Melvin Howard Sackett
| Father | William John Sackett (1908-1965) |
| Mother | Mary Louise De Mun (1912-) |
Melvin Howard Sackett
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 26 Mar 1949)
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 26 Mar 1949)
Melvin Howard Sackett, son of William John Sackett and Mary Louise De Mun, was born in Binghamton, Broome County, New York StateG, on 14 August 1932.1 He died aged 63 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Bradford County, PennsylvaniaG, on 23 October 19952 and was buried at the Nichols Cemetery, Tioga County, New York StateG.6,7 He married first before 1959, Mearle Joan "Muriel" Collins, daughter of Arthur B Collins and Margaret M Hughes.3,4 Muriel was born in PennsylvaniaG on 7 October 1927.8 They divorced sometime before 1965 and Muriel later married Harold B Pratt. She died aged 68 in Erin, Houston County, TennesseeG, on 2 August 1996.2,8 Melvin married second in Sayre, Bradford County, PennsylvaniaG, on 10 May 1965, Jane Louise Bensley, daughter of Paul Bensley and Blanche Briggs.5,2 Jane was born in Nichols, Tioga CountyG, on 19 July 1940.9,10
In 1940 Melvin was living at 28 Dickenson Street, BinghamtonG, in the household of his parents William and Louise, and was recorded in the census as Melvin Sackett, aged seven and born in New York.11
Melvin served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Korea and Vietnam. He was aged 14 on enlistment to the National Guard in January 1947 but gave his age as 18. This would appear to have been challenged and, following his fifteenth birthday in August of that year, he revised his age down by two years instead of four, claiming to be 17.6,12,13
In 1940 Melvin was living at 28 Dickenson Street, BinghamtonG, in the household of his parents William and Louise, and was recorded in the census as Melvin Sackett, aged seven and born in New York.11
Melvin served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Korea and Vietnam. He was aged 14 on enlistment to the National Guard in January 1947 but gave his age as 18. This would appear to have been challenged and, following his fifteenth birthday in August of that year, he revised his age down by two years instead of four, claiming to be 17.6,12,13
Melvin Howard Sackett
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 3 Mar 1947)
(1932–1995)
(Src: Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, 3 Mar 1947)
Sgt Melvin Howard Sackett (1932–1995), Nichols Cemetery, Tioga County, New York
(Src: Find A Grave, Paul R)
(Src: Find A Grave, Paul R)
Children of Melvin Howard Sackett and Mearle Joan "Muriel" Collins (excluding living)
- Margaret Sackett b. 18 Apr 1959, d. Mar 2018
Children of Melvin Howard Sackett and Jane Louise Bensley
Children who are or may be living are not shown.
Melvin H. Sackett of Halsey Valley
Melvin Howard Sackett, 63, of 207 Hamilton Valley Road, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 1995, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was born on August 14, 1932, in Binghamton, N.Y., one of seven children to Mary Louise DeMunn and the late William John Sackett. Mel attended schools in Binghamton and later joined the U.S. Army and had completed 21 years of service, retiring as a Staff Sgt. On May 10, 1965, in Sayre, Pa., he married Jane (Bensley) Sackett and together they made their home in Halsey Valley. Mel was an avid wood carver and made many fine pieces of furniture for his family. He took great pride in his "Black Foot Indian" heritage, spending many hours enjoying Mother Nature's countryside. His love for his family and friends, through his acts of kindness, will never be forgotten. In addition to his mother, Mary, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jane; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and J.R. Craft, Linda and Thompson Kithcart, Diana and Harold Kithcart, Margaret Sackett; sons and daughters-in-law, David Bensley, Mark and Brenda Sackett, Michael and Terri Sackett, Daniel and Irene Sackett, and Harold Sackett; his brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Cathy Sackett, Devillo and Cindy Sackett, James and Bertha Sackett; his sister, Juanita Wage; sisters-in-law, Beverly Sackett and Marjorie Sackett; seventeen special grandchildren; a great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1964; his brothers, Leon in 1985 and Gerald in 1993.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 27, 1995 at 2 p.m. from the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, Main St., Nichols. Interment will follow at the Nichols Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel. The family would like to say thanks to the Halsey Valley and the Tioga Center Emergency Squads for their fast response, care and concern.
—Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghampton, New York, 25 Oct 1995, page 11
Muriel Pratt
Muriel Joan Pratt, 68, Erin, died Friday, Aug. 2, 1996, at her home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Nave Funeral Home, Erin.
—The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, Tennessee, 4 Aug 1996, p 11
Muriel J. Pratt of Binghamton
Muriel J. Pratt, 68, passed away Friday, August 2, 1996 in Erin, Tenn. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Margaret Collins. She is survived by her husband, Harold B. Pratt, Binghamton; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and James DeVaul, Binghamton, Margaret Middleton-Sackett and Edward Middleton, Binghamton, Danielle Pratt, Binghamton; one son, Harold Sackett, Fla; three special grandchildren, Stephanie Beale, Justin Finch and Aminah Shabazz; also several other grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; one uncle; two foster daughters, Tina Turner, Binghamton, LuAnne White, Binghamton; and many close friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St., Binghamton, with the Rev. Gary Doupe officiating. Burial will be in the Islamic Cemetery of the Southern Tier, Maine, N.Y.
—Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, 6 Aug 1996, p 9
The Tioga County (N.Y.) Sheriff's Department said a passenger was injured about 8:25 p.m. Friday when an auto driven by Melvin H. Sackett, 45, of Lockwood, went out of control on the Day Hollow Road in the Town of Owego.
Deputies said the vehicle travled 270 feet off the road until coming to rest on a lawn owned by Raymond Hallett.
The passenger Mrs Jane L. Sackett, 35, was taken to Ideal Hospital in Endicott for treatment of minor injuries and was released.
Deputies said Sackett was ticked for failure to keep right.
The Campville Fire Department Emergency Squad assisted at the scene.
—Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, 1 Jan 1978, p 11
Notes & Citations
- "New York State, Birth Index, 1881–1942" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Melvin H, b. Bing., NY, 14 Aug 1932."
- Obituary.
- "US City Directories, 1822-1995" (Ancestry image).
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Collins, Mearle Joan, b. Lidys Rode L, Pennsylvania, 7 Oct 1926, d. 15 Aug 1996, father Arther B Collins, mother Margaret M Hughes, claim date 12 Jan 1976. Oct 1942 listed as Mearle Joan Collins; 01 Sep 1977 listed as Muriel Joan Pratt; 02 Dec 1975 listed as Muriel Pratt; 04 Sep 1996 listed as Muriel J Pratt."
- The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania (Newspapers.com image), 6 May 1965, p 8, Marriage Licenses, Towanda, "Melvin H. Sackett and Jane Louise Bensley, both of Nichols."
- "U.S. Veterans Gravesites" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Melvin H, SSG US Army, Korea, Vietnam, b. 14 Aug 1932, d. 23 Oct 1995, Nichols Cemetery, NY."
- Find a Grave.
- "Social Security Death Index" (Ancestry transcript), "Muriel J. Pratt, b. 7 Oct 1927, d. 15 Aug 1996, SSN 123-18-1636 issued NY, residence 37061, Erin, Houston, Tennessee."
- Census.
- "New York State, Birth Index, 1881–1942", (Ancestry image), "Bensley, Jane L, b. Nickols, New York, 19 Jul 1940." [Abstract from Ancestry image of NY State Birth Index]
- 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-02499, p 13A, Enumeration District 4-12
28 Dickenson Street, Binghamton, Broome, New York
Sackett, William, head, 33, carpenter, b. NY
Sackett, Louise, wife, 27, b. PA
Sackett, Melvin, son, 7, b. NY
Sackett, Leon, son, 5, b. NY
Sackett, James, son, 4, b. NY
Sackett, Gerald, son, 1, b. NY. - "New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917–1954" (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Melvin H, 233 Chenango St, Binghamton, NY, b. Binghamton, 14 Aug 1928, enlisted Co H 1st Infantry, 15 Jan 1947, separated HD (Removal) SO 178 from Co H 108 Inf, 12 Sep 1947."
- "New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917–1954", (Ancestry image), "Sackett, Melvin Howard, 5 Gaylord St, Binghamton, NY, b. Binghamton, 14 Aug 1930, service from 26 Oct 1947 to 23 Aug 1948, Co H 108 Inf (3), reason for separation HDconvof Govt, SO 166, grade Pvt."
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