930. Almira Sackett-1002 (Nathaniel , Nathaniel , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 4 Sep 1804 in Dutchess County, N. Y.. She died in 1882.
She was born in Dutchess County, N. Y. The following letter, written by her before she was sixteen years of age, will, it is believed, be of interest to her descendants. It is addressed to her cousin, Dr. John Halstead Sackett, the No. 994 of this record.
Monroe, 26 March 1820.
Dear Cousin:After a long absence from you and the rest of our relatives and friends I am glad to inform you that we are all at present in the enjoyment of good health. Father has purchased a very handsome farm; it is as elevated a situation as any in the State. He has 100 acres of it cleared, and a comfortable house and barn on it, besides other out buildings. Father has laid out a town on a portion of his farm, which improves very fast and has several handsome buildings on it. He has named it Monroe, and I think you or some other eminent doctor would do well here, as at present we have no doctors, only quacks, who are not fit to draw a tooth. We raise between two and three thousand bushels of grain a year, and this season father has fatted between seven and eight thousand pounds of pork, besides several beeves. Father has a large stock of cattle, sheep, and hogs, a yoke of oxen, and four elegant horses, as handsome and fat as old sorrel, and he, you know, is a great favorite of mother's. Riding on horseback is very fashionable here. I have a beautiful milk-white horse, and a splendid saddle and bridle. The land here produces in great abundance. Corn yields from 60 to 70 bushels pre acre, wheat from 25 to 30 bushels, oats 35 to 40 bushels, and rye 35 to 45 bushels, with everything else in proportion. Our market prices are nearly as good as they are in New York. Cincinnati is situated on the bank of the Ohio River and is now growing very rapidly. It contains 3 market houses, 8 or 9 churches, 1 glass house, 2 brass and bell foundries, 2 oil mills, 2 ox saw mills, one steam saw mill, 4 nail factories, 1 casting furnace, 1 steam grist mill, which is nine stories high from the river side, 1 college, 5 banks, besides blacksmiths, silversmiths, clock and watch makers, cabinet makers, and all other kind of mechanics that you have in New York. There is one horse-boat that runs from Cincinnati to Newport in Kentucky, besides other ferry boats. There are now between 40 and 50 steamboats on the river, and some of them are as large as ships, besides several keel boats which trade from Cincinnati to New Orleans, a distance of 1,500 miles, and 5 days. One steamboat, the Perseverance, caught fire and burned this spring. It was a great loss to some of the merchants, as it was loaded with dry goods and groceries. There are between 3 and 4 thousand houses in Cincinnati now. We live in the center of 4 large towns, viz., Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton and Lebanon.
Mr. Chase, your old school teacher, is bishop of this state. He lost his wife and is married again, and his son is at college. He lives at Columbus, where he has a very fine farm, with elegant buildings on it. We have had a great many weddings here since the new year began and I expect there will be a great many more before it ends. I suppose there have been a great many in your state too, but I haven't heard anything about yours, and I begin to think you are going to live a bachelor life. I suppose by this time you are looking for the end of my letter, but I can not conclude without reminding you of the debt you owe me, which is a new frock for the name of Almira, but I will forgive you the debt if you will send me a handsome pair of ear rings. I shall expect them in your answer to this or else by James and Matthew Dubois, who talk of moving here this summer. Should they fail to come you must not fail to send the ear rings as I have nothing now to keep you in remembrance. You must also send me a handsome red merino shawl, as they are very fashionable here, and you can afford it for you have no one to get for but yourself. As you have no wife or children I expect I will be your principal heir. Pa and Ma send love and say they expect you will soon come to this delightful country. We shall be most happy to have you spend the summer with us.
From your affectionate cousin,
Almira Sackett.Some three years after the above letter was written Almira Sackett was married to George P. Williamson, a promising young merchant for the little village which had grown up on her father's farm.
Some twenty years ago [c. 1887] the writer [Weygant] had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Almira (Sackett) Williamson on several occasions. She was then a widow of over seventy years of age. But she had seen much of the world and seemed to remember distinctly almost every event of her life. Her conversational powers were remarkable. In appearance she was a delicate-featured and refined old lady, but notwithstanding her age was a most delightful companion. In conversation she was not only instructive and interesting, but at times reminded one most forcible of the rollicking, free-hearted girl who had written the forgoing letter to her bachelor cousin, Dr. John H. Sackett, over half a century before.
Almira married George P. Williamson-1002sp on 8 May 1823. George was born on 2 Sep 1802. He died on 20 Nov 1866.
of Monroe, Butler Co., OH.
Mr. Williamson was the first postmaster of Monroe, Ohio and subsequently took a lively interest in politics and for a number of years filled a government position at the National Capitol. A long letter written by him to his wife's uncle, Samuel Sackett, of Monticello, Sullivan County, N. Y., Dec. 15, 1827, shows him to have been a cultured and broad-minded Christian gentleman.
George and Almira had the following children:
1935 F i Elisabeth H. Williamson-2470 was born in 1824. She died in 1877. Elisabeth married Michael Gunchel-2470sp. + 1936 F ii Margaret J. Williamson-2471 1937 F iii Maria C. Williamson-2472 was born in 1820. She died on 10 May 1849 in Unmarried.
931. William Augustus Sackett-1003 (Nathaniel , Nathaniel , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 8 Sep 1808 in Dutchess Co., NY.. He died on 6 Mar 1891 in near Cincinnati, OH..
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He was born in Dutchess County, N. Y. His daughter, Miss A. Louise Sackett, has furnished the compiler of this record the following sketch of his life:
"My father, William Augustus Sackett, was to have been named for Governor Clinton of New York, who was an intimate friend of the family, but his mother became offended at some act of the governor's and had her son baptized in the Episcopal Church and given the name of William Augustus, in honor of her brother. After their removal to Ohio, William A. was sent to Cincinnati to learn bookkeeping in one of the largest commercial houses of the town, and he became an expert accountant. During his manhood he resided in Monroe, Butler Co., in Lebanon, Warren County, and in Cincinnati, Hamilton County. At Cincinnati he was for many years a successful merchant, but owing to unavoidable disasters gave up business for himself and was at different times employed as salesman for the largest wholesale houses of that city. His last employment was as United States Gauger, during President Grant's administration. After leaving that position he resided with his daughters at East Norwood, near Cincinnati, where he died March 6, 1891."
William married Mary Greenlee Ross-1003sp.
They had the following children:
937. Elisabeth Arkills-1009 (Hannah Sackett , Nathaniel , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born in 1807. She died in 1890.
Elisabeth married Erastus D. Conant-1009sp. Erastus was born in 1803. He died in 1880.
They had the following children:
947. Sarah Mead-1020 (Deborah Peck , Deborah Sackett , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ).
of Greenwich, Conn.
They had the following children:
+ 1949 M i William Henry Robbins 1950 M ii Sackett Mead Robbins 1951 F iii Julia Robbins Julia married William Ferris.
955. Henry James Sedgwick-1028 (Ann Baldwin , Hannah Sackett , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 4 Jun 1812. He died in Jun 1868.
Henry married (1) Lucinda Snow-1028sp1 daughter of Ebenezer Snow and Lucinda Gott.
They had the following children:
1952 M i Charles Sedgwick-2512a died in Unmarried. + 1953 M ii James Henry Sedgwick 1954 M iii John Sedgwick John married Frances Davis.
Henry married (2) Lucy Winslow Hubbard-1028sp2.
of Syracuse, N. Y.
957. Charles Baldwin Sedgwick-1030 (Ann Baldwin , Hannah Sackett , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 5 Mar 1815.
Charles married (1) Ellen E. Smith daughter of Rev. Ethan Smith and Bathsheba Sanford in 1837.
They had the following children:
+ 1955 F i Ellen S. Sedgwick-2515 + 1956 M ii Charles Hamilton Sedgwick-2516
Charles married (2) Deborah W. Gannett-1030sp2 daughter of Rev. Thomas Battle Gannett and Sarah White on 24 Jun 1846.
They had the following children:
+ 1957 F iii Anna Baldwin Sedgwick-2517 + 1958 F iv Sarah White Sedgwidk-2518 1959 M v Frank L. Sedgwick-2519 was born on 31 Mar 1850. He died on 16 Apr 1862. + 1960 F vi Katherine Maria Sedgwick-2520 + 1961 F vii Dora Gannett Sedgwick-2521
959. Anna B. Gott-1032 (Ann Baldwin , Hannah Sackett , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 28 Feb 1823. She died on 27 May 1847.
Anna married George H. Woodruff-1032sp on 15 Jul 1842.
attorney and counselor at law of Joliet, Ill.
George and Anna had the following children:
1962 F i Woodruff Miss-2522. 1963 F ii Anne May Woodruff-2523.
960. Amelia Hannah Gott-1033 (Ann Baldwin , Hannah Sackett , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 27 Aug 1825.
Amelia married Francis H. Hastings-1033 son of Seth Hastings M. D. and Huldah Clark on 10 Oct 1848.
of Chicago, Ill.
Francis and Amelia had the following children:
+ 1964 F i Anne Clark Hastings-2424 1965 F ii Frances Amelia Hastings-2525 was born on 31 Mar 1853. 1966 M iii Daniel Gott Hastings M. D.-2526 was born on 31 Mar 1861.
Daniel Gott Hastings, M. D., 1861-, of Rochester, N. Y., was graduated at Rochester University in 1884, and at Harvard Medical School in 1888.
961. Daniel Francis Gott-1034 (Ann Baldwin , Hannah Sackett , Samuel , Joseph , Simon , Jr. , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 24 Apr 1828. He died on 15 Dec 1899.
of Syracuse, N. Y.
He was a graduate of Hamilton College and by profession a lawyer.
Daniel married Sarah Starr Clay-1034sp daughter of Lyman Clay M. D. and Fanny Ware on 28 Dec 1855.
On page 143 her name is given as Hannah E. Clary and on page 210 it is given as Sarah Starr Clay. On page 210 her father's name is given as Lyman Clay, M. D. A typo could explain the difference between Clary and Clay. But I have no explaination for the difference between Hannah E. and Sarah Starr. - T. King
Daniel and Sarah had the following children:
+ 1967 F i Fanny Clay Gott-2527 1968 M ii Francis Daniel Gott-2528 was born on 11 Apr 1860. He died in 1901.
He was a graduate of Syracuse University, studied law and was admitted to practice in 1884.Francis married Mary Leavenworth-2528sp daughter of Henry Leavenworth and Mary Truesdall in Jun 1886. Mary died in 1893. 1969 F iii Marion Gott-2529 was born on 13 Oct 1861. Marion married William G. Tracey-2529sp.
963. Julia Griswold (Phineas Griswold , Phineas Griswold , Abigail Sacket , John Sacket , John , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 28 Jan 1789.
Julia married Lemual Cicero Holcomb before 1817.
They had the following children:
+ 1970 F i Julia Matilds Holcomb
969. Daniel Sacket-1048 (Daniel Sacket , Daniel Sacket , Daniel Sacket , John Sacket , John , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born in 1803 in CT.. He died in 1853.
Of Salim,[?] Conn., and Marine, IL. - Weygant, p. 210
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State: Illinois
Year: 1850
County: Madison
Township: Marine Settlement
Roll: M432_119 Page: 556
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Sacket, Daniel 47 m blacksmith CT
[Sacket], Harriet 44 f CT
Sacket, Harriet C. 17 f CT
Sacket, Emma E. 11 f CT
Sacket, Charles D. 8 m IL
Daniel married Harriet. Harriet was born in 1806 in CT..
They had the following children:
1971 F i Sarah Sacket 1972 F ii Harriet Caroline Sacket-2591 was born in 1833 in CT.. 1973 F iii Emma E. Sacket-2592 was born in 1839 in CT.. 1974 M iv Charles D. Sacket-2593 was born in 1842 in IL..
970. James Sacket-1049 (Daniel Sacket , Daniel Sacket , Daniel Sacket , John Sacket , John , Simon , Thomas , Thomas ) was born on 20 Jan 1804. He died on 8 Mar 1884 in Marine IL..
Christened Gad but renamed James. -[Weygant, p. 143]
Of Milford and New Haven in Conn., and Marine, IL.
He was born at Milford, Conn., and christened "Gad." but after death of his parents was renamed James. When about 14 years of age he left home and went to Illinois. About 1824, two of his brothers, Isaac and Daniel, joined him in his western place of abode and did not return to their New England home. Like many of his ancestors and kinsmen; he took an interest in military affairs and for several years held a commission as Major in a regiment of Illinois Militia. His children were all born on his farm at Marine and there he and his wife were buried. One of his sons was still residing on the old homestead in 1905. - Weygant, p. 211
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A hand written account of the above, supplied by Glenna Hertzler has some additional information:
Maj. James Sackett 1804-1884, son of Daniel Sackett of Milford, CT. was christened "Gad." But having been left an orphan when quite young, he was placed in the family of an Episcopal Clergyman named Baldwin, living at or near New Haven, who changed his name to "James." When about 14 years of age he, for some reason unknown to his descendants, left his Eastern home never to return, and went to Illinois and there settled at or near Marine, Madison County where he was married to Sally Jennette Parker, daughter of Andrew Parker and ______ Gates. [the remainder is the same as Weygant's account]
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A letter written by Lucinda Sackett addressed to Mr. James Sackett; Marine Sett., Ill. with instructions to address a response to Henry A. Read; New Haven, CT:
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New Haven February 10th 1839
My Dear Son
I now take my pen in hand to write
afew lines to you they are the first I ever wrote you and perhaps
may be the last not my Dear son for the want of inclination
but my health is very poor and I am geting old. the letter you
wrote your Uncle Joel I have seen which has hurt my felings
verry much. why he should write as he has I do not know
I have done nothing to make him. you say you have written
to Daniel and have had no letters from him. it is because
he cannot write you I must tell you it is because he cannot
write it he often speaks of you and would be glad to corrispond
with you if he was able. he has got a fine woman for a wife and
one who tries to do every thing he has four fine children and he
I am glad to inform you is doing very well. whatever he does
amiss is not owing to drink or ill will but for the want of
Education. Isaac is Married and has a large family he is poor
and has to work very hard for a living. I dont feel as though
I could make it my home with him to be one more on his hands
I have always lived out in some family until I am worn
out with hard work. I am now with my Sister your Aunt
Susan. I presume you do not remember any of your relations
this Sister I am with is all I have living now. I do hope
I shall have the pleasure of seeing you before I die it
would indeed be a great comfort to mepage 2
you have relation in New Haven that you would
be pleased over and who would like to see you. I hope you
will write as soon as you receive this. I shall feel anxious
until I hear from you to know wether you have receive
this. I am happy to find you are doing well. I should
like to see your wife and children but it is not likely
I ever shall. I am old and poor and my sister is as poor as I
am. she has two children to take care of and has to work very
hard. she is very kind and willing to do all she can.Excuse all imperfections remember I am old
This from your affectionate
Mother, Lucinda SackettThis letter shows that the mother of James was still living in 1839. Therefore, both of his parents of James did not die while he was young. We should remember that during that era children were called orphans when just the father died and another adult male would be appoiinted as guardian for the children.
The letter also shows that Daniel and Isaac, the brothers of James, were living in New Haven in 1839 and did not go to Illinois with James around 1824. Or, if they did go with him, they had returned to New Haven. The 1850 census for Daniel Sackett's family in Marine, IL shows that he had a daughter, Emma E. age 11, born in CT., and a son, Charles D. age 8, born in IL. This indicates that he made the move from New Haven, CT. to Marine, IL. between 1839 and 1842. [It may be that in Weygant's account the "4" and "2" were transposed, changing about 1842 into about 1824]
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An entry in "HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS", Part 2, 1879; F 896542.4; Marine, IL.; p. 494:"During the year 1819, Capt. Curtis Blakeman and four other sea captains came from New York, New England and New Jersey, all supplied with money and able to live comfortably. Captain Blakeman located on the Loius Spies place which had been previously occupied by an early settler named John Scott, a native of Tenn. Captain had with him a four horse wagon which was driven by David Thorp; a two horse wagon which was driven by Henry Thorp; and a one horse rockaway driven by James Sackett.
James Sackett, who now lives in Marine, came with Captain Blakeman. He was a boy of only fifteen years when he drove the Captain's rockaway. He married a Miss Parker, whose father came into the Twp in 1829 and persued the vocation of farming until about nine years ago, when he moved into the town of Marine, raised a family of six children and lost his wife in 1866. About four years ago he lost his eyesight, but his memory remains intact."
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Year: 1840; State: Illinois; County: Madison, Township: Marine Settlement
Roll: M704_64; Page: 84
Sacket, James
Census: 110 101 000 000 0 - 100 010 000 000 0
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Year: 1850; State: Illinois; County: Madison; Township: Marine Settlement
Roll: M432_119 Page: 556
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Sacket, James 45 m farmer CT
[Sacket], Sarah P. 34 f NY
Sacket, James Jr. 13 m IL
Sacket, Francis 15 m IL
Sacket, Clarissa 10 f IL
Sacket, Andrew 8 m IL
Sacket, Henry R. 5 m IL
Sacket, Frances S. 3 f IL
James married Sally Jenette. Parker-1049sp daughter of Andrew Parker and Mercy Gates in Oct 1833 in Madison Co., IL.. Sally was born in Feb 1816 in NY.. She died in Mar 1866 in Marine, Madison Co., IL..
They had the following children:
1975 M i Francis M. Sacket-2594 was born on 31 Dec 1834.
Of Marine, IL. -[Weygaant, p. 211]1976 M ii James Sacket-2595 was born on 11 Mar 1837.
Of Lake Woods Co., Oklahoma. -[Weygaant, p. 211]1977 F iii Clarissa B. Sacket-2596 was born on 17 Jul 1838.
unmarried in 1895. -[Weygaant, p. 211]1978 M iv Andrew Sacket-2597 was born on 13 Feb 1842.
-[Weygaant, p. 211]+ 1979 M v Henry R. Sacket Dr.-2598 1980 F vi Frances S. Sacket-2599 was born on 23 Nov 1846.
-[Weygaant, p. 211]Frances married W. W. Dee-2599sp.
Weygant, p. 211
Weygant has his surname as DELLS. However, research by the DEE family indicates that his surname was DEE.