Aaron Sackett

• GIVN: Aaron
• SURN: Sackett
• Sex: M
• Born: 26 DEC 1760 in Hebron,Tolland,CT.
• Died: 1827 in Hanover Twp.,Butler Co.,OH.
• Reference: 664
• Notes:

  1760 Dec 26 - Aaron Sackett, 3/7 child of Reuben and Mercy Finney Sacket and father of Thomas Sackett, born in East Greenwich (now Hebron), Conneticut. (Note: The Sacketts of America, by Charles H. Weygant, 1907.)
  
  c.1770 - Dorcas Clark mother of Thomas Sackett born in Maryland. (Note: Died 10 Apr 1857 at 87 years. Will mentions 5 children sons Thomas (eldest), John (deceased), Samuel and daughters Phebe Mosteller and Sarah Watt. -SHD)
  
  25 Apr 1778 Westmoreland Co militia had an Aaron Sackett - not sure if it is the same one. [From: Laurie Young, source not given] [Note: The traditional history of the Sackett family has held that Aaron and his brother, Dr. Samuel, moved from CT. to PA together. If the Aaron Sackett listed in Westmoreland Co. in 1778 is the same as Aaron Sackett, son of Reuben Sackett and Mercy Finney, then he would have made the move two years ahead of his brother and done so at the age of 18 years. - T. King]
  
  1780 - The year the brothers, Cyrus, Aaron, and Dr. Samuel are said to have moved from CT. to PA. In an account written about Dr. Samuel we read: In the year of 1780 he moved to Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. In a letter still preserved, dated Shistee Settlement, Youghiogheny County, [PA.] October 27, 1780, he writes to friends in Connecticut: "I do not think I can cross the mountains back home until spring. There are no doctors here between Pittsburg and Wheeling, and all the way is thickly settled. It is a healthy looking country. I do not think I will get much to do until I get acquainted with the people. Tell Jonathan Hamilton I think this is the best place for land jobbing in the thirteen states, and in case of invasion by Indians it is supposed that fifteen hundred men would rid them out." This would indicate that his first place of residence was in what is now Washington County. He then moved back east a few miles into what is now Fayette County; as stated in the family record, under date of September 15, 1781, he writes: "We set out from New England to come to Redstone township, and arrived at Beesontown, or Uniontown, on October 16, 1781." [Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County Pennsylvania; Under the
  Editorial Supervision of John W. Jordan, LL.D., and James Hadden, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Illustrated, Volume II.; Lewis Hisstorical Publishing Company, New York, 1912. Sackett/Sackett on Pages 341-344]
  
  1782 - In Cross Creek Twp., Washington Co., PA., a petition is signed and sent to Gen. Wm. Irvine, commander of the Western Dept, at Fort Pitt, requesting that he send a few men to help garrison Fort Wells and the mill of Alexander Wells as a protection for the inhabitants near the mill against attack. [Source: Photocopies of pages from "The Frontier Forts of Western Pennsylvania"; Well's Fort; pages 421-423. (Author, Publisher, and Date of publication not known). Material from Laurie Young]
  
  14 March 1784 - A Deed is made (and recorded on the 16th) between "Aaron Sackett of the Town of UNION in the County of Fayette and State of Pennsylvainia, aforesaid is a Taylor" and Henry Beeson, founder of Union, for Lot #7 in that town. [Photocopy of the Deed sent by Laurie Young]
  
  1785 - Aaron Sackett married in Fayette Co., PA. as indicated in; 1) A letter from Aaron to his brother Dr. Samuel Sackett dated 18 Dec 1785 in which he says: "and if you could come and settle up with every body I should be glad for I exspect to lose every thing that I have if you don't ... I exspect a writ sarved on me in a few Days and it will
  be hard for me to suffer for your Debts which I never Contracted for and if they make out any thing a gainst me it will ruin me for I am jest beginning in the world"; 2) A letter written by their sister Violitty from Warren, CT. to Dr Samuel in Fayette Co., PA. dated 27 Apr 1786 in which she says: "I have no knews to write to you. give my warmest compliments to your family and to Aron and an his wife." The last letter incicates that Aaron was living near enough to Dr. Samuel to be expected to pass the greeting on to Aaron and his wife. [Source: The Sackett Letters]
  
  1787 Apr 30 - Thomas Sackett, 1/5 child of Aaron and Dorcas Sackett, born in Uniontown, Fayette Co. PA.
  
  12 April 1789 - Aaron Sackett conveys Lot #7 in the town of Union, Fayette Co., PA. to _______ ?Wells? This is described as the same lot Aaron had received from Henry Beeson on 17 Mar 1784. [From a poor quality photocopy of the deed which has been reduced in size to fit on an 8 1.2" X 11" page. - Supplied by Laurie Young]
  
  1790 - Pennsylvania Census WM 16+ WM 16- WF
  Sacket, Azariah 1 1 3 Mifflin Co.
  Sacket, Joseph 1 1 2 Mifflin Co.
  Sacket, Joseph 1 2 2 Bucks Co.
  Sacket, Joseph 3 1 5 Bucks Co.
  Sacket, Aaron 1 1 3 Fayette Co. - Springhill Twp.
  Sacket, Samuel 1 3 4 Fayette Co. - Springhill Twp.
  (Note: Family for Aaron WM 16+ = Aaron, WM 16- = Thomas, WF = mother Dorcas, daughters Phebe and Sarah.) [Note by T.King: Samuel Sacket above is the brother of Aaron.]
  
  1796 or 1797 - Aaron and his family move to the Hamilton Co. area of Ohio as shown in a letter Aaron wrote from Mill Creek in Ohio dated 6 Aug 1797 in which he says: "Dear Brother I received yours of 20 June and was glad to hear that you were all well for I had no particular a Count from you after we left thair till now." And: "the a Count that Thomas Masterson gave you was trew for Our family Was so sick that we was a blige to Lay by and Marsterson Was so uneasy that we thought best to sell him the tote bote and if we did not like to git a flat botom bote and go as we liked the reason that I did not mention aney thing about that was be Cause the note was given to Clark and me and he has ben going up Every week or too Ever Since Last fall and aint gone yet." Dr. Samuel had written a letter which Aaron received 20 Jun 1797 which was the first he had heard from his brother since Aaron had arrived in Ohio. The reference to either Thomas Masterson, or Clark having "ben going up Every week or too Ever Since Last fall and aint gone yet" could indicate that Aaron had been there the previous fall.
  
  In this letter Aaron also makes a rererence to another land transaction which must have taken place shortly before Aaron moved to Ohio: "and if Wm Wheeler Dont Chose to Keep that Land if I am not Mistaken he is Obligated to get a deed for it before he Can recover his pay back but if he aint Obligated to give me a deed in a return of his pay he must sign his right back and have his pay from Oliphent:" The record of this transaction should be found in Fayette Co., PA. records [Source: The Sackett Letters]
  
  1 Sep 1797 - Aaron and Dorcas have a son, Samuel born in what is now Butler Co., OH. Samuel was the last of the five children of Aaron and Dorcas. The year given for the birth of Dorcas is 1770 which would indicate that she was 27 years old when Samuel was born. In a letter Aaron wrote from Miamme, OH. to his brother, Dr. Samuel in PA., dated 21 Oct 1797, he says: "Darcas lay three Weeks all most with out aney hopes of Ever Getting up a gain but when she begun to mend She Got up in a short time". Laurie Young pointed out that this could indicate that Dorcas had problems with the birth of Samuel. This reference could also be an indication as to why they had no more children. This letter also includes a mention of Barsil (Barzilla?) Clark who is believed to be a brother to Dorcas: "I want that you should tell Barsil Clark if he has Ever arrived that I want thet he Should fetch me down a stove about the sise of that is in the Methedis Metenhouse in Besen town I would not that he should fail of fetching a stove for the price of one tell him that his family is Well and Wants to hear from him." [Source: The Sackett Letters]
  
  1805 Nov 23 - Thomas Sacket and Catharine Chambers marry in Hamilton, Butler Co. OH.
  (SHD Note: This record of marriage, along with the 1808 marriage date, is presented by some but since Thomas would have only been 18 at the time appears unlikely.) [The Butler Co., OH. website has transcriptions of the Ohio marriage records before 1820 and gives the 1805 date for the Chambers/Sackett marriage while the Sackett/Chambers record gives the 1808 date. A post by Alyce Beggs states that the 1805 date is a transcription error and that the micro film has the 1808 date. - T.King]
  
  Bef Christmas 1805 - Phoebe Sackett, daughter of Aaron and Dorcas, married Christopher Mosteller. As indicated in a letter written by Aaron's brother Cyrus from Greene Co., OH. to their brother Dr. Samuel in PA., dated 27 Jan 1806, in which Cyrus says: "Brother Aaron was hear the week before Christmas and they ware all well then he has not got any land yet: Feby got maried to a man by the name of Christopher Mosteller a hater by trade." [Source: The Sackett Letters]
  
  1808 Nov 23 - Thomas Sacket and Catharine Chambers marry in Hamilton, Butler Co. OH. Also: [The Ohio Genealogical Society, Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts Through 1820; An Index, Page 905"]
  
  6 Jul 1809 - Sarah Sackett, daughter of Aaron and Dorcas, married Enoch Limpus in Butler Co., OH. [The Ohio Genealogical Society, Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts Through 1820; An Index, Page 905, "Sacket, Sarah - Limpus, Enoch Jul 06, 1809 BUTL 00A o23."]
  
  2 Dec 1811 A mention of the house of Aaron Sachet which would appear to be Aaron Sackett:
  
  HANOVER TOWNSHIP.
  At the meeting of the Board of Commissioners December 2, 1811, William ROBISON, John WINGATE, and James BLACKBURN being present, on petition of the inhabitants of Reily and St. Clair Townships, it was "ordered, that so much of the said townships as lies within the following boundaries, to wit: Beginning at the southeast corner of the surveyed township No. 4 in the second range east of the meridian line drawn from the mouth of the Great Miami River; thence north to the northeast corner of the same township; thence west to the northwest corner thereof; thence south to the southwest corner thereof; thence east to the place of beginning, shall compose a township which shall be known and designated by the name of Hanover Township." Election to be held at the house of Aaron SACHET on the 21st day of December, 1811, for the election of officers.
  [Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbutler/cyc/031.htm]
  
  14 Jun 1814 - John Sackett, son of Aaron and Dorcas, married Betsy Bales in Butler Co., OH. [The Ohio Genealogical Society, Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts Through 1820; An Index, Page 905"]
  
  1820 Indiana Census
  Sacket, Aaron 026 Butler Co Hanover Twp
  Sacket, Thomas 200 Franklin Co. 200010-11010
  
  15 Jun 1820 - Samuel Sackett, son of Aaron and Dorcas, married Sarah Wickard in Butler Co., OH. [The Ohio Genealogical Society, Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts Through 1820; An Index, Page 905][Marriage record from State of Ohio, Butler County; Vol. 1, Page 135: "I do Hereby certify, That on the 15th day of June A.D. 1820 I solemonized the MARRIAGE of Mr. Samuel Sacket with Sarah Wickard; John Rainey, Esquire, a Justice of the Peace." Photocopy supplied by Laurie Young]
  
  1825 - Sackett, Aaron W-1825 Butler Co. Old Will Book 1, P.395; Archives-Testamentary 2, P.435. (Note: Ohio Wills and Estates to 1850: An Index, by Carol Willsey Bell, 1981.) [This 1825 date conflicts with the date of Aaron Sackett's will made 17 Feb 1827 and probated 11 Sep 1827]
  
  17 Feb 1827 Aaron Sackett makes his will:
  
  1827 Feb 18 - Will of Aaron Sackett
  Sackett, Aaron - Sept. Term 1827 (Note along left edge of Will).
  
  In the name of God Amen. I Aaron Sackett of Butler County in the State
  of Ohio considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of a
  sound mind blessed be Almighty god for the same do make and publish this
  my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say.
  First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved Wife Dorcus Sackett all the
  eighty acres of land that I now live on with all that may arise
  therefrom with all the moveable property that belongs to me with all the
  chattels & goods to have and to hold for her use and support during her
  life and after her decease I do also give and bequeath unto my eldest
  son Thomas Sackett and my two daughters Phebe Mosteller and Sarah
  Lympass two hundred dollars each I also give and bequeath unto my two
  younger sons John Sackett and Samuel Sackett two hundred dollars each to
  be laid out in lands in the Illinois State next fall. And after the
  decease of my wife Dorcus Sackett I do also give and bequeath unto my
  son John Sackett one hundred dollars worth of moveable property. And
  the rest of my estate whether real or moveable to be equally divided
  among the five children and lastly my said beloved wife Dorcus Sackett
  whom I hereby appoint sole Executrix of this my last Will and testament
  hereby revoking all former Wills by me made in Witness whereof I have
  hereunto set my hand and seal this seventeenth day of February in the
  year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty seven

  
  
  declared by the above named Aaron Sackett to be his last Will and
  Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names
  as witnesses in presence of this testator.
  J.C. Hunter
  William Moorehead
  Joshua Leach Jr.
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  Between 17 Feb 1827 and 11 Sep 1827 - Aaron Sackett dies in Butler Co., OH. [Note: The transcript of the will gives the date of 17 Feb 1827 as the date it was made and the Probate record shows it was probated 11 Sep 1827. - T. King]
  
  The State of Ohio Butler County
  Be it known that at a Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid
  holden at Hamilton on the eleventh day of September in the term of
  September One thousand eight hundred and twenty five before the
  Honorable Joshua Collett Esq. President and his associate judges of the
  said Court of Common pleas the within Written last Will & testament of
  the within named Aaron Sackett (now deceased) being presented by Dorcus
  Sackett the Executrix within named and William Moorehead & Joshua Leach
  Junior two of the subscribing Witnesses thereto appearing in their
  proper persons and being duly sworn severally depose and each of them
  for himself deposeth and saith that in his and their presence the said
  Aaron Sackett the Testator acknowledged the within writing to be his
  last Will and testament and that in his presence and at his request they
  the said William Moorehead and Joshua Leach subscribed their names as
  Witnesses thereto and that at the time of the said acknowleding the said
  Aaron Sackett was of sound mind memory and judgement and was at the same
  time upward of twenty one years of age.
  
  Attest
  William Moorehead
  John Reily
  Clerk
  Joshua Leach Jr.
  
  1827 Sep 10 - Court of Common Pleas September Term 1827
  Second Monday 10th September 1827
  The State of Ohio. Butler County Jo.
  Court of Common pleas September Term 1827
  Before the Honorable Joshua Collett Esquire President
  
  Aaron Sacket Deceased
  Butler County. Be it remembered that the last will & test of Aaron
  Sacket late of the County aforesaid deceased being desc by Dorcas Sacket
  the executrix therein named and proved by the oath of William Moorhead &
  Joshua Leach Junr. two of the subscribing witnesses thereto.
  It is ordered that the same be recorded &c
  And hereupon the said Dorcas Sacket the Executrix therein named prays
  administration of the Estate of the said Aaron Sacket deceaded according
  to the tenor of the said last will and testament and to her it is
  granted &c.
  Ordered that Alexander Moore, John Morse & John Ducket be the appraisers
  &c
  Probate Letters &c $3.22
  (SHD Note: William H. Clark last will & Testament exhibited with Thomas
  King Executor. Need followup to establish any relationship to Dorcas.)
  
  1827 Sep 18 - Receipt - Aaron Sackett Butler Co. OH Estate Packet
  Received of Dorcas Sackett Executrix of the Estate of Aron Sackett
  Deceased Two Hundered Dollars in cash left to me by the Sd Aron Sackett
  in his last Will and Testament to be laid out in land in the State of
  Illinois for my use.
  Received by me (Signed) John Sackett
  $200.00 September 18th 1827
  Witness present
  John Dukate
  
  1827 Oct 6 - Receipt - Aaron Sackett Butler Co. OH Estate Packet
  October 6th 1827
  Received of Dorcas Sackett Executrix of the Estate of Aron Sackett
  Deceased 87 cents for my services as Clerk at the ?
  Received by me (Signed) John Dukate
  
  1827 Oct 24 - Receipt - Aaron Sackett Butler Co. OH Estate Packet
  Recd of Saml Sackett four dollars and seventeen cents and four mills,
  which pays the following tax for 1827. To Wit ------
  Saml Sackett one horse & one cow 26.4
  Aaron Sackett one horse and two cows 30.8
  ------do---------- 160 acres of land - tax 3.60.2
  All charges on the county Due = $4.17.4
  pheale (?). Hanover township $3=91=0
  Oct 24th 1827. (Signed) C.K. Smith, B.G.
  
  1827 Oct 26 - Receipt - Aaron Sackett Butler Co. OH Estate Packet
  Received of Dorcas Sackett Executrix of the Estate of Aaron Sackett
  Dec'd. Two Hundred Dollars in cash left to me by the Said Aaron Sackett
  in his last Will and Testament to be laid out in land in the State of
  Illinois for my use. Received by me
  $200.00 October 26 1827 (Signed) Saml Sackett
  Witness Present
  Christopher Mosteller
  (SHD Note: Christopher Mosteller is the 1st husband of Aaron & Dorcas
  Sacket daughter Phebe Sackett.)
  
  1827 Dec 1 - Aaron Sacket Dec'd Property set off to the Widow
  A Schedule of the personal property of Aron Sackett late of Hanover
  Township Butler County Deceased set apart for the widows use, by the
  undersigned appraisers of said Estate.
  2 Beds and Bedding
  1 Table
  1 Looking Glass
  - All the grain and provisions - Belonging to the Estate
  2 Cupboards and Cupboard ware
  2 Hives of Bees
  1 Weeding hoe
  
  
  (SHD Note: A part of the Butler Co. OH Probate File.)
  
  1828 May 12 - Receipt - Aaron Sackett Butler Co. OH Estate Packet
  Re May 12th 1828
  Received of Dorcas Sackett Executrix of Aron Sackett Deceased Five
  Dollars in full for one coffin.
  Received by me
  $5.00 (Signed) Isaac Boll
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• Record last updated: 29 JAN 2001
• TIME: 11:53:41

• Married: 1785 in Fayette Co.,PA.

1. Phebe Sackett, b. 1787 in Fayette Co.,PA
2. Thomas Sackett, b. 30 APR 1787 in Uniontown,Fayette Co.,PA.
3. Sarah Sackett, b. ABT 1789 in Uniontown,Fayette Co.,PA.
4. John W. Sackett, b. 7 JUN 1793 in Uniontown,Fayette Co.,PA.
5. Samuel S. Sackett, b. 1 SEP 1797 in Hanover Twp.,Butler Co.,OH.

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