Alfred Sackett
(1842-1931)
| Father | Jeremiah Sackett (1816-1860) |
| Mother | Dinah Farley (between 1806 & 1815-1889) |
Alfred Sackett, merchant mariner, son of Jeremiah Sackett and Dinah Farley, was born in Ramsgate, KentG, in 18421,2 and baptized at St George's Church, RamsgateG, on 29 May 1842.3 He died aged 88 in Newton Abbot, DevonG, on 6 April 19314 and was buried at Teignmouth Cemetery, DevonG.5 He married in say 1866, Eliza Crideford.6 She was born in Bishopsteignton, DevonG, in about 1846.2 She died aged 70 in Newton AbbotG on 2 January 19167 and was buried at Teignmouth CemeteryG.5
In 1851 Alfred was living at Pegwell, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Dinah, and was recorded in the census as A Sackett, a scholar, aged nine and born in St Lawrence.8
In 1871 Alfred's wife was living at Model Cottages, Dimonds Lane, West Teignmouth, DevonG, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sackett, the wife of a mariner, head of household, married, aged 26, and born in Teignmouth. Living with her were her children, Alfred, 4, and Kate, aged 15 months. A census record for Alfred, who may have been at sea at the time, has not been found.9
In 1881 Alfred was living at 12 Park Street, West Teignmouth, DevonG, and was recorded in the census as Alfred Sackett, a mariner, head of household, married, aged 38 and born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 35, and their children, Alfred, 14, Kate, 11, Dinah, 8, George, 5, Benjamin, 3, and Bella, aged one.10
In 1901 he was living at 33 Teign Street, TeignmouthG, and was recorded as Alfred Sackett, head of household, aged 58. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 56, and their children, Dinah, 27, Eliza, 16, Ann, 14, and Richard, aged twelve.11
In 1911 he was living at 33 Teign StreetG and was recorded as Alfred Sackett, retired mariner, merchant service, head of household, aged 68 and born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 65, and their son Richard, 21.12
In 1921 he was living at 33 Teign Street, TeignmouthG, and was recorded as Alfred Sackett, a widower, aged 79.13
In 1851 Alfred was living at Pegwell, St Lawrence in Thanet, KentG, in the household of his parents Jeremiah and Dinah, and was recorded in the census as A Sackett, a scholar, aged nine and born in St Lawrence.8
In 1871 Alfred's wife was living at Model Cottages, Dimonds Lane, West Teignmouth, DevonG, and was recorded in the census as Elizabeth Sackett, the wife of a mariner, head of household, married, aged 26, and born in Teignmouth. Living with her were her children, Alfred, 4, and Kate, aged 15 months. A census record for Alfred, who may have been at sea at the time, has not been found.9
In 1881 Alfred was living at 12 Park Street, West Teignmouth, DevonG, and was recorded in the census as Alfred Sackett, a mariner, head of household, married, aged 38 and born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 35, and their children, Alfred, 14, Kate, 11, Dinah, 8, George, 5, Benjamin, 3, and Bella, aged one.10
In 1901 he was living at 33 Teign Street, TeignmouthG, and was recorded as Alfred Sackett, head of household, aged 58. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 56, and their children, Dinah, 27, Eliza, 16, Ann, 14, and Richard, aged twelve.11
In 1911 he was living at 33 Teign StreetG and was recorded as Alfred Sackett, retired mariner, merchant service, head of household, aged 68 and born in Ramsgate. Living with him were his wife Eliza, 65, and their son Richard, 21.12
In 1921 he was living at 33 Teign Street, TeignmouthG, and was recorded as Alfred Sackett, a widower, aged 79.13
Alfred Sackett (1842–1931), Teignmouth Cemetery, Devon
(Src: Find A Grave, sprayerman)
(Src: Find A Grave, sprayerman)
Children of Alfred Sackett and Eliza Crideford
- Alfred Thomas Sackett+ b. 16 Oct 1866, d. 24 Jan 1948
- George Sackett b. 1868, d. 1868
- Catherine "Kate" Sackett+ b. 1870
- Dinah Sackett b. 1873
- George Henry Sackett+ b. 15 May 1875, d. 12 Feb 1966
- Benjamin Sackett b. 1877, d. 14 Sep 1900
- Emily Sackett b. 1880, d. 1880
- Bella "Isabel" Sackett b. Mar 1880
- Jeremiah Sackett b. 1882, d. 14 Sep 1900
- Eliza Sackett+ b. 1885
- Ann Elizabeth Sackett+ b. 1887
- Richard Sackett b. 1889, d. 4 Oct 1917
Notes & Citations
- General Register Office, Online Index to Births, "Jun qtr 1842. Sachett, Alfred. Mother: Farley. Thanet. 5:437."
- Census.
- Baptisms Register, St George, Ramsgate (Transcript), "29 May 1842 Alfred s. Jeremiah & Dinah Sackett, Ramsgate, gardener."
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Jun qtr 1931. Sackett, Alfred, 88. Newton A."
- Find a Grave, "In Loving Memory of Eliza Sackett, the beloved wife of Alfred Sackett, died January 2nd 1916, aged 70. Also Alfred Sackett, the beloved husband of Eliza Sackett, died April 6th 1931, aged 88. Also their beloved sons, who were drowned at sea September 14th 1900; Benjamin, aged 23; Jeremiah, aged 19. Also their son Richard Sackett, killed in action October 5th 1917, aged 27. Also their grandson Alfred J Phillips who died at Namur, Belgium, March 21st 1919, aged 20. In God's keeping."
- Census records give wife's name, Eliza. A marriage record has not been found.
- General Register Office, Online Index to Deaths, "Mar qtr 1916. Sackett, Eliza, 70. Newton Abbot."
- 1851 England census, Pegwell, St. Lawrence, Kent
J. Sackett, head, married, 34, gardener, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Dinah Sackett, wife, 36, b. Kent, Ramsgate
F. Sackett, dau, 10, scholar, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
A. Sackett, son, 9, scholar, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
E. Sackett, dau, 6, scholar, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
I. Sackett, dau, 2, b. Kent, St. Lawrence
HO107/1630/f.134v. - 1871 England census, RG10/2070/f23v
Model Cottages, Dimonds Lane, West Teignmouth, Devon
Elizabeth Sackett, head, married, 26, wife of mariner, b. Teignmouth
Alfred Sackett, son, 4, b. Teignmouth
Kate Sackett, dau, 15 months, b. Teignmouth. - 1881 England census, FHL 1341520, PRO RG11/2156/41/15
12 Park St, West Teignmouth, Devon
Alfred Sackett, head, married, 38, b. Ramsgate, Kent, mariner
Eliza Sackett, wife, 35, b. Teignmouth, Devon
Alfred Sackett, son, 14, b. Teignmouth, fisher boy (man)
Kate Sackett, dau, 11, b. Teignmouth, scholar
Dinah Sackett, dau, 8, b. Teignmouth, scholar
George Sackett, son, 5, b. Teignmouth, scholar
Benjamin Sackett, son, 3, b. Teignmouth, scholar
Bella Sackett, dau, 1, b. Teignmouth. - 1901 England census, RG13; Piece: 2048; Folio: 59; Page: 15
33 Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon
Alfred Sackett, head, 58, [occ. ?], worker, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Eliza Sackett, wife, 56, b. Devon, Bishopsteignton
Dinah Sackett, dau, 27, general domestic servant, b. Teignmouth
Eliza Sackett, dau, 16, general domestic servant, b. Teignmouth
Ann Elizth Sackett, dau, 14, b. Teignmouth
Richard Sackett, son, 12, b. Teignmouth. - 1911 England census, 33 Teign St, Teignmouth, Devon
5 rooms
Alfred Sackett, head, 68, married, retired mariner, merchant service, b. Kent, Ramsgate
Eliza Sackett, wife, 65, m. 45y, 12 ch, 8 living, b. Devon, Bishopsteignton
Richard Sackett, son, 21, single, house painter, builder, worker, b. Teignmouth
Signature—Alfred made mark. - 1921 England census, 33 Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon
Alfred Sackett, head, 79y 3m, widowed, b. Ramsgate, Kent, (retired) meter.
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet |
| Charts | Line 3 (English) |
| Generation.Tree | P.3 |
| Last Edited | 22 Nov 2022 |
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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