Harry Martin Sackett
(1879-1948)
| Father | Filertus Sackett (1828-1895) |
| Mother | Caroline Sophia O'Rear (1841-after 1880) |
Harry Martin Sackett (1879–1948) and son Harry Dyer Sackett
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Harry Martin Sackett, son of Filertus Sackett and Caroline Sophia O'Rear, was born in MissouriG on 28 January 1879.1,2,3 He died aged 69 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MissouriG, on 7 February 19484,5 and was buried at Mount Mariah Cemetery, Kansas CityG.6,7,3 He married in Jackson CountyG on 23 September 1906, Nancy B Dyer, daughter of Henry Bluford Dyer and Ella Thankful Carpenter.4,8 Nancy was born in Lone Jack, Jackson CountyG, on 8 January 1884.5,9,10 She died aged 64 in Kansas CityG on 24 December 1948 and was buried at Mount Mariah CemeteryG.5,6,11,12
In 1880 Harry was living in Butler, Bates County, MissouriG, in the household of his parents Filer and Caroline, and was recorded in the census as Harry Sacket, aged one and born in Missouri.13
In 1900 he was living at Main Street, ButlerG, in the household of his widowed mother Caroline, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a grocery clerk, aged 21.14
In 1910 he was living in Kansas CityG in the household of his widowed mother Caroline, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a musician in an orchestra, aged 30. His wife Nancy, 25, was living with him.15
Harry completed a World War I draft registration card on 12 September 1918. He was then aged 39 and was living at 1310 Holmes, Kansas City, Jackson County, MissouriG, with his wife Nancy. He was self-employed as a chauffeur and musician.16
In 1920 he was living at Holmes Street, Kansas CityG, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a musician in an orchestra, head of household, aged 40. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Nancy, 35, and their son Harry Jr, aged three. Also in the household were Nancy's unmarried brother Eugene Dyer, 40, Nancy's divorced sister Dilys Brehm, 37, and Dilys's son Henry, aged eleven.17
In 1930 he was living in Kansas CityG and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a photographer, head of household, aged 51. He owned his home. Living with him were his wife Nancy, 46, and their son Harry D, aged 14.18
In 1940 he was living at Highland, Kansas CityG, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a photographer, head of household, aged 61, His wife Nancy, 56, was living with him.19
Harry completed a World War II draft registration card on 27 April 1942. He was aged 63 and was a self-employed musician. He was living at 2703 East 46th Street, Kansas CityG.20
Sackett—Harry Martin, age 69, of 2703 East 46th, passed away at the General hospital Feb. 7, 1948. Survived by his wife Nancy Dyer Sackett of the home, and Harry D. Sackett, son and grandson, Gary Gene Sackett of the home, 2 brothers, Burr R. Sackett of Tampa, Fla., and Lete Sackett of Ontario, Ore. Funeral services at The Chapel, 918 Brooklyn 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial Mt. Moriah cemetery.
—The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri, 9 Feb 1948, p 14
Sackett—Mrs. Nancy Dyer Sackett, 64, of 2703 East Forty-sixth, died yesterday at St Luke's hospital. She was the widow of Harry M. Sackett, a photographer who specialized in pictures of babies. He formerly was a drummer which he continued as an avocation. He died last February. Surviving are a son, Harry D. Sackett of the home; a sister, Mrs. Owen H. Taber, 5000 Michigan, and a brother, G. Eugene Dyer, 3218 East Sixty-first.
—The Kansas City Times, Missouri, 25 Dec 1948, p 16
In 1880 Harry was living in Butler, Bates County, MissouriG, in the household of his parents Filer and Caroline, and was recorded in the census as Harry Sacket, aged one and born in Missouri.13
In 1900 he was living at Main Street, ButlerG, in the household of his widowed mother Caroline, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a grocery clerk, aged 21.14
In 1910 he was living in Kansas CityG in the household of his widowed mother Caroline, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a musician in an orchestra, aged 30. His wife Nancy, 25, was living with him.15
Harry completed a World War I draft registration card on 12 September 1918. He was then aged 39 and was living at 1310 Holmes, Kansas City, Jackson County, MissouriG, with his wife Nancy. He was self-employed as a chauffeur and musician.16
In 1920 he was living at Holmes Street, Kansas CityG, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a musician in an orchestra, head of household, aged 40. He rented his home. Living with him were his wife Nancy, 35, and their son Harry Jr, aged three. Also in the household were Nancy's unmarried brother Eugene Dyer, 40, Nancy's divorced sister Dilys Brehm, 37, and Dilys's son Henry, aged eleven.17
In 1930 he was living in Kansas CityG and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a photographer, head of household, aged 51. He owned his home. Living with him were his wife Nancy, 46, and their son Harry D, aged 14.18
In 1940 he was living at Highland, Kansas CityG, and was recorded as Harry M Sackett, a photographer, head of household, aged 61, His wife Nancy, 56, was living with him.19
Harry completed a World War II draft registration card on 27 April 1942. He was aged 63 and was a self-employed musician. He was living at 2703 East 46th Street, Kansas CityG.20
Sackett—Harry Martin, age 69, of 2703 East 46th, passed away at the General hospital Feb. 7, 1948. Survived by his wife Nancy Dyer Sackett of the home, and Harry D. Sackett, son and grandson, Gary Gene Sackett of the home, 2 brothers, Burr R. Sackett of Tampa, Fla., and Lete Sackett of Ontario, Ore. Funeral services at The Chapel, 918 Brooklyn 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial Mt. Moriah cemetery.
—The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri, 9 Feb 1948, p 14
Sackett—Mrs. Nancy Dyer Sackett, 64, of 2703 East Forty-sixth, died yesterday at St Luke's hospital. She was the widow of Harry M. Sackett, a photographer who specialized in pictures of babies. He formerly was a drummer which he continued as an avocation. He died last February. Surviving are a son, Harry D. Sackett of the home; a sister, Mrs. Owen H. Taber, 5000 Michigan, and a brother, G. Eugene Dyer, 3218 East Sixty-first.
—The Kansas City Times, Missouri, 25 Dec 1948, p 16
Nancy (Dyer) Sackett
(1884-1948)
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(1884-1948)
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Harry Martin Sackett (1879–1948), Mount Mariah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri
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Nancy (Dyer) Sackett (1884–1948), Mount Mariah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri
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Child of Harry Martin Sackett and Nancy B Dyer
- Harry Dyer Sackett+ b. 26 Jan 1916, d. 6 May 2004
Notes & Citations
- Gravestone.
- Census.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Harry M, b. Missouri, 28 Jan 1879, d. 7 Feb 1948, claim date 20 Feb 1948. 11 Aug 1978 listed as Harry M Sackett."
- Email from Carol Sackett to Sackett Discussion List, 28 Jan 2007.
- Email from Amanda Aleman to Chris Sackett, Jun 2023.
- Find a Grave.
- "Missouri, Death Certificates 1910–1969" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Harry M, d. Research Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, 7 Feb 1948, length of stay 1 day, in this community 32y, res. 2703 East 46 St, Kansas City, age 69, b. Missouri, 28 Jan 1879, photographer, self-employed, married, wife Nancy Dyer Sackett, age 64, father Filer Sackett, mother Caroline Orear, informant Harry Dyer Sackett, 2703 E 46 St, cause heart failure, bur. Mt Moriah."
- "Missouri, U.S., Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985" (Ancestry image), "22 Sep 1906 affidavit for license sworn at Jackson County, MO. Harry M Sackett, 27, & Nancy B Dyer, 22. Both of KC, Jackson, MO."; "23 Sep 1906 Harry M Sackett Nancy B Dyer. Both of Jackson County, MO. At Jackson County."
- Death record.
- "Missouri, Birth Registers, 1847–1910" (Ancestry image), "8 Jan 1884, Van Buren, Jackson, Missouri, Dwyer [sic], female, father Henry Bluford Dyer b. IN, mother Ella Thankful Dyer b. WI."
- Obituary.
- "Missouri, Death Certificates 1910–1969" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Nancy Dyer, d. St Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 24 Dec 1948, length of stay 1 day, in this community 40y, res. 2703 E 46 St, Kansas City, age 64-11-16, b. Lone Jack, Jackson County, Mo, 8 Jan 1884, widow of Harry M Sackett, father Harry Blue Dyer, mother Ella T Carpenter, informant Harry D Sackett, 2703 E 46 St, cause leukemia, bur. Mt Moriah Cem."
- 1880 United States Federal Census
FHL 1254673 NA T9-0673/190A
Butler, Bates, Missouri
Filer Sacket, head, married, 52, b. IN, grocery merchant, father b. VT, mother b. OH
Caroline S. Sacket, wife, 38, b. IN, keeping house, father b. KY, mother b. -
L. F. Sacket, son, 13, b. MO, father b. -, mother b. -
Harry Sacket, son, 1, b. MO, father b. -, mother b. -
William R. Hepler, other, single, 16, b. IN, clerk in grocery store, father b. IN, mother b. IN. - 1900 United States Federal Census
Roll 839, p 9, Enumeration District 0013, FHL microfilm
Main Street, Butler, Bates County, Missouri
Sackett, Caroline S, head, b. Aug 1841, 58, wd, b. IN, father b. KY, mother b. NC, home rented
Sackett, Harry M, son, b. Jan 1879, 21, grocer clerk, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. IN
Sackett, Burr R, son, b. Apr 1883, 17, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. IN
Blaine, George M, boarder, b. Jun 1875, 24, clergyman, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. KY. - 1910 United States Federal Census
Roll T624_787, p 9b, Enumeration District 0122, FHL microfilm 1374800
Ward 9, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Sackett, Caroline S, head, 67, landlady, rooming house, b. IN, father b. KY, mother b. NC
Sackett, Harry M, son, 30, m. 4y, musician, orchestra, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. IN
Sackett, Nancy, daughter-in-law, 25, m. 4y, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. MO. - "US, World War I draft registrations records 1917–1918" (FamilySearch image), Missouri, Jackson Co., Kansas City. Roll 1683380. Missouri, Kansas City, Local Board Div. No. 6.
"No. 1417. Harry Martin Sackett. Age 39. Address: 1310 Holmes, Kansas City, Jackson Co., KS. b. 29 Jan 1879. Race = White. Native born. Occupation: Chauffer and musician. Employer: Himself. Place of Employment: 4408 E. 38, KC, Jackson Co., Mo. Nearest Relative: Mrs. Nancy Sackett/wife, 1310 Holmes, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Mo. Race = White. Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, disability [blank]. Registration Date: 12 Sep 1918." - 1920 United States Federal Census
Roll: T625_926; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 100
Holmes Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 10 Jan 1920
Sackett, Harry M, head, home rented, 40, married, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. IN, musician, orchestra
Sackett, Nancy D, wife, 35, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. WI
Sackett, Harry Jr, son, 3 11/12, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. MO
Dyer, Eugene, bro-in-law, 40, single, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. WI
Brehm, Dilys, sis-in-law, 37, divorced, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. WI
Brehm, Henry, nephew, 11, b. MO, father b. WI, mother b. MO. - 1930 United States Federal Census
Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 0225; FHL microfilm: 2340937
Park, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 17 Apr 1930
Sackett, Harry M, head, home owned $2,500, 51, m. at 28, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. IN, photographer, at home
Sackett, Nancy D, wife, 46, m. at 23, b. MO, father b. IN, mother b. WI
Sackett, Harry D, son, 14, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. MO. - 1940 United States Federal Census
Roll m-t0627-02177, p 3A, ED 116-280
Highland, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Sackett, Harry M, head, 61, photographer, b. MO, home rented, $12
Sackett, Nancy, wife, 56, photo finishing, b. MO. - "US World War II draft registration cards 1942" (Ancestry image), "Harry Martin Sackett, 2703 E 46th St, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, age 63, b. Butler, Missouri, 28 Jan 1879, contact O H Taber, 5000 Michigan, Kansas City, emp. self, musician, race white, ht 5 6, eyes hazel, hair black, wt 165, complexion dark. Reg Kansas City, 27 Apr 1942."
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