Henry Diggerson Sackett
(1828-1897)
Henry Diggerson Sackett|b. 1828\nd. 1897|p13281.htm|Thomas Sackett|b. 1803\nd. 1867||Maria Diggerson|b. c 1802\nd. 1887||Jeremiah Sackett|b. 1775\nd. 1847|p7721.htm|Sarah Hodgeman|d. 1850||||||||
| Father | Thomas Sackett (1803-1867) |
| Mother | Maria Diggerson (c 1802-1887) |
Henry Diggerson Sackett, son of Thomas Sackett and Maria Diggerson, was born in Ramsgate, Kent, on 21 February 18281 and baptized at Ebenezer Independent Chapel, Ramsgate, on 30 March 1828.1 He was baptized at St George's Church, Ramsgate, Kent, on 15 March 1835.2 He died aged 69 in Thanet in 1897.3 He married at St Lawrence Church, Thanet, on 30 April 1859, Mary Bird Sackett, daughter of Henry Sackett and Elizabeth Mary Elgar.4,5,6 Henry and Mary were first cousins, both being grandchildren of Jeremiah & Sarah (Hodgeman) Sackett.
Henry's will was proved at Canterbury on 15 March 1897. His estate was valued at £1,390 6s 7d, and the executors were his wife Mary Bird Sackett and son Arthur Digerson Sackett.7
In 1851 Henry was living at 8 Sion Hill, Ramsgate, Kent, and was recorded in the census as Henry D Sackett, an artist, unmarried, aged 23, born in Ramsgate, son of Thomas Sackett.8
In 1861 Henry was living at 6 Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, and was recorded in the census as Henry D Sackett, house decorator, head of household, married, aged 33, born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Mary B, aged 36?, also born in Ramsgate, his parents Thomas & Maria Sackett, a cousin, Ann Digerson, and a female servant.9
In 1871 he was living at 21 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent, and was recorded as Henry D Sackett, a master painter & house decorator employing 2 men & 1 apprentice, head of household, married, aged 41 and born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Mary, aged 42 and also born in Ramsgate, and their sons, Thomas (8) and Arthur (5).10
Henry's will was proved at Canterbury on 15 March 1897. His estate was valued at £1,390 6s 7d, and the executors were his wife Mary Bird Sackett and son Arthur Digerson Sackett.7
In 1851 Henry was living at 8 Sion Hill, Ramsgate, Kent, and was recorded in the census as Henry D Sackett, an artist, unmarried, aged 23, born in Ramsgate, son of Thomas Sackett.8
In 1861 Henry was living at 6 Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, and was recorded in the census as Henry D Sackett, house decorator, head of household, married, aged 33, born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Mary B, aged 36?, also born in Ramsgate, his parents Thomas & Maria Sackett, a cousin, Ann Digerson, and a female servant.9
In 1871 he was living at 21 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent, and was recorded as Henry D Sackett, a master painter & house decorator employing 2 men & 1 apprentice, head of household, married, aged 41 and born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Mary, aged 42 and also born in Ramsgate, and their sons, Thomas (8) and Arthur (5).10
Family | Mary Bird Sackett (1828-1905) |
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| Last Edited | 7 April 2008 |
| Reference | P.3 |
Notes & Citations
- [S601] Baptisms Register, Ebenezer Independent Chapel, Ramsgate, "Bn 21 February 1828, bp 30 March 1828, Henry Diggerson Sackett s. Thomas & Maria, St George, Ramsgate, publically."
- [S594] Baptisms Register, St George, Ramsgate, "15 March 1835 Henry Digerson s. Thomas & Maria Sackett, Ramsgate, tailor."
- [S1160] GRO Indexes to Deaths, 1837 to date (National Archives), "Mar qtr 1897. Sackett, Henry Digerson, 68. Thanet."
- [S330] Marriages Register, St Lawrence the Martyr, Thanet, Kent, "30 April 1859 Henry Digerson Sackett, full age, bachelor, house decorator, of St Lawrence, & Mary Bird Sackett, full age, spinster, of St Lawrence. Both signed. Banns. Fathers: Thomas Sackett, lodging house keeper; Henry Sackett, house decorator. Witnesses: Thomas Elgar, Thomas? Digerson."
- [S1159] GRO Indexes to Marriages, 1837 to date (National Archives), "Jun qtr 1859. Sackett, Mary Bird. Thanet."
- [S1159] GRO Indexes to Marriages, 1837 to date (National Archives), "Jun qtr 1859. Sackett, Henry Digerson. Thanet."
- [S668] Will of Henry Digerson Sackett of 25 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent, 1897, proved in the Canterbury, 15 March 1897 (Somerset House Indexes, unknown repository reference), "Henry Digerson Sackett
25 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate; painter; d. 12 Feb 1897.
Will proved Canterbury 15 Mar 1897. £1,390 6s 7d.
Executors: Mary Bird Sackett, widow, & Arthur Digerson Sackett, stonemason." - [S441] 1851 Census for England & Wales, HO107/1630/f390
Ramsgate, Kent
8 Sion Hill
Thomas SACKETT, head, married, 44, tailor, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Maria SACKETT, wife, 45, b. Kent, Deal
Henry D. SACKETT, son, unmarried, 23, artist, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Susanna DIGGERSON, sister, unmarried, 38, b. Kent, Deal
Ann DIGGERSON, niece, 15, b. Kent, Deal. - [S662] 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/?
6 Royal Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent
Henry D Sackett, head, married, 33, house decorator, b. Ramsgate, Kent
Mary B Sackett, wife, 36?, b. Ramsgate
Thomas Sackett, father, married, 57, b. Ramsgate
Maria Sackett, mother, married, 56, b. Ramsgate
Ann Digerson, cousin, unm., 24, b. Deal, Kent
Francis Carr, servant, unm., 17, b. Littlestone. - [S665] 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/996/ f54v
21 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent
Henry D Sackett, head, married, 41, master painter & hse. dec. empl. 2 men & 1 apprentice, b. Ramsgate
Mary B Sackett, wife, 42, b. Ramsgate
Thomas D Sackett, son, 8, b. Ramsgate
Arthur D Sackett, son, 5, b. Ramsgate.