Welcom new member Tim Sackett
by dkbarbee＠juno.com
Welcome Tim, as new member #382! It was great getting to meet you and part of your family in Westfield! I hope the genealogy bug has bitten you! I share your enjoyment of visiting the cemeteries and uncovering the forgotten. I hope that we can encourage more folks in our group to really look into their own local "lost" cemeteries.
I'm so glad that you were able to join us in Westfield and got a first hand look at The Sackett Family Association.
Debbie Barbee
TSFA President
5 years, 6 months
Re: [SACKETT] Random Thoughts From the Reunion
by Thurmon
Hi Joan,
Sorry about that. I keep forgetting that we have members who live in other
parts of the world. :-)
Kent is a town in Connecticut, USA. Many of the early "towns" were large
tracts of land granted for a town. Sort of like a township. As the
population grew and disagreements arose, smaller towns were formed. That was
what happened when Warren was formed.
To confuse things here in the USA, many of those who migrated west, named
the towns they formed "out west" with the same name as the town they left.
Thurmon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joan Leary" <joan.leary(a)ntlworld.com>
To: <sackett(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:26 AM
Subject: Re: [SACKETT] Random Thoughts From the Reunion
> Hi,
>
> When you say bought land in Kent is that USA or UK, sorry to be a pain but
> there are so many UK and USA places the same that I get a bit confused.
> Regards Joan UK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sackett-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:sackett-bounces@rootsweb.com]
> On
> Behalf Of Thurmon
> Sent: 28 September 2012 22:38
> To: sackett(a)rootsweb.com
> Subject: [SACKETT] Random Thoughts From the Reunion
>
> Hello Sackett Cousins,
>
> After my rather miserable trip home, caused by the problem with the
> sciatic
> nerve in my left side. The flight from Bradley airport to Chicago
> presented
> me with a seat that felt something like a brick with a little bit of
> padding
> over it. The flight from Chicago to Seattle was a little bit better. A
> three
> hour lay over in Seattle gave me plenty of time to stand up and let the
> pain
> go away. The 51 min. flight from Seattle to Pasco was what the previous
> flights should have been. There is no place like HOME.
>
> Since arriving home, I have checked my files for some of the things I
> mentioned in the discussions I led. I said, more than once, that the first
> mention of W# 47-Jonathan Sackett in the records of Kent, CT was 1750 when
> he signed as a witness on the will of Thomas Beeman. I had forgotten, and
> failed to mention that Weygant (pgs 50-52) says that there are records of
> "Jonathan Sacket of Hebron" purchasing land in Kent in 1745. He purchased
> more land in 1749. Weygant also says a 1749 record indicates that Jonathan
> conveyed some property in Kent to his son, Jonathan. This could indicate
> that Jonathan moved from Hebron to Kent, between 1745 (when he was "of
> Hebron" and bought land in Kent) and 1749 when he bought land in Kent and
> conveyed some land to his son.
>
> I enjoyed the presentation by Stuart Strothman relating to his book
> "Sackett." The novel is based upon Elizabeth Sackett, daughter of John
> Sackett who was abducted by the Native Americans and raised by them.
> Later,
> her son led in battles against the colonists. Stuart gave me a bit more
> credit than I feel I deserved. The information I supplied to him was not
> my
> own research. It had been shared with me by others.
>
> I was given a DVD "The Sackett Clan" and I can't remember who it was that
> gave it to me. Would the one who gave it to me contact me so I can give
> proper credit for the pictures that I use?
>
> Following the reunion, Sunday morning, I drove over to Warren, CT to
> attend
> church there an participate in the mini tour of the Sackett related sites
> there. I was at the church early and met and visited with the pastor and
> viewed some of the documents relating to the early days of the church. One
> document was extremely helpful in solving a problem I had found in
> Weygant's
> book.
>
> On page 109, Weygant says: #204 "Reuben Sackett (1732-1803, of Hebron and
> East Greenwich, in Conn. ..." In the notes for Reuben presently on the
> website, I have the following:
> "Note: There seems to be no record of this Reuben Sackett residing in East
> Greenwich. He was married in Kent, Litchfiled, Co. and his children were
> born in Kent and Warren. Reuben died in died in Warren, Litchfield County,
> CT."
>
> The document in the church related to: Warren, originally East Greenwich.
> The East Greenwich Eccleiastical Society was incorporated in May 1750
> [Source: Connecticut State Library; Connecticut Archives; Eccleiastical
> Papers, Vol. 10, doc, 227]
>
> See also:
> A Genealogy of the Descendants of Thomas Carter
> Author: Howard Willston Carter
> This book contains the history and genealogy of the Thomas Carter family
> of
> Massachusetts.
> Bibliographic Information: Carter, Howard Willston. Carter. Published by
> the
> author. Connecticut. 1909. Page 23-24
>
> "The church of the "Society of East Greenwich (now Warren) in the town of
> Kent" was formally organized Sept. 22, 1756, and as the name of Thomas
> Carter is first on the list of those who "owned the Covenant" on that
> occasion, ... In the Presence of God the Searcher of hearts we do now make
> this covenant, hoping in his mercy thro Jesus Christ to keep it in
> perpetual
> remembrance, we have hereunto set our names and do now before all this
> Congregation publickly ratify and confirm the same.
>
> Thomas Carter
> Jonathn Sackett
> Nathel Swift and Abiah his wife
> Nathel Fuller and Mary his wife
> Joseph Smalley and Jemima his wife
> Abel Comstock
> Nathel Tupper and Elizabeth his wife
> Benjamen Hutchens
> Jonathn Sackett Jun.
> Daniel Mack
> Oliver Finney
> Justus Sacket
> Jerusha Bliss
> Elizabeth Finney
> East Greenwich Sept. 22 A. D. 1756."
>
> The information above indicates that the East Greenwich Eccleiastical
> Society was formed 6 years before the church in Warren was formed. It also
> indicates that, for a period of time, the area was known as East Greenwich
> Society. So, what I thought was an error in Weygant has been shown to be
> correct. I was interested in information Steve Barbee shared with me about
> some of the theological differences in Kent that led to the founding of
> the
> East Greenwich Society.
>
> In the afternoon, before I headed back to Windsor Locks, I was able to
> supply Ellen Paul with the URL for the images and transcriptions of the
> Sackett Letters my younger sister discovered in the Territorial Prision
> Museum in Yuma, AZ. Those letters center around the family of Reuben
> Sackett
> and his son, Dr. Samuel Sackett.
>
> As usual, I enjoyed meeting those I had not met before and visiting with
> those who had attended previous reunions. It amazes me that from the 17
> people who met in Salt Lake City and formed TSFA in 2003, we are now
> nearing
> 400 members!! Wouldn't it be great if we could get ... Even 25% of our
> members to a reunion?
>
> Thurmon
5 years, 6 months
Sackett Family Association website updated
by Chris Sackett
The Sackett Family Association website sackettfamily.info has been updated with the following new and revised pages:
* New members 380 Diane Touzet, 381 Helen Jeffries, 382 Tim Sackett, 383 Brandy Harris-Hodnett
* Revised 374 Steve Sackett
* Added New York Genealogical and Biographical Record
This message is also posted on the Association blog at
http://thesackettfamilyassociationblog.blogspot.com/
Chris Sackett
TSFA Webmaster
5 years, 6 months
Welcome new member Helen Jeffries
by dkbarbee＠juno.com
Welcome Helen, as new member #381! Jean is right we are a very helpful group, on both sides of the pond!! I hope that you can figure out where that Sackett middle name comes in on your family search.
Again, welcome!
Debbie Barbee
TSFA President
5 years, 6 months
Welcome new member Walter Pogue
by dkbarbee＠juno.com
I would like to especially welcome new member Walter Pogue, #386! It appears that Walter shares a bit more ancestry with my husband, that of the Pogue line. Welcome to the group, Walter, I hope you find the resources here of help to you. I would like to talk with you off this list about the Pogues, if you would have time.
Debbie Barbee
TSFA President
5 years, 6 months
Welcome new member David Staynor
by dkbarbee＠juno.com
Welcome David Staynor, new member #385, from Australia!! How exciting to have a new member from Australia! Makes me want to see a reunion there!!
David, I hope that you find Chris' web site and Thurmon's database of good help to you. You didn't mention any of your additional ancestry, so I hope that you can get plugged in to the database. I hope that you find our group as helpful as I have!
Again, welcome!
Debbie Barbee
TSFA President
5 years, 6 months
Welcome new member Ms. Wernett
by dkbarbee＠juno.com
Welcome Ms. Wernett, new member #384! Another member joining that is from the Jonathan to Reuben Sackett line! There are a fair number of members that are from this line. I hope that you find our resources helpful to you. I know our members are always willing to lend a hand.
Welcome to the Association!
Debbie Barbee
TSFA President
5 years, 6 months
Welcome new member Brandy Harris-Hodnett
by dkbarbee＠juno.com
Welcome Brandy, new member #383! I read the name Filer Sackett and knew that must be from the Warren, Ct. branch of the Sacketts. That line is also my husband's line. There are many individuals in this organization that are from this line. I'm sure that you will find much information available here. If not posted, then from members who are always more than willing to share.
Good luck with your research, and welcome to the family!
Debbie Barbee
TSFA President
5 years, 6 months
Random Thoughts From the Reunion
by Thurmon
Hello Sackett Cousins,
After my rather miserable trip home, caused by the problem with the sciatic nerve in my left side. The flight from Bradley airport to Chicago presented me with a seat that felt something like a brick with a little bit of padding over it. The flight from Chicago to Seattle was a little bit better. A three hour lay over in Seattle gave me plenty of time to stand up and let the pain go away. The 51 min. flight from Seattle to Pasco was what the previous flights should have been. There is no place like HOME.
Since arriving home, I have checked my files for some of the things I mentioned in the discussions I led. I said, more than once, that the first mention of W# 47-Jonathan Sackett in the records of Kent, CT was 1750 when he signed as a witness on the will of Thomas Beeman. I had forgotten, and failed to mention that Weygant (pgs 50-52) says that there are records of "Jonathan Sacket of Hebron" purchasing land in Kent in 1745. He purchased more land in 1749. Weygant also says a 1749 record indicates that Jonathan conveyed some property in Kent to his son, Jonathan. This could indicate that Jonathan moved from Hebron to Kent, between 1745 (when he was "of Hebron" and bought land in Kent) and 1749 when he bought land in Kent and conveyed some land to his son.
I enjoyed the presentation by Stuart Strothman relating to his book "Sackett." The novel is based upon Elizabeth Sackett, daughter of John Sackett who was abducted by the Native Americans and raised by them. Later, her son led in battles against the colonists. Stuart gave me a bit more credit than I feel I deserved. The information I supplied to him was not my own research. It had been shared with me by others.
I was given a DVD "The Sackett Clan" and I can't remember who it was that gave it to me. Would the one who gave it to me contact me so I can give proper credit for the pictures that I use?
Following the reunion, Sunday morning, I drove over to Warren, CT to attend church there an participate in the mini tour of the Sackett related sites there. I was at the church early and met and visited with the pastor and viewed some of the documents relating to the early days of the church. One document was extremely helpful in solving a problem I had found in Weygant's book.
On page 109, Weygant says: #204 "Reuben Sackett (1732-1803, of Hebron and East Greenwich, in Conn. ..." In the notes for Reuben presently on the website, I have the following:
"Note: There seems to be no record of this Reuben Sackett residing in East Greenwich. He was married in Kent, Litchfiled, Co. and his children were born in Kent and Warren. Reuben died in died in Warren, Litchfield County, CT."
The document in the church related to: Warren, originally East Greenwich. The East Greenwich Eccleiastical Society was incorporated in May 1750 [Source: Connecticut State Library; Connecticut Archives; Eccleiastical Papers, Vol. 10, doc, 227]
See also:
A Genealogy of the Descendants of Thomas Carter
Author: Howard Willston Carter
This book contains the history and genealogy of the Thomas Carter family of Massachusetts.
Bibliographic Information: Carter, Howard Willston. Carter. Published by the author. Connecticut. 1909. Page 23-24
"The church of the "Society of East Greenwich (now Warren) in the town of Kent" was formally organized Sept. 22, 1756, and as the name of Thomas Carter is first on the list of those who "owned the Covenant" on that occasion, ... In the Presence of God the Searcher of hearts we do now make this covenant, hoping in his mercy thro Jesus Christ to keep it in perpetual remembrance, we have hereunto set our names and do now before all this Congregation publickly ratify and confirm the same.
Thomas Carter
Jonathn Sackett
Nathel Swift and Abiah his wife
Nathel Fuller and Mary his wife
Joseph Smalley and Jemima his wife
Abel Comstock
Nathel Tupper and Elizabeth his wife
Benjamen Hutchens
Jonathn Sackett Jun.
Daniel Mack
Oliver Finney
Justus Sacket
Jerusha Bliss
Elizabeth Finney
East Greenwich Sept. 22 A. D. 1756."
The information above indicates that the East Greenwich Eccleiastical Society was formed 6 years before the church in Warren was formed. It also indicates that, for a period of time, the area was known as East Greenwich Society. So, what I thought was an error in Weygant has been shown to be correct. I was interested in information Steve Barbee shared with me about some of the theological differences in Kent that led to the founding of the East Greenwich Society.
In the afternoon, before I headed back to Windsor Locks, I was able to supply Ellen Paul with the URL for the images and transcriptions of the Sackett Letters my younger sister discovered in the Territorial Prision Museum in Yuma, AZ. Those letters center around the family of Reuben Sackett and his son, Dr. Samuel Sackett.
As usual, I enjoyed meeting those I had not met before and visiting with those who had attended previous reunions. It amazes me that from the 17 people who met in Salt Lake City and formed TSFA in 2003, we are now nearing 400 members!! Wouldn't it be great if we could get ... Even 25% of our members to a reunion?
Thurmon
5 years, 6 months
Re: [SACKETT] Missed the reunion this time
by Karoline Roehl
I brought him home from the hospital this afternoon.
He's sleeping. I'm smiling.
Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers. They did the trick.
Kari
On Sep 29, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Thurmon wrote:
> Kari,
>
> That is great news. Sounds like our prayers have been answered.
>
> Thurmon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karoline Roehl" <skroehl(a)charter.net>
> To: <sackett(a)rootsweb.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 8:06 AM
> Subject: [SACKETT] Missed the reunion this time
>
>
> Wish I could have been there to meet with all of you. However, a REALLY,
> REALLY, GOOD, thing happened. My husband received a kidney transplant on
> September 9th. He has had some set backs with rejection and a second
> surgery for bleeding, but is overall doing good. Hasn't had to have
> dialysis in over a week. Heading to Madison to bring him home today.
>
> Praise God!
>
>
> Kari Roehl
>
>
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