of East Smithfield; two grandsons, and granddaughter.
    Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. Rev. F. H. Randall, officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Point cemetery.
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  • The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, 9 Jan 1953, p 28
    Sackett, Etta, residence, 7720 Sagamore Ave.; beloved mother of Mrs. Harriet Robbins; grandmother and greatgrandmother; sister of Mrs. Harriet Lenihan, Mrs. Joseph Hickox, Mrs. Katherine Young and Mrs. Belle Wolf. Friends may call at Loree A. Wells Funeral Home, 8806 Euclid Ave. Services Friday, Jan. 9, at 2:30 p.m.
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  • The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, 18 Jan 1956, p 22
    Sackett, Mr. Charles E. — Funeral services for Mr. Charles E. Sackett, 79, Cambridge Ave., Orlo Vista, who died Saturday in an Orlando hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Fairchild Funeral Home chapel, Orlando, with the Rev. Oren H. Whitton officiatine. Mr. Sackett was born in Geneva, Ohio, and moved to Orlando 34 years ago from Jacksonville, Fla. He was a retired bookkeeper and a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mattie; two sons, Willis Connor, Grand Haven, Mich., and Charles Jr., Orlo Vista; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Flint, Kankakee, Ill.; and a half-sister, Mrs. Harriett Robbins, Cleveland, Ohio. The family requests that flowers be omitted.
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  • The Miami News, Miami, Florida, 3 Jun 1960, p 25
    Deaths, Greater Miami
    Mrs. Grace I. Murray, 88, of 84 Grand Canal Dr.
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  • The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 3 Jun 1960, p 49
    Mrs. Grace I. Murray
    Services for Mrs. Grace I. Murray, 88, of 84 Grand Canal Dr., who died Wednesday will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Van Orsdel's Coral Gables Mortuary. She had been a resident of Miami for eight years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Cox, Miami; three sons and four grandchildren.
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ADDED AUGUST 2024

  • Hamilton Freeman, Webster City, Iowa, 5 Aug 1874
    Obituary.
    Departed this life on Saturday morning last, Mrs. Caroline Halsey, the good and aged mother of Mrs. T. A. Conklin.
    Short funeral services were held at the house of Mr. Conklin, one and one-half miles southwest of this city, on Monday morning at 8 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Ransom, who has been the good mother in Israel's pastor for several years, officiated sympathetically and timely. A large concourse of the citizens accompanied cortigue [sic] from Mr. C's residence to the depot, when, on the 10 o'clock train, Mr. and Mrs. Conklin accompanied the deceased to Ottumwa [sic], Ill., for interment. The funeral sermon will be preached at the Congregational church by elder Ransom, on Sabbath morning, the 16th inst.
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  • The Ottawa Free Trader, Ottawa, Illinois, 15 Aug 1874, p 1
    Obituary.—Mrs. Caroline Halsey, relict of A. Halsey, dec'd., a former resident of Ottawa, died on the 31st ult, at Webster City, Iowa. She was 70 years of age.
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  • The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Mar 1891, p 5
    Deaths.
    Sackett—Friday morning, at the family residence, East Norwood, Ohio, March 6, at 4:30 A. M., William Augustus Sackett, aged 82, of paralysis. Funeral Sunday, March 8, 2 P. M. Burial private. Please omit flowers. Interment at Spring Grove. Friends of the family invited. Train leaves C., L. and N. R. R. Depot at 1 P. M.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 8 Sep 1899, p 3
    Will Move to Heyworth.
    Rev. Myron Sackett, of Randolph, on Thursday last sold to Mr. Sylvester Peasley, a portion of his farm, consisting of 31 acres, for $2,000. Mr. Sackett will move to Heyworth to spend the remainder of his days. He is now 90 years old, but is still in full possession of his mental and physical faculties. His wife, who is in her eighties, also remains remarkably vigorous. Mr. Sackett has lived in Randolph since about 1840. Years ago he was a Methodist circuit rider.
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  • News Herald, Port Clinton, Ohio, 13 Jul 1900, p 1
    Alvah Sackett, formerly of Lakeside, a well known fruit grower, was killed by lightning at Barnesville, Ga, Monday morning. The remains were taken to Sandusky for interment; Rev. Mr. Hull, of Marblehead, conducted the services.
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  • The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 10 Jan 1902, p 5
    Stories of the Aged.
    People of Advanced Years Who Are Now Living in Different Towns of McLean County.
    Heyworth and vicinity claims the honor of being the abiding place of some of the oldest people in McLean county.
    Mr. Myron Sackett was born in Livingston county, New York, September 3, 1809, went from there to Kentucky with his parents, then came to Illinois in 1818 and settled near Belleville came to Randolph township about 1856 and has lived in the vicinity ever since. He is getting feeble and his eyesight is failing, but is pretty rugged for one of his age. He was a local Methodist preacher for a number of years some thirty-five years ago. His wife is living, and they are the parents of several children.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 2 Oct 1903, p 9
    Death of Myron Sackett
    Mr. Myron Sackett died at his home in Heyworth Tuesday morning at 6:30 from the infirmities of old age. He was born Sept. 3, 1809, in Livingston county, N.Y. He moved with his parents to Kentucky in 1813, to Missouri in 1819, and to Randolph county, Ill., in 1820. He was married March 24, 1833, to Miss Elizabeth Hill. There were born to them nine children; two died in infancy, Sarah A. and Harriet E.; Jonathan H., Phoebe C., who grew to manhood and womanhood and afterwards died; Mrs. Mary C. Tyre of Heyworth; Sadie C. Miller, who lives in Winfield, Kas., and John H., who lives in Trinsdale, Kas. His wife died Jan. 12, 1851. He was again married July 31, 1853, to Miss Drucilla Brawnin. To this union three children were born, all of whom died in infancy. He moved to McLean county in 1856 to a farm four miles northeast of Heyworth, where he lived until about three years ago, when he moved to Heyworth. He joined the M. E. church in 1828 and was an ordained minister and was a circuit rider for a number of years. He also taught school for some time. He never held or aspired to any public office, but was a strong Republican from the time the party organized. His wife and three children survive him. He was grandfather to twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was always honest and upright in all his dealings. The funeral will be held at Shiloh church, four miles northeast of Heyworth, near his old home, where he used to preach. Rev. F. M. Harry will have charge. His wife is in poor health.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 6 Nov 1903, p 9
    Will of Myron Sackett.
    The will of Myron Sackett, of Heyworth, was admitted to probate Wednesday. To the wife, Drucella Sackett, is left the house and lot and all income therefrom and the personal property. At her death the real estate is to be sold and the money divided among the children—Zadie Catherine Miller, John Henry Sackett, Martha Humphrey, or her heirs, the grand children; Myron Tyree and Mrs. Etta Walden and a foster son, Alvah Gray. C. W. McComb is named as executor and the will bears the date of February 27, 1903.
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  • The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 13 Nov 1903, p 8
    To Set Aside a Deed.
    A suit was entered Saturday by John H. Sackett, Zadie C. Miller, Mary Tryee, Martha Dufrene and William H. Horn against Granville Browning and Driscilla Sackett asking that a deed made by Myron Sackett on Feb. 6, 1903, be set aside. The plaintiffs allege undue influence of Mrs. Sackett and her brother and claim that the deed was given when Myron Sackett was in no condition to execute business.
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  • San Francisco Bulletin, San Francisco, California, 2 Dec 1906, p 35
    Deaths
    Sackett—In this city, November 30, Olga E. Sackett, beloved wife of Harry Edward Sackett, loving daughter of John and Hannah Falk, and sister of Emma, William, Helen and James Falk, a native of San Francisco, aged 30 years, 9 months and 26 days.
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  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 3 Dec 1906, p 2
    Winters Waifs.
    Mrs. Harry Sackett was taken to the city last week to undergo a surgical operation. It was said she was near the point of death, but last reports are that she is recovering."
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  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 12 Dec 1908, p 2
    Weddings of Recent Date
    H. E. Sackett and Miss Bryce Married at Winters
    Harry Edwood [sic] Sackett and Miss Lena Bryce were married Wednesday at high noon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Bryce, of Winters. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. W. Coates of the Baptist church. The home was beautifully decorated with evergreens and hollyberries. Only the relatives of the.couple were present. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sackett. The ceremony was performed under a pretty wedding bell of holly and mistletoe.
    Miss Lena Bryce, for a number of years past, has been agent for the Sunset Telephone Company at Winters and proprietor of the telephone store which was purchased by Ed Dunnigan.
    Mr. Harry Sackett is a prosperous fruit grower of Winters, and a son of B. R. Sackett of Alameda.
    After the ceremony the happy couple went to their future home on one of the Sackett farms. The Citizen joins with their many friends in congratulations.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The San Francisco Call and Post, San Francisco, California, 1 Apr 1912, p 10
    Deaths
    Sackett—In Alameda, March 30, 1912. Buel Ruthvan Sackett, beloved husband of Florence A. Sackett, and loving father of Louis A., Chester H., Harry E. and Florence M. Sackett and Mrs. R. Dinsmore, Mrs. F. W. Avers and Mrs. Roy Wyatt, a native of New York state, aged 78 years 2 months and 26 days.
    Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services today (Monday), April 1, 1912, at 2:30 o'clock p. m., at his late residence, 1121 Lafayette street, Alameda. Incineration Oakland crematory (private).
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 7 Dec 1933, p 8
    From the Files—25 Years Ago. A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Harry Edward Sackett and Lena Brice, both residents of Winters.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, California, 14 Oct 1935, p 2
    Miss Chamberlin Weds Harry Sackett In Sacramento
    Miss Dorothy Chamberlin of Capay and Harry E. Sackett, Jr., of Davis, married Sunday in the Sacred Heart church at Sacramento.
    Miss Chamberlin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Chamberlin, Capay Valley ranchers. Mr. Sackett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sackett, prominent Davis residents.
    The bride wore a navy blue dress with white trimmings and navy blue accessories. Her corsage was of gardenias and lilies of the valley.
    Miss Patricia Weaver of Esparto, a cousin of the bride, was the maid of honor. Miss Weaver wore a rust outfit with brown accessories, and carried a bouquet of salmon baby roses.
    Albert Ichtertz of Winters, a school friend of the groom, was best man.
    The couple plan a ten day honeymoon in San Francisco, after which they will return to their new home in Davis.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Winters Express, Winters, California, 23 Oct 1942, p 1
    Last Rites Held for Harry Sackett
    Final rites for Harry E. Sackett Sr. were largely attended, Saturday a. m., at the Presbyterian church, with committal in the local cemetery. Rev. Monroe Drew brought a brief message of comfort, closing with recital of the Shepherd Psalm, the deceased's favorite Seripture. C. P.Culton sang "Abide With Me," and "Sometime We'll Understand," Mrs. H. E. Mermod, pianist.
    Casket-bearers were life-long friends, E. E. Baker, Francis McGarr, Roy Wyatt, Fred Moody, Buell Dinsmore, A. C. Sullivan. Autumn flowers were lavish and beautiful, mute tributes of esteem.
    Out-of-town relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wyatt, Esparto, Mrs. Brock Dickie and daughter, Mrs. Nellie May Crisp, Davis; Mrs. Harold Dickie, Dixon.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Winters Express, Winters, California, 23 Oct 1942, p 8
    Card of Thanks
    We extend our sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy, also for floral tributes offered in our bereavement in the loss of husband and father.
    Mrs. H. E. Sackett
    Harry Sackett
    Buell Sackett
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 8 & 9 Apr 1943, p 28
    Deaths
    Tendick, Myrtle E. (nee Sackett)—7116 Ravenberg, Thurs., April 8, 1943, beloved wife of Oliver Tendick, mother of Ruby Mae Hopkins, our sister, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother and aunt.
    Funeral Sat., April 10, 1 p.m., from Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester, to Valhalla Cemetery.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The St. Louis Star and Times, Missouri, 10 Apr 1943, p 6
    Deaths
    Mr. [sic] Myrtle E. Tendick, 52, of 7116 Rabenberg pl., who died Thursday, was buried today in Valhalla Cemetery following funeral services at the Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester av., Maplewood.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Illinois, 2 Apr 1946, p 17
    Mary Vera Lenra [sic] Sackett, daughter of Clarence Sackett and Katherine nee Schrumpff, was baptised Sunday. Her sponsors were Mary Schrumpff and Llenora Sackett.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 27 Jun 1946, p 11
    Nevada Marriage Licenses, "Buell Arthur Sackett, 31, and Theresa O. Gonzales, 24, both of Vinters [sic], Calif."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Sacramento Union, Sacramento, California, 29 Apr 1948, p 4
    Lena Sackett
    Woodland—Mrs. Lena Sackett, 70, long-time resident of the Winters district, died early yesterday at the Yolo General Hospital. She was a native of Kentucky and was married 38 years ago to Harry E Sackett.
    Kraft Brothers are making funeral plans.
    Mrs. Sackett is survived by two sons, Buel Sackett of Winters and Harry Sackett of Sonora.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Longview Daily News, Longview, Washington, 24 Oct 1952, p 8
    Births
    Cowlitz General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sackett, 603 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, boy on Oct. 23.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 20 Jun 1954, p 24
    James L. Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louise Sackett of 5 Gaylord Street, is training as an Air Force technician at Warren Air Force Base, near Cheyenne, Wyo. He is an airman, third class.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, 6 May 1965, p 8
    Marriage Licenses, Towanda, Melvin H. Sackett and Jane Louise Bensley, both of Nichols.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, 13 Nov 1963, p 24
    Sackett-Flett
    Jefferson High School graduates, Miss Linda Jo Sackett and James H. Flett plan to be married Dec. 28 in Grace Evangelical Brethren Church.
    Announcement of their upcoming wedding is made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sackett of Rt. 3. Mr. Flett is the son of Mrs. Jack Cox, 412 S. 7th St.
    Miss Sackett was graduated from Indiana Business College.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, 31 Dec 1963, p 8
    Sackett-Flett Nuptials Read
    Grace United Brethren Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Saturday for the wedding of Miss Linda Jo Sackett and James H. Flett.
    The Rev. John E. Chambers read the double-ring ceremony for which the bride wore a gown of white satin brocade. The empire-style dress featured a Sabrina neckline and a draped bow at the back of the dome-shaped skirt, which had a separate chapel-length train. The bride's veil fell from a double crown of crystals and her flowers were red roses.
    Miss Nancy Ann Ferguson of Lebanon, the bride's niece, was maid of honor and Miss Shellie Cox, the bridegroom's sister, was bridesmaid. They wore street-length dresses of red velvet styled with scooped necklines, and carried e-shaped arrangements of red and white carnations and wore red velvet bows in their hair.
    The bride's niece and nephew, Kathy and David Sackett, were flower girl and ring bearer. Kathy wore red accessories with her white nylon dress.
    Attending the bridegroom as best man was Bob Skadberg of Fort Wayne. Ushers were Tom Wray of Fort Wayne, Gene Wilcox of Delphi and Ronald Day.
    Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sackett of Rt. 3 are the parents of the bride. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Jack B. Cox of 412 S. 7th St., who was hostess for a rehearsal party in the home of Mrs. Lilian Howard on Road 25 North. A reception in the church basement followed the ceremony.
    The couple were graduated from Jefferson High School. The bride also is a graduate of Lafayette Business College. They will make their home at the Cor-Dale Trailer Court.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, 1 Jan 1978, p 11
    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.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, Tennessee, 4 Aug 1996, p 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.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 6 Aug 1996, p 9
    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.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, 5 Dec 2011, p 7
    Norman E. Rudder, 84
    Norman Earl Rudder, 84 years old of North Salem, IN, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Hendricks Regional Health.
    He was born July 17, 1927 in Hendricks County, son of the late Tullie H. and Pearl E. Rudder.
    He married Jean Susanne Pepper on February 2, 1951. She preceded him in death.
    He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 6 sisters.
    He served in the US Navy during World War II.
    He was a member of American Legion in Lafayette and attended North Salem United Methodist Church.
    Surviving are daughters, Nancy (Ron) Kneeland of North Salem, and Lori Rudder of Jamestown, Companion, Linda Flett of Lafayette and daughters, Jetta (Mike) Balsar and Jill Flett, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
    A memorial service will be held at North Salem United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ann Spahr officiating.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the North Salem United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, PO Box 238, North Salem, IN 46165.
    Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]

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  • Rutland Weekly Herald, Rutland, Vermont, 29 Nov 1831, p 4
    Underhill.
    The Proprietors of the 4th division of lots of Land in the Town of Underhill, in the county of Chittenden and State of Vermont, who are delinquent in the payment of Tax of one Dollar and thirty-four cents on each of said Lots, voted by said Proprietors on the 3d day of January, A.D. 1831, to defray the expense of alloting said fourth division, are hereby notified that so much of each of said Lots will be sold at Public Vendue at my dwelling house, in Underhill, on the first day of January next, at nine o'clock, A.M. of said day, as will pay said Tax with costs, unless prevented by previous payment. The names of the delinquents are as follows:
    Joseph Sackit, jr., James Sackit, Peter Sackit, Joseph Sackit, … James Sackit, 3d, Samuel Sackit, John Sackit, … Wm. Sackit, ….
    William Barney, Collector.
    Underhill, Oct. 25 1831.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Litchfield Enquirer, Connecticut, 11 Oct 1832, p 3, "Married, In New Haven, Mr. Cephas Clark, to Mrs. Betsey Sackett, both of North-Haven." [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Plattsburgh Republican, 8 Jan 1853, p 2
    Deaths.
    In Plattsburgh, (at Salmon River,) on the 10th ult., Patty Martin, wife of Mr. Levi Martin, aged 46 years. Mrs. M. was a native of Colchester, Vt., and was for many years a consistent and exemplary member of the Baptist Church.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Syracuse Evening Chronicle, 29 Jun 1854
    The Cholera.—A case of Cholera which terminated fatally last night, has created some excitement among our citizens, and in order to correct any misapprehensions we have taken particular pains to learn the whole particulars; and we are glad to be able to show that in every particular the cautionary words of our authorities and of the press in general, deserve implicit attention.
    Yesterday afternoon, a farmer named Harmon Van Buren, with a friend named Schermerhorn, arrived in this city from the west, and put up at the Hotel of Mr. Baker, corner of Fayette and Salina streets. Setting in the doorway, he was suddenly seized with diarrhoea and remarked that his sight was beclouded and he was faint, yet chilly. Dr. Shipman was sent for, and at once pronounced the case a fatal one, collapse having ensued upon the rice-water evacuation, & c. Dr. Samson was called in, and concurred with Dr. Shipman in tracing the identity of the symptoms with those of the cases occurring in 1832, under their observation and treatment.
    Mr. Van Buren died at 9 o'clock last night—aged 62 1-2 years—only eleven hours after his first attack. The deceased had been formerly a farmer, at Gouverneur, St. Lawrence county, and had been to Illinois to purchase a farm; returning through Canada, he was among the passengers who were imperilled by a mishap at Princeton, C.W.; and, passing across the Lake, he took the Central Railroad at Rochester, taking no regular meals, but upon an empty stomach he ate some cold pie at a Saloon. On arriving here he was faint and exhausted, and sat in the draught at the doorway, where the first manifestation of the consequence of his persistent violation of nature was made. The long suspension of the natural course he had pursued as a farmer, under the aggravations of accumulated excitements—all of them sufficient separately to endanger any man's health under ordinary circumstances—are forcible arguments for quiet, orderly, cleanly and regular attention to nature's laws, and an avoidance of excitement. A studious regard to food, selecting supplies according to physical condition, are items of the utmost importance.
    The Cholera has been here, in a fearfully retributive form, and it will be well for all to heed its lesson, avoiding the excesses which have in this instance been so signally chastised.
    [Transcribed from Ancestry image by Chris Sackett]
  • Rochester Daily American, 1 Jul 1854, p 2
    A farmer by the name of Harmon Van Buren died of Cholera in Syracuse, on Wednesday. He had been very irregular in his habits for three or four days, and had eaten improper food. He died in 11 hours after the first attack.
    [Transcribed from GenealogyBank image by Chris Sackett]
  • Vermont Chronicle, Bellows Falls, Vermont, 6 Feb 1864, p 8
    Marriages.
    In Bradford, on the 2d, inst., by Rev. S. McKeen, D.D., Mr. Thomas Staunton Brownell, of Colchester, and Miss Angie L. Baldwin, daughter of Hon. George P. Baldwin, of Bradford.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, 23 Apr 1874, p 4
    Mrs. Martha Sackett, an aged pioneer, and the mother of C. O. Sackett, the typo, died Monday last near Irvington, aged 88. She was a life-long member of the Society of Friends, and a lady of culture and refinement. Her husband, Dr. Sackett, settled in Wayne county in 1810, and held the office of County Recorder for 21 years.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Burlington Standard, 17 Apr 1880
    Died.
    In Burlington, on Tuesday, April 13th, 1880, Mr. J. R. Hart, aged 82 years 10 days.
    The relatives of the deceased wish to take this opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to their many friends for their kindness and aid in this sudden bereavement.
    [Transcribed from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Reedsburg Times-Press, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 22 Apr 1880, p 1
    Wisconsin State News.
    Mr. J. R. Hart, eighty-two years old, was struck by a passenger train a mile east of Burlington on the morning of the 13th, receiving injuries from which he died in half an hour.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Weekly Leader, Bloomington, Illinois, 3 Mar 1881
    Randolph. Feb. 26.—John H. Sackett, of Cowley county, Kan., has returned with his sister, who was also living in Kansas. His sister is now at her father's, Rev. Myron Sackett, where she is prostrated with that dread disease, consumption.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Chittenden Reporter, Jericho, Vermont, 28 Aug 1883, p 4
    Dr. Cilley has been appointed guardian for Mrs. Nancy Martin.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Weekly Recorder, Fayetteville, New York, 31 Oct 1889
    Mrs. Harriet Sackett died Saturday evening about half past nine o'clock after a long illness.
    Obituary.
    Mrs. Sackett, better known as Mrs. Upham Williams, found rest at her home, corner of Seneca and Cherry Sts, Oct. 26, 1889. She was born near Montpelier, Vt., Jan. 29, 1814. In 1832 she was married to Erastus Upham. From this union there were four children. She was married to Joseph Williams April 2nd 1856 at Fayetteville. Mrs. Williams had one daughter. In 1881 she was married to Harry C. Sackett.
    [Extracted from Find a Grave image by Chris Sackett]
  • Burlington Free Press, Burlington, Wisconsin, 6 May 1891, p 4
    Died
    Hartt—At her home in this village on Saturday morning, May 2nd, 1891, at ten minutes past ten o'clock, of old age and general debility, after an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Nancy S. Hartt, aged 86 years and 4 months.
    The funeral occurred at the house, corner of Lewis and Conkey streets last Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. A. Pettibone officiating.
    The bereaved sons and daughters of deceased have the sympathy of the entire community.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana, 29 Dec 1897, p 2
    Mrs. Emily Sackett.
    Wabash, Ind., Dec. 28.—Mrs. Emily Sackett, one of the oldest residents of Wabash, died this morning of old age. She was born ninety-two years ago in New York, and until a few years ago made her home at Columbus, O., whence she came to Wabash. The funeral takes place Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Udall News, Udall, Kansas, 18 Dec 1908, p 1
    Sackett–Sidle.
    Mr. Hilton Sidle and Miss Myrtle Sackett were married by Probate Judge J.G. Shreves at his home Saturday evening. The young couple succeeded in keeping the marriage a secret until today when the story leaked out.—Free Press.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Arkansas City Daily News, Arkansas City, Kansas, 10 Feb 1909, p 5
    Winfield Courier, Winfield, Kansas, 11 Feb 1909, p 7
    Marriage Licenses.
    February 6.
    Hilton Sidle, Winfield ... 18
    Myrtle E. Sackett ... 17
    (Parents consent for both.)
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Winfield Courier, Winfield, Kansas, 11 Feb 1909, p 7
    Sackett-Sidle
    Miss Myrtle Sackett and Mr. Hilton Sidle, both of Winfield were married by Probate Judge Shreves at his residence in Winfield the evening of Saturday, February 6, 1909.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 15 Aug 1925, p 1
    Cafe Man Elopes With Stepdaughter
    Declared to have eloped with his own stepdaughter, William B. Hopkins, restaurant man, of 5202 Ballard Ave., was being sought by law enforcement agencies throughout the state Saturday.
    He left his home hurriedly Saturday at 5 a.m. in company with his wife's 16-year-old daughter by a former marriage, Ruby Seidle, according to neighbors.
    The mother and wife, Mrs Myrtle Hopkins, called at the prosecuting attorney's office within a few hours of the disappearance of her husband and daughter and became the complaining witness to a warrant charging Hopkins with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Police officials also were notified, and a widespread search was in progress Saturday afternoon.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 17 & 18 Aug 1925, p 7
    Marriage Licenses
    William B. Hopkins, 27; Ruby Sidle, 19, both of Seattle.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • The Seattle Star, Seattle, Washington, 17 Aug 1925, p 1
    Bride's Mother Says Bridegroom Belongs to Her!
    Both Women Insist They Are Wives of William D. Hopkins When He Is Arrested by the Police
    Seattle police Monday were called upon to solve the domestic problem of whether William D. Hopkins, 27, is the husband of Mrs. Myrtle McKinley [sic], 39, or her daughter, Ruby, 16.
    Hopkins and the girl were arrested Monday morning in a downtown apartment after a two-day search, instigated by the mother of Ruby.
    Mrs. Hopkins insists that she is the wife of Hopkins. He denies he married her.
    "Ruby and I love each other; we were married Saturday morning," said Hopkins.
    He produced a marriage certificate showing he and Ruby were married Saturday by the Rev. A. E. Greene, formerly pastor of the Emanuel Baptist church, 24th ave. S. and Main st. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bingston were given as witnesses.
    "Ruby's mother has no legal right to my name," Hopkins declared, after his arrest. "I will admit that we left Wichita, Kan., last December as man and wife and have lived that way since, but everyone, including her friends and relatives, and even Ruby, knew that we were not sent to our marriage," said Hopkins.
    Mrs. Hopkins insisted to Policewoman Sylvia Hunsecker that Hopkins had married her in Wichita last December. She explained to Mrs. Hunsecker her lack of a marriage certificate by saying she had torn it up in a fit of anger against Hopkins.
    Hopkins told The Star his strange story of romance and domestic entanglement.
    "Ruby and her mother came West with me last winter from Wichita, Kan. I told Mrs. Finney that I loved her daughter Ruby and that she loved me and asked for her consent to our marriage.
    "She refused to let us marry. I then offered to take her back to Kansas and wait until Ruby was 18, but she would not hear of it.
    "Saturday, Ruby and I got a marriage license and were married. She gave her age as 19. When we saw in the papers that we had run away we decided to stay and fight it out. We have done nothing wrong and we have a right to be married and to love each other."
    Hopkins was charged with a statutory offense involving the girl. This charge will probably be canceled in the face of the marriage.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 17 Aug 1925, p 1, 18 Aug 1925, p 2
    Love Dream Blasted By Policemen
    Love's young dream was blasted Monday when detectives broke in on William B. Hopkins, 28, and Ruby Seidle, 16, his bride of two days, with whom he eloped from her mother's home, 5202 Ballard Ave., Saturday morning. The couple were occupying a suite in an apartment at Seventh Ave. and Madison St.
    Police had been looking for Hopkins and the girl following her mother's action in swearing out a warrant for the man, whom she insists is her husband.
    "There is nothing to that stuff about Mrs. Finney and me being married," Hopkins said from his jail cell, where he is being held while the police and the prosecuting attorney’s office determine the nature of a charge to be brought against him after the tangled affairs of the family triangle are investigated. He is held on an open charge, but the prosecutor has a warrant out in which the girl's mother charges him with contributing the delinquency of a minor.
    "I am not the girl's step-father," Hopkins declared.
    He calls the mother Mrs. Finney, and says she brought him west to Seattle from Wichita, Kan., two months ago in her automobile, knowing full well that there was never a wedding ceremony.
    "It is just jealousy on the mother's part. That story she gave the morning paper is all the bunk."
    Meanwhile the senior Mrs. Hopkins, or Mrs. Finney, as Hopkins speaks of her when talking to newspaper men, is seeking means of putting the young Lochinvar so far behind the bars that he will be years in digging out. Anger showed in every line of her face when she mentioned his name Monday at the police station, but they were lines that softened and curved into a smile when she spoke to her daughter. The girl, 16 and pretty, had stolen the mother's sweetheart and should be punished — still the mother could not find it in her heart to scold. At least not while the two were talking to the detective at headquarters.
    Hopkins and the girl fled at 5 o’clock in the mother's flivver from the mother's home over a small restaurant which the mother had purchased on Ballard Ave. They were married four hours later by Alvah E Greene, 619 Thompson building, a sanipractic physician who holds a license to preach in the Baptist church. The car was found in front of Hopkins' sister's home 712 Fifth Ave.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Seattle Union Record, Seattle, Washington, 19 Aug 1925, p 15, 20 Aug 1925, p 7
    Government Investigates Hopkins Case
    Federal authorities began an investigation Wednesday looking toward prosecution under the Mann act of William B. Hopkins, former Wichita, Kan., man, who is held in the city jail here while Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins and her 16-year-old daughter, Ruby, both claim him as husband.
    Women operatives of the department of justice, learning that Hopkins brought the older woman with him across four state boundaries to Seattle, took an interest in the case and began conferring with county authorities Wednesday.
    Meanwhile Ruby, the child-bride of five days, was spirited away by the police. Policewoman Sylvia Hunsicker refused to disclose her whereabouts.
    Charges and counter charges loomed in the tangled love case Wednesday when Hopkins admitted in his cell that he has another wife in the south. He married a Miss Florence Goble in Oklahoma, he said, adding that he believes she obtained a divorce after he came west.
    Deputy Prosecutor Eugene Meacham said Wednesday that if the former marriage had not been legally cancelled, a charge of bigamy would be brought against Hopkins. He was unable, however, to get confirmation of the Oklahoma marriage.
    Charges of lewdness may also be brought against "Mrs. Hopkins," it was hinted, if it develops that she was not the wife of Hopkins when he married Ruby, as the couple was living together.
    The only charge on file against Hopkins at present is that of contributing to delinquency of a minor child, the count for which he was arrested on a warrant sworn to by "Mrs. Hopkins."
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, 22 Mar 1945, p 20
    Pfc. Byron Sackett Hurt in Action
    Less than two weeks after his nineteenth birthday, Pfc. Byron E. Sackett of the 275th Infantry Regiment was wounded in France on Jan. 15. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan H. Sackett of 3010 Edgewood avenue. The parents recelved a telegram from the War Department Feb. 6 informing them their son had been wounded.
    A letter written on Feb. 1 in France has been received by the parents, the only one they have had from Pfc. Sackett since he went overseas. He said he was all right and described his surroundings as "fine" but said nothing of having been hurt. He said he had had his feet frost-bitten. in December soon after arriving in France.
    Pfc. Sackett attended Alton High School. The family moved to Pittsfield later and he graduated there. He was born at Meredosia. Before entering the army he attended Alton Vocational School. He entered the army May 16, 1944, and had trained at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Ark. He went overseas last November after being stationed a short while at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
    [Transcribed from Newspapers.com image by Chris Sackett]
  • Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois, 4 Apr 1951, p 9
    Sackett-Taylor Wedding Friday, March 30
    Miss Darlene Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor of 2121 Country Club drive, became the bride of Byron Sackett, son of and Mrs. Jonathan H. Sackett, 3010 Edgewood avenue, Friday, March 30, at 2 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. Curtis Martin officiatIng. Glenn Sackett was best man for his brother and Mrs. Maurice Elfgen, twin sister of the bride, was matron of honor. The wedding was attended by members of the immediate families. The double ring ceremony was used by the officiating clergyman.
    Miss Taylor and her sister wore suits of blue and matching accessories. A corsage of white carnations was pinned to the bride's shoulder, and yellow carnations formed a corsage worn by the matron of honor.
    A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, and later Mr. Sackett and bride left Carbondale where they are residing at 310 South Graham avenue.
    Graduates of Alton High School, Mr. and Mrs. Sackett are students at Southern Illinois University. Mrs. Sackett will receive her degree in June but Mr. Sackett, who served in the Army for two years, will complete his studies next winter.
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  • Lynchburg Daily Virginian, Lynchburg, Virginia, 29 Apr 1854, p 2
    Obituary.
    Died on the 27th inst., after a painful illness of six weeks, Evalina Elizabeth Sackett, wife of Benjamin F. Sackett, aged 38 years, 2 months and 14 days.
    East Tennessee papers requested to copy.
    Funeral Notice.
    The funeral services of the late Mrs. B. F. Sackett will take place at her late residence on Church Street, at half past 9 o'clock a.m., today (Saturday.) The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.
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  • The Examiner and Chronicle, New York, NY, 18 Nov 1869, p 5
    Deaths
    In Bennettsburg, N.Y., Sept. 10th, Mrs. Gratia Sackett aged 82 years.
    She became a member of the Baptist church in early life, and was permitted to witness the conversion of her husband and a large family of children. A mother in Israel has gone to her reward.
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  • The Press, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 17 Oct 1889, p 1
    The following are the lists of town officers elected by the several towns in this vicinity last week, not before published: ... Andover—Town clerk, Frederick A Sackett.
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  • The Press, Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 8 Oct 1891, p 3
    Town meetings. ... Andover.—Town clerk, Fred A. Sackett, d; selectmen, M.S. Topliff, E.H. Cooke, A.P. Lathrop. No license. The town remains no license.
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  • The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 30 Nov 1895, p 6
    Death of an Aged Man.
    Mr. Benjamln F. Sackett Dies in Appomattox.
    The sad intelligence of the death of Mr Benjamin F. Sackett, who died yesterday morning in Appomattox, reached the city yesterday, and was a grievous shock to his relatives and friends. Deceased was born in the State of Connecticut 87 years ago, and, though of such advanced age, retained to the last that strength and vigor of intellect that distinguished him throughout his long and useful career. Early in life he removed from his northern home and located at New Orleans, where he resided for many years.
    At one time in his life, he made his home in Lynchburg, and one of the old landmarks, Sackett's Hill, now stands as a monument to his memory. Many years ago the building on the site of the present Hurt's Mill was used by Mr. Sackett for storing lumber. The latter years of his life, he passed in the county of Appomattox, where for several terms he filled the position of deputy treasurer. Mr. Sackett was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a man of consistent piety. His bright mind and store of knowledge rendered him a most interesting conversationalist, while his ready wit and courteous manner won him friends wherever he went.
    He leaves two children—Mr. Charles H. Sackett, a prominent lawyer of this city, and Mrs. George T. Peers, wife of the county clerk of Appomattox.
    The remains will be brought to the city for interment this afternoon by the 2.10 Norfolk and Western train.
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  • The News and Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1 Dec 1895, p 6
    Funeral of the Late Mr. Sackett.
    The funeral services of the late Mr. Benjamin F. Sackett, who died on Thursday at Hotel Appomattox in West Appomattox, took place yesterday afternoon at 2:10 o'clock from the Union station. The remains had been brought up from Appomattox, and upon their arrival were conveyed direct to the Presbyterian cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. Dr. R. H. Fleming and were of a touching character. Deceased was laid to rest beside his wife, who preceded him to the grave many years ago.
    The pall-bearers were Messrs. Jno. W. Harvey, J. M. Armistead, John C. Woodson, F. S. Kirkpatrick, A. F. Thomas and E. G. Hix.
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  • Transcript-Telegram, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 29 Dec 1897, p 8
    Golden Wedding at Westfield
    Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sackett of Westfield celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday. Mr. Sackett is 80, and was born at Westfield. He was the son of Russell Sackett. His ancestors were among the original settlers of the town, and the early records show that citizens of that name were among the prominent property owners of the settlement. Mr. Sackett lived as a boy on the north side of the Westfield river. As a youth he worked on the old canal and drove a horse while the feeder at Salmon Falls was being constructed. He is one of veteran whip makers of Westfield, and in the early days worked in various shops. He was one of the earliest retailers of beef in Westfield, and was engaged in the meat business for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1888. Mrs. Sackett is sixty-seven and was also born at Westfield. Her maiden name was Sophia Hanchett, and her father was Samuel Hanchett. She was seventeen when married. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Minor Raymond, a Methodist minister, afterward principal of Wesleyan academy at Wilbraham. Mr. Sackett's sister, Eliza Sackett, and a man named Sanderson stood up for the couple. Mr. Sackett is the last of a family of ten children, while Mrs. Sackett has a brother and three sisters living. The sisters are: Mrs. Mary A. Meeker of Northampton, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen of Westfield, and Mrs. Sarah M. Brown of Springfield. All three were present at the anniversary yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett have but one child, Frederick H. Sackett, cashier of the National bank of Westfield.
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  • Newark Star-Eagle, Newark, New Jersey, 7 Oct 1915, p 17
    Deaths
    Bioren—At Irvington, N.J., October 6, 1915, Rose Bioren, mother of William Clark and Lulu Sackett, in her 81st year.
    Funeral service will be held at her late home, at 127 Nesbit terrace, on Friday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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  • Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 28 Jul 1932, p 4
    Frederick A. Sackett.
    Andover, July 27.—(Special.)—Frederick A. Sacket, 89, town clerk of Andover for 35 years until his retirement in 1927, died at the home of Mrs. George T. Platt in Andover Wednesday. He was born in Cabotsville, Mass., a son of Edward and Mary C. (Janes) Sackett. He leaves his wife and two step-daughters, Mrs. Verna Rose, of Columbia and Mrs. Bertha Combs, of West Hartford. He had lived in Andover since 1888 and operated a general store there until 1927, when he sold the business to the late Edward Standish. He was a Democrat and besides being town clerk held other town offices at various times. Funeral services will be held at the Andover Congregational Church, Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Wallace I. Woodin will officiate. Burial will take place in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 14 Feb 1981, p 6
    On dean's list
    Martin Alan Temple of Cummington and Russell Dean Sackett Jr. of 476 Crane Ave. are among students at the University of Maine at Orono who have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester.
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  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 30 Jun 1991, p 10
    Russell D. Sackett Sr.
    Pittsfield — Russell D. Sackett Sr., 69, of 476 Crane Ave. died Friday at his home of cancer of the pancreas and liver and hyperparathyroidism.
    He was born in Springfield on Oct. 16, 1921, the son [of] Herbert H. and Jennetta Dean Sackett. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1940, after which he entered the GE apprentice program.
    Mr. Sackett retired from GE as a manager of computer and control drafting with 42 years of service.
    An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Sackett served with the 307th Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, Company F. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on Okinawa. Mr. Sackett was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Springside House Greenhouse Group. He was also a member of the GE Quarter Century Club and the Retired Drafting Organization and was Boy Scout Troop 1 committee and merit badge counselor.
    He was an avid gardener and was known for his flowers and tomato plants. He enjoyed fishing for trout and woodworking.
    He leaves his wife, the former Faith E. Jillson, whom he married Sept. 25, 1954; a son, Russell D. Sackett Jr. of Pittsfield; a daughter, Miss Rebecca D. Sackett of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Janet S. Meacham of Westfield and Mrs. Ruth S. Thomas of Columbia, S.C., and five stepgrandchildren.
    He has donated his eyes to the New England Eye Bank and has donated his body for research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Cremation will follow.
    There will be no funeral. A memorial gathering will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 at First United Methodist Church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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  • The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 13 Mar 2008, p 14
    Faith J. Sackett
    1926-2008
    Pittsfield—Faith J. Sackett, 81, formerly of Crane Avenue, died Monday afternoon, March 10, 2008, at Hillcrest Commons after a long battle with diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease.
    Born June 17, 1926 in Gardner, daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Jillson, she was a 1943 graduate of Gardner High School. She also graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a degree in medical technology in 1946.
    After graduation, she began her career as a medical technologist in the laboratory at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Conn. Faith worked in Leominster Hospital before moving to Pittsfield in 1954. She was employed at the former Pittsfield General Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital in the chemistry department of the lab for many years, retiring in 1982.
    Mrs. Sackett was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was member of the American Guild of Organists and was a substitute organist for many area churches.
    She enjoyed gardening, bowling, traveling, baking pies for church dinners, singing in the choir, playing bells in the Aldersgate bell ringers and playing the organ and piano. After retirement, she assisted her daughter with running a home daycare.
    Her husband, Russell D. Sackett: Sr., whom she married on Sept. 25, 1954 in Gardner, died in 1991.
    She leaves a son, Russell D. Sackett Jr., and a daughter, Rebecca D.,Sackett, both of Pittsfield; a sister, Janet Morse of West Hartford, Conn.; five step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
    Funeral notice: Faith has donated her body to the University of Massachusetts Medical school. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St.
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