Reuben T Sackett Jr
(1822-1864)
| Father | Reuben T Sackett (1778-1823) |
| Mother | Martha Ann Nugent |
Reuben T Sackett Jr, son of Reuben T Sackett and Martha Ann Nugent, was born in Rapides Parish, LouisianaG, on 19 July 1822.1 He died aged 42 from dysentery in the Marine Hospital US Forces, New Orleans, LouisianaG, on 13 August 18642 and was buried at Chalmette National Cemetery, LouisianaG.2 He married in LouisianaG on 17 June 1847, Aloidy Lemoine.1
Reuben Sackett served in the American Civil War as a private in the Louisiana Cavalry Scouts of the Union Army. He died in service.2,3
In 1860 Reuben was living in Winn Parish, LouisianaG, and was recorded in the census as Reuben T Sackett, a farmer, aged 39 and born in Louisiana. Living with him were his wife Rody, 27, and their children, Martha, 12, Mary, 8, Elizabeth, 5, and Julia, aged two.4
Reuben Sackett served in the American Civil War as a private in the Louisiana Cavalry Scouts of the Union Army. He died in service.2,3
In 1860 Reuben was living in Winn Parish, LouisianaG, and was recorded in the census as Reuben T Sackett, a farmer, aged 39 and born in Louisiana. Living with him were his wife Rody, 27, and their children, Martha, 12, Mary, 8, Elizabeth, 5, and Julia, aged two.4
Children of Reuben T Sackett Jr and Aloidy Lemoine
- Martha Ann Sackett b. 7 Jun 1848
- Mary E Sackett+5 b. 18 Feb 1852, d. 13 Apr 1935
- Elizabeth Emeline Sackett b. 30 Jan 1855
- Julia Ann Sackett+ b. 22 Jan 1858, d. 8 May 1907
- Louisa V Sackett5 b. 15 Jan 1861
Notes & Citations
- Thurmon King's database, 3809 Reuben T Sackett.
- Email from Carroll Lawson to Sackett List, "Reuben T Sackett (Jr.) was a Private in the Louisiana Scouts and died from dysentery at New Orleans in the Marine Hospital there 13 Aug 1864.
# 3258 Monument National Cemetery, Chalmette La.
Sackett Reuben T. Pvt., Company L., 2nd La. Scouts Died August 13,1864 U.S. Forces
The above information From Roll of Honor Vol XX-XXI, page 384
R T Sackett is buried in section 67 grave number 5387, the section and grave are on the right hand side of the Cemetery while looking towards the River. The section is next to the brick wall on the Battlefield side,approximately 3/4th of the length form the entrance.While the headstone shows it's age it is still in acceptable condition. The inscription simply states, " R.T. SACKETT LA"
The Park Service graves roster, lists date of death as Aug 13, 1864. PVT. CO.L Regt: LA1, State La
Branch: Inf.
Rueben T Sackett (Jr.) is buried on the battlefield where his father surely served during the War of 1812. He was a member of U. S. Forces at the time of his death." - Website American Civil War database (National Park Service) (www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html), "Sackett, Reuben T, Union, 1st Battalion, Louisiana Cavalry Scouts."
- 1860 United States Federal Census
Roll: M653_426; Page: 915; Family History Library Film: 803426
Winn Parish, Louisiana (PO Montgomery)
Sackett, Reuben T, 39, farmer, real estate $400?, personal estate $800, b. LA
Sackett, Rody, 27, b. LA
Sackett, Martha A, 12, b. TX
Sackett, Mary, 8, b. LA
Sackett, Elizabeth, 5, b. LA
Sackett, Julia A, 2, b. LA. - Email from Thurmon King to Sackett List.
| Appears in | Sacketts in the Military |
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
| Charts | Line 3a (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 8P.3 |
| Last Edited | 27 May 2017 |
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are links to Text and Image exhibits.
English line of Thomas Sackett the elder & other English lines
American line of Thomas Sackett the elder through Simon Sackett the colonist
Line of John Sackett of New Haven