Harris Sacofsky/Sackett
(c 1870-1914)
| Father | Louis Sacofsky (1848-1921) |
| Mother | Rose/Florence Frankel (1852-) |
Harris Sacofsky, son of Louis Sacofsky and Rose/Florence Frankel, was born in RussiaG in about 1870.1 He changed his name to Harris Sackett after immigrating to the United States. He died aged 43 on 30 March 1914 and was buried at the Jewish Cemetery (Agudas Achim), Fairfield, ConnecticutG.2,3 He married in RussiaG in about 1892, Irene ___, daughter of Samuel ___.4 Irene was born in RussiaG in about 1871.4 She died aged about 77 in BridgeportG on 18 October 1948 and was buried at the Jewish Cemetery (Agudas Achim), FairfieldG.5
In 1905 Harris was living at Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, New York CityG, and was recorded in the census as Harris Sacofsky, a tailor, head of household, aged 34 and born in Russia. He had immigrated to the United States ten years earlier and was a US citizen. Living with him were his wife Ida (assumed to be the same as Irene), 33, and their children, Yetta, 9, Max, 5, and Hattie, aged two months.6
Harris removed to Bridgeport, Connecticut, by 1907 when he was listed in the Bridgeport City Directory as a tailor. In 1908 he was a partner in the firm of Sackett Bros (Myer, Harry, Harris and Samuel Sacofsky), tailors, trading at 32 P O Arcade and 1986 Main, BridgeportG. Harris was living with his parents at 56 Highland Avenue. In 1910 he was listed under Empire Cloak and Suit Company at 32 P O Arcade, and was living at 206 Beardsley.7
In 1910 Harris was living at Beardsley Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded in the census as Harris Sackett, a tailor, head of household, aged 38, immigrated 1897, naturalized. Living with him were his wife Irene, 38, and their children, Henrietta, 14, Maxwell, 10, and Helen, aged five.8
In 1913 Sackett Brothers, clothing manufacturers and tailors, now comprising Harris, Harry, and Samuel, had premises at 983 State, BridgeportG. Harris was living at 44 Highland Avenue with his brothers Harry and Samuel.9
Harris's widow Irene was listed in the Bridgeport City Directory from 1914.9
In 1920 Harris's widow Irene was living at French Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded in the census as Irene Sackett, head of household, a widow aged 48. She rented her home. Living with her were her children, Max, 20, and Helen, aged 14. Irene's married daughter Henrietta Postol was living next door.10
In 1930 she was living at Garfield Avenue, BridgeportG, and was recorded as Irene Sackett, head of household, aged 59. Her daughter Henrietta was living next door with her family.11
In 1932 Irene was living at 270 Garfield Avenue, BridgeportG.9
In 1940 she was living at Capital Avenue, BridgeportG, in the household of her daughter Henrietta and son-in-law Norman Postol and was recorded as Irene Sackett, a widow aged 66.12
In 1941–1949 Irene was living at 1175 Capitol Avenue, BridgeportG.9
In 1905 Harris was living at Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, New York CityG, and was recorded in the census as Harris Sacofsky, a tailor, head of household, aged 34 and born in Russia. He had immigrated to the United States ten years earlier and was a US citizen. Living with him were his wife Ida (assumed to be the same as Irene), 33, and their children, Yetta, 9, Max, 5, and Hattie, aged two months.6
Harris removed to Bridgeport, Connecticut, by 1907 when he was listed in the Bridgeport City Directory as a tailor. In 1908 he was a partner in the firm of Sackett Bros (Myer, Harry, Harris and Samuel Sacofsky), tailors, trading at 32 P O Arcade and 1986 Main, BridgeportG. Harris was living with his parents at 56 Highland Avenue. In 1910 he was listed under Empire Cloak and Suit Company at 32 P O Arcade, and was living at 206 Beardsley.7
In 1910 Harris was living at Beardsley Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded in the census as Harris Sackett, a tailor, head of household, aged 38, immigrated 1897, naturalized. Living with him were his wife Irene, 38, and their children, Henrietta, 14, Maxwell, 10, and Helen, aged five.8
In 1913 Sackett Brothers, clothing manufacturers and tailors, now comprising Harris, Harry, and Samuel, had premises at 983 State, BridgeportG. Harris was living at 44 Highland Avenue with his brothers Harry and Samuel.9
Harris's widow Irene was listed in the Bridgeport City Directory from 1914.9
In 1920 Harris's widow Irene was living at French Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, and was recorded in the census as Irene Sackett, head of household, a widow aged 48. She rented her home. Living with her were her children, Max, 20, and Helen, aged 14. Irene's married daughter Henrietta Postol was living next door.10
In 1930 she was living at Garfield Avenue, BridgeportG, and was recorded as Irene Sackett, head of household, aged 59. Her daughter Henrietta was living next door with her family.11
In 1932 Irene was living at 270 Garfield Avenue, BridgeportG.9
In 1940 she was living at Capital Avenue, BridgeportG, in the household of her daughter Henrietta and son-in-law Norman Postol and was recorded as Irene Sackett, a widow aged 66.12
In 1941–1949 Irene was living at 1175 Capitol Avenue, BridgeportG.9
Children of Harris Sacofsky/Sackett and Irene ___
- Henrietta Sacofsky/Sackett+ b. 27 Sep 1896, d. 13 Oct 1985
- Maxwell H Sacofsky/Sackett b. 9 Jan 1900, d. 25 Nov 1982
- Hattie/Helen Sacofsky/Sackett b. c Apr 1905
Notes & Citations
- Date of birth based on age at death.
- "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629–1934" (Ancestry image), 407:10, Inscription, Jewish Cemetery, Fairfield, Fairfield County, "Sacofsky, Harris, died March 30, 1914, age 43."
- "JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry" (Ancestry transcript), "Sacofsky, Harris, d. 30 Mar 1914, age 43, bur. plot L13A, Agudas Achim Cemetery, Reid Street, Fairfield, Connecticut."
- Census.
- "JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry", "Sackett, Irene, d. 18 Oct 1948, bur. plot L13, Agudas Achim Cemetery, Reid Street, Fairfield, Connecticut, father Samuel."
- 1905 New York state census, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 21 E.D. 12; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 39
Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn
Sacofsky, Harris, head, 34, b. Russia, 10y in US, citizen, tailor
Sacofsky, Ida R, wife, 33, b. Russia, 9y in US, citizen, housework
Sacofsky, Yettta, dau, 9, b. Russia, 9y in US, citizen, to school
Sacofsky, Max, son, 5, b. US, at home
Sacofsky, Hattie, dau, 2/12, b. US. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image), Bridgeport, Connecticut, City Directory, 1907, "Sacofsky, Harris tailor 780 Broad h 56 Highland av."; 1908, "Sackett Bros (Myer, Harry, Harris and Samuel Sacofsky) tailors 32 P O Arcade and 1986 Main.", "Sacofsky, Harris (Sackett Bros) 32 P O Arcade and 1986 Main h 56 Highland av."; 1910, "Sacofsky, Harris (Empire Cloak and Suit Co) 32 P O Arcade h 206 Beardsley."; 1913, "Sackett Bros (Harris, Harry and Samuel Sackett) tailors 983 State", "Sackett Harris (Sackett Bros) 983 State h 44 Highland av.", "Clothing Mfrs., Tailors. Sackett Bros 983 State."; 1932, "Sackett Irene wid Harris r 270 Garfield av."; 1941, 1943, 1949, "Sackett Irene wid Harris r 1175 Capitol av."
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll: T624_129; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1374142
Beardsley St, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 20 Apr 1910
Sackett, Harris, head, 38, m. 17y, b. Russ Yiddish, father b. Russ Yiddish, mother b. Russ Yiddish, immigrated 1897, naturalized, tailor, shop
Sackett, Irene, wife, 38, m. 17y, 6 ch, 3 living, b. Russ Yiddish, father b. Russ Yiddish, mother b. Russ Yiddish
Sackett, Henrietta, dau, 14, b. Russ Yiddish, father b. Russ Yiddish, mother b. Russ Yiddish
Sackett, Maxwell, son, 10, b. NY, father b. Russ Yiddish, mother b. Russ Yiddish
Sackett, Helen, dau, 5, b. NY, father b. Russ Yiddish, mother b. Russ Yiddish. - "US City Directories, 1822-1995", (Ancestry image), Bridgeport, Connecticut, City Directory.
- 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll: T625_176; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 56
French Street, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 10 Jan 1920
Sackett, Irene, head, home rented, 48, wid, immigrated 1896, naturalized, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia
Sackett, Max, son, 20, b. NY, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia, bookkeeper, cracker bakery
Sackett, Helen, dau, 14, b. NY, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia.
[Next door to Norman Postol] - 1930 United States Federal Census, Roll: 255; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2339990
Garfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 7 Apr 1930
Sackett, Irene, head, home rented $10 pm, 59, wid, m. at 21, b. Russia, father b. Russia, mother b. Russia, immigrated 1897, alien. - 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll: m-t0627-00531; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 9-74
Capital Avenue, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 19 Apr 1940
Postol, Norman, head, 47, b. Russia, 1935 same house, salesman owner, retail meat market
Postol, Henrietta, wife, 44, b. Russia
Postol, Hilda, dau, 24, b. CT, dental hygienist, private dentist
Postol, Sidney, son, 21, b. CT
Postol, Roslyn, dau, 20, b. CT, dental nurse, private dentist
Postol, Natalie, dau, 17, b. CT
Postol, Earl L, son, 12, b. CT
Sackett, Irene, mother-in-law, 66, wid, b. Russia.
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| Last Edited | 4 Sep 2019 |
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