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William Sackett

(1784-1849)
FatherCaptain John Sackett (1755-1819)
MotherElizabeth Gibbs (say 1760-1836)
William Sackett, son of Captain John Sackett and Elizabeth Gibbs, was born in Newtown, Long Island, Queens County, New York StateG, on 23 February 17841 and baptized at the Presbyterian Church, NewtownG, on 15 December 1790.2 He died aged 64 in NewtownG on 4 February 1849.1,3,4 He married Gertrude Meserole, daughter of John Meserole.1 Gertrude was born in about 17895 and died aged 51 in NewtownG on 29 January 1841.6,7
     William was named as a beneficiary in his grandfather William Sackett's will made in Newtown, Long IslandG, on 7 June 1798.8
     William Sackett was a member of a company of Queens County Militia.

Children of William Sackett and Gertrude Meserole

Probable children of William Sackett and Gertrude Meserole
Jeremiah V Sackett (c 1822–) and Abram M Sackett (c 1832–), whose parents have not otherwise been identified, were probably also children of William Sackett and Gertrude Meserole.

 Notes & Citations

  1. Charles Weygant, The Sacketts of America, "930. William Sackett, b. Feb. 23, 1784, d. Feb. 4, 1849; m. Gertrude Meserole."
  2. Baptisms Register, Presbyterian Church, Newtown (now Elmhurst), Queens County, Long Island, N.Y., "1790, Dec. 15. William, son of John Sacket."
  3. Website Death Notices from the New York Evening Post, 1801–1890 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), 2/6/1849. "Sun Feb 4, William Sackett of Newtown L I 65y."
  4. Register of Deaths, Presbyterian Church, Newtown (now Elmhurst), Queens County, Long Island, N.Y., "1849, Feb. 4. William Sackett, aged 64 years."
  5. Date of birth based on age at death.
  6. Website Death Notices from the New York Evening Post, 1801–1890 (New England Historic Genealogical Society), "1/29/1841. Newtown, L.I. Jan.29, Gertrude w. Wm Sackett in 52y."
  7. Register of Deaths, Presbyterian Church, Newtown (now Elmhurst), Queens County, Long Island, N.Y., "1841, Jan. 29. Mrs Gertrude Sackett, wife of William Sackett, 52 years."
  8. "Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835" (American Ancestors image), Will of William Sackett of New Town, Queens County, NY, proved 13 May 1802.
Appears inSacketts in the Military
Sackett line6th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
ChartsLine 3a (American)
Sackett Family Association descendants
Brian William Sackett and Jason Donald Sackett.
Generation.Tree930.7O.3
Last Edited16 Apr 2023
See also Thurmon King's New Sackett Family Database
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