Francis Sackett

(1807-1878)
FatherWilliam Sackett (1771-1861)
MotherElizabeth Holt (1771-1845)
Francis Sackett, butcher, milkman, and farmer of Broadstairs, Kent, son of William Sackett and Elizabeth Holt, was born in St Peter in Thanet, KentG, on 9 May 1807.1 He was baptized at St Peter in ThanetG on 21 June 1807.1 He died in Broadstairs, KentG, on 14 January 1878.2,3,4 He was buried at St Peter in ThanetG on 18 January 1878.4 He married at St John in Thanet, KentG, on 14 October 1830, Hannah Jarman, daughter of Stephen Jarman and Mary ___.5 Hannah was born in 1804.6 She died in St Peter in ThanetG on 19 February 18827 and was buried at St Peter in ThanetG on 23 February 1882.8
     In 1841 Francis was living at Hereson Road, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, and was recorded in the census as Francis Sackett, a milkman, aged 35 and born in Kent. Living with him were his wife Hannah, 35, and children, William, 9, Thomas, 8, George, 6, Francis, 5, and Stephen, aged two.9
     In 1851 he was living at 2 Harbour Street, Broadstairs, KentG, and was recorded as Francis Sackett, a butcher, head of household, married, aged 43 and born in St Peter's. Living with him were his wife Hannah, aged 46 and also born in St Peter's, and their children, William, 19, George, 15, Francis, 13, Stephen, 11, Harriet, 9, and Harry, aged six.10
     In 1861 he was living at Albion Street, BroadstairsG, and was recorded as Francis Sackett, a milkman, head of household, married, aged 53, and born in St Peter's. Living with him were his wife Anna [Hannah], aged 56, and also born in St Peter's, and their children, Stephen (21), Harriet (19), Henry (16), and Gilbert (14.)11
     Francis was named as a beneficiary in his brother Thomas's will made in St Peter's, KentG, on 31 October 1868.12
     In 1871 he was living at Albion Street, BroadstairsG, and was recorded as Francis Sackett, a milkman, head of household, married, aged 63 and born in St Peter's, Kent. Living with him were his wife Hannah aged 66 and also born in St Peter's, their unmarried sons Thomas aged 38, Henry aged 26, and Gilbert aged 24, and their granddaughter Emma aged 13.13
     Francis's will was proved at Canterbury on 1 July 1878 by his wife Hannah and son Thomas, who were appointed joint executors. His personal estate was valued at under £200.14

Children of Francis Sackett and Hannah Jarman

 Notes & Citations

  1. Baptisms Register, St Peter in Thanet, Kent (Society of Genealogists), "21 June 1807 Francis s. William & Elizabeth Sackett. Born 9 May."
  2. Will of Francis Sackett of Broadstairs, Kent, unknown date, proved at Canterbury, 1 Jul 1878 (Somerset House Indexes), "Francis Sackett, 2 Thanet Road, Broadstairs, Kent; milkman; died 14 Jan 1878 at home. Will proved Canterbury 1 Jul 1878. Personal estate under £200. Executors: Hannah Sackett, his widow, & Thomas Edward Sackett, labourer, his son, both of 2 Thanet Road, Broadstairs."
  3. General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Mar qtr 1878. Sackett, Francis, 70. Thanet. 2a:548."
  4. Burials Register, St Peter in Thanet, Kent, "18 January 1877 [?1878] Francis Sackett, Broadstairs, 70 years."
  5. Marriages Register, St John in Thanet, Kent (Marion Sackett transcripts), "14 October 1830 Francis Sackett bachelor of St Peter's & Hannah Jarman spinster of this parish. Banns. [Both signed]. Witnesses: Thomas Sackett, Jane Symes Sackett."
  6. Email from Jo Quarterman to Chris Sackett, September 2004, email 23 Sep 2004.
  7. General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Mar qtr 1882. Sackett, Hannah, 77. Thanet."
  8. Burials Register, St Peter in Thanet, Kent, "23 February 1882 Hannah Sackett, Broadstairs, 77 years."
  9. 1841 England census, HO107; Piece 467; Book: 16; Civil Parish: St Lawrence; County: Kent; Enumeration District: 18; Folio: 26; Page: 20; Line: 7; GSU roll: 306862.
    Hereson Road, St Lawrence, Kent
    Francis Sackett, 35, milkman, b. Kent
    Hannah Sackett, 35, b. Kent
    William Sackett, 9, b. Kent
    Thomas Sackett, 8, b. Kent
    George Sackett, 6, b. Kent
    Francis Sackett, 5, b. Kent
    Stephen Sackett, 2, b. Kent
    Mary Brown, 14, b. Kent
    John Rye, 25, shoe m, b. Kent.
  10. 1851 England census, HO107/1630/f86
    2 Harbour St., Broadstairs, Kent
    Francis Sackett, head, married, 43, butcher, b. Kent, St. Peters
    Hannah Sackett, wife, 46, butcher's wife, b. Kent, St. Peters
    William Sackett, son, 19, labourer, b. Kent, St. Peters
    George H. Sackett, son, 15, shopman, b. Kent, St. Peters
    Francis Sackett, son, 13, errand boy, b. Kent, St. Peters
    Stephen Sackett, son, 11, scholar, b. Kent, St. Peters
    Harriet Sackett, dau, 9, scholar, b. Kent, Broadstairs
    Harry Sackett, son, 6, scholar, b. Kent, Broadstairs.
  11. 1861 England census, RG9/?
    Albion ?, Broadstairs, Kent
    Francis Sackett, head, married, 53, milkman, b. St Peter's, Kent
    Anna Sackett, wife, 56, b. St Peter's
    Stephen Sackett, son, unm., 21, bricklayer/labourer, b. St Peter's
    Harriet Sackett, dau, unm., 19, schoolmistress, b. St Peter's
    Henry Sackett, son, 16, ag lab, b. St Peter's
    Gilbert Sackett, son, 14, ag lab, b. St Peter's.
  12. Will of Thomas Sackett of St Peter's, Kent, 31 October 1868, proved in Canterbury, 27 July 1870 (Somerset House Indexes, unknown reference).
  13. 1871 England census, RG10/998/f48
    Albion St, Broadstairs, Kent
    Francis Sackett, head, married, 63, milkman, b. St Peter's, Kent
    Hannah Sackett, wife, 66, b. St Peter's
    Thomas Sackett, son, unmarried, 38, ag. lab., b. St Peter's
    Henry Sackett, son, unmarried, 26, ag. lab. unemployed, b. Broadstairs
    Gilbert Sackett, son, unmarried, 24, fly driver, b. Broadstairs
    Emma Sackett, gdau, 13, scholar, b. Broadstairs.
  14. Will of Francis Sackett "Francis Sackett, milkman, of 2 Thanet Rd, Broadstairs, Kent, died 14 January 1878 at home. Will proved Canterbury 1 July 1878. Personal estate under £200. Executors: Hannah Sackett, his widow, & Thomas Edward Sackett, labourer, his son, both of 2 Thanet Rd, Broadstairs."
Sackett line6th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
ChartsLine 3 (English)
Generation.TreeO.3
Last Edited31 Jan 2024
 

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