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Edgar Harris "Ned" Sackett

(1908-1981)
FatherJames Calvin Sackett (1868-)
MotherAnna Eliza Harris (1876-1967)
Edgar Harris "Ned" Sackett, son of James Calvin Sackett and Anna Eliza Harris, was born in Burt County, NebraskaG, on 22 August 1908.1 He died aged 73 in Washington County, NebraskaG, on 5 September 19812,3,4 and was buried at Tekamah Cemetery, Burt CountyG.5 He married first in Springfield, Sarpy County, NebraskaG, on 7 June 1927, Louise Agnes Walsh.6,7 Louise was born in NebraskaG on 2 April 1908.8,9 She died in childbirth aged 19 on 20 February 192810 and was buried at Tekamah CemeteryG.5 He married second in Cuming County, NebraskaG, in 1929, Ina Emily Flores, daughter of Howard Robert Flores and Sarah Emily Pearce.11 Ina was born in ColoradoG on 4 July 1910.12 She died aged 23 on 16 July 1933 as a result of an auto accident13 and was buried at Storm Lake Cemetery, Buena Vista County, IowaG.5 He married third in Sarpy County, NebraskaG, in 1934, Agnes Lorain Lockhart, daughter of Charles Dudley Lockhart and Retta Ann Rumbley.14 Agnes was born in Decatur County, NebraskaG, on 14 October 1916.12 Edgar and Agnes divorced sometime before 1943. She later married James David Farris. She died aged 88 on 24 September 2005.15,16,17 He married fourth in Sarpy County, NebraskaG, in 1943, Darleen Elaine Petersen, daughter of Thorvald W Petersen and Julia A Christiansen.18 Darleen was born in Washington County, NebraskaG, on 28 February 192319 and baptized at Orum, Washington CountyG, on 24 June 1923.20 She died aged 82 in Herman, Washington CountyG, on 7 April 2005.21,22 He married fifth in Grand Island, Hall County, NebraskaG, on 13 August 1952, Zeada Pearl Jones, daughter of William Ira Jones and Ethel C Hensley.23,24 Zeada was born in Cliquot, Polk County, MissouriG, on 20 October 1922.25,12,26 She died aged 74 on 17 September 199727,28 and was buried at Blair Cemetery, Washington CountyG.5
     In 1910 Edgar was living in Arizona, Burt County, NebraskaG, in the household of his parents James and Anna, and was recorded in the census as Ned Sackett, aged two and born in Nebraska.29
     In 1920 he was living in Arizona, Burt County, NebraskaG, in the household of his parents James and Anna, and was recorded as Ned Sackett, aged eleven.30
     In 1930 he was living in Tekamah, Burt CountyG, and was recorded as Ned E Sackett, a barber, aged 20. His wife Ina, 19, was living with him. They were residents in a lodging house.31
     In 1940 he was living in TekamahG and was recorded as Ned Sackett, operator of a barber shop, head of household, aged 30. Living with him were his wife Agnes, 23, his daughter Patty, 12, from his first marriage, and his and Agnes's son Ned, aged five.32
     Edgar completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 31 and was self-employed. He was living in Tekamah, Burt County, NebraskaG, with his wife Agnes.33
     Edgar served in the US Army during the Second World War, enlisting on 9 June 1943 and being released on 1 February 1946.34
     In 1950 he was living in TekamahG and was recorded as Ned E Sackett, a sawyer, head of household, aged 41. Living with him were his wife Darlean, 27, and their children, Jane, 7, and Calvin, aged three.35
     In 1950 Edgar's third wife, Agnes, aged 33, and her son Ned, 15, were lodging at 4824 Capitol, Omaha, Douglas County, NebraskaG. Agnes was a buyer in a department store.36
Edgar H "Ned" Sackett (1908–1981), Tekamah Cemetery, Nebraska
(Src: Find A Grave, Herbert Rickards)
Edgar H "Ned" Sackett (1908–1981), Tekamah Cemetery, Nebraska
(Src: Find A Grave, Herbert Rickards)
Edgar H "Ned" Sackett (1908–1981) & wife Louise A Walsh, Tekamah Cemetery, Nebraska
(Src: Find A Grave, Herbert Rickards)
Darleen E (Petersen) Sackett (1923–2005), Herman Cemetery, Washington County, Nebraska
(Src: Find a Grave, Luckie and PeeWee)
Zeada P (Jones) Sackett (1922–1997), Blair Cemetery, Washington County, Nebraska
(Src: Find a Grave, Ruth Moss)

Child of Edgar Harris "Ned" Sackett and Louise Agnes Walsh

Child of Edgar Harris "Ned" Sackett and Agnes Lorain Lockhart

Children of Edgar Harris "Ned" Sackett and Darleen Elaine Petersen


Ned Sackett and Louise Walsh Married
Ned Sackett and Miss Louise Walsh were married Monday, June 7th, at Springfield, Nebr. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. L. F. Miller, and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal. Sackett. Both young people are well and favorably known in Tekamah, where they are popular with the younger set. Mr. Sackett has been employed in the Marsh barber shop while his bride was one of the operators in the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. exchange. Mr. Sackett was graduated from the Tekamah high school this spring.
     The young couple will make their home in Lyons, where Mr. Sackett has a position in a barber shop. The many Tekamah friends extend congratulations.

—Burt County Herald, Tekamah, Nebraska, 9 Jun 1927, p 1


Four Killed in Iowa Accidents
Four persons were killed and more than a dozen others were injured in Iowa accidents over Sunday.
The dead:
     Mrs. N. R. Sackett, Tekamah, Nebr.
     ...
Mrs. Sackett was killed when the car in which she rode with her husband sideswiped the rear of another machine near Dow City. The Sackett car was overturned and thrown into a ditch. Mr. Sackett was not seriously injured.

—Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, 17 Jul 1933, p 2


Mrs Agnes Farris, 73
Born Oct. 14, 1916, in Decatur, Neb., she was the daughter of Charles Dudley and Retta Anna Rumbley Lockhart. She first married Edgar Harris "Ned" Sackett. He later died. She later married James David Farris. He died in 1989.
     Mrs. Farris was a dress buyer for Brandeis in Omaha, Neb., and for the May Co. in Denver and in California.
     She was of the Presbyterian faith, and enjoyed playing bridge and social activities.
     Survivors include one son, Ned L. Sackett of Daphne, Ala; one stepdaughter, Patricia Shamburg of Tekamah, Neb; four granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Lockhart of Tekamah; three sisters, Florence Mae Palmer of Tekamah, Helen Matzen of Blair, Neb., and Bernice Jean Ericksen of Omaha.
     Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers.
     There will be no visitation. The body has been cremated.
     The private family service for Mrs. Farris will be held at a later date.
     Barr Memorial Chapel in Fort Madison is handling arrangements.

—The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IA, 26 Sep 2005

 Notes & Citations

  1. "Nebraska, U.S., Birth Index, 1904-1994" (Ancestry image), "Edgar Harris Sackett, b. Burt, Nebraska, 22 Aug 1908, father Calvin Sackett, laborer, mother Anna Sackett."
  2. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Edgar Sackett, b. Aug 22, 1909, d. Sep, 1981, SSN 507-30-4568 issued NE, residence Blair, Nebraska, 68008, county Washington."
  3. "US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File" (Ancestry transcript), "Edgar Sackett, b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 5 Sep 1981, branch Army, enlisted 9 Jun 1943, released 1 Feb 1946."
  4. Birth record and gravestone have birth date 22 Aug 1908.
  5. Find a Grave.
  6. Burt County Herald, Tekamah, Nebraska (Newspapers.com image), 9 Jun 1927.
  7. "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955" (Ancestry image), "1927, Sarpy, Nebraska, Ned E Sackett, certificate 8328."; "1927, Sarpy, Nebraska, Louise Walsh, certificate 8328."
  8. Census.
  9. Gravestone.
  10. "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-1968" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Louise A, Burt, Nebraska, 1928, certificate 1275."
  11. "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955", (Ancestry image), "1929, Cuming, Nebraska, Ned E Sackett, certificate 1547."; "1929, Cuming, Nebraska, Ina R Flores, certificate 1547."
  12. Death record.
  13. "Iowa, Death Records, 1920–1967" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Ina E, d. Dow City, Crawford County, Iowa, 16 Jul 1933, b. 4 Jul 1910, 23y 12d, bookkeeper, general store, b. Colorado, husband Ned Sackett, father H R Flores b. Neb, mother Pearce b. Ill, informant Sarah E Flores, Storm Lake, Ia, cause cerebral concussion, auto accident, public highway, Dow City."
  14. "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955", (Ancestry image), "1934, Sarpy, Nebraska, Ned E Sackett, certificate 10549."; "1934, Sarpy, Nebraska, Agnes Lockhart, certificate 10549."
  15. "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Agnes Lockhart, b. Decatur, Nebraska, 14 Oct 1916, d. 24 Sep 2005, father Charles D Lockhart, mother Retta Rumbley. Dec 1936 listed as Agnes Lockhart Sackett; Nov listed as Agnes L Farris."
  16. "Social Security Death Index" (Ancestry transcript), "Agnes L. Farris, b. 14 Oct 1916, d. 24 Sep 2005, SSN 506-03-9343 issued NE, residence 52627, Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa."
  17. Obituary.
  18. "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955", (Ancestry image), "1943, Sarpy, Nebraska, Edgar H Sackett, certificate 11768."; "1943, Sarpy, Nebraska, Darlean E Petersen, certificate 11768."
  19. "Nebraska, U.S., Birth Index, 1904-1994" (Ancestry transcript), "Darleen Elaine Petersen, b. Washington, Nebraska, 28 Feb 1923, parent Thorwald W Petersen."
  20. "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969" (Ancestry image), Baptism, Immanuel, Orum, St Paul, Nebraska, "Darlene Eleine Petersen, b. 28 Feb 1923, bp. 24 Jun 1923, dau. of Thorvald & Julia Petersen."
  21. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Darleen E Sackett, b. Feb 28, 1923, d. Apr 7, 2005, SSN 505-24-5618 issued NE, residence Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, county Douglas."
  22. "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007", "Petersen, Darleen Elaine, b. Herman Washi, Nebraska, 28 Feb 1923, d. 7 Apr 2005, father Thorvald W Petersen, mother Julia A Christiansen. Sep 1941 listed as Darleen Elaine Petersen; May 1943 listed as Darlean Elaine Sackett; 29 May 1998 listed as Darleen E Sackett."
  23. "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955", (Ancestry image), "1952, Hall, Nebraska, Ned E Sackett, spouse Zeada P Jones, certificate 5967."; "1952, Hall, Nebraska, Zeada P Jones, spouse Ned E Sackett, certificate 5967."
  24. "Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855–1908" (Ancestry image), "13 Aug 1952, Grand Island, Nebraska, Ned E. Sackett, 43, of Blair, NE, divorced, b. Tekamah, NE, barber, 2nd m., father Calvin James Sackett, b. Bronson, MI, mother Anna Harris, b. Haigler, NE; and Zeada P. Jones, 29, of Blair, divorced, b. Cilquot, MO, waitress, 2nd m., father William Ira Jones, b. Springfield, MO, mother Ethel Hensley, b. Springfield, MO. Witnesses: Mr Chris Bruhn, Mrs Chris Bruhn, of Grand Island."
  25. Marriage record.
  26. "Missouri, Birth Registers, 1847–1910" (Ancestry image), "20 Oct 1922, Missouri, Zeda Pearl Jones." [Abstract from Ancestry image]
  27. "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007", "Jones, Zeada Pearl, b. Cliguot Polk, Missouri, 20 Oct 1922, d. 17 Sep 1997, father William I Jones, mother Ethel C Hensley. Sep 1945 listed as Zeada Pearl Jones; Jul 1959 listed as Zeada Pearl Sackett; 09 Oct 1997 listed as Zeada P Sackett."
  28. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Zeada P Sackett, b. Oct 20, 1922, d. Sep 17, 1997, SSN 507-30-4811 issued NE, residence Blair, Nebraska, 68008, county Washington."
  29. 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll: T624_839; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374852
    Arizona, Burt County, Nebraska, 15 Apr 1910
    Sackett, James C, head, 37, m1. 13y, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. OH, farm laborer, gen farm, home rented
    Sackett, Anna, wife, 33, m1. 13y, b. NE, father b. PA, mother b. NY
    Sackett, Leander D, son, 12, b. KS, father b. MI, mother b. NE
    Sackett, Mervin, son, 8, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. NE
    Sackett, Calvin, son, 6, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. NE
    Sackett, Adelaide, dau, 4, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. NE
    Sackett, Ned, son, 2, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. NE.
  30. 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_981; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 823
    Arizona, Burt County, Nebraska, 2 Jan 1920
    Sackett, Calvin, head, home rented, 52, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. OH, laborer, day
    Sackett, Anna, wife, 43, b. IA, father b. DE, mother b. NY
    Sackett, Mervin, son, 19, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA
    Sackett, Calvin, son, 17, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA, laborer, farm
    Sackett, Adelaide, dau, 14, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA
    Sackett, Ned, son, 11, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA
    Sackett, Fae Louise, dau, 7, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA
    Sackett, Thad, son, 5, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA
    Sackett, Paul, son, 2, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. IA.
  31. 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll: 1266; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 432.0; FHL microfilm: 2341001
    Tekamah, Burt County, Nebraska, 5 Apr 1930
    Sackett, Ned E, lodger, 20, m. at 19, b. NE, father b. MI, mother b. NE, barber, barber shop
    Sackett, Ina, lodger, 19, m. at 19, b. CO, father b. NE, mother b. IL, saleslady, dry goods store
    [In lodging house].
  32. 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-02238, p 15A, ED 11-17
    Tekamah, Burt County, Nebraska
    Sackett, Ned, head, 30, operator, barber shop, b. NE, home rented, $20
    Sackett, Agnes, wife, 23, b. NE
    Sackett, Patty, daughter, 12, b. NE
    Sackett, Ned, son, 5, b. NE
    Larsen, Vivian, lodger, 20, waitress, cafe, b. NE.
  33. "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry image), "Edgar Harris Sackett, 422 h St [sic], Tekamah, Burt, Nebraska, age 31, b. Tekamah, Nebraska, 22 Aug 1909, nok Mrs Agnes Lorain Sackett, wife, emp self, 246 So 13th St, Tekamah, race white, ht 5 10, eyes brown, wt 205, hair brown, complexion light brown. Signed Ned E Sackett. Reg Tekamah, Burt, Nebraska, 16 Oct 1940."
  34. "US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File", "Sackett, Edgar, b. 22 Aug 1909, d. 5 Sep 1981, branch Army, enlisted 9 Jun 1943, released 1 Feb 1946."
  35. 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 5591, sheet 5, district 11-22
    Unnamed road, Tekamah, Burt County, Nebraska
    Sackett, Ned E, head, 41, cutting trees, saw mill, b. NE
    Sackett, Darlean E, wife, 27, b. NE
    Sackett, Jane M, daughter, 7, b. NE
    Sackett, Calvin K, son, 3, b. NE.
  36. 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 2264, sheet 79, district 95-285
    4824 Capitol, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
    Sackett, Agnes, lodger, 33, buyer, department store, b. NE
    Sackett, Ned, lodger, 15, b. NE
    [In household of Jim & Bernice La Violette].
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