James Clarence Sackett
(1854-1939)
| Father | Justin Sacket (1814-1897) |
| Mother | Sophia Marsh (c 1825-) |
James C Sackett
(1854–1939)
(Src: Carte de visite, Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Cliff McCarthy)
(1854–1939)
(Src: Carte de visite, Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Cliff McCarthy)
James Clarence Sackett, son of Justin Sacket and Sophia Marsh, was born in Springfield, Hampden County, MassachusettsG, on 6 August 1854.1,2 He died there aged 85 on 20 August 19393 and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, SpringfieldG.4 He married in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, on 17 December 1912, Marion Wade, daughter of Cyrus Allen Wade and Ascestra Marshall.5 Marion was born in Pelham, Westchester County, New York StateG, on 27 January 1869.6,7 She died aged 83 on 13 May 1952 and was buried at Oak Grove CemeteryG.4,8
In 1860 James was living in SpringfieldG in the household of his parents Justin and Sophia, and was recorded in the census as James C Sackett, aged six and born in Massachusetts.9
In 1870 he was living in Springfield, Hampden County, MassachusettsG, in the household of his parents Justin and Sophia, and was recorded as James C Sackett, a laborer, aged 16.10
James was a member of the Roswell Lodge of Freemasons in Springfield from 1880.11
In 1900 he was living at Spring Street, SpringfieldG, and was recorded as James C Sackett, an excavations contractor, head of household, aged 46, single. He owned his home free of mortgage. His widowed mother Sophia, 75, was living with him. There was also a female servant in the household.12
In 1920 he was living at St James Avenue, SpringfieldG, and was recorded as James C Sackett, cemetery superintendent, head of household, aged 65. His wife Marion, 50, was living with him. There was also a female cook in the household.13
In 1930 he was living at Worthington Street, SpringfieldG, and was recorded as James C Sackett, cemetery superintendent, head of household, aged 75. He rented his home. His wife Marion, 61, was living with him.14
In 1937 James and Marion were living at 1083 Worthington StreetG. James's widow Marion was listed there in the 1940 and 1952 city directories.15
In 1860 James was living in SpringfieldG in the household of his parents Justin and Sophia, and was recorded in the census as James C Sackett, aged six and born in Massachusetts.9
In 1870 he was living in Springfield, Hampden County, MassachusettsG, in the household of his parents Justin and Sophia, and was recorded as James C Sackett, a laborer, aged 16.10
James was a member of the Roswell Lodge of Freemasons in Springfield from 1880.11
In 1900 he was living at Spring Street, SpringfieldG, and was recorded as James C Sackett, an excavations contractor, head of household, aged 46, single. He owned his home free of mortgage. His widowed mother Sophia, 75, was living with him. There was also a female servant in the household.12
In 1920 he was living at St James Avenue, SpringfieldG, and was recorded as James C Sackett, cemetery superintendent, head of household, aged 65. His wife Marion, 50, was living with him. There was also a female cook in the household.13
In 1930 he was living at Worthington Street, SpringfieldG, and was recorded as James C Sackett, cemetery superintendent, head of household, aged 75. He rented his home. His wife Marion, 61, was living with him.14
In 1937 James and Marion were living at 1083 Worthington StreetG. James's widow Marion was listed there in the 1940 and 1952 city directories.15
Notes & Citations
- Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "2861. James C. Sackett."
- "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910" (American Ancestors image), v81, p316, Birth, "1854 Aug 6, James Sackett, male, at Springfield, s. Justin & Sophia Sackett, of Springfield, father a gardener, b. Westfield, mother b. Springfield."
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), Springfield City Directory, 1940, "Sackett James C died Aug 20 1939 age 85."
- Find a Grave.
- "Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915" (American Ancestors image), v611, p224, Marriage, Springfield, "Bridgeport, Ct, 17 Dec 1912, James C Sackett, 56, first m., of Springfield, superintendent, b. Springfield, s. Justin Sackett & Sophia ___, to Marion Wade, 43, first m., of Springfield, "at home", b. Pelham, d. Cyrus Wade & Ascestia ___; by F A Dillingham, Clergyman, Bridgeport, Ct."
- Marriage record.
- Gravestone.
- Buried with parents and sister, part inscription reading "Marion Wade/ wife of/ James C Sackett/ Jan 27 1869 - May 13 1952."
- 1860 United States Federal Census, Page: 459; Family History Library Film: 803503
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 17 Aug 1860
Sacket, Justin, 45, gardener, real estate $1,200, personal estate $500, b. MA
Sacket, Sophia O, 36, b. MA
Sacket, Allice E, 19, teacher of p school, b. MA
Sacket, Edward I, 15, b. MA
Sacket, James C, 6, MA. - 1870 United States Federal Census, M593_618/210/421
Springfield Ward 4, Hampden, Massachusetts
Sackett, Justin, 55, landscape gar driver [gardener], $18,500, $2,000, b. Mass
Sackett, Sophia O, 44, keeping house, b. Mass
Sackett, Alice E, 29, teaching private school, b. Mass
Sackett, Edward Q?, 26, RR freight clerk, b. Mass
Sackett, James C, 16, laborer, b. Mass
Finning? George, 18, laborer, b. Mass. - New England Historic Genealogical Society, "Massachusetts: Grand Lodge of Masons Membership Cards, 1733–1990" (American Ancestors image), "Sackett, James Clarence, res. Springfield, occ. contractor, nativity Springfield 1854-8-6, lodge Roswell Sec, initiated 1880-8-21, passed 1880-9-18, raised 1880-10-14, membership 1880-10-14, dec'd 1939-8-20, remarks: Vet's Medal 1932."
- 1900 United States Federal Census, Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0580; FHL microfilm: 1240652
Spring Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 11 Jun 1900
Sackett, James C, head, b. Aug 1853, 46, single, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, contractor excavations, home owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Sophia, mother, b. Aug 1824, 75, wd, 3 ch, 2 living, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Moriarty, Josephine, servant, b. May 1872, 28, single, b. Ireland, father b. Ireland, mother b. Ireland, immigrated 1886, servant. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_703; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 138
St James Ave, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 8 Jan 1920
Sackett, James C, head, 65, married, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, supt, cemetery
Sackett, Marion W, wife, 50, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
Mirriam, Marie C, cook, 39, divorced, b. VT, father b. NY, mother b. VT, cook, pvt family. - 1930 United States Federal Census, Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 2340645
Worthington Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 8 Apr 1930
Sackett, James C, head, home rented $66 pm, 75, m. at 58, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA, superintendent, cemetery
Sackett, Marian W, wife, 61, m. at 43, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995", (Ancestry image), Springfield City Directory, 1937, "Sackett James C (Marion W) h 1083 Worthington."; 1940, "Sackett James C died Aug 20 1939 age 85."; "Sackett Marion W wid James C r 1083 Worthington."; 1951, "Sackett Marion W wid James C h 1803 [sic]Worthington."; 1952, "Sackett Marion W wid James C h 1083 Worthington."
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
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| Last Edited | 10 Jan 2022 |
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