Sackett Support Document 1

 

The following information was collected and provided by Don Emmel, Napa California, January 2005.

APPENDIX 1 List

 

APPENDIX I: NO. 1 NOTES ON SIMON SACKETT, 1595

APPENDIX I: NO. 2 NOTES ON SIMON SACKETT 1630

APPENDIX I: NO. 3 SHIP “LYON” AND NUMBER OF VOYAGES
AND PROVISIONS

APPENDIX I: NO. 4 A HISTORY OF ROGER WILLIAMS

APPENDIX I: NO. 5 WILLIAM BLOOMFIELD

APPENDIX I: NO. 6 JOHN SACKETT, 1632

APPENDIX I: NO. 7 NOTES ON ABIGAIL HANNUM, WIFE OF
JOHN SACKETT (1632)

APPENDIX I: NO. 8 JOHN SACKETT, 1660

APPENDIX I: NO. 9 CHILDREN OF WILLIAM SACKETT
AND HANNAH GRAVES

APPENDIX I: NO. 10 CHILDREN OF HANNAH SACKETT
AND THOMAS DEWEY III

APPENDIX I: NO. 11 CHILDREN OF MARY SACKETT
AND BENJAMIN MOSELEY

APPENDIX I: NO. 12 FIRST CENTURY HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD

APPENDIX I: NO. 13 WESTFIELD HISTORY

APPENDIX I: NO. 14 HARTFORD AND WINDSOR SACKETTS

APPENDIX I: NO. 15 REASONS FOR COMING TO AMERICA

 

APPENDIX I

 

APPENDIX I NO. 1

NOTES ON SIMON SACKETT 1595-1634
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:51:51 -0000
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] The Sackett Family: Appendix Anderson
The Sackett Family
Appendix
Anderson
pp 1615-6

SIMON SACKETT
ORIGIN: St. John Margate, Isle of Thanet, Kent
MIGRATION: 1631
FIRST RESIDENCE: Cambridge
ESTATE: On 5 August 1633 "Symo[n] Sakt" was granted one-half an acre for a cowyard in Cambridge [CaTR 5]. "Sy. Saket" received a proportional share of one in the division of the meadow on 20 August 1635 [CaTR 13}. In the Cambridge land inventory, on 10 October 1635, [blank] Sackett [i.e. Simon's widow] held five parcels: in the town one house with backside, about half a rood; half an acre in Cowyard Row; five acres on Small lot Hill; one acre and a rood in Long Marsh; and five acres in the Great Marsh
[CaBOP 33].
On 3 November 1635 there was "administration granted to Isabell Sackett of the goods & chattels of her husband, lately deceased" [MBCR 1:155]. In the listing of houses in Cambridge on 8 February 1635/6, "Widow Sackett" was credited with one in town [CaTR 18].
BIRTH: About 1602 based on date of marriage.
DEATH: Cambridge between 5 and 10 October 1635 [TAG 63:179].
MARRIAGE: St. John Margate, Isle of Thanet, Kent, 6 August 1627 Isabel
Pearce. She married (2) William Bloomfield of Cambridge and Hartford [CaBOP 59, 80, 84 show that William Bloomfield sold to Robert Stedman a lot that had belonged to Simon Sackett].
CHILDREN:
i SIMON, b. say 1628; m. about 1652 as her first husband Sarah Bloomfield (on 14 July 1659 administration on the estate of "Symon Sackett deceased" was granted to "William Blomefield of Hartford appearing to be assistant to his daughter wife of the said deceased party" [Pynchon Court 241]).
ii JOHN, b. say 1630; m. (1) Northampton 23 November 1659 Abigail Hannum [Pynchon VR 141]; m. (2) Westfield 14 January 1690[/1] or Springfield 15 January 1690[/1] Sarah (Stiles) Stewart [Pynchon VR 31, 61], daughter of John Stiles and widow of John Stewart [Windsor Hist 2:703].
COMMENTS: The account of grandson Joseph in Riker's The Annals of Newtown, in Queens County, New-York (New York 1852) says that Simon came from the Isle of Ely in Cambridgeshire [p. 344]; this is clearly wrong, but seems to preserve a foggy family tradition that Simon came from the Isle of"Something." This scrap of evidence and the unusual combination of the names Simon and Isabel are the basis for accepting the marriage above as that of the immigrant.
"Symon Sackett" appears in an undated list, but probably from 1632, which includes the earliest settlers of Cambridge [CaTR 2].
In 1907 Charles H. Weygant proposed the existence of a John Sackett who would be brother of Simon, and who was said to have resided in Plymouth and Providence and to have been the father of the John Sackett who married at New Haven in 1652 [The Sacketts of America[:] Their Ancestors and Descendants, 1630-1907 (Newburgh, New York, 1907), p. 14].
The records show a servant by the name of John "Seckett" in New Haven by 1641 [NHCR 1:56], who is probably the same as the man who married in 1652. The proposed elder John seems to be an imaginary construct, and there is no evidence of any relationship between the immigrant Simon and John of New Haven.
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] The Sackett Family: Appendix: Cambridge Proprietors' Records
The Sackett Family
Appendix
Cambridge Proprietors' Records
[These records are referred to by Anderson as CaBOP]
Title page:
The Register Book of the Lands and Houses in the "New Towne" and the Town of Cambridge with the Records of the Proprietors of the Common Lands, being the Records generally called "The Proprietors' Records" Printed by Order of the City Council under the Direction of the City Clerk
Cambridge, 1896
Next page (in handwriting):
"The Regestere: Booke of the Lands and Houses in the Newtowne 1635"
[In a later hand]
"This Book belongs to the Town of Cambridge 1635"
p33
"[ ] Sackett: Jn : the Towne one house wth backsid aboute halfe aroode: Mathew Allen south east Samuell Ston northeast James Ensigne north west Long street south west Moore Jn : Cowyard Rowe aboute halfe an acker the Highway to the oyster bancke northeast and south east backe lane southwest William Wadsworth north west Moore one Smale lotthill aboute ffiue Ackers ad halfe William Kelsey southwest Samuell Dudlysouth east Jonathan Bosworth north east the high way to the Comon Pale n'th west. Moore Jn Longe Marsh . aboute one Acker and a Roode Thomas Homer northeast William Goodwine south east Thomas Hooker south west William Wadsworth North west Moore Jn the great Marsh: aboute ffiue Ackers Antho: Couldbey north west Charls River south west Richard Goodman southeast John White North east
The 10th of Octobr 1635 "
[Translation of above from Anderson's "The Great Migration Begins: =85"]
"In the Cambridge land inventory, on 10 October 1635, [blank] Sackett [i.e., Simon's widow] held five parcels: in the town one house with backside, about half a rood; half an acre in Cowyard Row; five acres on Small lot Hill; one acre and a rood in Long Marsh; and five acres in the Great Marsh [CaBOP 33]." =20
[Anderson states later:]
"She [Simon's widow] married (2) William Bloomfield of Cambridge and Hartford [CaBOP 59, 80, 84 show that William Bloomfield sold to Robert Stedman a lot that had belonged to Simon Sackett]."
CaBOP 59:
"Robart Steedman. Bought of William Blomfield one house with backside aboute halfe a Roode. Thomas Cheholme Southeast the widdowe ffanning northwest, Long street Southwest. "
CaBOP 80:
" Nathaniell Sparrowhauke
. . .
Itm In the Towne about halfe a rood of ground, the meeting house East, Robte Stedman south, Edward Goffe west Spring street north. "
CaBOP 84:
Edward Goffe
. . .
Itm In the towne one dwelling house with about one rood of ground, Robert Stedman southeast Wood street northwest. Long street southwest spring street north

 

APPENDIX I: No. 2

SIMON SACKETT, 1630, SON OF SIMON
1. SIMON4 SACKETT (SIMON3, THOMAS2, THOMAS1) was born 1630 in England (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p15.), and died 9 Jul 1659 in Springfield, Mass (Source: Pynchon Court Record.). He married SARAH BLOOMFIELD c 1652 in Springfield, Mass (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p15.), daughter of WILLIAM BLOOMFIELD and SARAH [?LASTNAME].
Notes for SIMON SACKETT:
Although it would appear certain that Simon was born in Thanet in c 1630,
no record of his birth or baptism has been found.
Charles Weygant's record [p15] for Simon is as follows:
SIMON SACKETT, 1630 - 1659, son of (1) Simon Sackett and his wife Isabel, was born in England and brought to New England by his parents before he was one year old.
About the year 1652 he was married to his step-father's daughter, SARAH BLOOMFIELD, who had been his companion and playmate from early childhood. His home at the time of his marriage was at Springfield, Mass. The records of that town show that in 1653 he was granted several town lots as an inducement to make it his permanent place of abode, that on March 15, 1653, he purchased from "William Brooks 20 acres of land fronting on ye Great River," and that on March 13, 1653, he subscribed to the "Oath of Fidelity." So far as known he continued to reside at Springfield on the banks of "ye Great River" to the day of his death."Notes for SARAH BLOOMFIELD, Simon’s wife:
Weygant (pp15-16) gives the following account of the Bloomfield family;
"WILLIAM BLOOMFIELD, 1604 - 1664, the father of Sarah Bloomfield Sackett, was born in England. In 1634 he sailed for New England in the ship Elisabeth, which left Yarmouth in the month of April and reached Boston the following June. He brought with him his wife Sarah, aged 25, and their only child, an infant daughter, named for her mother, aged about one year. The Bloomfields on disembarking at Boston seem to have proceeded immediately to the comfortable home of Simon Sackett, at Newtown. The two families doubtless had been neighbours and friends in England, and they were destined to become more closely united in the New World. Sarah, wife of William Bloomfield, probably died soon after their arrival at Newtown. The records show conclusively that William Bloomfield did not remain for any considerable length of time in Newtown after Mr. Hooker and his congregation removed to Hartford. Paige, in his "History of Cambridge," states that William Bloomfield was there in 1635, and removed to Hartford, Conn. Hartley's "Hartford in the Olden Time" records the fact that William Bloomfield, as a citizen of that town, participated, in 1637, with Captain Mason and his ally, the Indian Chief Uncus, in their short and decisive campaign of extermination against the Pequots. The Newtown, Mass., records show that in 1638 William Bloomfield transferred to Robert Stedman the house and lot "on the north side of Winthrop Street, between Dunster and Brighton Streets," which property, according to Paige's "Map of Cambridge in 1635," was the Sackett Homestead. "Porter's Map of Hartford in 1640" shows the dwelling of William Bloomfield in the centre of a spacious corner lot near "Little River," on road from "Mill to Country." The historical catalogue of First Church of Hartford records the fact that William Bloomfield and family remained there until 1648, when they removed to New London. It is not known how long they remained at New London, but in 1656 they were at Springfield, Mass., and shortly thereafter at Middleberg, Long Island, where for the remainder of his life William Bloomfield was recognized as a leading citizen. In 1663, when the English towns of New Netherland rebelled against Dutch authority, the civil affairs of Middleberg were by the choice of the inhabitants placed in charge of William Bloomfield and five other "trusted citizens."

Administration of the estate of Simon Sackett( 1630-1659) [Source: Chrisman, Patty: Pynchon Court Record].
"[*80] An Order of Administration upon the estate of Symon Sackett deceased who died the 9th day of July 1659: which Order was graunted by the Commissioners the 14th day of the Same Month. Symon Sackett of Springfeild who deceased the Ninth of July 1659 dyinge intestate; and it beinge necessary that Administration be made upon the said Symons Estate; And William Blomefeild of Hartford appearinge to be assistant to his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to Administer to the aforesaid estate; therefore the said William Blomefeild is hereby allowed and appoynted to be Administrator and Sarah his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to be Administratrix to the Estate of the said Symon Sackett deceased: An Inventory of the Estate of Symon Sackett deceased taken the 15th day of July 1659 by Richard Fellowes and Samuell Chapin.Additional Notes from:
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
Subject: [SACKETT-L] The Sackett Family: Appendix Riker
THE ANNALS OF NEWTOWN IN QUEENS COUNTY, NEW-YORK: CONTAINING
Its History from its first Settlement,
TOGETHER WITHMANY INTERESTING FACTS CONCERNING THE ADJACENT TOWNS; ALSO, A PARTICULAR ACCOUNT OF NUMEROUS LONG ISLAND FAMILIES NOW SPREAD OVER THIS AND VARIOUS OTHER STATES OF THE UNION.
BY JAMES RIKER, JR.
PUBLISHED BY D. FANSHAW, 108 NASSAU-STREET.
1852 p344-348
"Among the early puritan emigrants to New England, was Mr. Simon Sackett who, about the year 1628 or'29, came from the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire Eng., and located at Cambridge, Mass., where he d. in 1635. His sons Simon and John removed in 1653 to Springfield, on the Connecticut river, where they took the oath of fidelity, Mar. 23, 1656.
John afterwards removed to Northampton, and thence to Westfield, where he d. in 1719, a. 87. His posterity have been numerous in Westfield and its vicinity, and are also found in western New-York.
His brother, Simon Sackett, died at Springfield, July 9, 1659, a. 29, his wife Sarah, dau. of Wm. Bloomfield, surviving him.
His only living child, as far as known, was Joseph, born 23 February1655/6, the progenitor of the Newtown family.
Notes on Hartford Simon Sackett History
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 08:22:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: <PSChrisman@aol.com>
To: sackett-l@rootsweb.com
Subject: Connecticut Research
History of the First Church in Hartford, 1633-1883 George Leon Walker
Hartford: Brown & Gross, 1884
p. 58
"Who precisely they were who subscribed at first to the Covenant cannot be affirmed. If the organizations was as late as Autumn of 1632, which is probable--the Braintree Company being transferred from Mt. Wallaston to Newtown in August of that year, and a large reinforcement of men to be prominent in the church arriving from England in September and the church edifice being erected doubtless after the Mt. Wollaston migration--the subscription of the Covenant , it can hardly be doubted , included the names of William Goodwin and Andrew Warner, shortly to be officers in the new organization. (note)
(note)
"William Goodwin, Edward Elmer, John Benjamin, William Lewis, James Olmstead, Nathaniel Richards, John Talcott, William Wadsworth, and John White, all of whom but John Benjamin came with the church to Hartford, arrived in Boston in the Lion, September 16,.1632. Simon Sackett and William Spencer, who also came to Hartford, were in Newtown before the arrival of the Braintree Company from Mt. Wollaston in August 1632."
===========================
If I am reading it right, I understand from the (note) above that Simon Sackett and William Spencer were in Newtown before August 1632. What do the rest of you think?
--Thurmon
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 17:30:55 EST
From: Tcsmith01@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)
Thurmon, It seems there is only one way to interpret that passage, the way you have. Was this group to form the Church and help with it's building?
Tom Smith

Children of SIMON SACKETT and SARAH BLOOMFIELD are:
i. SAMUEL5 SACKETT, bapt. 1653, Springfield, Mass; and probably died in infancy and was buried at Springfield (Source: Weygant, p. 19).
ii. JOSEPH SACKETT, born 23 Feb 1655/56, Springfield, Mass (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p16.); died 23 Sep 1719, Long Island, New York (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p16.);
He married:
(1) ELIZABETH BETTS Bef. 1678 (Source: Deduced from date of birth of first child.), daughter of CAPT RICHARD BETTS. She was born c 1660, and died Bet. 1700 - 1710.
(2) ANNA [?LASTNAME] (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY p345.) Bet. 1700 - 1710. She was born Unknown, and died Bef. 1711.
(3) MERCY WHITEHEAD 1711 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p20.), daughter of Daniel Whitehead and Abigail Stephenson. She was born c 1663, and died Aft. 1719 (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.). The follow information about Joseph and his family is from: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
1. CAPT. JOSEPH5 SACKETT (SIMON4, SIMON3, THOMAS2, THOMAS1) was born 23 Feb 1655/56 in Springfield, Mass (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.), and died 23 Sep 1719 in Long Island, New York (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, pp16, 20.).

Notes for CAPT. JOSEPH SACKETT:
The following is from Riker's Annals of Newtown.
p345
"1. Joseph Sackett, son of Simon 2d, was b. at Springfield, Feb. 23, 1656.
Left fatherless at a tender age, it is probable he was taken into the
family of his grandfather Bloomfield, and accompanied the latter on his
removal to Newtown in 1662. However, Sackett was here in 1674, and for many years enjoyed a prominent standing in the town. By his own exertions and favor shown him by his bachelor uncle, Daniel Bloomfield, he accumulated a large estate in Newtown and elsewhere. He m. thrice; first, Elizabeth dau. of Capt. Rich. Betts; secondly, Anna ---, and lastly to Mercy, widow of Thos. Betts, Esq., who survived him. Capt. Sackett d. near the close of 1719, in his 64th yr.
His ch. were:
Simon,
Joseph,
3 Richard,
John,
2 William,
Samuel,
Elizabeth and
Sarah, who, in succession, m. Jos. Moore;
Anna, m. Benjamin Moore;
Abigail, m. John Alsop; and
Patience, who m. John Lawrence."
_______________
The following is from Weygant's The Sacketts of America.p20

ß"CAPT. JOSEPH SACKETT, 1656-1719, son of [3] Simon and Sarah Bloomfield Sackett, was born at Springfield, Mass. After the death of his father in 1659 his childhood home appears to have been with the family of his grandfather Bloomfield. From early manhood to old age he was a resident of Newtown, Long Island, N.Y., where for many years he was a member "in full communion" and office bearer in the Presbyterian Church. His name appears frequently in lists of Road Commissioners, Assessors, Collectors and Supervisors of his town. The Colonial and Documentary Histories of NewYork show that he was commissioned by successive Governors of the Colony as Ensign, Lieutenant and Captain of Long Island troops. His name is also to be found in lists of recipients of Royal Patents or land grants, and of commissioners selected and appointed to adjust town and county boundary disputes, so prevalent and troublesome in the early history of New York and Connecticut.
p22
"When in 1711 Capt. Joseph Sackett and Mercy Whitehead (Betts) were married, the former was 55 years of age and had 10 children, while the latter was about 48 years of age and had 9 children. These, with their son Samuel, born to them in 1712, made an even score. Sixteen of the number married and had children, and nearly all the sons as well as the husbands of the daughters became men of prominence in their day and generation; while among their descendants have been Governors of States, Cabinet Officers, Bishops, Authors of note, Judges, Generals and Ministers of the United States to the principal Courts of Europe."
________________
Weygant reproduces at pp 22-3 a typescript of Joseph Sackett's Will.
________________More About CAPT. JOSEPH SACKETT:
Generation (UK method): K
Generation (US method): 3
Military service: Ensign, Lieutenant & Captain of Long Island troops
of: Newtown, Long Island, NY
Parents:: Simon Sackett & Sarah Bloomfield
Tree #: 007
Weygant #: 7
Will dated: 20 Sep 1719
Will proved: 22 Dec 1719
Children of JOSEPH SACKETT and ELIZABETH BETTS are:
i. SIMON6 SACKETT, b. 1678, Newtown, Long Island, New York (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p29.); d. 1718, Hopewell, New Jersey
(Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.); m. MARY MCGAW
(Source: Hayden, Kathy.), c 1700, perhaps in Ireland (Source: Weygant,
Charles: Sacketts of America, p30.); b. c 1680, Ireland; d. Unknown.
ii. JUDGE JOSEPH SACKETT, b. 1680, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 26 Sep 1755, English Kills, NY (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p346.); m. HANNAH ALSOP, 23 May 1706 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p30.); b. 1690 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p30.); d. 17 Jun1773 (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p346.).
iii. ANNE SACKETT, b. 1681, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 30 Sep 1757 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); m. BENJAMIN MOORE, 27 Dec 1710 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p33.); b. c 1680; d.
Unknown.
iv. ELIZABETH SACKETT, b. 1683, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant,
Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. Sep 1716 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); m. JOSEPH MOORE, c Apr 1705 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p35.); b. c 1679 (Source: to be checked.); d. 10 Jul 1756 (Source: to be checked.).
v. RICHARD SACKETT, b. 1686, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 8 May 1737, Greenwich, Connecticut(Source: (1) Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23, 36., (2) Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.); m. (1) UNKNOWN, c 1705; m. (2) ELIZABETH KIRTLAND, 1710, Greenwich, Connecticut (Source: (1) Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p36., (2) Riker, James: Annals of Newtown,
NY, p345.).
vi. JOHN SACKETT, b. 1688, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 31 Dec 1728, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.); m. (1) ELIZABETH FIELD, 11 Jan 1718/19, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.); b. c 1690; d. c 1724; m. (2) SUSANNA FIELD, c 1725; b. c 1690; d. Unknown.
vii. SARAH SACKETT, b. 1689, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 1766 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America.); m. JOSEPH MOORE, 1717 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p38, Note: typing error on p38: marriage1617, not 1677; b. c 1679 (Source: to be checked.); d. 10 Jul 1756 (Source: to be checked.).
viii. ABIGAIL SACKETT, b. 1695, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 8 Dec 1751 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23, Note: Weygant gives date of death as 1751 on p23, 1752 on p38..); m. JOHN ALSOP, Dec 1718 (Source: Weygant,Charles: Sacketts of America, p38.); b. c 1697; d. c 1761.
ix. WILLIAM SACKETT, b. 1696, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 29 Aug 1761, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.); m. MARY [?MAIDENNAME] JANES, 1727 (Source: (1) Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23, Note: Weygant p23 states name as Jones, p39 Janes; Riker has Janes., (2) Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345.); b. c 1696; d. Unknown.
x. PATIENCE SACKETT, b. 1700, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); d. 1772 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p23.); m. JOHN LAWRENCE, 8 Dec 1720 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p39.); b. 1695 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p39.); d. 1765 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p39.).
Child of JOSEPH SACKETT and MERCY WHITEHEAD is:
xi. SAMUEL6 SACKETT, b. 2 Mar 1711/12, Newtown, Long Island, NY (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p24.); d. 5 Jun 1784, Crompond, New York (Source: (1) Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY, p345., (2) Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p41, memorial inscription at Crompond.); m. HANNAH HAZARD, 6 Apr 1732 (Source: Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY,
p345, Note: Weygant at p40 gives marriage date as 1734. Given their first child's birth date of Jan 1732/33, the Apr 1732 date is likely to be correct.); b. c 1712; d. Aft. 1777.
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Child of Simon and Sarah (Bloomfield) Sackett
"1. Joseph Sackett, son of Simon 2d, was born. at Springfield, Feb. 23, 1656. Left fatherless at a tender age, it is probable he was taken into the family of his grandfather Bloomfield, and accompanied the latter on his removal to Newtown in 1662.
However, Sackett was here in 1674, and for many years enjoyed a prominent standing in the town. By his own exertions and favor shown him by his bachelor uncle, Daniel Bloomfield, he accumulated a large estate in Newtown and elsewhere.
Having served some years in the magistracy, and survived his consort, he d. Aug. 29, 1761, in his 64th yr. He occupied the premises since known as the old Episcopal parsonage. Samuel studied divinity, and was settled over the Presbyterian church at Bedford, Westchester co. in 1743, ministered there for ten years, and then removed to the congregation at Yorktown, in the same county, where he d. June 5, 1784. His grave is in the village of Crompond, the scene of his labors. He was a judicious, laborious, and successful minister of Christ.
He m. Apr. 6, 1732, Hannah, daughter. of Nath'l Hazard, and left sons Nathaniel and James, besides daughters.
"2. John Sackett, son of Joseph,1 remained in Newtown, owning the farm now belonging to the estate of John A. Kelly, dec. He married. Jan. 11, 1719, Elizabeth Field, dau. of Elnathan Field, after whose death, he m. her sister Susannah. He died. Dec 31, 1728, and his widow married John Leverich.
Mr. Sackett left two children. namely, Elizabeth and William, the first of whom married her step-brother, John Leverich. William, born Dec. 29, 1727, m. Feb 14. 1749, Anna, daughter. of John Lawrence. He occupied the paternal farm, and there died Apr. 28, 1802, his wife having died. Apr.11, 1798, in her 67th yr. Their children. who reached maturity were John, born July 27, 1755; Daniel, born. Mar. 29, 1759, married. Martha Green, but died. at Old Milford, Ct. without issue, Jan. 7, 1822; Jonathan, born. Sep. 28, 1761, and Nathaniel L., born Aug. 23, 1764, who died unmarried. Mar. 26, 1797. Jonathan married. Sarah, daughter. of Capt. Jacob Banks, and had issue Jacob B., born June 4, 1786; Anna L., born May 17, 1789; William, born Sep. 28, 1792, daughter July 3, 1802; John L., born Nov. 7, 1794, and Jonathan, b. May 9, 1801. Capt. John Sackett, son of William and Anna, married Elizabeth Gibbs, of Conn., and remained in Newtown, where he d. May 12, 1819, in his 64th yr., and his widow, age 71, May 27, 1836. Their children were William, born Feb. 28, 1784, married. Gertrude, daughter of John Meserole, and died. Feb. 4, 1849; Lawrence, born Sep. 14, 1786; Anna, born. Feb. 24, 1791, married Peter Gorsline; Mary, born Apr. 28,1793, the widow of Jos. Lawrence; Patience, born July 21, 1795; Elizabeth G., born Dec. 18, 1799, and Amy L., born Jan 6, 1804. The last three died single.
"3. Joseph Sackett, son of Joseph,1 received a considerable property from his father, and resided at the English Kills, on the premises late Judge Jones'. He was a man of probity, a justice of the peace, and a judge from 1749 till his death, which occurred at an advanced age, Sep. 26, 1755. His wife Hannah, daughter. of Richard Alsop, survived till June 17, 1773. Their children were Joseph,4 John, James, Samuel,5 Thomas, William, Elizabeth, who married Jonathan Fish; Hannah, married Thomas Whitehead; Frances, married. Jacob Blackwell; and Deborah, who married. Jas. Stringham. Of the sons, William continued in Newtown, and was a vestryman of the Episcopal church. He married. Sarah, daughter of Capt. Sam'l Fish, who after his death married John Woods, of New- York, attorney at law. Mr. Sackett left a son, William who removed west. Thomas practiced medicine in Newtown for many years where he married Sep. 21, 1762, Phebe daughter of Sam'l Alburtis. He died June 27, 1769, age 40, and his only child Hannah married John Ruggles, and settled in Nova Scotia. James was associated with his brother Samuel in mercantile business in New- York, where he married Frances DeKay, Nov. 2, 1749, and died during the Revolution. His only child Frances m. William Laight, father of Mr. Edward W. Laight, of New-York.
"4. Joseph Sackett, son of Joseph, 3 married. Mar. 23, 1731, Millicent, daughter of Samuel Clowes, of Jamaica. After doing business in New-York as a merchant for some years, he removed to Orange co. where he held a large tract of land. His son Joseph was born Feb. 16, 1733, old style, became a physician and practiced in Newtown, for a considerable period, before the Revolution. During this war, being a whig, he lived at Peramus, N.J. He died in New-York, July 27, 1799. His widow, Hannah, daughter. of Richard Alsop, whom he married Apr. 9, 1752, died at the same place, May 31, 1817, in her 82d yr. Of twelve children most died in infancy or early life, unmarried James, born Mar 20, 1755, a surgeon in the navy, died single; Peter, born Mar 4, 1757, went to England; Elizabeth-Crooke, born Jan 16, 1772, married Capt. Daniel Tingley, of N. York, and Joseph, born Aug 6, 1774, has several daughters residing in the last named place.
"5. Samuel Sackett, son of Joseph,3 was born in 1728, and after engaging in business in New-York retired to Jamaica, where he married his wife, Mary Betts. There he born Sep. 29, 1780, age 52, and his widow Apr. 20, 1784, age 43. They had issue Samuel, Richard, Augustus, and Sophia, wife of Oliver Goodwin of Ohio. Richard never married; after the Revolution he served many years in the British navy. Augustus married June 19, 1795, Minerva, dau. of Elisha Camp, of Catskill, and enjoyed some prominence in New-York. In 1802 he removed to, and began the settlement of Sackett's Harbor, which took his name, and where he has sons residing. Samuel Sackett, born 1765, m. Nov. 9, 1786, Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Kissam, Esq. He died at Brooklyn, in his 57th yr. Mar. 7, 1822, leaving issue, Edwin K. now deceased, Clarence D. and Grenville A. both of New-York, lawyers, and Elizabeth K. wife of Thos. W. Titus, of Brooklyn.

APPENDIX I: NO. 3
Notes on: SHIP “LYON” AND NUMBER OF VOYAGES
Notes on: CAPTAIN WILLIAM PIERCEFrom: TEKing221@aol.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)

While going through some of the saved files and web pages I have saved to see what needs to be deleted and what should be saved I ran across something I had saved from a search of the SACKETT-L archives which relates to the date of the arrival of Simon Sackett from England.
As I understand it there are three possible dates for him arriving on the Lyon ("Lion"):
1) He left Bristol, England on 1 December 1630 on the Ship Lyon.
He arrived Nantasket, Mass. on Feb 5, 1631.
2) Arrive Nantasket 3 Nov 1631
3) Depart London 22 Jun 1632 arrive Boston 16 Sep 1632
>From the RootsWeb archives we have:--------------------
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Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 20:45:04 EST
From: TEKing221@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)
Tom:
I'm still in the process of sorting out all of the early history of New England and for that reason I would have a tendency to "hedge my bets" on the matter as to what the original intent of the early immigrants was. I believe that the main thing they agreed upon centered around what they were leaving and why. As a result, after they were here and started to set up what they wanted in the form of government and religious practice, they found that they didn't have all that much in common.
I believe that there were several different groups and individuals that migrated from England and found that the restrictive control over their religious beliefs to be more than they could tolerate. Subsequently they moved to other areas to have the freedom they desired. Of course they, in turn, established similarly restrictive practices.
Roger Williams was banished and went to what is now RI. Rev. Thomas Hooker was minister in Newtown for about two years and after several clashes with Winthrop; he and his group left Newtown, MA to found Hartford, CT. This group included, as is believed, Isabel Sackett (and her sons Simon Jr. and John). Also among the group were William Bloomfield and Richard Church.
Rev. Warham and Rev. Maverick formed their group into a church just before they departed from Plymouth, England on March 20th, 1630 aboard the Mary and John. They first established Dorchester, MA but remained there for only about five years and then went to CT to found Windsor, CT. Of course Sackett researchers are probably aware of this group having the largest group of individuals numbered among our ancestors. It is debated whether or not Elder John Strong was on the “Mary and John” and then returned to England and back to New England. But we have William Hannum, William Phelps, and Thomas Ford. Two sisters of Honor Capen were on this ship along with their husbands. Some list Walter Fyler also.
As the leaders of the congregations in Hartford, Windsor, and Wethersfield died and new pastors were selected, doctrinal differences emerged which were beyond resolution and led to groups splintering off and founding other new towns and churches. One such split led by Rev. Russell in the period from 1659-1661, led a group from Windsor/Wethersfield into MA to found Hadley, MA. In this group was aging Thomas Graves and his son Isaac Graves, father of Hannah Graves m. William Sackett.
From what I have read about Springfield, MA is that William Pynchon originally founded that town primarily for trading and not out of religious motives. However he did publish a theological book which led to him having the choice of repudiating his work, facing prosecution for heretical teaching, or leaving the country. He went back to England and left things in Springfield to his son John Pynchon.
The appearance of the brothers Simon, Jr. and John Sackett in Springfield in 1652 and some of the subsequent "scrapes" John had with the Pynchon Court cause me to question the "religious devotion" the brothers had at that time they arrived there.
I believe that most of those who came to the Plymouth Colony and the Mass. Bay Colony did not originally have any idea that they would be leaving to go to other areas to found new towns and churches. I believe that was decided after they had been here for a short time, and after they had discovered that the Mass. Bay Colony were determined to have things "their way".
That's a long drawn out answer to a short question and after reading it, some may decide that I need to do some more "sorting out" of the information.
Thurmon
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From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
Dear Thurmon & All,
This is a response to Thurmon's post of 22 Dec. The Lyon made 4 voyages in all. In addition to the 3 you quote, there was an earlier voyage arriving in the latter part of May 1630.
It would appear that Simon was indeed already in Newtown before the last Lyon arrival of Sep 1632. His name appears in an undated (but almost certainly 1632) list of first settlers of Newtown right at the start (p2) of the Cambridge Town Records. The names listed were: Tho= Dudly Esqr, mr Symon Bradstreet, mr Edmond Lockwood, mr Daniell Patricke, John Poole, William Spencer, John Kirman, Symon Sackett. So, if he indeed travelled on the Lyon, it would seem it must have been one of the first 3 voyages. With what we know so far, Weygant's conclusion that it was the Feb 1630/31 arrival is as likely as the others. BTW, had he been on the Nov 1631 voyage he would have been in the company of John Winthrop's wife Margaret & their 4 children.
I think that somewhere in the archives there are passenger lists & descriptions of these voyages. None of them mentions Simon. Let me know it it is thought helpful to locate these records.
Regards,
Chris

SHIP VOYAGE - PROVISION LISTFrom: Stephen and Patty Chrisman <chrismans@earthlink.net>
In "New England's Generation: The Great Migration and the Formation of Society and Culture in the Seventeenth Century" by Virginia DeJohn Anderson (Cambridge University Press, 1991), the author refers to apublished journal by Rev. Francis Higginson, "New-England's Plantation
with the sea journal and other writings (originally published 1630; facsimile published 1908, Salem, Mass.), in which Higginson provided advice and warned of the dangers of poor preparations for subsequent emigrants.

From Anderson, page 55:
"Victuals for a whole yeere for a man" [and] included eight bushels of meal, two bushels each of peas and oatmeal, two gallons of vinegar, one gallon each of oil and aquavitae, and a firkin of butter. The minister went on to suggest that emigrants bring along a variety of "spices" such as sugar, pepper, cloves, mace, cinnamon, nutmeg, and fruit, and he thought that cheese and bacon would also come in handy."
Also from Anderson, page 60-61
"...the Massachusetts Bay Company published a broadside enumerating necessary supplies. This list, like Higginson's recommendations, bore the marks of experience; it was apparently based on advise sent back to England by John Endicott's advance party, which had gone to Salem in
1628. In addition to victuals, the company suggested that settlers bring four other categories of goods. Apparel was a prime consideration: Each man should carry six pairs of shoes and one of boots, along with the leather to mend them, four pairs of stockings, six shirts, twelve
handkerchiefs, and one "sea cape, or gowne, of coarse cloth," presumably for foul-weather aboard ship. The next category was tools; in addition to the instruments of his trade, each man was advised to bring a spade, a shovel, two hatchets, three axes, a "woode hooke," three hoes, a
"wimble, with six piercer bits" (for boring holes), and a hammer. Such items were essential for clearing land and for farming; as for constructing their homes, the emigrants should pack up nails, locks and hooks for doors...:"
...the company recommended that settlers transport a variety of arms and ammunitions...hooks, lines and leads for fishing..."
The classic study "Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony," by George Francis Dow (Dover Publications, 1988) [originally published in Boston for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, 1935] also gives great detail about the passage to, and life in, the Mass. Bay Colony. This is an inexpensive book--about $10.
Patty Sackett Chrisman

Notes for:ISABEL PEARCE AND CAPTAIN WILLIAM PEIRCE
The coincidence of Isabel's surname and that of the captain of the Lyon, William Peirce, has not gone un-noticed by Sackett researchers. Captain Peirce enjoyed a degree of fame for his skills as a seaman and for the safety of his many trans-Atlantic voyages. His career is well-documented.
Little, however, is known of Isabel. Her birth or baptism records have not so far been discovered. Weygant states that, after migrating from Cambridge to Hartford, Isabel became the second wife of William Bloomfield. Again, this marriage record has not yet been found, nor has a death or burial record.
References to Capt. William Peirce.
Appendix:
Hotten, John: Persons of Quality

APPENDIX I: NO. 4
A HISTORY OF ROGER WILLIAMS
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
The Sackett Family
Appendix Williams
The Genealogists' Post
vol 1 no 5, May 1964
[researched by Patty Chrisman & transcribed by Chris Sackett]
Roger Williams
Roger Williams, in his search for religious freedom, founded Providence,Rhode Island in 1636. He was born in London about 1603 of James and Alice (Pemberton) Williams, James being a merchant tailor. Of his boyhood years, we know nothing. As a young man he was a protg of Sir Edward Coke. But, after he finished his education at the Pembroke College in Cambridge, he became a chaplain to Sir William Masam. It was about this time that he acquired liberal ideas and a reputation as a Godly minister.
In December of 1630, a small, one hundred ton boat, the "Lyon" (which became famous in the history of the early immigration to Massachusetts) sailed from Bristol, England with about twenty passengers and two hundred tons of goods. Her master, Captain William Pierce, noted for his skilful seamanship, was at her helm.
Among the passengers was the Reverend Roger Williams and his wife Mary; John Throckmorton with his wife Rebecca and children, John and Patience; John Perkins with his wife Judith and children John, Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas and Jacon; Edmond Onge and his wife Frances and children Simon and Jonah; and William Parke.
On February 5, 1631, the little boat docked in Boston for her Master was sympathetic to the policy of the Puritan leaders.
Here, Roger Williams and his wife disembarked and were warmly welcomed. It was expected that he would succeed Mr. John Wilson as a teacher of the Boston Church. He refused this post because the church was still part of the established church. He took a call at the little church in Salem, then to Plymouth, for Roger Williams constantly found himself in opposition to the prevailing ideas. For two years he farmed in Plymouth and traded with the Indians and served as an assistant to the Plymouth Church.
He returned to Salem as a teacher at the church and this time came into a serious conflict with the Puritan leaders. The final result of this was that on October 9, 1635 Roger Williams was ordered to depart within six weeks out of the jurisdiction of the Bay as having "broached and dyvulged dyvers newe & dangerous opinions against the authoritie of magistrates". Later, the sentence was modified and he was permitted to remain until the following spring on the condition that he cease his preaching. He refused to remain silent and in January, 1636, it was decided to deport him to England. The plan was revealed to him by, it is said, Governor Winthrop (a
great friend of his) and leaving his wife and family in Salem, he fled, taking refuge with his Indian friends on Narragansett Bay.
While Roger Williams was in exile on the east side of the Moshossuck, he had been joined by five companions; William Harris, Francis Wickes, Joshua Verein, John Smith and Thomas Angell who was a servant of Richard Waterman.
On being informed that the land belonged to Plymouth, they moved to the west banks of the Moshossuck. At this time, he began his plantation, naming it Providence.
It was at this time that he brought his wife, Mary Bernard, and two daughters to Providence. They had the following children:
Mary: b 1633 at Plymouth, married John Sayles
Freeborn b 1635 at Salem
Providence b Sept. 1638 d 1686 unmarried
Mercy b July 15, 1640
Daniel b Feb. 1642 d May 14, 1712 mar. Rebecca Power
Joseph b Dec 1643 d Aug. 17, 1724 mar. Lydia Olney
An extract from the Readers Digest, “Life in Colonial America” states: “That same year (1636) a Welsh clergyman, Roger Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his pratice of “soul liberty”, moved south to found Providence, later the capital of Rhode Island, whose policies of religious toleration would have an impact far beyond its borders.” (from Chris Sackett, 18 Feb. 2000 in Sackett DIGEST)
WILLIAM HARRIS who was born about 1610, came in the ship "Lyon" in company with his brother Thomas and Roger Williams. He was one of the six who had spent the winter at Seekonk with Roger Williams. His wife was Susannah who died in 1682. They had one child.
Andrew b 1635 d 1686 mar. Mary Tew, dau. of Richard & Mary (Clarke) Tew
JOSHUA VEREIN, a roper, came from Salisbury, Wilts County, England. He married twice; (1) Jane and (2) Agnes. He left no children.
JOHN WICKE was born in 1609 in Staines, Middlesex County, England. He became a tanner and in September, 1635, embarked from London in the ship "Hopewell". His wife, Mary, and he had the following children:
Hannah mar. William Burton
Mary mar. Francis Gisborne
Elizabeth mar. (1) Richard Townsend (2) John Smith
John mar. Rose Townsend
THOMAS ANGELL was born in England in 1618. He came to America on the same ship (Lyon) as Roger Williams and William Harris. After his arrival in Boston on February 5, 1631, he went to Salem, becoming a servant of Richard Waterman, being under age. He was with Roger Williams and four others that winter at Seekonk. He married Alice Ashton and they had the following children:
James d 1711 mar. Abigail Deeter
Anphillis mar. Edward Smith
Deborah d 1733, mar. Stephen Sabeere
Alice mar. Eleazor Whipple
Margery mar. Jonathon Whipple
Hope unmarried
Mary mar. Richard Arnold
When PROVIDENCE was established, they had the simplest form of government. The heads of the families met each fortnight & discussed all the matters of the settlement. As the colony grew, this became inadequate and the men, under Roger Williams, drew up a compact similar to the Mayflower Compact. This was signed by Thomas Angell about August 20, 1637, having been under age at the time of his arrival.
On October 8, 1638, Roger Williams became associated with 12 other settlers who had either fled the Puritanical persecution or had been banished for some reason and deeded them grants in the town of Providence. These men were William Arnold, Thomas James, Robert Coe, Stuckely Westcott, John Greene, John Throckmorton, William Carpenter, Thomas Olney, Richard Waterman and Ezekeil Holyman.
WILLIAM ARNOLD was born on June 24, 1587 at Cheselbourne, Dorset County, England. He married Christian Peak, May, 1645 [should be 1635], and he and his wife sailed from Dartmouth, England, arriving in New England in June. The following year, April, 1636, he went to Providence (according to his son Benedict). Their children were:
Elizabeth b 1611 d 1683 mar. William Carpenter
Benedict b 1615 d 1678 mar. Damaris Westcott, dau. of
Stuckley Westcott
Eleazor mar. Sarah Hawkins
Joseph
Jeremiah
Alana unmarried
Mary mar. George Thomas
Abigail mar. 1720 John Mann
Deborah
[A marginal note at the side of the above children's names reads, "First
settlers of Woonsocket"]
THOMAS JAMES came from Salem and was one of the men who had a grant in 1638.
STUCKLEY WESTCOTT was born in 1592. After he came to Salem he became a Freeman in 1636. He had two children:
Damaris d 1678, mar. Benedict Arnold
Robert mar. Catherine
JOHN GREENE was probably born at Bowridge Hall, Gillingham, Dorset County. He is recorded as being a surgeon at Salisbury, Wilts County, England. He sailed from Southampton, arriving in Boston June 3, 1635 with his family and went to Salem for a short time. On August 1, 1637, he was fined 100 marks for having spoken against the magistrates and exiled from Massachusetts. He married (1) Joan Tattersall in St. Thomas Church in Salisbury, England and (2) Alice Daniels (also a third time). His children:
John b 1620 d 1708 mar. Ann Almey (1627-1709), dau. of
William & Audry Almey
Peter b 1622 d 1659,mar. Mary Gorton, dau. of Samuel
& Elizabeth Gorton
James mar. (1) Deliverance Potter, dau. of Robert & Isabe Potter
(2) Elizabeth Anthony, dau. of John & Susannah Anthony
Thomas b 1628 d Jan 5, 1719, mar. Elizabeth Barton
Joan mar. --- Hade
Mary mar. James Sweet
JOHN THROCKMORTON came with Roger Williams on the ship "Lyon", arriving February 5, 1634 [should be 1631]. In 1631 he became a Freeman in Salem. His children:
Freegift
Patience b 1640 d 1676, mar. John Coggleshall, son of
John & Mary Coggleshall
John d 1690 mar. Alice Stout, dau. of John & Penelope Stout
Job b Sept. 30, 1650 d Aug. 20, 1709 mar. Sarah Leona dau. of Henry & Mary Leonard
Deliverance
Joseph
WILLIAM CARPENTER was the son of Richard Carpenter of Amesbury, Wilts County, England. He married Elizabeth Arnold, the daughter of William and Christian (Peak) Arnold. As a large land owner, he deeded considerable land to the members of his family. In 1660 he was on a committee to receive contributions for the expenses of John Clark and Roger Williams on a trip to Europe. In 1676 his house was fired on by the Indians and he lost agoodly number of cattle. His children:
Joseph d 1683 mar. (1) Hannah Carpenter, dau. of William & Abigail Carpenter [is this another William Carpenter or is it a typing error?]
(2) Ann Wickes,dau. of Frances & Allen Wickes
Lydia d 1711 mar. Benjamin Smith
Ephraim d 1703 mar. (1) Susanna Englan, dau. of
William & Elizabeth Englan [no data given on 2nd mar.]
Timothy d 1726 mar. Hannah Burton, dau. of William & Hannah (Wickes) Burton
William unmarried
Priscilla d 1690, mar. William Vincent
Benjamin d 1711 mar. Mary Tillinghast, dau. of Pardon & --- (Butterworth) Tillinghast
Silas b 1650 d Dec 25, 1695, mar. Sarah Arnold, dau. of
Stephen & Sarah (Smith) Arnold
RICHARD WATERMAN was born about 1590. He sailed from England in 1629 and settled in Massachusetts. On March 12, 1638 he and several others departed from Massachusetts and came to Providence. He married Bethiah --- . His children:
Mehitabel mar. Arthur Fenner, son of Thomas Fenner
Wait mar. Henry Brown
Nathaniel b 1637 d 1712, mar. Susannah Carder
THOMAS OLNEY was born in 1669 [typing error should perhaps be 1609?]. He learned the art of shoemaker and came from St. Albans, Hertford County, England. On April 2, 1635 he embarked on the ship "Planter" from London. In 1637 he was a freeman in Salem. He died in 1682. With Richard Waterman and others he was ordered to depart from Massachusetts before the next court or they would have to appear to answer charges to such things as shall be objected to. He married Mary Ashton and their children were:
Thomas b 1632 d 1722 mar. Elizabeth March
Epenetus b 1634 d 1699 mar. Mary Whipple, dau. of John & Sarah
Nedabiah died young
Stephen James died unmarried
EZEKEIL HOLLIMAN came from Tring, Hertford County, England. He married Susannah Oxston. In 1634 he was listed as a resident of Dedham but was said to have been living in Salem in 1637. On March 12, 1638 he was summoned to appear before the General Court "because he did not frequent the public assemblies and for seducing many"; he was referred by the Court to the Ministers for convictions. His children [only one is listed]:
Priscilla mar. John Warner
On March 16, 1639 these twelve men with their families founded the first Baptist Church in America. It was not until 1700 that they built a house of worship, seventeen years after Roger Williams' death. Roger Williams, however, had left the Society after a few months for he felt "that their baptism could not be right since it was not administered by an apostle". For at the time the Church was founded, Ezekeil Holliman had baptised Roger Williams and he in turn was baptised by Williams.
After he left the Baptist Society, Roger Williams became a "seeker" and accepted no other organized body of doctrine during the remainder of his life.
In 1640, thirty-nine of the inhabitants signed a compact for a form of government. In 1643 Roger Williams went to England to secure a charter for his colony. He embarked from New Amsterdam and in March, 1644, obtained the colony's first charter. He made a second visit to England in 1651 for the colony.
At the age of 76 (1675) he was made an officer in King Phillips War and [?should be 'at'] the attack on Providence in 1676. The town, by this time, had grown to about one thousand inhabitants. Roger Williams barricaded the home of William Field for protecting the women and children.
Roger Williams died in 1683 between January 16th and March 15th in the town in which he founded and worked for.
[signed] Geo. TaylorWith Seekonk, Massachusetts, East Providence was once a part of the old town of Rehoboth. It was set off from Seekonk when the Massachusetts-Rhode Island boundary question was settled in 1862, and incorporated as a separate town.
Early Providence was a shipping and shipbuilding center; prior to the American Revolution it imported slaves, rum and molasses from the West Indies and during the Revolution, the town was a privateering center. After the Revolution it was noted for its East India and China trade.

APPENDIX I: NO. 5
WILLIAM BLOOMFIELD - HartfordWILLIAM BLOOMFIELD was born in England in 1604. In 1634 he sailed for New England in the ship Elizabeth, (William Andrews, Master), which left Yarmouth in the month of April, and reached Boston the following June. He brought with him his wife Sarah, aged 25, and their only child, an infant daughter named for her mother, aged about one year. The Bloomfields on disembarking at Boston seem to have proceeded immediately to the comfortable home of Simon Sackett, at Newtown. The two families had doubtless been neighbors and friends in England and, as it appears, were destined to become more closely united in the New World.
Sarah, wife of William Bloomfield, probably died shortly after their arrival at Newtowne. The records show conclusively that William Bloomfield did not remain any considerable length of time in Newtown after Mr. Hooker and his congregation removed to Hartford. Paige in his "History of Cambridge' (Newtown), states that Wm. Bloomfield was there in 1635, and removed to HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Discussion of possible marriage date to Isabel Sackett:
a. 1636: Possible marriage date for Isabel Sackett and William Bloomfield: Hartley’s “Hartford in the Olden Time” suggests Bloomfield was then a citizdsn of Hartford in 1637. (see paragraph below re: Hartley)
b. From Chris Sackett (24-August 1999): “Re-reading the extracts posted by Cindy Owens and Thurmon King, I think the1636 marriage date has to be wrong. It looks from all of Talcott, Hinman and Savage, that Wm. Bloomfield moved to Hartfor in 1639. The only way he and Isabel could have been married earlier would be if he had also been in Rev. Hooker’s march of June 1636. I don’t believe that has been suggested anywhere. Weygant says, “After Mr. Hooker’s migrating company had becomeestablished at Hartford, widow Isabel Sackett became the second wife of William Bloomfield.”
Hartley's "Hartford in the Olden Time" records the fact that Wm. Bloomfield, as a citizen of that town, participated in 1637 with Captain Mason and his ally the Indian Chief Uncas in their short and decisive campaign of extermination against the Pequots.
The Newtown, Mass., records show that in 1638 William Bloomfield transferred to Robert Stedman the house and lot "on the north side of Winthrop street, between Dunston and Brighton streets," which according to Paige's "Map of Cambridge in 1635" was the Sackett Homestead.
"Porter's map of Hartford in 1640," which purports to locate the residence of every family in the place, makes no mention of widow Sackett, but shows the dwelling of William Bloomfield in the centre of a spacious corner lot near "Little River," on road from "Mill to Country."
A 1986 reprint of “The Original Proprietors, by Mary Kingsbury Talcott, Society of the Descendants of the Founders of Hartford, Inc. p. 231, states:
William Blumfield probably came in the “Elizabeth” from Ipswich in Suffolk, in 1634, aged 30, with wife, Sarah, aged 25, and daughter Sarah, aged 1; freeman, Massechusetts,September 2, 1635. He fought in the Pequot War, 1637, an original proprietor at Hartford, his home-lot in 1639-40 was on a portion of what is now Bushell Park; in 1641 he was given “the ground whereon the pond standeth, and to be made up of ground about it fower acres” over and above his share ion the division. (In map of 1640 the pond is on Centinel Hill.) He was freed from training March 11, 1657-8. He removed probably about 1650 to New London, and in 1663 to Newtown, Long Island.”
In “Names of the Puritan Settlers of Connecticut, R.R. Hinman, p. 260, writes:
Blumfield, William was freeman in Massachusetts, 1635, and early settler in Connecticut. He was in the battle against the Pequot Indians in 1637. He was in the land division of Hartford 1639. He resided in Hartford south of Little River, east of Ralph Keller’s in 1640. He had land at south meadow in Hartford in 1642. He had son, John, baptized in Hartford August 23, 1645, and Samuel, born July 12, 1647 in Hartford, and other children..He sold a house lot in Hartford to John Hale before 1640.
In “Families of Early Hartford, Connecticut, by Lucius Barnes Barbour,p. 76 Barbour lists Bloomfield’s children, Sarah married to Simon Sackett, John baptized August 23,1645, Samuel baptized July 12, 1647. Barbour also indicates Bloomfield’s name is on the Founders Monument. Also, “History of New London, p. 93, William Bloomfield is listed as a resident of New London from Hartford, 1659; removed in 1663 to Newtown, L.I.
The "Historical catalogue of First Church of Hartford" records the fact that William Bloomfield and family remained there until after 1648, when they removed to New London.
It is not known how long they remained at New London, but in 1656 they were at Springfield, Mass., and shortly thereafter at Middleberg, Long Island, where for the remainder of his life, William Bloomfield was recognized as a leading citizen. In 1663, when the English towns of New Netherland rebelled against Dutch authority, the civil affairs of Middleberg were by choice of the inhabitants placed in charge of Wm Bloomfield. and five other "trusted citizens," and ever after he was held in high esteem. No record of his death, or of the death of his second wife, has been found. He left an estate of considerable value, mainly to his son Daniel.Additional Note on William Bloomfield
From: TEKing221@aol.com
Chris and all:
I have been working on some of the movements of Simon Jr. and John (sons of Simon and Isabel) and had been intending to post some of what I have found and ask some questions.
After the latest postings by Chris; I decided to post some for discussion by those on the List.
Some time ago Patty Christman sent me copies of pages relating to Sacketts from: Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts, 1639-1702; the Pynchon Court Record, an Original Judges Diary of the Administration of Justice in The Springfield Courts in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Edited with a legal and historical introduction by Joseph H. Smith; Harvard University Press, 1961. Cambridge, Mass.
Pynchon Court Record; Page 241-42: "[*80] an Order of Administration upon the Estate of Symon Sackett deceased who died the 9th day of July 1659: which Order was graunted by the Comissioners the 14th day of the Same Month. Symon Sackett of Springfield who deceased the Ninth of July 1659 dyinge intestate; and it beinge necessary that Administration be made upon the said Symons Estate; and William Blomefield of Hartford appearinge to be assistant to his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to Administer to the aforesaid estate; therefore the said William Blomefield is hereby allowed and appoynted to be Administratior with Sarah his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to be Administratrix to the Estate of the said Symon Sackett deceased:"
Notice that this record is for 14 July 1659 and that William Blomefield is
stated to be "of Hartford".
In the posting by Chris from "The Family Record" 1897; by Weygant has the
following:
"The "Historical catalogue of First Church of Hartford" records the fact that William Bloomfield and family remained there until after 1648, when they removed to New London. It is not known how long they remained at New London, but in 1656 they were at Springfield, Mass., and shortly thereafter at Middleberg, Long Island, where for the remainder of his life, William Bloomfield was recognized as a leading citizen. In 1663, when the English towns of New Netherland rebelled against Dutch authority,
the civil affairs of Middleberg were by choice of the inhabitants placed in
charge of Wm. Bloomfield and five other "trusted citizens," and ever after he was held in high esteem."
In material I found on a CD by GRS I found the following:
"GRS 2.78 - Automated Archives, Inc.
SAVAGE, VOL 1 DICT. FIRST SETTLERS OF N.E. Compendiums 561:1386
WILLIAM, (Bloomfield) Hartford 1639, had lived in some part of Mass.
perhaps Newbury, after arriving at Boston in the "Elizabeth", 1634, from Ipswich, Co. Suffk. aged 30, with w. Susan, 25, and child Sarah,age 1; was adm. freem. of Mass. 2 Sept. 1635, prob. had other ch. beside;
1- Sarah born 1633 to William and to first wife: Sarah
2- John, bapt. 24 Aug. 1645; born to William and second wife: Isabel Sackett
3- Samuel, 12 July 1647; born to William and second wife, Sarah Sackett
removed to New London 1650 ; thence in 1663 to Newtown, L. I.
Sarah Blomfield married. Simon Sacket of Springfield, and to her only child. Joseph with his mo. the gr.f. Blomfield gave his New London est. after she had m. Woodward. Hardly is the report of this gent. utter. with adequate distinctness by the Conn. historians. Porter makes his rem. " perhaps to N. J." mistaking him prob. for Thomas; and Hinman, 117, says only, that he was gone from Hartford, 1663, down the Conn. riv. ..."
All the sources I have seen indicate that William Bloomfield arrived in Hartford before 1637 where he is mentioned in town records. A question
arises as to when he moved from Hartford and where he moved to when he made the move. Some have indicated that he moved to New London in 1650 and this created a question in my mind as to what happened to the Sackett brothers when they made the move and how it was that Sarah married Simon Jr. in Springfield, MA. about 1653 if her father was living in New London, CT.
Weygant indicates that he believed that William Bloomfield had moved to New London about 1648 and then to Springfield, MA. by 1656. However, the Pynchon Court record in 1659 refers to William Bloomfield as being "of Hartford". The quote from Savage says: "Sarah Blomfield m. Simon Sacket of Springfield, and to her only ch. Joseph with his mo. the gr.f. Blomfield gave his New London est. after she had married. Woodward." and "... Hinman, 117, says only, that he was gone from Hartford, 1663, down the Conn. riv. ..."
Further, the Hampton Co. Probate Court Records 14-17; Sept, 30, 1662 have legal actions taken against the widow Sarah Sackett and William Bloomfield by Thomas Noble for "debt and damage" for 3 pounds and Captain Pynchon for "debt and damage" for 24 pounds Thomas Stebbin for "debt and damage" for 3 pounds and "Mrs Lord of Hartford Plaintiffe contra. Widdow Sackett late of Springfield defendant in an action of debt to the vallue of 2 pounds 18s. 04d and 1 pound 15s. 0d damage". This record would indicate that widow Sarah Sackett had left Springfield by this date.
There is a further record of an action against Sarah and her father William
Bloomfield taken by Sgt. Stebbins as Attorney for Mr. Goodwin of Hadley dated 17 March 1662/63
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1. SIMON SACKETT, born in England, 1630,son of Simon the Elder and brother of JohnSaxckett, married about the year 1653, Sarah, daughter of Wm. Bloomfield. He established his home at Springfield, Mass., where on March 13, 1656, he took the Oath of Fidelity. His death occurred there July 9, 1659, in his 29th year. He was survived by his wife Sarah and their only child Joseph.
Notes from “”Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts, 1639-1702; the Pynchon Court Record, an Original Judges Diary of the Administrationof Justice in The Springfield Courts in the Massachusetts Bay Colony”. Edited with a legal and historical Introduction by Joseph H. Smith, Harvard University Press, 1961, Cambridge, Mass.
“Pynchon Court Record; page 241-42: “An Order of Administration upon the Estate of Symon Sackett deceased who died the 9th day of July 1659: which Order was graunted by the Commissioners the 14th day of the Same Month. Symon Sackett of Springfield who deceased the Ninth of July 1659 dyinge intestate; and it beinge necesary that the Administration be made upon the said Symons Estate; and William Blomefield of Hartford appearinge to be assistant to his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to Administer to the aforesaid estate; therefore the said William Blooefield is hereby allowed and appoynted to be Administrator with Sarah his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to be Administratrix to the Estate of the said Symon Sackett deceased
Notice that this record is for 14 July 1659 and that William Blomefield is stated to be of “Hartford.”
Chidren of .Simon and Sarah Sackett
1 SAMUEL SACKETT (SIMON4, SIMON3, THOMAS2, THOMAS1) Son of Simon Sackett & Sarah Bloomfield was born 1653 in Springfield, Mass (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p19.), and probably died in infancy and was buried at Springfield (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p19.).
More About SAMUEL SACKETT:
Bap: 1653, Springfield, Mass (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of
America, p16.) Generation (UK method): K Generation (US method): 3
Parents:: Simon Sackett & Sarah Bloomfield
Tree #: 007
Weygant #: 6

2. CAPT. JOSEPH SACKETT, son of Simon and Sarah Bloomfield, was born at Springfield, Mass., Feb. 23, 1656. After the death of his father in 1659 his childhood home seems to have been with the family of his grandfather Bloomfield, and from early youth to old age he was a resident of Newtown, L.I., and for many years a trusted citizen. He was a "member in full communion" and an office bearer in the Presbyterian Church. His name appears frequently in lists of Road Commissioners, Assessors, Collectors and Supervisors of his town. The Colonial and Documentary Histories of New York show that he was commissioned by successive Governors of the Province as Ensign, Lieutenant and Captain of Long Island troops. His name is to be found in lists of recipients of Royal Patents, or land grants, and of Commissioners selected and appointed to adjust town and county boundary disputes, so prevalent and troublesome in the early history of New York and Connecticut. He was thrice married and died near the close of the year 1719, leaving a large estate and a very large family.
CAPT. RICHARD BETTS, the father of Elizabeth, the first wife of Capt. Joseph Sackett, was born in Hertfordshire, England, in the year 1613. He came to New England about the year 1635, and in 1636 settled at Newtown, Mass., from which place, prior to 1642, he removed to Ipswich, where he remained until about 1654, when he became a permanent resident of Newtown, Long Island. There he soon acquired prominence and influence, and for upwards of half a century participated largely in public affairs. In the revolution of 1663 he bore a zealous part, and after the conquest of New Netherlands by the English he was a member from Newtown of the Provisional Assembly, held at Hempstead in 1665. He was "High Sheriff of Yorkshire, upon Long Island" from 1678 to 1681. For a long series of years he was a magistrate, and several times a member of the "High Court of Assize," then the supreme power in the province. His name is honorably mentioned in upwards of thirty distinct paragraphs on the pages of "Riker's Annals of Newtown," the last of which reads as follows: "The last survivor of the original purchasers, Capt. Richard Betts, died on Nov. 18, of this year" (1713), "at the patriarchal age of a hundred years. None in the township has been so eminent as he for commanding influence and valuable public service. His remains were interred on his own estate at the English Kills, on the 20th, with a funeral service by Mr. Poyer, rector of Jamaica Parish."
The name of the second wife of Capt. Joseph Sackett is unknown and it is not believed that she was the mother of any of his children who reached maturity.
Mrs. Mercy Whitehead Betts, who became the third wife of Capt. Joseph Sackett, was the daughter of Major Daniel Whitehead, of Jamaica, and Abigail, daughter of Thomas Stephenson. Major Whitehead served several years in the magistracy of Queens County and was a member of the Colonial Assembly of the province from 1691 until his death in 1704. When in 1711 Capt. Joseph Sackett and widow Mercy Betts were married, the former was 55 years of age and had eleven children, while the latter was about 48 and had nine children, making an even score. Each had a daughter Abigail, each had a son Richard, and each had a daughter Elizabeth. Sixteen of the number married and had children, and nearly all the sons, as well as the husbands of the daughters, became men of prominence in their day and generation; while among their descendants have been Governors of States, Cabinet Officers, Bishops, Judges, Generals and Ministers of the United States to the principal Courts of Europe.
REV. RICHARD SACKETT, eldest son of Captain Joseph and his wife Elizabeth Betts, was born at Newtown, L.I. He studied divinity and graduated with honor from embryo Yale College, being at the time about thirty years of age. It is not known to whom or at what date he was
married. Mead in his "History of Greenwich" says "The Second Congregational Society in 1717 extended a call to the Rev. Richard Sackett, who came and preached for the society to the time of his death, which occurred in 1727. He is spoken of as a kind, mild man, universally beloved by his people." REV. SAMUEL SACKETT, son of the Rev. Richard, was born at or near Greenwich, Ct., in the year 1712. He studied divinity and became a Presbyterian minister. In 1734 he married Hannah, daughter of Nathaniel Hazard, then a merchant of New York City. Shortly after his marriage he took up his residence in Orange Co., N.Y., where theSackett and Hazard families were largely interested in real estate, owning many thousands of acres in what are now the towns of Blooming Grove, Montgomery, Cornwall, and New Windsor. The young couple resided during the first eight years of their married life under the shadow of Storm King Mountain, in the present Town of Cornwall. During these years. Mr. Sackett labored as a missionary in that and adjoining towns. One of his preaching stations was Little Britain. In 1742 he was sent by the Presbytery of New Brunswick to preach in Westchester County, the special field assigned him being Cortlandt Manor, embracing North Salem, Cortlandtown, Crompond, and Somers. In 1743 he was installed pastor of the Presbyterian Society of Bedford. From 1747 to 1749, Crompond (now Yorktown), secured his services for one half of the time. From 1749 to April 11, 1753, he labored mainly at Bedford. He was then settled over the church at Hanover, Conn., where he remained until 1760, when he returned to the church at Crompond. In 1765 he was again at Hanover, which was the scene of his labors until after the commencement of
the Revolution. A letter written by him to his son Nathaniel, at Fishkill, N.Y., and dated Hanover, Oct. 29, 1776, contains the following urgent request, which was doubtless complied with: "Send us two wagons immediately to help us away with some small matters before the enemy are upon us."
Another letter from same to same, dated Hanover, Oct. 16, 1778, begins in this wise: "Dear Children:- I may by these lines inform you that we have got down and are in the parsonage. All our goods are as low as Esquire Pattejoin's at Frederick's Burrough. Two loads have got home, and they are gone for more this day. The stock is also come."
The last years of Mr. Sackett's life were spent at Crompond, where he died July (sic) 5, 1784. For over a century a plain tombstone has stood in the cemetery adjoining the church at that place bearing this inscription:"REV. SAMUEL SACKETT, who died June 5, 1784. He was a judicious, faithful, laborious and successful minister of Christ."

From Chris Sackett, Feb. 18, 2000, Sackett Digest:
Dear Cousins,
Here is another extract from the Reader’s Digest “Life in Colonial America.”
“In 1636 Thomas Hooker, a Congregationalist minister, led members of his flock from Newtowne (now Cambridge), Massachusetts, to Connecticut, where they joined in founding of Hartford. That same year a Welsh clergyman, Roger Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his practice of “soul liberty”, moved south to found Providence, later the capital of Rhode Island, whose policies of religious toleration would have an impact far beyond it borders.”
Marion Sackett comments, “This extract tells us that Thomas Hooker, with whom Isabel (Sackett) went to Hartford, was a Congregationalist - so presumably this was Isabel’s persuasion- & perhaps also the brand of protestantism of her late husband, Simon Sackett? Interestingly, one of the earliest sets of Congregational records are those of the Ebenezer Independent Chapel of Ramsgate, which date from 1695 (baptisms).”

APPENDIX I, NO. 6
Further Notes on John Sackett, Born 1632JOHN SACKET*, 1632 - 1719, son of (1) Simon Sackett and his wife Isabel,was, so far as known, the first white child born in Newtown (now Cambridge),Mass.
(Weygant's contention that John was born in Newtown has not been proved. Anderson gives John's date of birth as "say 1630". Since Anderson assumes the date of migration to have been 1632, he assumes too that John was born in England.)
This John Sackett dropped the final "t" in signing his name and several generations of his descendants followed his example, but nearly all of his living descendants have resumed its use.
When about four years of age he journeyed on foot with his mother, in the Rev. Mr. Hooker's company, from Newtown, through the unbroken wilderness, a hundred miles, to the present site of the City of Hartford, Conn.
In 1653 he became a resident of Springfield, Mass., receiving from the town commissioners a gift of four pieces of land, agreeable to an ordinance passed to encourage the speedy settlement of that place.
On November 23, 1659, he was married to ABIGAIL HANNUM,. She was born in1640 -died in 1690, daughter of WILLIAM HANNUM (colonist), and his wife, HONOR CAPEN, of Dorchester, Windsor and Northampton.
A short time after date of his marriage to Abigail Hannum, John Sacket sold his land at Springfield and removed to property he had purchased some fifteen miles up the Connecticut River at Northampton.
There he and his family lived until 1665, when he again sold out and moved to a farm purchased of one Chapin near Westfield, on what are now called Sacket's Meadows. Mr. Sacket's removal to Westfield was at the date of the first permanent settlement of that town, and about ten years previous to the commencement of King Philip's Indian wars.
[from: Western Massachusetts History: Woronoco, the Present Westfield pp. 2-3:
“..the first house in Westfield was built by John Sackett, a descendant of Simon Sackett who came to America in 1630 on the ship Lyon, ten years after the Mayflower. John Sackett, with Walter Lee,a nd John Sexton, were the earliest settlers. Sackett had a house there before February. 1667. The house was probably a pioneer cabin and cellar, dug into hill and bank, boarded up and thatched. It was located just east of the site of the old Springdale Paper Mill.”]There Mr. Sacket built a house and barn, both of which were burned, Oct. 27, 1675, by the Indians, who, at the same time, destroyed a large amount of other property, and drove off his cattle. He rebuilt his house and barn, and also erected a saw mill on a creek which ran through his farm and emptied into the Waronoco (now Westfield) River.
The building of a dam on this creek was the occasion of a vexatious lawsuit, brought against him by Thomas, Jedediah and Jonah Dewey, who claimed that by reason of Sacket's saw mill dam the water was backed up on their grist mill. The case was tried at Springfield before a jury, who found for plaintiff, but the court in giving judgment, recited that it was a hard case for the defendant and "therefore ordered that the plaintiffs should, with a hired man and oxen, work with said Sacket 9 days in taking down and removing said dam."
"At a town meeting held in 1672 at Westfield, John Sacket was chosen a selectman, and as late as 1693 he held the same office. "Abigail Hannum Sacket died October 9, 1690, and about a year later John Sacket was married to SARAH, daughter of JOHN STILES and widow of John Stewart of Springfield. He continued to reside on his Westfield farm to the day of his death."
Riker's reference to John is brief: "His [Simon the colonist's] sons Simon and John removed in 1653 to Springfield, on the Connecticut River, where they took the oath of fidelity, Mar. 23, 1656. John afterwards removed to Northampton, and thence to Westfield, where he d. in 1719, a. 87. His posterity have been numerous in Westfield and its vicinity, and are also
found in western New-York."
Henry Burt, in his History of Springfield , includes several references to John Sacket:
p 250. 10 Jan 1658. Jno Sackat is granted land.
p126-7. 23 Dec 1659. John Sacket is listed in the seating plan in the meeting house.

Rev. John Lockwood, in his Westfield History , includes numerous references to John Sacket:
References:
Appendix:
Anderson, Robert: Great Migration
Burt, Henry: History of Springfield
Lockwood, John: Westfield History
John Sackett Settler at Westfield (Woronoco), MA
Westfield and Its Historic Influences 1669 – 1919 The Life of an Early Town With a Survey of Events in New England and Bordering Regions to which it was related in Colonial and Revolutionary Times
by Rev. John H. Lockwood, D.D.
Pastor Emeritus of the First Congregational Church of
Westfield, Massachusetts
Printed and Sold by the Author
Chapter IV
Beginnings of Settlement at Woronoco (the original Indian name of the region within which Westfield was established).
p 58
"At certain points it was necessary to establish gates to admit of passage into and across the large enclosed tract. At a meeting at Woronoco alias Streamfield, February 11, 1667, it was "ordered that a convenient Gate easy and handy shutting & opening shall by the proprietors of that field be set up by the last of March next, which gate is appointed to be set over the brook from Sackets house further into the meadow about a rod and a half further than formerly, and the fence to be made firm and good at both ends up to it." A little later it was ordered that "the gate by Sackets be well hung for the security of the field by the 25th of this inst. March and after yt time who ever shall leave open or not shut the gate shall pay 5s to the use of the proprietors.""
p 62
"This Towne doth now therefore Order & appoynt mr James Cornish John Roote Thomas Dewey & John Sackett or any three of them to lay out the aforesaid graunt of land adjoyning to what is already allowed them from this Towne, or shalbe most to ye advantage of ye Inhabitants of Worronoco: only they are not to intrench uppon ye bounds fixt & Sett, or to be Sett as aforesaid between them & Vs.
"That this is a true copy taken out of the Town Records at Springfeild.
Feb. 16, 1669
Attest. Elizur Holyoke, Recorder.""
p 63
"Att a Town Meeting March 23d 1669-70
This Towne having formerly appoynted mr James Cornish John Roote John Sackett & Thomas Dewey or any three of them to lay out the quantity of Six mile square graunted to Westfeild by the Genrll Corte, and finding that ye aforementioned p'sons have hitherto soe neglected the said work that unless some speedy course be taken or other appoynted thereunto that shall more readily attend it, We shal be altogether unable to render an account to ye next Genrll Corte leaving ye worke to our Town & that there may be noe further needless neglect on our part: This Town doth now order to appoynt Capt Holyoke Quartrmr Colton Rowland Thomas & Samuell Marshfeild to ye said work calling in & making voyd the power we conferred upon mr Cornish & the rest above said forasmuch as they have not done their work in their yeere."
p72
Mr. Harry Andrew Wright, in "Indian Deeds of Hampden County", defines Indian place names, including: Tomhaumucke. – From aito-maham-uck, 'land on both sides (of which) water flows down', or 'the canoe man goes down'. The modern name is Sackett's Brook."
p 80
"March the 12th 1667
"The Inhabitants of Waranoco spetially those that live at the Cellars judging it necessary that there should be a highway across the wett meadow under the hill for their passage to the pyne plains.
"The Committee doe determine order & appoint George Phelps & John Williams to lay out a high way where it is most convenient for the end aforesaid. And it is determined that if John Sackett’s five acres over the brooke doe come within the common fence that then he shall fence for it proportionally with other men in the common fence."Chapter V
Early Settlers and Allotments of Land
p 86
[The early records show the original allotment of land, comprising 163 acres (the Meadow Division), 44 acres (first plowland division), 75 acres (second plowland division), and 'the hundred acres', a tract of meadow south of Little River, to 13 settlers, the allotments being listed in detail on p86]
p 87
"The above lists do not include all those who were actual settlers at about the time that the town was organised. The records contain references to … , John Sacket, …." [and about 20 others].
p 91
"John Sacket came from Cambridge to Springfield in 1653. He was born in 1632, three years after his father Simon Sacket and his wife Isabel came from England. John removed to Northampton about 1659, and thence to Westfield in 1667. He married Abigail Hannum in Northampton November 23, 1659. He lived to the advanced age of 87 years. She was the daughter of William and Honora Hannum. She died October 10, 1690."
p 101.
John is included in a list of settlers who have taken an oath of allegiance to the King.
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Chapter ?
The Pilgrim Pastor and His Meeting House
p139
(undated) "Voted that the town will go on with building a meeting house with all convenient speed as may be. The dimensions are as follows 36 foots square and the form to be like Hatfield meeting house as the Committee chosen shall agree. "Mr. Joseph Whiting, Deacon Hanchet, John Sacket, John Root & Aaron Cook are chosen to manage all concerns about it for the best advanatge to the town ..."
p169
"The sheet (contained in an undated letter from Rev. Samual Mather, pastor of the church in Windsor, Conn. to "the Reverend Mr. Edward Taylor pastor of the church of Xt in Westfield") containing the note was folded twice and on the back of one of the folds in very fine writing is a business account, a series ofcharges, against some of Westfield's most prominent citizens, including (among a list of 15 "and others") John Sacket Jr. Most of the charges are for Rum, including a half pint to Sara
Dewey. ..."
Lockwood's Westfield
The Indian Menace, Philip's War
p217-8-9
"The people of Springfield had to depend upon the mills at Westfield for the grinding of their corn though the way there was long, rough, and precarious owing to the menace of skulking enemies. Rev. Mr. Taylor, writing of conditions during that frightful period (the autumn of 1675), says, "but summer coming opened a door unto that, desolating war began by Philip, Sachem of the Pakonoket Indians, by which this handful was sorely pressed, yet sovereignty preserved, but yet not so as that we should be wholly exempted from the fury of war, for our soil was moistened by the blood of three Springfield men, young Goodman Dumbleton, who came to our mill, and two sons of Goodman Brooks, who came here to look after the iron ore on the land he had lately bought of Mr. John Pynchon, Esq. who being persuaded by Springfield folk, went to accompany them, but fell in the way by the first assault of the enemy upon us, at which time they burnt Mr. Cornish's house to ashes and also John Sacket's with his barn and what was in it, being the first snowy day of winter; they also at this time lodged a bullet in George Granger's leg, which was the next morning taken out by Mr. Bulkley, and the wound soon healed. It was judged that the enemy did receive some loss at this time, because in the ashes of Mr. Cornish's house were found pieces of the bones of a man lying about the length of a man in the ashes."
p226-8
"The following pathetic and reasonable plea must have been granted:"Worshipful Sir together with the Hond Council.

"The allwise Providence of God having brought these desolating wars into our parts the summer past, & thereby calling us not only to the expense of a great part of our estate on public occasions; but also threatening ruin both unto the rest & to ourselves, it was a question with some of us whether we were in our way or not to abide the event. The which seems the harder to resolve when there came (from whence we well know not) a report that there would be no allowance for such charges as should be expended in quartering soldiers (the which should be a truth would most certainly break up our plantation & now undo the most here) but seeing neither equity in any such report or thing, and considering what as our judgment it is for towns to be laid desolate and made ruinous heaps, as also that our calling & livelihood lay in this place, the hand of God seemed to point out unto us some special duty of self denial, wherein we stood bound with respect to the public benefit and hereupon we adventured (not troubling you for advice) in keeping our station to draw out our estates in public uses & in the service of God & his people, in quartering of soldiers in maintaining of a garrison here, sometimes consisting of about 20, sometimes above 40 & near about 30 soldiers as also in quartering Hartford soldiers in their passing to & from, sometimes being more & sometimes less, sometimes leaving 40 or 50 or 60 Indian soldiers with them as also in sending posts &c from the latter end of August until this instant.
"Therefore having now expended a great part of our estate thus in obedience to the call of Providence we proceed to leave unto your consideration an account thereof & proceeding upon the common say, that things are with us, as for a man 4/ per week, for a horse 1/ at grass and 1/6 at hay, as for corn, wheat being at 3/6, Indian & oats 2/ per bushel, as for flesh meat, pork being at 3d and beef at 2d per pound. Also allowing a post 3d per mile he bearing all the charges (we say proceeding according to these rates of things) our public expenses on Hartford soldiers amounts to A3124.16.7 from the latter end of August to the 19th of November and our 20 public expenses from the 19th of Nov. to March 3d 1675-6 (being just 15 weeks) the which have been disbursed on the garrison soldiers left here by the Com in Chief. Capt. Ap. amounts to A387.13.0. To which we add troopers arrearages 25/ and for killing 2 wolves 20/ which being added to the summers charges is =A3127.1.7 out of which subtracting the County rates last summer demanded which come to 36.0.8 the remainder 90.13.6 being that which we are still out on public credit, the which 90.13.6 of our charges on Hartford soldiers being added to the 87.13.0 the total is 178.6.6 that which we have still expended on public account which is believed to be a faithful account as we are able with the best diligence we could use to gather up. Only the last of the 3 county rates would not we judge have come to so much as is setdown, being that the list of our estates did not arise to so much, as you may see; but not having at present to correct aright we let it go at present.
Thus having faithfully laid down our expenses before you to your consideration & desiring the Almighty to give you in all your consultations unto such events as he of his grace shall bless to your good, & peace of his poor wilderness people, we remain your humble servts.
John Sacket, Constable
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The pertinent passages come from pages 16-17 in Weygant:
Mr. Sacket's removal to Westfield was at the date of the first permanent settlement of that town, and about ten years previous to the commencemen of King Philip's Indian wars. There Mr. Sacket built a house and barn, both of which were burned, Oct. 27, 1675, by the Indians, who, at the same time, destroyed a large amount of other property, and drove off his cattle. He rebuilt his house and barn, and also erected a saw mill on a creek which ran through his farm and emptied into the Waronoco (now Westfield) River.
The building of a dam on this creek was the occasion of a vexatious lawsuit, brought against him by Thomas, Jedediah and Jonah Dewey, who claimed that by reason of Sacket's saw mill dam the water was backed up on their grist mill. The case was tried at Springfield before a jury, who found for plaintiff, but the court in giving judgment, recited that it was a hard case for the defendant, and "therefore ordered that the plaintiffs should, with a hired man and oxen, work with said Sacket 9 days in taking down and removing said dam."
[Note: There are different versions of what kind of mill John Sackett erected on the stream. Weygant and others indicate that it was a sawmill and=20that the pond behind his dam flooded the grist mill of the Deweys. However this account indicates that it was a rival grist mill. - T. E. King]

"Western Massachusetts History: Woronoco, The Present Westfield"
pages 2 and 3
..the first house in Westfield was built by John Sackett, a descendant of Simon Sackett who came to America in 1630 on the ship Lyon, ten years after the Mayflower. John Sackett, with Walter Lee and John Sexton, were the earliest settlers. Sackett had a house here before February, 1667. The house was probably a pioneer cabin and cellar, dug into hill and bank, boarded up and thatched over. It was located just east of the site of the old Springdale Paper Mill.
In October, 1675, the Indians burned Sackett's house, as well as three others. Sackett and his wife had been blessed with three children while living on this site; Mary, born in 1672; Samuel, born in 1674; and Elizabeth, born in 1676. Their other children were born in Springfield and two in Northampton. Sackett rebuilt his house right away after the burning, and it is not known whether Elizabeth was born in the rebuilt house or in a log house her father built a short time later on five acres of land at the end of what is now Western Avenue. The land for the new house had been taken by Sackett in trade for an equal amount of land at the site of his rebuilt home, which had been located in rather boggy meadow land. The well Sackett dug for his log house could be seen as late as 1961, when the area was graded and the well covered over. The log house stood just west of the Sackett Tavern which property today is owned by Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fuller.
The records show that Elizabeth Sackett died on June 15, 1682, but long research proves this was false. Elizabeth was actually captured by Indians during a raid, other members of the family managing to get safely into the log house. Rev. E. Davis, in a history of this area, mentions the fact that the Indians captured a daughter of John Sackett and took her to northern New York. Here she was raised as an Indian. Later, around 1710, Elizabeth visited Westfield with her Indian husband and son and daughter. As they were not used to living in a log house, they built a teepee where they lived while in Westfield. They eventually left and Elizabeth never returned, but her son grew up to be an Indian Chief and took his mother's name of Sackett. In later years Chief Sackett was well known around the area for his raids and he is mentioned by J.G. Holland in his History of Western Massachusetts as having attacked a detachment of soldiers near Heath, Massachuetts in 1748.
ADDITIONAL NOTE ON CHIEF SACKETT
From Westfield and Its Historic Influences 1669 – 1919 The Life of an Early Town With a Survey of Events in New England and Bordering Regions to which it was related in Colonial and Revolutionary Times by Rev. John H. Lockwood, D.D. Pastor Emeritus of the First Congregational Church of Westfield, Massachusetts. Printed and Sold by the Author
p. 367
“In June, 1748, Captain Humphry of Springfield, was ordered to go to Charlestown, through the woods to Fort Shirley, with a force of forty men. When they reached the present location of Marlborough in Vermont, about twelve miles northwest of Fort Drummer, he halted to rest his men. They were refreshing themselves on a piece of ground on which grew alders and many large trees, through which a rivulet flowed, when the guard posted by Hobbson the trail was driven in by a large body of Indians, commanded by Chief Sackett, a half-breed descendant of a captive taken at Westfierld in an earlier war. Though startled by the onslaught, and mostly ignorant of the strength of his opponents, Hobbs and his company immediately prepared for action, each man selecting a tree for cover. The English had learned much about frontier warfare since the days of Bloody Brook in Philip’s War. Hoyt’s account says:
“Confident of victory from their superior numbers, the enemy rushed up, and received Hobb’s well directed fire, which cut down a number and checked their impetuosity. Covering themselves also with trees and brush,the action became warm, and a severe conflict ensued between sharpshooters. The two commanders had been known to each other in time of peace, and bore the character of intrepidity. Sackett, who could speak English, in a stentorian voice frequently called upon Hobbs to surrender, and threatened, in case of refusal, to rush in with the tomahawk.
Hobbs, in a voice which shook the forest, as often returned a defiance, and urged his enemy to put his threats in execution. The action continued with undaunted resolution and not unfrequently (sis) the enemy approached Hobb’s line; but were driven back to their first position by the fatal fire of his sharp-sighted marksmen; and thus about four hours elapsed, with neither side given up an inch of their original ground. At length, finding Hobbs determined on either death or victory, and that his own men suffered severely, Sackett order a retreat, carrying off his dead and wounded, and allowing his antagonist to continue his march without further molestation.” (Indian Wars, p. 250)
The size of Sackett’s force is estimated by Hoyt at fully four times that of the English. Later in the same summer a part of some of the same band killed and wounded several settlers in the region of Fort Drummer and Northfield. This half-breed chief was probably familiar with the region about Westfield. Doctor Davis, in his historical sketch of Westfield, the only copy of which known to be extant is carefully preserved in the Westfield Atheneum, says, referring to an earlier period, “A daughter of the second wife of a Mr. Sackett (her name I do not know) was taken captive by the indians and carried captive to the northwest part of New York, married an Indian and remained among them as long as she lived. Her descendants have been here to see their mother’s friends several times since the French war. Previous to that they used some exertions to make others of the Sackett family captives but did not succeed.”
--------------------p 226-8.
15 Jan 1675/76.
John Sacket, as Constable, writes with details of the expense of maintaining a garrison of soldiers.
p231.
26 Mar 1676.
John Sacket is a co-signatory to a document setting out land improvements to be carried out by townsmen.
p179.
17 Aug 1684.
John Sacket is a juror in a hearing into the death of Eleezer Weller. The jury finds that death was caused by suicide by hanging.
p183.
Autumn 1685.
John Sackett is sued for infringing the rights of a neighbour by setting a mill higher up the brook.
All on the list:
In checking the background of the family of John Sacket (1632-1719), I find that Samuel Sacket, son of John, died 1709 in the French and Indian War.
Weygant shows that Samuel's widow, Elizabeth (Bissell) Sacket m. 1712 to John Root.
From the guardianship for her oldest son William, 6 Sep 1716; it would appear that maybe William didn't get along very well with his step-father (just guessing). In the second paragraph it is stated: "The condition of the above written obligation is such That whereas William Sacket ye son of Sam'll Sacket of Westfield deceased hath made choice of the above s'd John Sackut to be his Guardian and allowed of by the s'd judge..." This would indicate that William was the one desiring a different guardian and he chose John Sacket.
However, I believe the John Sacket named as guardian was John Sacket, Sr., grandfather of William; and not his uncle, John Sacket, Jr.
My reason for this belief is found in the will of John Sacket, Sr. found on pages 17-18 of "The Sacketts of America" by Charles Weygant. In it he gives special consideration to his grandson William:
"Imprimus. I give and bequeath to Sarah my well beloved wife, all the use & improvement of all my Estate both real and personal during the whole of her natural life if she shall outlive me, that is to say, all that I shall be possessed of at my decease. Imp'rs. I give to my son John Sacket five shillings, and to my son William's children five shillings, and my son Samuel's children 5 shillings. Imp'rs. I give to William Sacket my Grandson, the son of Sam'll Sacket deceased, after myself and my wives decease, my Team and Tackling & all ye furniture therunto belonging and two plows, cart wheels & all belonging unto them, and a harrow & what belongs to it, and I likewise make & ordain him viz. - my grandson William Sacket, Executor of this my last Will & Testament."
This shows that he made William Sacket executor of his will while William was only about 16-18 years old. John Sacket died the following year and in the probate of his will we have the following:
"...Which s'd Will I approve & allow of, and do appoint John Sacket ye son of ye said deceased to be an administrator on ye said will with ye Executor in the said will named till ye said Executor comes of ye age of twenty one years Samuel Partridge"
I believe that this preferential treatment of his grandson William would indicate that John, Sr. was the one William chose to be his guardian.
Once again I am poised out on a limb. (:^D
Thurmon
teking221@aol.com

Westfield and Its Historic Influences 1669 =96 1919; Rev. John H. Lockwood,D.D.
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Lockwood
Dear All,
Ted Mudge has found some more Sackett entries in Lockwood, reproduced below. I have amended Appendix Lockwood & am sending that again as well. Many thanks, Ted.
Lockwood is quite a big file & I know that some servers didn't like that. Anyone wanting it as an attached WORD file please let me know. Patty, for the sake of completeness could you kindly look up the chapter numbers for these entries - no rush for this - please don't interrupt the soccer game with King James :-)
Regards,
Chris
Chapter ?
Schools and Teachers
p281-282
"At a Legall Town meeting Desember ye 13th: 1703 ye Towne voted to hire some man in ye Town to keepe Schoole. :Att ye same meeting ye Towne votted ytt ye Children ytt goe to school should pay (viz) Riters att 3d pr weeke & Readers att 2d per weeke. "At ye same meeting ye severall persons whose Names are hereafter mentioned enter there Desents from ye vote above mentioned namely ytt Vote 3d pr weeke for Riters & 2d pr weeke for readers (( names including ) John Sackett Jr..
Chapter XIV
Queen Anne's War
p295
March 21, 1700.
"The inhabitants especially those that live on the Town plot had a meeting to consider about fortifying for thar security, did agree and vote that four houses should be securely fortified and Mr Taylors Fort repaired if needed. The four houses agreed upon were John Wellers,Stephen Kelloggs, John Sackets and Benjamin Smiths, and also Consider Moseleys.

Pynchon Court Records re: John Sackett
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
The Sackett Family
Appendix
Pynchon
Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts, 1639-1702;
The Pynchon Court Record, an original judges' diary of the administration of justice in the Springfield courts in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Edited with a legal and historical introd. by Joseph H. Smith. Cambridge, Mass., Harvard University Press, 1961.
p 3
The Pynchon Manuscript
"Among the material preserved in the Treasure Room of the Law School of Harvard University is a small manuscript volume known as the Pynchon Diary or the Pynchon Magistrate's Book. Neither designation is quite accurate and for the purpose of this publication the volume is called The Pynchon Court Record. . . The bulk of this manuscript consists of a record kept by William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield, Massachusetts, by his son-in-law, Elizur Holyoke, and by his son, John Pynchon, of matters coming before various courts on the lower jurisdictional levels (below the county level) held for Springfield and the vicinity during the period from
February 14, 1638/9 to January 9, 1701/2."
p 121 [Introduction. Criminal Jurisdiction]
"the sale of liquors was subject to extensive regulation in Massachusetts Bay in the seventeenth century.
p 122 John Sackett selling liquor to the Indians
"At the March 1662 sitting of the commissioners at Northampton, with the powers of the County Court, John Sackett was fined forty shillings for selling liquor to the Indians and one hundred pounds for violating the law against trading for furs with the Indians; however, the latter fine was remitted because of the weakness of proof." [Rec. 69-70; 1 Hamp. Cty. Probate Ct. Rec 8, 11.]
p 165 [Introduction. Civil Jurisdiction]
John Sackett's not thatching Town barn [A number of cases concerning failure to perform a bargain were brought before the court and entered in the record without reference to any form of action; several examples are cited, including:] "...; for John Sackett's 'not performing his bargayne in thatching the Town barne' (an action by the selectmen of Springfield)..." County Court (1660-1662). See also p240.=20
p 173 [Introduction. Civil Jurisdiction] Estate of Simon Sackett
"On July 14, 1659 the commissioners entered an order of administration upon the estate of Symon Sackett."
p179
"Westfield 17 Aug. 1684. We whose Names are under written being desired by the Constable as a Jury according to Law, to give or Judgmt on theawful, amazing and untimely death of Eleezer Weller, after due notice taken, we al unanimously agree, that through the strength of temptation he becamehis own Executioner, by hanging himself, al signs and circumstances freely concurring therein, and nothing appearing to the contrary, to the best of or Judgmts, we suppose he might be dead twenty four hourse before it was known.
John Maudesley John Root Samuel Root Samuel Loomis Sr.
John Sacket Jacob Phelps Isaac Phelps John Ponder
John Williams Thomas Noble Josiah Dewey Thomas Dewey."
p183
"Several years later the two brothers, Thomas and Josiah Dewey, had a suit at law against John Sackett, Samuel Taylor, Joseph Pomeroy and Nathaniel Williams for infringing on their rights by setting another mill in their neighborhood, higher up on the brook. The matter was tried at Northampton, appealed to the General Court, and finally settled at the Court in Springfield in the autumn of 1685. The Deweys helped to move the rival mill to another location and were themselves renewedly established in their rights as sole proprietors of that portion of the stream. After much hard feeling the settlement finally reached seems to have been mutually amicable."p 217 [Pynchon Court Record] Simon & John take oath of fidelity
"March 23rd 1655/56 being a Trayning day these underwritten took the oath of fidelity Thomas Bancroft: John Stewat: James Warrener: Obadiah Miller: Symon Sackett: Nathaniel Burt: Hugh Dudley: Samuell Bliss: William Morgan: Lawrence Bliss: Jeremy Horton: James Taylor: Edward Foster: John Sackett: Josiah Chapin: Abell Wright: Richard Maund: John Riley: Anthony Dorchester: Francis Pepper: James Osbourne: John Horton: John Earle:"
p 240 [Pynchon Court Record] John Sackett's not thatching Town barn
"[*78] the selectmen of Springfield complayne contra John Sackett of the same town for not performing his bargayne in thatching the Town barne:" (c.1658-59)
p 241 [Pynchon Court Record] Simon Sackett's Estate
"[*80] An Order of Administration upon the estate of Symon Sackett deceased who died the 9th day of July 1659: which Order was graunted by the Commissioners the 14th day of the Same Month. Symon Sackett of Springfeild who deceased the Ninth of July 1659 dyinge intestate; and it beinge necessary that Administration be made upon the said Symons Estate; And William Blomefeild of Hartford appearinge to be assistant to his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to Administer to the aforesaid estate; therefore the said William Blomefeild is hereby allowed and appoynted to be Administrator and Sarah his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to be Administratrix to the Estate of the said Symon Sackett deceased: An Inventory of the Estate of Symon Sackett deceased taken the 15th day of July 1659 by Richard Fellowes and Samuell Chapin:
Inprimis one barne 6. 00. 00
Item 3 piggs 1. 01. 00
Item one sow and a pigg 1. 00. 00
Item a chayne 0. 08. 00
An axe 3s, a pott with the hookes. 6s. 6d 0. 09. 06
A parcell of brass with old Iron 0. 02. 00
_________
9. 00. 06 =20
[*81]
One chape for a cart 0. 02. 00
a sickle 6d 2 fork tynes--2s 0. 02. 06
a bed tick with a pillow 0. 06. 06
a cellar .1=A3 4 score rayles. 12s 00
=20
1 tray, and a half bushell the 1/2 bushell John
Dumbleton had 0. 04. 00
2 barrells 0. 02. 00
2 acre and neere a quarter of wheat at 38s per acre 4. 05. 00
7 bushel of wheat to be paid by William Brookes 1. 04. 06
4 bushel of wheat from Joseph Crowfoote 0. 14. 00
1 acre of Pease 1.10. 00
One parcell of Indian that Obadiah Miller bought 2. 00. 00
One parcell of Indian and the grass 1. 16. 00
A parcell of Oates with the Oates in the Orchard and
water mill: 90. 16. 00
an acre of Oates 1.15. 00
a plough share 0.12. 00
a garden that Richard Fellowes bought 0. 10. 00
a cart with Irons to it 1. 05. 00
a spade 2s 3 pounds tallow 1s 6d 0. 03. 06
a steer 1. 15. 00
a yoke staple and ring 0. 03. 06
Item 8s due from Daniel Blomefeild 0. 08. 00
An Oxe 96.10. 00
2 hoggs if found 2. 00. 00
A Canow to Richard Fellowes 0. 08. 00
All the Oates and pease and water-millions and the
use of half the barn is for Richard Fellowes for to pay 3.12:
On the other side 9. 00. 06
This is a true account as we judge witnes both our hands: July 15, 1659
Samuell Chapin, Richard Fellowes theres due Goodwoman Sackitt from Goodman Bloomfeild 4s Onely the heiffer and steere to Daniell for 317s that Simon oweth Daniell:1. Steere yeere and vantage 115s.
p 255 [Pynchon Court Record] John Sackett selling liquor to Indians
"John Sackett being presented to this Corte uppon suspision of Sellinge Strong Liquors to Indians: there appearinge some difficulty in it about the proofe of such offence, the matter was referred to the Corte at Northampton next March: And he was bound to this Corte in the summe of 10 then and there to appeare to make further answer when he shalbe called: And his bond for appearance at this Corte is to be voyd:"
p 260 "John Sacketts fyne."
"John Sackett beinge at the Corte at Springfield September 24 1661 bound in a bond of 10 to appeare at this Corte to answer to suspicions of his selling of liquors to Indians: He appearinge at this Corte and there beinge many grounds of suspicions that he had Sold much liquors to the Indians: and it beinge proved that he had Sold unto them 1 pinte he was fyned 40s to the County: And it beinge pleaded against him considering his estate how he could have soe much goods in his house of Indian trade as trayes kettles peltry of Beare and deere Skins he said he bought them of the Indians for wampam and corne. The Corte adjudged he had broken the law about trading peltry incurring the penalty of 100=A3 which the Corte adjudges him to pay to the County: only execution thereof shalbe respited till the first Sessions of the Generall Corte be ended. John Sackett the next day pleadinge that these skins were traded above a yeere agoe and probability thereof appearinge: his 100=A3 fyne was remitted: Only he is to behave himselfe well in those respects for future. And if he be found suspicious in such matters hereafter: these things shall stand as witness against him which he consented to:"
p 263 [Pynchon Court Records] Widow Sackett in actions for debt
"[The following entries for a court held by commissioners at Springfield on September 30, 1662, not contained in the Record, are found in 1. Hamp. Cty. Probate Ct. Rec. 14-17.]"
"At a Corte holden at Springfeild September 30th 1662.
. . .
Thomas Noble of Springfield Plantiffe contra Widdow Sackett late of Springfeild defendant in an action of debt with damage to the vallue of 3. A3. "Captain Pynchon Plantiffe contra Widdow Sackett Administratrix above said, defendant and William Blomefeild administrator to the estate of Symon Sackett Late of Springfeild deceased defendants in an action of debt with damage to the vallue of 24."
. . .
p 264
"Thomas Stebbin Plantiffe contra Widow Sackett defendant in action of debt with damages to the vallue of Three pounds:" "In this last action the Jury fynd for the Plantiffe vizt Thomas Stebbin the summe of forty shillings and the costs of the Corte vizt 10s for entry of the action:"
. . .
"Mrs. Lord of Hartford Plantiffe contra Widdow Sackett late of Springfeild defendant in an action of debt to the vallue of . 18s. 04d and 15s0d: damage:"
. . .
"In the action depending betweene Thomas Noble and Widdow Sackett the Jury fynd for the Plantiffe the summe of three pound:"
"In the action depending between Captain Pynchon Plantiffe and Widdow
Sackett and William Blomefeild defendants the Jury fynd for the Plantiffe 15s. 08d. vizt . 15s. 08d. and 20s for costs of the Corte:"
. . .
"In the action dependinge betweene Mrs. Lord and Widdow Sackett the Jury fynd for the Plantiffe vizt. 18s. 4d. and costs of the Corte:"
pp 267-8
"March .17. 1662/63. Before the Commissioners Capt. Pynchon and Elizur
Holyoke. "Serjant Stebbins of Springfeild Atturney for Mr Goodwin of Hadley complaynes against Widow Sackett late of Springfeild Administratrix and William Blomfeild Administrator to the estate of Symon Sackett deceased in an action of debt due upon account together with damage to the vallue of Six and Thirty shillings.
"The Plantiffe prooving the debt of 06s 01d the Comissioners adjudged the Defendant to pay the said Debt: and 6s 5d for costs and charges belonging to the said action: the debt was prooved as by account on the file:"
From: Selections from the Account Books of John Pynchon
Volume V, Part I, 1672-1693, page 229
John Sackcutt CR
[after 1683]
He talks of 10s I am to allow him his (?)pt for the Ketch voyage to Boston whereas (I?) benefit of that voyage(footnote: John Sackett was a deputy constable of Springfield in 1696)
"Westfield and Its Historic Influences 1669 =96 1919"; Rev. John H. Lockwood, D.D.p 291-2 [Pynchon Court Record] William Sackett's wounding
"[*169] July 5th 1679. At A Court By Major Pynchon : John Sackut Plantiff against James Sexton for Beating and wounding his son William Sackut: As also for Pound breach or rescuing of swine goeing to Pound. "John Sackut appearing also his son William charges James Sexton with Beating him at the Pound dore when some of the hogs were in the Pound he gave him .3. blows with his fist and tooke him by the Throat and hindered the putting the rest of the hogs into the Pound. It being not so cleare yet very suspicious by Samuell Loomis Oath I only Judge James Sexton to allow for the entry of action and summons 3s 6d.
James Sexton fyned 20s I say: 20s [Marginal notation.]
For the Rescuing of the swine It being evident by Testymony on file: I find for the plantiff himself and sons attendance 4s }
.3. witness 6 } 14.00
Coming for Atachment 2s Atachment and for serving it 3.6 }
.2. sumons for witness 0.6 } all is17s. 6d
And likewise for Rescuing the swine I fine James Sexton to the County 40s which I afterward abated to 20s And so he is to pay the County: I say 20s. I gave 6 Months tyme for the payment and John Minor Ingaged with him and for the payment of [illegible] in 6 Months."
p 319-320 [Pynchon Court Record]
John Sackett mentioned in Moore v Randall "[*204] Dec. 12 [1687].
Mr. James Moore Plantiff against Nathanell Bancroft for debt of
Mr. Cunningham of 1. 16. 6
Whereof Paid 1. 7. 5
Rest . 9. 1
I find for the Plantiff .9s 1d and costs 6s 10d. Moore Against Edward Neale for 14 bushels of Indian Corne. I find for the Plantiff .14. bushels of Indian Corne. He forgave the costs:
[Moore] Against William Randall for .1 13. 6 wherof Randal Paid as he makes oath .4. bushels of Indian Corne: to Mr. Cunningham himselfe at Sackcuts house which sets of .8s. I find for the plantiff .25s 6d only If Randal prove .2. barrels of Tar Paid one at Windsor per Thomas Nobl and 1. at Westfeild paid John Sackcut and to the plantiff have bin paid since August 1685. or since the .16th of the March Instant before: then I find him but 3 and Costs of Court."
p 322 [Pynchon Court Record]
Bancroft's debt to Moore to be paid at Joseph Sackett's house
"[*207] May 19th 1688
. . .
They agreed only they desyre me to enter their Agreement which is That Nathanel Bancroft Ingages to pay to Mr. Moore 4 bushels of Indian Corne and 2 Bushels of winter wheat to be Paid in next Munday at Joseph Sackcuts house."
p 338 [Pynchon Court Record]
John Sackett v Benjamin Smith
"July .2d 1694. John Sackcut of Westfeild Senior his Complaint against Benjamin Smith Junior on File with the Papers where (I waiving it what I might) see the Papers how far that I proceeded."
p 344 [Pynchon Court Record]
John Sackett v Benjamin Smith settlement
"Dec. 23.1695. John Sackut of Springfeild Plantiff Contra Benjamin Smith of Westfeild, defendant in a Plea of They appeared and agreed."
p 346 [Pynchon Court Record]
[A non-Sackett item, but illustrative of the mores of the Colony] "[*228] Feb. 27 1695/6. Complaint being made against William Anthony for horible lying If not adding cursing etc. I sent warrant to apprehend him and bring him before me to answer for the same.
And February 28. 1695/6.
William Anthony being apprehended and brought by the Constable and examened saith he remembers nothing about it and puts al upon profe: which is evedenced by the Testymonys of Jehojahdah Bartlet and Ephraim Bartlet which are on File whereuppon I sentence said William Anthony for his wittingly abusive reports (which he is Common in) and so wilfully speaking falls by (Timothy Moses being present and saying al is utterly false, and Anthony himselfe granting it: and owning noe provocation) That he the said William Anthony shal Forthwith Pay a Fine of sixe shillings downe in Money and pay the charges or else be whipt with Ten lashes by the constable and If he doe not depart the Place within .2. days Then to be committed by the constable til he find surtys in five Pound Bond for his good Behaviour.
1s the writ
1s to the Constable and
1 for a man to watch over him.
3s [Marginal notation]
p 347 {Pynchon Court Record]
Deputy John Sackett
"Feb.27. 1695/6.
Mathew Noble of Westfeild Being Summoned to appeare this day to answer John Gun of Westfeild in a Plea of Trespass for Felling and Taking away Pine Trees of said Guns Ground Granted him by the Towne for turpentine to said Guns damage 40s.
John Gun absenting: The Defendant Mathew Noble demands his Costs and charges which by Reson of the constabls not returning the Summons: Three men (as on file) [which is on File viz Thomas Myryk, John Myryck, Adiya Dewey oaths (Marginal notation.)] made oath to the Constable. Deputy John Sackcuts serving the summons: Read it and required Nobles appearing accordingly: Whereuppon I grant the Defendant Mathew Noble his Costs viz 2s and a witness to himselfe that was summoned viz .2s Deacon Nathanel Dolbee appearing. For the plantiff to pay: unless he should make appeare that the defect is in the constable for not returning the summons and then said Noble is to pay it."
The Pynchon Papers Vol II
Selections from the Account Books
of John Pynchon, 1651-1697
Edited with an Introduction by
CARL BRIDENBAUGH and JULIETTE TOMLINSON
BOSTON: 1985The Colonial Society of Massachusetts
Distributed by the University Press of Virginia
p 16
John Sackett trading with the Indians "In that same year [1662] the Commissioners faced what they thought was a most serious violation of the law against trading for furs with the tribesmen.John Sackett had been presented to the court at Springfield in September 1661 upon suspicion of dealing in strong liquor. In the proceedings at Northampton in March 1661/62, he was fined 40s. for the offense, but additional questions had been raised. How, the magistrate asked, could a man of such small estate have in his house so large a quantity of Indian trading goods, among them trays, kettles, bear pelts, and deerskins? Sackett replied that he had bought them from the natives for corn and wampum, implying that he sold no liquor to obtain them. The court adjudged, however, that he had broken the law and stipulated full payment of the penalty of 100.9 When Sackett pleaded that the skins were acquired more than a year before, the fine was remitted, but he was sternly admonished to behave himself in the future or the present proceedings would be used against him."HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COURT RECORDS
John Sackett Sr.
Probate records, 1660-1916; index, 1660-1971 Microfilm of original records in the Hampshire County Courthouse, Northampton, Massachusetts. Vol. 1-4 1660-1780 FHL Film 879184
Volume1. 1660 - 1690
p. 25. Northampton March: 31st 1663
Capt Pynchon of Springfeild beinge at the Corte at Springfeild Sept 30 1662
Plantiffe contr Widow Sackett of Springfeild Administratrix & Wm Broomfeild Administrator to ye [estate] of Symon Sackett late of Springfeild deceased defdts in an action of debt [with] damage to ye value of 24. The Jury then finding for p. 26. the Plantiffe the Summe of 20. 15s. 08d. vizt 1915s 08d debt, 20s costs of ye Corte this Corte approves of the said Juryes verdict giveinge liberty to ye Said Plantiffe to take forth execution uppon ye estate of the Said Symon Sackett deceased: the Said Capt Pynchon acknowledging himselfe bound in 30 to be responsible to the Defendts in case they or eyther of them shall reverse the judgmt wthin one yeer: he will then beresponsible to ye Defendts for wt he shall take in execution upon ye Said estate.
Mr Lord of Hartford being Plant at ye Corte at Springfeild contr the above Sd Widow Sackett Defdt in an action of debt 18s 04d wth da[mage] to ye vallue=of 15s. 0d the Jury then fynding for the Plantiffe the said Summe of 8s. 4d this Corte approoves of the Said Juryes verdict giveing liberty to ye Said Plantiffe to take for execution on ye estate of the Said Widd Sackett: The Said Plantiffe acknowledging him bound in the Summe of 5 to be responsible to ye Defdt in case Shee shall reverse the Judgmt wthin one yeare.
p. 52. Northampton ye 21st 1664
John Sackett of North: complaynes agt Increase Turner of ye same Town, for yt wn the Constable & he ye Sd John came to him wth an attachmt, the Constable bid the Said John lay hold on ye Sd Increase; And Increase answered that he thought ye Constable should not doe well to let them goe together, for he Said he thought they should make bloody work for his offense he is fyned 20s to be pd to ye County Treasure, his brother Prays ever ingaging for him for paymt thereof to Quartermr Woodward:
p. 78 Springfield Sept. 25th 1666.
John Sackett of Worronoco Plt contr Walter Lee & Ambrose ffowler of Warronoco defdts in an action of ye case upon a replevyn whereby the Said John is bound to p[r]secute the said Ambrose & Walter at this Corte for unjust impounding of his cattell this summer. The Plt not app[ear]ing w[he]n called 3 tymes is nonsuted: But afterwards app[ear]ing upon his petition the suite went on: In w[hi]ch action the attachmt & evidences in the case being p[ro]duced & read in Corte the Jury brought their verdict & found the action for the defdts: And Soe the Plt is to pay10s for entry of his action.
p. 191. Springfield Septembr 25th 1677 John Sackett, Jury Member
p. 230. Northampton March 25 1684 John Sackett, Jury Member
p. 238. Springfield Septe 30 1684
Wee whose Names are under written being desired by ye Constable as a jurey according to law to give o[u]r judgemt on ye amazeing awfull & Untymely death of Elee? Weller, after due notice taken we all unanimousley agree that through the strength of temptation he became his own Execution[er] by hanging himself all Signes & circumstances fully Con?ineing therein & Nothing appears to the Contrary to the best of o[u]r judgements we suppose he might be dead 24 houres before Known. John Sacket [& 11 others]
[The following entries detail the vexatious lawsuit, brought against him thatwas noted by Weygant , p.17.]
p. 241. Northampton March 31 1685
Thomas Dewey & Josiah Dewey of Westfeild Plt Contra Joseph Pomery, Samll Taylor,
John Sacket John Williams & Nathll Williams defts In an act[io]n of the case for their unlawfull keeping a damn upon a Streame or Brook of Water called two mile brook in the Townshipp of Westfeild, beyond ye libertie formerly granted to sd Joseph Pomery & him & others his Coepart?ers Since by ye Town of Westfeild, & Contrary to ye grant ofthe sd streame & use of it by sd Town, Unto ye sd Thomas Dewey & Josiah Dewey where by they are much damniefied, and unto & for the removeing of sd damn from being any further stopp to ye Course of ye sd stream with damages to ye Sum of twentie pounds according to attachments.
In ye action depending in Corte wherein Thomas Dewey & Josiah Dewey were Plts; And Joseph Pomery Samll Taylor John Sacket, John Williams Nathll Williams defts The Testimony & Evedences in ye case being procured & Read in Corte & Comitted to the Jury they Brought in their verdict that they find for ye Plts libertie of the Streame of ye two mile brooke, belonging by the Town grants to them & all Incumbrances by damn or otherwise to be removed by ye defendts & Costs of Corte which were as by bill allowed in Corte 3s 6d The deffendts Entered an appeale to ye Next Corte of Assistants Except Jno Williams who as it appeared to the Corte was not Concerned in ye action.
p.242. Joseph Pomery, Samll Baylor John Sacket Nathl Williams Plts By a Replivie of a Mill Saw, doggs, file & Crow, & Appurtenances destrained & Extended on & deteined by Thomas Dewey Senr Joseph Dewey & now is in sd Deweys or ye Marshalls Custadie, the abovesd Mill with all & Every of the appurtenances you are hereby required to deliver, the sd Plts haveing given in Bond to prosecute their Replivie at this Corte This Replivie was Omitted by Consent & no Entrie money to be payd.
John Sacket & Nathl Williams Plt Contra Thomas Dewey & Josiah Dewey defendts in an action of the case for unjust Seizure, attaching imp[ound]ing & deteineing of an Estate of theirs viz a Saw mill with ye implemts belonging to it, to their great damage as will be made appeare in ye pro[se]cution hereof Entrie money In ye action depending in Corte wherein John Sacket & Nathll Williams were Plt &
Thomas & Josiah Dewey deffendts for unjust Seizure of a Mill & implimints the Testimonys & Evidences in ye case being procured & Read in Corte & tranceferred to the jury the[y] Brought in their verdict that they find for the deffendts Costs of Corte
p. 250. Springfield Septe 29 1685 John Sacket Samll Baylor Nathll Williams & Joseph Pomery Petitioning this Corte for a Release of their forfeiture for not prosecuting their two appeals from ye Sentences of the Countie Corte last March this Corte doth accept their petition & discharge them from paymt their Sayd forfeits provided they give the Countie Corte noe further trouble about those cases they have alreadie given their Sentences about & agst sd Appealants Otherwise they will Reassume the whole forfeite for ye not prosecuting their two appeals which is John Sacket, Samll Baylor Nathll Williams Joseph Pomery appeared in Corte &
Thomas Dewey & Josiah Dewey all of them Severally Owning yt agree on & Covenant for them the sd John Sacket & his partners makeing a Surrendr of ye mills treame about which there hath beene Controvercies between both partys & further as in Sayd agreement Which is Recorded in ye Countie book of Records of conveyencey of Lands etc
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Hampshire County Records
Volume 4 1707 - 1780
p. 16. The Will of John Sacket [This is identical to what Weygant published on pp. 17 & 18, except that Weygant substituted several words and word spellings] In the Name of God Amen The tenth Day of May in the Year of Our Lord God 1718, I John Sacket Senr of Westfield in the County of Hampshire in ye Province of ye Massachusets Bay in New England being Aged & under the decays of Nature but of perfect mind & memory Thanks be given to God therefore Calling unto mind the Mortality of my body & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Die Do make & Ordain this my Last Will & Testament yt is to Say Principally & first of all I Give &
recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it And as for my body, I Recommend it to the Earth to be buried in A Christian like & decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at ye Genll Resurrection I Shall receive The Same again by ye Mighty Power of God And as touching Such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life I give devise & dispose of Same in the following Way and manner
Imprimis I give & bequeath to Sarah my Well beloved Wife all the Use &
Improvement of all my Estate both Real & Personal during the whole term of her life If She Shall out live me to Say all that I Shall be possessed of at my Decease Imprs, I Give to my Son John Sacket five Shillings And to my Son Williams Children five Shillings And to my Son Sackets Samlls Children 5 Shillings
Imprs: I Give to William Sacket my Grandson the Son of Samll Sacket Deceasd, after mySelf & my Wives Decease my Team and tackling & all ye furniture thereunto belonging and two plows Cart Wheels & all belonging unto them And A harrow & what belongs to it And I likewise make & Ordain him Viz: my Grandson William Sacket Executor of this my last Will & Testament Imprs. after my own & my Wives decease I Give to my Wel beloved Daughters Viz: Hannah Merryman Mary Maudsley & Abigail King all the remainder of my moveable Estate in an Equal Division amongst them all Excepting my Great brass kettle the which I give to my daughter Mary Maudsly above her Share in the moveables to be at their o[w]n dispose Further this may Inform all concernd that all my lands are disposed of by Deed of Gift therefore no Inventory to be taken of them Imprs. I Give to Rachel Stiles A Cow and A pair of Sheets And I doe herby utterly
disallow revoke & disannul all & every other former Testaments Wills & Legacies Bequests & Executors in any way before this time named Willed & bequeathed Rattifying & Confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal in ye Day & Year above Written Signed Sealed Published Pronounced & Declared by ye Sd John Sacket as his last Will & Testament In the prsence of Us ye Subscribers Viz: Jno Root Jedidiah Dewey
Joseph Sacket John Sacket (Seal)
Hampshire Ss: Springfield May 20th. 1719 John Root Jedidiah Dewey & Joseph Sacket the Witnesses to the foregoing Will appearing before me under Written Judge of ye Probate of Wills etc for ye County Aforesd made Oath that they Saw John Sacket Subscribe unto the foregoing Instrument Sign Seal Publish & pronounce & declare the Same to be his Last Will & Testament And that he was of Sound mind & perfect memory when he did it to the best of their Understanding Which Sd. Will I approve & allow of And do alsoe appoint John Sacket ye Son of ye Said Deceased to be an
Adminr on ye Sd Will with ye Executor in the Sd Will named till ye Said Executor comes to ye Age of twenty One Years. Samll Partridge

"8. Hampshire County Probate Court Record, 1, 8, 11, cited by Smith,
Colonial Justice, 122. Where Sackett obtained his trading goods is a mystery, for his account with Pynchon shows no significant quantity.
Account Book, II, 44, 45.
Whitmore, Colonial Laws of Massachusetts, 75."
[The Accounts of John Pynchon, p185 of 1985 book]
Volume V, Part I, 1672-1693, page 229 of original book.
JOHN SACKCUTT5 CR [after 1683]
He talks of 10s I am to allow him his (?)pt for the Ketch voyage to Boston whereas (I?) benefit of that voyage
5. John Sackett was a deputy constable of Springfield in 1696
[The Accounts of John Pynchon, p263 of 1985 book]
Volume I, 1651-1655; page 216 of original book.
" JOHN SACKUTT DR
Novembr 26, 1658
? & so the rest due to me this 14, feb 58 is 03 16 06 This he pmises will be pd by Edw Foster at the lead mines But for my Security John Sackut doth firmly ingage to me his Two Sows & 3 pigs of 2 or 3 months old & 4 Pigs of a fortnight old: all which Swine are to be mine if the debt
be not pd at the lead mines or otherwise set out by next michelstide at furthest bef John Stewart Hester & my wife this 14 Feb [illegible]"
"6. John Sackutt (Sackett) was presented at court at Springfield for allegedly selling strong waters to the Indians, See above, 16."
[The Accounts of John Pynchon, p363 of 1985 book]
Volume III, 1664-1667; page 48 of original book.
" MR GLOVER DR
. . .
. . .
To 2 black hafted knives 00 01 06
To paymt for you to Sam Terry for Jo Sackcut 00 15 07 "
[Date of above entry 1669 ?]
[The Accounts of John Pynchon, p425-6 of 1985 book]
Volume III, 1664-1667; page 32 of original book.
" MR WHITING DR
. . .
To the Purchase of the 16 acres in
the 100 acres
the rest I give you viz 3 li
To 4 bsh wt per Jo Sackcuts
To 1 bsh =BD from Jo Osborne
. . .
[Note: Translate to mean Mr Whiting owed John Sackett 4 bushels (or value
thereof) of wheat.]
[The Accounts of John Pynchon, p448 of 1985 book]
Volume II, 1657-1666; page 376 of original book.
"An acot of what I haue Recd in of fines & c which were a County setled here would be due to the County
[Three listings for February 1659 and then:]
[torn] 60 [1660] Recd John Sackcuts fine for striking Henry Curtis 7 in wampam"
"7. Henry Curtis died in Northampton in 1661"
[Note: There is no indication in the administration of the estate of Henry Curtis covered in Pynchon Court Records that his death was related to this incident. - T. E. King]JOHN SACKETT WILL
Abigail Hannum Sacket died October 9, 1690, and about a year later John Sacket was married to SARAH, daughter of JOHN STILES and widow of John Stewart of Springfield. He continued to reside on his Westfield farm to the day of his death. His will, dated in 1718, and probated in 1791, reads as follows:
John Sackett(1630) Will
In the name of God Amen, the tenth day of May in the year of our Lord God
1718.
I John Sacket Sen'r, of Westfield in the county of Hampshire in ye Province of ye Massachusetts Bay, in New England, being aged and under the decays of nature, but of perfect mind & memory thanks be given to God therefor, calling unto mind the mortality of my body, & knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make & ordain this my last Will and
Testament, yt is to say principally & first of all I give & reccommend my Soul unto the hands of God that gave it, and as for my body I reccommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like & decent manner at the direction of my Executors, nothing doubting but at ye Gen'll Reserection I shall receive the same again by ye mighty power of God. And as touching such worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life I give and devise & dispose of the same in the following way and manner.
Imprimus. I give and bequeath to Sarah my well beloved wife, all the use & improvement of all my Estate both real and personal during the whole of hernatural life if she shall outlive me, that is to say, all that I shall be possessed of at my decease.
Imp'rs. I give to my son John Sacket five shillings, and to my son William's children five shillings, and my son Samuel's children 5 shillings.
Imp'rs. I give to William Sacket my Grandson, the son of Sam'll Sacket deceased, after myself and my wives decease, my Team and Tackling & all ye furniture therunto belonging and two plows, cart wheels & all belonging unto them, and a harrow & what belongs to it, and I likewise make & ordain him viz. - my grandson William Sacket, Executor of this my last Will & Testament.
Imp'rs. After my own and my wives decease I give to my well beloved daughters viz. - Hannah Merryman, Mary Maudsley and Abigail King all the remainder of my movable estate in an equal division amongst them all, excepting my great brass Kettle the which I give unto my daughter Mary Maudsley, above her share in the movables, to be at their own disposal.
Further - This may inform all concerned that all my lands are disposed of by deed of gift, therefore no Inventory to be taken of them.
Imp'rs. I give to Rachel Stiles a cow and a pair of sheets. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke & disannul all and every other former Testaments, Wills, & Legacies, Bequests & executors, by me in any way before this time named, willed and bequeathed. Rattifying & Confirming this and no other to be my Last Will & Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in ye day & year abovewritten.
Signed Sealed Published Pronounced & Declared by ye s'd John Sacket as his last Will & Testament. In Presence of us ye subscribers, viz:
John Root
Jedediah Dewey
Joseph Sacket. John Sacket (s)
Hampshire s.s.; Springfield May 20, 1719.
John Root, Jedediah Dewey & Joseph Sacket, the witnesses of the foregoing will appeared before me underwritten, Judge of ye Probate of wills & co for ye County afores'd made oath that they saw John Sacket subscribe unto the foregoing instrument, Sign Seal Publish & Pronounce and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that he was of sound mind & Perfect memory when he did it to the best of their understanding. Which s'd Will I approve & allow of, and do appoint John Sacket ye son of ye said deceased to be an administrator on ye said will with ye Executor in the said will named till ye said Executor comes of ye age of twenty one years. Samuel Partridge
Children of John Sacket and Abigail Hannum,
8. John Sacket, b. Nov. 4, 1660; d. Dec. 20, 1745; m. Deborah Filley.
9. William Sacket, b. Apr. 20, 1662; d. Mar. 28, 1700; m. Hannah Graves.
10. Abigail Sacket, b. Dec. 1, 1663; d. July 3, 1683; m. John Noble.
11. Mary Sacket, b. in year 1665; d. Nov. 19, 1667.
12. Hannah Sacket, b. Mar. 7, 1669;; d. Aug. 3., 1749; m. 2nd, Ben Newbury.
13. Mary Sacket, b. June 8, 1672, d. in year 1729; m. Benj. Moseley.
14. Samuel Sacket, b. Sept. 16, 1674; d. Nov. 8, 1709; m. Elizabeth Bissell. Samuel died 1709 in the French and Indian War.
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8. John Sacket, 1660-1745. of Weathersfield, Mass., son of (4) John Sackett and Abigail Hannum Sacket, was married, Dec. 1, 1686, to Deborah Filley, 1661-1701, daughter of William Filley and his wife Margaret, of Windsor, Conn.
On May 17, 1792, who was married by Joseph Haley, Justice of the Peace, to Mahitable Danks, widow of John Harris and daughter of Robert Danks and his wife Elizabeth Swift.
Children of John Sacket and Deborah Filley.
33. John Sacket, b. Mar. 3, 1688, d. ; m. Sarah Macerany.
34. Abigail Sacket, b. Oct. 16, 1690, d. ; m. Capt. Griswold.
35. Daniel Sacket, b. Aug. 14, 1693, d. Feb. 9 1776; m. Mary Weller.
36. David Sacket, b. July 7, 1696.
37. Benjamin Sacket, b. Oct. 31, 1698, d. 1753; m. (62) Thankful King.
38. Deborah Sacket, b. Nov. 16, 1701
Children of John Sacket and Mahitable Danks (Harris).
39. Isaac Sacket, b Feb 14, 1703, d. Oct 29, 1773; m. Elizabeth Shepard.
40. Ezra Sacket, b. in 1704, d. May 13, 1706.
41. Israel Sacket, b. Mar 6, 1706, d. in 1786.
42. Eleakim Sacket, b. Mar 12, 1712, d. in 1764; m. Bethesda Fowler.
43. Mary Sacket, b. Mar 5, 1715.
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39. Isaac Sackett, 1703-1773, of Westfield, Mass., son of (8) John and
Mahitable Danks (Harris) Sacket, was married, Dec. 18, 1735, to Elizabeth Shepard.
Children.
179. Lydia Sacket, b. Dec. 18, 1736; m. (175) King Sacket.
180. Ezekiel Sacket, b. Sept. 12, 1738; m. Anne Granger.
181. Mahitabel Sacket, b. May 7, 1741.
182. David Sacket, b. Aug. 19, 1743, d. 1838; m. Lucretia Shepard.
183. Adnah Sacket, b. Dec. 5, 1745, d. Apr. 8, 1813; m. Jerusha Pumeroy.
184. Zaven Sacket, b. Apr. 28, 1751; m. Abigail Bills.
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180. Ezekiel Sacket, 1738-____, of Westfield, Mass., son of (39) Isaac and Elisabeth Shepard Sacket, was married in 1767 to Anna Granger.
Children.
559. Menardus Sacket, b. about 1770, d. in year 1854; m. Fanny Nimocks.
560. Martha Sacket, b. in year 1776, d. in year 1862.
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559. Mendardus Sacket, about 1770-1854, of Westfield, Mass., and Cape Vincent, NY., son of (180) Ezekiel and Annagrander Sacket, was married, in 1791, to Fanny Nimocks, 1773-____, daughter of Richard Nimocks and his wife Zerviah Noble.
Children.
1240. Gideon S. Sacket, b. Nov. 29, 1792, d. Sept. 24, 1860; m. Frances E.Bush.
1241. George Sacket, m. Eliza A Peake.
1242. Porter Sacket.
1243. Corydon Sacket.
1244. Ezekiel Sscket.
1245. Frances Sacket, b. June 27, 1789, d. Sept. 7, 1858; m. Walter Noble
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1240. Capt. Gideon Shepard Sacket, 1792-1860, of Westfield, Mass., and Cape Vincent, NY., son of (559) Menardus and Fanny Nimocks Sacket, was married to Frances Electa Bush. He was for several years a commissioned officer in the 46th Regiment of New York Infantry.
Children.
3150. Delos B. Sacket, b. Apr. 14, 1822, d. Mar. 8, 1885; m. Amanda Field.
3151. Julia E. Sacket, b. June 17, 1832; m. James B. Ainsworth.
3152. Theophles E. Sacket, b. May 3, 1835; m. Ann Elisabeth Budd.
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3150. General Delos Bennett Sackett, U. S. A., was born at Cape Vincent,
Jefferson County, NY., Apr. 14, 1822, and died at Washington, D. C., Mar. 8,1885. He was the son of (1240) Gideon S. Sacket, and Frances Bush. In 1847 he was married to Amanda Field, who died prior to 1854. On Dec. 13, 1856, he was married to Frances Ann Williams, of New York City.
Entering the West Point Military Academy in 1841,he was graduated therefrom with rank of Brevet Second Lieutenant in 1845, and assigned to 2nd Regiment of Dragoons; and within a year thereafter had won his first promotion of the battlefields of Palo Alto and Resaca-de-la-Palma, and on June 30, 1846, was commissioned Second Lieutenant and assigned to First Regiment of Dragoons. On Dec. 27, 1848, he was commissioned First Lieutenant. From Dec. 10, 1850, to Apr. 16, 1855, he was assistant instructor of cavalry tactics at U. S. Military Academy. On March 3, 1855, he was promoted to the rank of Captain in the 1st Cavalry. In 1856 he was made a member of board of officers selected to revise the U. S. Army regulations, and during a considerable part of the year 1856-7 served on frontier duty, in the Kansas disturbances.
In 1848 [1858?] he participated with credit in the Utah and Cheyenne expeditions. On Jan. 31, 1861, he was advanced to the rank of Major of 1st Cavalry, and on May 3d following was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of 2d Cavalry.
On October, 1864, he was assigned to duty as Inspector General of the Army of the Potomac with rank of Colonel and served on the staff of the commanding general in the Virginia Peninsula and the Maryland and Rappahannock campaigns, participationg in the principal battles. He seems to have held an exalted place in the estimation of General McClellan, who commends him most highly in several of his reports to the Secretary of War; in one of which he uses the following most suggestive language: "In heaven's name give me some gererals who understand their profession. * * * Give me such men as Stephenson, Marcy, Sacket, and Lander, and I will answer for it with my life that I meet with no disaster."
From Jan. 10 to May 26, 1863, Col. Sacket was in charge of the Inspector General's office at Washington, and subsequently, until March, 1864, was an active member of the board having charge of organization of Invalid Corps and the retirement of disabled officers. From April, 1863, to August, 1865, he was engaged in making a special tour of inspection of the departments of the Cumberland, Arkansas and New Mexico.
On Mar. 13, 1865, he was breveted Brigadier General and Major General for "gallant and meritorious services in the field during the civil war." After the termination of the war he was Inspector General of the Department of Tennessee and of the divisions of the Atlantic and Missouri. On January 2, 1881, he became senior inspectior general of the armies of the United Stated, with the rank of Brigadier General.
Children.
5900. Frances E. Sacket, b. in 1848; m. Archibald C. Fairbairn, M. D.
5901. Maynard Sacket, .b. Sept. 17, 1858, d. Jan. 2, 1863.
5902. Delos Bennett Sacket, Jr., b. June5, 1861, d. Mar. 9, 1862.
5903. Francis Williams Sacket, b. Sept. 15, 1867; m. Edith M. E. Scobell.
5904. Cornelius Tiebout Sacket, b. Jan. 22, 1870; m. Josephine Saunders.
1005. Eliza Ross Sacket, b. Apr. 12, 1872; m. Chas. M. DeValin, M. D.

APPENDIX I. No. 7
NOTES ON ABIGAIL HANNUM, wife of John Sackett(1632)John Sackett, Sr., born 1632 in Newtown, (Cambridge), Massachusetts,
USA; died 08 October 1719 in Newtown, (Cambridge), Massachusetts, USA;
married:
(1) Abigail Hannum, 23 November 1659 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA; Abigail died October 9, 1690
(2) Sarah Stiles 1691.
Parents of Abigail Hannum:

William Hannum, born 1615 in Dorchester, Dorset, England; died 01 June1677 in North Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. He married 19. Honor Capen 1635 in Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Honor Capen, born 1616 in Dorchester, Dorset, England
died 1680 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA .
She was the daughter of Bernard Capen and Joan Purchase who were married 31 May 1596 in Dorchester, England.
More About William Hannum and Honor Capen:
Marriage: 1635, Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA Children of William Hannum and Honor Capen were:
i. John Hannum, born 1636 in Dorchester, MA
died 19 February 1711/12 in Northampton, MA married (1) Sarah Weller 20 November 1662 in Dorchester, MA born WFT Est. 1626-1651
died 30 March 1673
married (2) Esther Langton 20 April 1675 in MA born WFT Est. 1632-1658
died WFT Est. 1680-1746
Marriage: 20 November 1662, Dorchester, MA
ii. Abigail Hannum, born 22 November 1640 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA;
died 09 October 1690 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA;
married JOHN SACKETT, Sr. 23 November 1659 in
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.
iii. Joanne Hannum, born 24 July 1642 in Windsor, died WFT Est. 1643-1736
iv. Elizabeth Hannum, born 24 April 1645 in Windsor, CT died 05 May1690 in Northampton, MA ( married Peter Bushrod WFT Est. 1673-1688 born WFT Est. 1628-1648 died WFT Est. 1673-1734
v. Mary Hannum, born 05 April 1650 in Windsor, CT died 10 May 1704 in MA
married John Allen 08 December 1669 in MA born WFT Est.1624-1650 died WFT Est. 1674-1738
MORE NOTES ON ABIGAIL HANNUM SACKETT
On November 23, 1659, he was married to ABIGAIL HANNUM,. She was born in1640 -died in 1690, daughter of WILLIAM HANNUM (colonist), and his wife, HONOR CAPEN, of Dorchester, Windsor and Northampton.
A short time after date of his marriage to Abigail Hannum, John Sacket sold his land at Springfield and removed to property he had purchased some fifteen miles up the Connecticut River at Northampton.
There he and his family lived until 1665, when he again sold out and moved to a farm purchased of one Chapin near Westfield, on what are now called Sacket's Meadows. Mr. Sacket's removal to Westfield was at the date of the first permanent settlement of that town, and about ten years previous to the commencement of King Philip's Indian wars.
[from: Western Massachusetts History: Woronoco, the Present Westfield pp. 2-3:
“..the first house in Westfield was built by John (and Abigail) Sackett, a descendant of Simon Sackett who came to America in 1630 on the ship Lyon, ten years after the Mayflower. John Sackett, with Walter Lee,a nd John Sexton, were the earliest settlers. Sackett had a house there before February. 1667. The house was probably a pioneer cabin and cellar, dug into hill and bank, boarded up and thatched. It was located just east of the site of the old Springdale Paper Mill.”
There Mr. Sacket built a house and barn, both of which were burned, Oct. 27, 1675, by the Indians, who, at the same time, destroyed a large amount of other property, and drove off his cattle. He rebuilt his house and barn, and also erected a saw mill on a creek which ran through his farm and emptied into the Waronoco (now Westfield) River.
The building of a dam on this creek was the occasion of a vexatious lawsuit, brought against him by Thomas, Jedediah and Jonah Dewey, who claimed that by reason of Sacket's saw mill dam the water was backed up on their grist mill. The case was tried at Springfield before a jury, who found for plaintiff, but the court in giving judgment, recited that it was a hard case for the defendant and "therefore ordered that the plaintiffs should, with a hired man and oxen, work with said Sacket 9 days in taking down and removing said dam."
"At a town meeting held in 1672 at Westfield, John Sacket was chosen a selectman, and as late as 1693 he held the same office. "Abigail Hannum Sacket died October 9, 1690, and about a year later John Sacket was married to SARAH, daughter of JOHN STILES and widow of John Stewart of Springfield. He continued to reside on his Westfield farm to the day of his death."
NOTES ON ELIZBETH SACKETT, daughter of John and Abigail (Hannum) Sackett:
The records show that Elizabeth Sackett died on June 15, 1682, but long research proves this was false. Elizabeth was actually captured by Indians during a raid, other members of the family managing to get safely into the log house. Rev. E. Davis, in a history of this area, mentions the fact that the Indians captured a daughter of John Sackett and took her to northern New York. Here she was raised as an Indian. Later, around 1710, Elizabeth visited Westfield with her Indian husband and son and daughter. As they were not used to living in a log house, they built a teepee where they lived while in Westfield. They eventually left and Elizabeth never returned, but her son grew up to be an Indian Chief and took his mother's name of Sackett. In later years Chief Sackett was well known around the area for his raids and he is mentioned by J.G. Holland in his History of Western Massachusetts as having attacked a detachment of soldiers near Heath, Massachuetts in 1748.NOTES ON AGIGAIL HANNUM’S TOMBSTONE
X-Message: #6
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 08:06:00 -0400
From: Fred Sackett <sackett@gnat.net>
Chris, here is a picture of Abigail Hannium's Tombstone where she is
buried. it is in the old Mechanic's Street Cemetery in Westfield.
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Pier/5599/abigail.jpg
Fred
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 11:02:00 EDT
From: PSChrisman@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Abigail's Stone
Fred:
I was thrilled to see the photo of Abigail's stone because I couldn't find
it--I had a couple of surveys of the cemetery in Westfield and it didn't show up in the last one (I think from the 1980s) so I assumed the stone had deteriorated so much that it was no longer identifiable! Now I will have to go see it for myself!NOTES ON WILLIAM HANNUM AND THE CAPON SISTERS
From: TEKing221@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)
Tom:
I'm still in the process of sorting out all of the early history of New England and for that reason I would have a tendency to "hedge my bets" on the matter as to what the original intent of the early immigrants was. I believe that the main thing they agreed upon centered around what they were leaving and why. As a result, after they were here and started to set up what they wanted in the form of government and religious practice, they found that they didn't have all that much in common.
I believe that there were several different groups and individuals that migrated from England and found that the restrictive control over their religious beliefs to be more than they could tolerate. Subsequently they moved to other areas to have the freedom they desired. Of course they, in turn, established similarly restrictive practices.
Roger Williams was banished and went to what is now RI. Rev. Thomas Hooker was minister in Newtown for about two years and after several clashes with Winthrop; he and his group left Newtown, MA to found Hartford, CT. This group included, as is believed, Isabel Sackett (and her sons Simon Jr. and John). Also among the group were William Bloomfield and Richard Church.
Rev. Warham and Rev. Maverick formed their group into a church just before they departed from Plymouth, England on March 20th, 1630 aboard the Mary and John. They first established Dorchester, MA but remained there for only about five years and then went to CT to found Windsor, CT. Of course Sackett researchers are probably aware of this group having the largest group of individuals numbered among our ancestors. It is debated whether or not Elder John Strong was on the ‘Mary and John’ and then returned to England and back to New England. But we have William Hannum, William Phelps, and Thomas Ford. Two sisters of Honor Capen were on this ship along with their husbands. Some list Walter Fyler also.
As the leaders of the congregations in Hartford, Windsor, and Wethersfield died and new pastors were selected, doctrinal differences emerged which were beyond resolution and led to groups splintering off and founding other new towns and churches. One such split led by Rev. Russell in the period from 1659-1661, led a group from Windsor/Wethersfield into MA to found Hadley, MA. In this group was aging Thomas Graves and his son Isaac Graves, father of Hannah Graves who married William Sackett.
From what I have read about Springfield, MA is that William Pynchon originally founded that town primarily for trading and not out of religious motives. However he did publish a theological book which led to him having the choice of repudiating his work, facing prosecution for heretical teaching, or leaving the country. He went back to England and left things in Springfield to his son John Pynchon.
The appearance of the brothers Simon, Jr. and John Sackett in Springfield in 1652 and some of the subsequent "scrapes" John had with the Pynchon Court cause me to question the "religious devotion" the brothers had at that time they arrived there.
I believe that most of those who came to the Plymouth Colony and the Mass. Bay Colony did not originally have any idea that they would be leaving to go to other areas to found new towns and churches. I believe that was decided after they had been here for a short time, and after they had discovered that the Mass. Bay Colony were determined to have things "their way".
That's a long drawn out answer to a short question and after reading it, some may decide that I need to do some more "sorting out" of the information.
Thurmon

APPENDIX I: No.8
John Sackett,Jr., 1660 -Charlemagne Connection
4. John Sackett, Jr., born 04 November 1660 in Northampton, Hampshire
County, Massachusetts, USA; died 20 December 1745 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. He was the son of John Sackett, Sr. and Abigail Hannum. He married Deborah Filley 01 December 1686 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.
Deborah Filley, born 21 March 1660/61 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; died 20 November 1701 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. She was the daughter of William Filley and Margaret Cockney of Windsor, Ct.. She died 1701
Notes for John Sackett, Jr.:
On May 17 1702 he was marr by Joseph Haley JP to Mahitable Danks, wid of John Harris and dau of Robert Danks and Elizabeth Swift. Children: (John and Deborah) 6, of whom Daniel was 3rd ch and 2nd son: (John and Mahitable)
Children of John Sackett and Deborah Filley are:
i. John Sackett, born 03 March 1687/88; died WFT Est. 1738-1780; married Sarah Mackerany 14 July 1722;

ii. Abigail Sackett, born 16 October 1690; died WFT Est. 1708-1784; married Thomas Griswold, Captain 05 September 1728; born 10 December 1682; died 1752. Marriage: 05 September 1728
iii. Daniel Sackett, born 14 August 1693 in Westfield, Hampden County,Massachusetts, USA; died 09 February 1776; married Mary Weller 01 February 1731/32 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.
iv. David Sackett, Born 7 July 1696.
v. Benjamin Sackett, born 31 October 1698
vi. Deborah Sackett, born 16 November 1701

Notes for Daniel Sackett:
Daniel Sacket, 1693 - 1776, of Westfield, Mass, son of John Sacket and Deborah Filley, was married Feb 1 1732 to Mary Weller, dau of Eleazer Weller Jr. Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. Mr Sackett was an active participant in Colonial wars. In 1723 he served as sentinel in Capt Adgat Dewey's troop of horse. He was also a member of the company of troops commanded by Capt Hezekiah Noble, and on duty guarding Westfield under Capt John Ashley. Children: 10, of whom Moses was 6th ch and 3rd son. (See Massachusetts Archives, Vol. 91, page 94 and 164.)

Notes for Mary Weller: Was related to Charlemagne See APPENDIX II, NO. 7 “SACKETT TO CHARLEMAGNE CONNECTION

DISCUSSION NOTES FOR JOHN SACKETT (1660) BEING A CONSTABLE
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Appendix Pynchon amended
Dear All,
Following correspondence with Ted Mudge, I have amended Appendix Pynchon by the inclusion of a note after the extract from p. 185 of the Accounts of John Pynchon. Ted pointed out that John Sackett, then aged 64, was unlikely to have been a deputy constable of Springfield, a village 15 miles from his Westfield home. I am reasonably sure that the editors of the Pynchon Papers have misread the record on p. 347 - but other opinions are welcome. I also reproduce below the p. 347 extract for reference.
Regards,
Chris
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[The Accounts of John Pynchon, p185 of 1985 book]
Volume V, Part I, 1672-1693, page 229 of original book.
" JOHN SACKCUTT5 CR
[after 1683]
He talks of 10s I am to allow him his (?)pt for the Ketch voyage to Boston whereas (I?) benefit of that voyage" "5. John Sackett was a deputy constable of Springfield in 1696"[Note: Footnote 5 above to p185 may be the result of a mis-reading by the editors of the Deputy John Sackett reference on p347 of the Pynchon Court Record. It would seem more likely that John was Deputy to the Court of Westfield, where he lived, rather than a deputy constable of Springfield, some 15 miles away. See also note following extract from p347.]
p347 [Pynchon Court Record]
Deputy John Sackett
"Feb.27. 1695/6.
Mathew Noble of Westfield Being Summoned to appeare this day to answer John Gun of Westfeild in a Plea of Trespass for Felling and Taking away Pine Trees of said Guns Ground Granted him by the Towne for turpentine to said Guns damage 40s.John Gun absenting: The Defendant Mathew Noble demands his Costs and charges which by Reson of the constabls not returning the Summons: Three men (as on file) [which is on File viz Thomas Myryk, John Myryck, Adiya Dewey oaths (Marginal notation.)] made oath to the Constable Deputy John Sackcuts serving the summons: Read it and required Nobles appearing accordingly: Whereupon I grant the Defendant Mathew Noble his Costs viz 2s and a witness to himselfe that was summoned viz .2s Deacon Nathanel Dolbee appearing. For the plantiff to pay: unless he should make appeare that the defect is in the constable for not returning the summons and then said Noble is to pay it."
[Note: A lack of punctuation in the above makes it difficult to determine John Sackett's title. The likely explanation would seem to be that he was a Deputy (to the Court) and not the Constable. A comma between "Constable" and "Deputy" would give the meaning that: "Three men made oath to the Constable. Deputy John Sackett served the summons." However, footnote 5 on page 185 of the 1985 edition of The Pynchon Papers, Vol. II states, "John Sackett was a deputy constable of Springfield in 1696."]
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Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 06:16:06 +0000
From: Stephen Chrisman <chrismans@earthlink.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Pynchon App. Amm.
Dear Chris and List:
The General Court for this time period was held in Springfield--I believe that is why John Sacket is "deputy constable of Springfield", because his is appointed to serve the Court. Springfield was the only town to have a Court in the frontier of western Mass. until1658 when it alternated with Northampton in holding yearly courts. (I am reading Colonial Justice in Western Mass. as background--).
I think we also should be careful in assuming anything about John Sackett Sr.--even though he was in his 60s at this time, he could very well have been the office holder, rather than John Jr. He lived well into his 80s.
Patty Sackett Chrisman
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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 16:24:32 -0000
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Pynchon
Dear Patty & List,
Patty: In case there's any confusion, my earlier private message to you must have crossed with your post to the List (such is the speed of communication!).
Many thanks for the explanation about the Court being at Springfield & then alternating with Northampton, and this court also covering Westfield. Although I stopped off at Westfield on my New England travels in Feb. I must confess to having only the haziest grasp of the geography of the area.
I still think the wording in p347 "Three men made oath to the Constable Deputy John Sackcuts serving the summons" is capable of different interpretations. But maybe the editors of Pynchon had other information enabling them to state in the footnote on p185 that John was deputy constable. I just don't think Pynchon would have written "Constable Deputy" to describe the deputy constable. I have now deleted my note after the p185 extract and changed the note after the p 347 extract to:
[Note: The words "Constable Deputy" and a lack of punctuation in the above make John Sackett's title unclear. A comma between "Constable" and "Deputy" would give the meaning that: "Three men made oath to the Constable. Deputy John Sackett served the summons." However, footnote 5 on page 185 of the 1985 edition of The Pynchon Papers, Vol. II states, "John Sackett was a deputy constable of Springfield in 1696."]
I quite agree that this John Sacket is John Sr. I'm sure, were it otherwise, it would specify John Jr.
Regards, Chris

APPENDIX I: NO. 9
Children of WILLIAM SACKET and HANNAH GRAVES are:
i. JOSEPH6 SACKET, born. 25 Jul 1690, Westfield, Hampden, MA (Source: Chrisman, Patty: Westfield Vital Records.);
died. 1756 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p25.);
married. ABIGAIL [?LASTNAME], c 1713;
born c1690;
d. c 1776.
ii. HANNAH SACKET, born. Jun 1692, Westfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p25.);
died Unknown.
iii. REBECCA SACKET, born. 16 Sep 1694, Westfield, Hampden, MA (Source: (1) King Thurmon: Dewey Genealogy, p242., (2) Chrisman, Patty: Westfield Vital Records.);
died. 15 Sep 1782 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p25.);
married. THOMAS ASHLEY, 8 Jul 1714 (Source: King, Thurmon: Dewey Genealogy, p242.);
born. 17 Sep 1690, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts #3310, died. 25 Aug 1755, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
iv. JONATHAN SACKET, b. 20 Mar 1695/96, Westfield, Mass (Source: Chrisman, Patty: Westfield Vital Records.);
died. 1 Sep 1773, Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA (Source: to be checked.);
married. (1) ABIGAIL ASHLEY, Feb 1721/22 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p50.);
born.c 1700;
died. 1722 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p50.);
married. (2) ANN FILER, 28 Jan 1724/25, Hebron, Tolland, CT (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p 50.);
born. c 1705, Connecticut;
died. Aft. 1773.

APPENDIX I: NO. 10
HANNAH SACKETand her children:
More About THOMAS DEWEY III:
Occupation: farmer (Source: King, Thurmon: Dewey Genealogy, p240. of: Westfield, Hampshire, Mass.
More About CAPT BENJAMIN NEWBERRY II: Date born 2: 1669 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.) Died 2: 1709 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.)
Child of HANNAH SACKET and THOMAS DEWEY is:
i. [?FIRSTNAME]6 DEWEY, b. 1689 (Source: King, Thurmon: Dewey Genealogy, p240.); d. 9 Dec 1689 (Source: King, Thurmon: Dewey Genealogy, p240.).
Children of HANNAH SACKET and BENJAMIN NEWBERRY are:
ii. BENJAMIN 6 NEWBURY, b. 31 Jan 1692/93 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.); d. 24 Sep 1709 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.).
iii. ROGER NEWBURY, b. 24 Jun 1706 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.); d. Unknown.
iv. MARAH NEWBURY, b. 3 Feb 1708/09 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.); d. 5 Jun 1753 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p26.).

APPENDIX I: NO. 11
MARY SACKET and her Children:
Mary Sackett married Benjamin Moseley. His parents were John and Mary Newberry, whose genealogical lines connect to Charlemagne. The original surname was Maudsley
Children of MARY SACKET and BENJAMIN MOSELEY are:
i. THOMAS6 MOSELEY, b. 23 Jul 1690 (Source: to be checked.); d. 1719 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.).
ii. BENJAMIN MOSELEY, b. 1693 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.); d. 1719 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.).
iii. JEMIMA MOSELEY, b. 1694 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.); d. Unknown.
iv. BETHSHEBA MOSELEY, b. 1697 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.); d. Unknown.
v. AZARIAH MOSELEY, b. 1701 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.); d. 1719 (Source: Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America, p27.).

APPENDIX I: No. 12
HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD, The First Century
The Official Records from 1636 to 1736, with an Historical Review and Biographical Mention of the Founders" by Henry M. Burt. Springfield, Mass. Printed and published by Henry M Burt, 1898. [2 volumes].
Vol. I
p44 "1655. Simon Sackett. Died here in 1659."
[1655 date settled in Springfield]
p126-7 "SEATING THE PEOPLE IN THE MEETING-HOUSE.
The selectmen and the deacons, or a committee appointed by the selectmen, determined the order in which the seats in the meeting-houses in New England, in the early settlement, should be occupied. Ability and general regard, as well as wealth, had much to do with the order of selection. The women, as a rule, do not appear to have been assigned to particular seats, but occupied, in another part of the house, such as suited their own preferences. The lists still preserved, which give the order of seating the men and boys in Springfield, do not indicate any great regard for those having the largest possessions. At Northampton, "age and estate" determined the order, and to some extent that might have prevailed here. The first list, still of record, bears the date of December 23, 1659, and reads: 9th Seate. Abell Wright, Hugh Dudley, John Bagg, John Sacket, David Ashley, Samuel Bliss, John Riley."
[Note: There were ten allocated seats, so John was fairly low in the pecking order.]
p237
"[In the handwriting of John Pynchon.]
Novembr 1655. There is also granted to Symon Sacket a homlot of Three acres, in ye plaine next above Obadiah Miller wth Three acres of wet meddow: & foure acres of wood lot, upon condition he stay 5 yeares in ye Towne & if he remove wthin 5 years it is to returne to ye Towne."
p250
"John Clarke, Wm Brooks & Jno Sackat have ye land ye further side of woronoco wch is granted ym pvided they each of them build & make impvment of the land by Aprill come 12 mo. & continue so to doe 5 y. else to forfeit it. Granted Jan: 10th 1658."
p255-6
"[In the handwriting of John Pynchon.]
At a Towne meeting Novembr 3d 1657.
The viewers of fences chosen for ye yeare ensuinge are Benja Parsons & John Mathews for ye lower pt of ye Towne fro: ye meetinghouse downeward, & Wm Wariner & Symon Sackut fro: ye meeting house upwards."
p270-1
"The Select men at this Gen: Towne meeting in ffebr (59) before they went out of theire places made up theire acots, & cleared it up before ye whole Towne, And John Riley Goodm: Sackuit & Blufield is behind on ye Rate with Mr Pynchon is to looke after"
p329-30
"[In the handwriting of Thomas Cooper.]
The order which parsons were Seated in the meeting house by the Select men and Deacon Chapin in December 23 1659. 9th Seate =96 Abell wright: Hugh Dudley: John Bagg John Sackett David Ashley Sam: Bliss: John Rileyp332
"29 Octtober 1654 by the Selectmen
Symon Sackett is to pay for Corne Roome . . . . p356
"At a Meeting of ye Select Men Dec: 26 1666, vizt Ens: Cooper Robert Ashley John Dumbleton Benj: Parsons & Eli: Holyoke John Sackett & Ambrose Fowler veiwers of the fences of the field at Worronoco have this Summer past persented diverse defects in the fences of ye feild there vizt Henry Glovers fence defective 12 rod John Williams fence defective 24 rod & Walter Lee his fence defective 10 rod for wch tho the fynes according to Order would rise high, the Select Men doe assess the Said psons as followeth vizt Henry Glover at 20s, John Williams at 3s, Walt: Lee at 18s, these fynes ye Townes share & to be added to yr rates to the Town this winter: And for ye veiwers share It is left to them to moderate as they See cause:Vol II
p100
Re: settlement of Woronoco.
"In ye next place as to allowing them to be a Township & releasing them from Vs. This Towne doth determine order & appoynt, That ye Comittee now in being, formerly chosen for granting lands & ordering matters at Worronoco, Soe as might best conduce to make them a Town of themselves vizt Capt John Pynchon Elizur Holyoke George Colton Benkamin Cooley & Nathaneel Ely shall at Some convenient tyme after this Town Meeting repaire to Woronoco & Settle all matters touching that place referring to grants & orders made by the said Comittee, wth all affaires they have taken in hand, And haveing rectifyed all things after their own best judgmt, & Sett them in as good a posture as they can,.
Then the aforesaid Comittee wth ye Inhabitants there are to make choyce of a meete number of ye fittest Persons there, for ordering their Prudentiall affaires, And to choose them a Clark or Recorder Surveyors of high wayes a Constable & other needfull officers: And the Comittee haveing thus managed matters & furthered their work for a Township, the Comittee are to be discharged of their trust, And ye Inhabitants there are to be left to themselves to order their owne matters, or as the Honnord Genrll Corte shall further Order: And wee hope the Corte will see cause to Order them to be a Township & that they through the favor of God may grow up into a comfortable Society, & be a happy Neighborhood to Vs & our ffreinds & theirs: And whereas the Honnord Genrll Corte in October last uppon a petition presented to ym from ye People dwelling at Woronoco, for inlargmt of their accommodations of land, &c Did make an addition of land to them to ye Content of Six mile square, & left it to this Town of Springfield or whom we should appoynt for ye managmt of ye matter: This Towne doth now therefore Order & appoynt mr James Cornish John Roote Thomas Dewey & John Sackett or any three of them to lay out the aforesaid grannt of land adjoyning to what is already allowed them from this Towne, or as shal be most to ye advantage of ye Inhabitants of Woronono: only they are not to intrench uppon ye bounds fixt & Sett, or to be Sett as aforesaid between them & Vs"
p287
"[In the handwriting of John Pynchon, Jr.]
Att a Towne Meeting Decembr 5th 1696. John Sackett enters his desire of a Grant of 40 Acres of land over Pautatuck mountain on the west side of it also he desires the grant of a Pond there."
p341-2
"At the General Town Meeting, March 10: 1695-6 Eliakim Cooley Charles fferrey Senr Benja: Stebbin Senior John Seket & Ebenezer Jones were chosen Tithing men.

APPENDIX I: No.13
NOTES ON WESTFIELD (Woronoco) ,MA
The following material contains much information on the SACKETTS in establishing Westfield, MAFrom Linda Lewis, pages from Western Massachusett’s History: Woronoco, The Present Westfield, pp. 2-3.
“..the first house in Westfield was built by John Sackett, a descendant of Simon Sackett who came to America in 1630 on the ship Lyon, ten years after the Mayflower. John Sackett, with Walter Lee,a dn John Sexton, were the earliest settlers. Sackett had a house there before February. 1667. The house was probably a pioneer cabin and cellar, dug into hill and bank, boarded up and thatched. It was located just east of the site of the old Springdale Paper Mill.
In October, 1675, the indians burned Sackett’s house, as well as three others. Sackett and his wife had been blessed with three children while living on this site; Mary,born in 1672, Samuel, born in 1674, and Elizabeth, born in 1676. Their other children were born in Springfield and two in Northhampton. Sackett rebuilt his house right away after the burning, and it is not known whether Elizabeth was born in the rebuild house or in the log house her father built a short time later on the five acres of land at the end of what is now Western Avenue. The land for the new house had been taken by Sackett in trade for an equal amount of last at the site of his rebuilt home, which had been located in a rather boggy meadow land. The well Sackett dug for his log house could be seen as late as 1961, when the area was graded and the well covered over. The log house stood just went of the Sackett Tavern which property today is owned by Mr. and Mrs. William A . Fuller.
The records show that Elizabeth Sackett died on June 15, 1682, but long research proves this was false. Elizabeth was actually captured by Indians during a raid, other members of the family managed to get safely into the log house. Rev. E. Davis, in a history of this area, mentions the fact that the Indians captured a daughter of John Sackett and took her to northern New York. Here she was raised as an Indian. Later, around 1710, Elizabeth visited Westfield with her Indian husband and son and daughter. As they were not used to living in a log house, they built a teepee where they lived while in Westfield. They eventually left and Elizabeth never returned, but her son grew up to be an Indian Chief and took his mother’s name of Sackett. In later years Chief Sackett was well known around the area for his raids and he is mentioned by J.G. Holland in his History of Western Massachusetts as having attacked a detachment of soldiers near Heath, Massachusetts in 1748.”
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“The Official Records from 1636 to 1736, with an Historical Review and Biographical Mention of the Founders" by Henry M. Burt. Springfield, Mass. Printed and published by Henry M Burt, 1898. [2 volumes].
Vol II
p100
Re: settlement of Woronoco.
"In ye next place as to allowing them to be a Township & releasing them from Vs. This Towne doth determine order & appoynt, That ye Comittee now in being, formerly chosen for granting lands & ordering matters at Worronoco, Soe as might best conduce to make them a Town of themselves vizt Capt John Pynchon Elizur Holyoke George Colton Benkamin Cooley & Nathaneel Ely shall at Some convenient tyme after this Town Meeting repaire to Woronoco & Settle all matters touching that place referring to grants & orders made by the said Comittee, wth all affaires they have taken in hand, And haveing rectifyed all things after their own best judgmt, & Sett them in as good a posture as they can,.
Then the aforesaid Comittee wth ye Inhabitants there are to make choyce of a meete number of ye fittest Persons there, for ordering their Prudentiall affaires, And to choose them a Clark or Recorder Surveyors of high wayes a Constable & other needfull officers: And the Comittee haveing thus managed matters & furthered their work for a Township, the Comittee are to be discharged of their trust, And ye Inhabitants there are to be left to themselves to order their owne matters, or as the Honnord Genrll Corte shall further Order: And wee hope the Corte will see cause to Order them to be a Township & that they through the favor of God may grow up into a comfortable Society, & be a happy Neighborhood to Vs & our ffreinds & theirs: And whereas the Honnord Genrll Corte in October last uppon a petition presented to ym from ye People dwelling at Woronoco, for inlargmt of their accommodations of land, &c Did make an addition of land to them to ye Content of Six mile square, & left it to this Town of Springfield or whom we should appoynt for ye managmt of ye matter: This Towne doth now therefore Order & appoynt mr James Cornish John Roote Thomas Dewey & John Sackett or any three of them to lay out the aforesaid grant of land adjoyning to what is already allowed them from this Towne, or as shal be most to ye advantage of ye Inhabitants of Woronono: only they are not to intrench uppon ye bounds fixt & Sett, or to be Sett as aforesaid between them & Vs"
p287
"[In the handwriting of John Pynchon, Jr.]
Att a Towne Meeting Decembr 5th 1696. John Sackett enters his desire of a Grant of 40 Acres of land over Pautatuck mountain on the west side of it also he desires the grant of a Pond there."
p341-2
"At the General Town Meeting, March 10: 1695-6 Eliakim Cooley Charles fferrey Senr Benja: Stebbin Senior John Seket & Ebenezer Jones were chosen Tithing men.

ADDITIONAL NOTES ON WESTFIELD (WORONOCO)Dear Cousins & Bob & Jean,
When I visited Patty in New York she very kindly loaned me her copy of Lockwood's history of Westfield. She had been given this splendid 2-volume edition by husband Stephen for Christmas (who said romance is dead?!). She had photocopied all the relevant Sackett passages & these I have now typed.
There follow 9 emails containing these extracts. If you think I should have run a spell check I should explain that I have copied the extracts exactly as they appear in the book. The formatting may not work too well on some printers so if anyone would like the whole thing as an attached file please let me know.
I included the 'tobacko' law (p181) not because it has anything to do with Sacketts but it just struck me as interesting - the first legislation on smoking?
I wonder how many of you knew that we had a red Indian chief in the family!
Patty, I think I am right in recalling that you found the book at the Bibliofind bookshop on the Net at http://www.bibliofind.com
Bob & Jean, Am copying you in on this - thought you would find it interesting.
Regards,
Chris ______________________________HISTORY OF WESTFIELD From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
May 19 1999, Sackett Digest Vol. 99: Issue 68
Westfield and Its Historic Influences 1669 – 1919 The Life of an Early Town With a Survey of Events in New England and Bordering Regions to which it was related in Colonial and Revolutionary Times by Rev. John H. Lockwood, D.D. Pastor Emeritus of the First Congregational Church of Westfield, Massachusetts. Printed and Sold by the Author
Chapter IV
Beginnings of Settlement at Woronoco (the original Indian name of the region within which Westfield was established).
p58
"At certain points it was necessary to establish gates to admit of passage into and across the large enclosed tract. At a meeting at Woronoco alias Springfield, February 11, 1667, it was "ordered that a convenient Gate easy and handy shutting & opening shall by the proprietors of that field be set up by the last of March next, which gate is appointed to be set over the brook from Sackets house further into the meadow about a rod and a half further than formerly, and the fence to be made firm and good at both ends up to it." A little later it was ordered that "the gate by Sackets be well hung for the security of the field by the 25th of this inst. March and after yt time who ever shall leave open or not shut the gate shall pay 5s to the use of the proprietors.""
p62
"This Towne doth now therefore Order & appoynt mr James Cornish John Roote Thomas Dewey & John Sackett or any three of them to lay out the aforesaid graunt of land adjoyning to what is already allowed them from this Towne, or shalbe most to ye advantage of ye Inhabitants of Worronoco: only they are not to intrench uppon ye bounds fixt & Sett, or to be Sett as aforesaid between them & Vs. "That this is a true copy taken out of the Town Records at Springfield.
Feb. 16, 1669
Attest. Elizur Holyoke, Recorder.""
p63
"Att a Town Meeting March 23d 1669-70 This Towne having formerly appoynted mr James Cornish, John Roote, John Sackett & Thomas Dewey or any three of them to lay out the quantity of Six mile square graunted to Westfeild by the Genrll Corte, and finding that ye aforementioned p'sons have hitherto soe neglected the said work that unless some speedy course be taken or other appoynted thereunto that shall more readily attend it, We shal be altogether unable to render an account to ye next Genrll Corte leaving ye worke to our Town & that there may be noe further needless neglect on our part: This Town doth now order to appoynt Capt Holyoke Quartrmr Colton Rowland Thomas & Samuell Marshfeild to ye said work calling in & making voyd the power we conferred upon mr Cornish & the rest above said forasmuch as they have not done their work in their yeere."
p72
Mr. Harry Andrew Wright, in "Indian Deeds of Hampden County", defines Indian place names, including: Tomhaumucke. – From aito-maham-uck, 'land on both sides (of which) water flows down', or 'the canoe man goes down'. The modern name is Sackett's Brook."
p80
"March the 12th 1667
"The Inhabitants of Waranoco spetially those that live at the Cellars
judging it necessary that there should be a highway across the wett meadow under the hill for their passage to the pyne plains.
"The Committee doe determine order & appoint George Phelps & John Williams to lay out a high way where it is most convenient for the end aforesaid. And it is determined that if John Sackett’s five acres over the brooke doe come within the common fence that then he shall fence for it proportionally with other men in the common fence."Chapter V
Early Settlers and Allotments of Land
p86
[The early records show the original allotment of land, comprising 163 acres (the Meadow Division), 44 acres (first plowland division), 75 acres (second plowland division), and 'the hundred acres', a tract of meadow south of Little River, to 13 settlers, the allotments being listed in detail on p86]
p87
"The above lists do not include all those who were actual settlers at about the time that the town was organised. The records contain references to … , John Sacket, …." [and about 20 others].
p91
"John Sacket came from Cambridge to Springfield in 1653. He was born in 1632, three years after his father Simon Sacket and his wife Isabel came from England. John removed to Northampton about 1659, and thence to Westfield in 1667. He married Abigail Hannum in Northampton November 23, 1659. He lived to the advanced age of 87 years (8 April 1719). She was the daughter of William and Honora Hannum. She died October 10, 1690."
p. 101.
(gives a list of 42 settlers of Westfield, “who have tooke the oath of allegiance to his Majesty”
The list includes
JohnSacket,Senr.
John Sackett, Junr.
William Sacket.The Pilgrim Pastor and His meeting House”
p. 139
(undated) “voted that the town will go on with building a meeting house with all the convenient speed as may be. The dimensions are as follows: 36 foots square and the form to be like Hatfield meeting house as the committee chosen shall agree. Mr. Joseph Whiting, Deacon Hanchett, John Sackett and Aaron Cook are chosen to manage all concerns about it for the best adavantage to the town.
p. 169
“the sheet (contained in an undated letter from Samuel Mather, pastor of the church in Windsor, Conn. to “the Reverend Mr. Edward Taylor pastor of the Xt in Westfield”) containing the note was folded twice and on the back of one of the fols in very fine writing is a business account, a series of charges, against some of Westfield’s most prominent citizens, including ( among a list of “15 others”) JohnSackett Jr. Most of the charges are for Rum. including a half pint to Sara Dewey...”Chapter ?
School and Teachers
“at a legall Towne meeting Desember ye 13th: 1703 ye Towne voted to hire some man in yeTown to keepe Schoole. :Att ye same meeting ye Towne votted ytt ye Chrildren ytt goe to school should pay (viin) Riters att 3d pr weeke & Readers att 2d per weeks. “At ye same meeting ye several persons whose names are hereafter metioned enter there Disents from ye vote above mentioned ytt Vote 3d pr weeke for Riters & 2d pr weeke for readers (names including) John Sackett Sr.

Chapter XIV
Queen Anne’sWar
p. 295
“March 21, 1700
“The inhabitants especially those that live on the Town plot had a meeting to consider about fortifying for thar security, did agree and vote that four houses should be securely fortified and Mr.Taylor’s Fort repaired if needed. The four houses agreed upon were John Weller’s, Stephen Kelloggs’ John Sacketts” and Benjamin Smith’s, and also Consider Moseley’s.”
Father Rale’s War
p. 346
“In November the Governor ordered Lieut. Kellogg to raise a company to be partly stationed at Northfield and partly utilized for scouting, and sent him a captain’s commission. The muster roll of this company whichserved from November 20, 1723 to May 1724, contains the names of four Westfield men, David King, John Beamon, Jacob Wheeler and David Sackett.
p. 347
“In the spring of thast yesr, 1724, Captain Dwight reorganized his company, and among the additions to it was Isaac Sackett of Westfield.”Chapter XVII
King George’s War
p. 367
“In June, 1748, Captain Humphry of Springfield, was ordered to go to Charlestown, through the woods to Fort Shirley, with a force of forty men. When they reached the present location of Marlborough in Vermont, about twelve miles northwest of Fort Drummer, he halted to rest his men. They were refreshing themselves on a piece of ground on which grew alders and many large trees, through which a rivulet flowed, when the guard posted by Hobbson the trail was driven in by a large body of Indians, commanded by Chief Sackett, a half-breed descendant of a captive taken at Westfierld in an earlier war. Though startled by the onslaught, and mostly ignorant of the strength of his opponents, Hobbs and his company immediately prepared for action, each man selecting a tree for cover. The English had learned much about frontier warfare since the days of Bloody Brook in Philip’s War. Hoyt’s account says:
“Confident of victory from their superior numbers, the enemy rushed up, and received Hobb’s well directed fire, which cut down a number and checked their impetuosity. Covering themselves also with trees and brush,the action became warm, and a severe conflict ensued between sharpshooters. The two commanders had been known to each other in time of peace, and bore the character of intrepidity. Sackett, who could speak English, in a stentorian voice frequently called upon Hobbs to surrender, and threatened, in case of refusal, to rush in with the tomahawk.

Hobbs, in a voice which shook the forest, as often returned a defiance, and urged his enemy to put his threats in execution. The action continued with undaunted resolution and not unfrequently (sis) the enemy approached Hobb’s line; but were driven back to their first position by the fatal fire of his sharp-sighted marksmen; and thus about four hours elapsed, with neither side given up an inch of their original ground. At length, finding Hobbs determined on either death or victory, and that his own men suffered severely, Sackett order a retreat, carrying off his dead and wounded, and allowing his antagonist to continue his march without further molestation.” (Indian Wars, p. 250)
The size of Sackett’s force is estimated by Hoyt at fully four times that of the English. Later in the same summer a part of some of the same band killed and wounded several settlers in the region of Fort Drummer and Northfield. This half-breed chief was probably familiar with the region about Westfield. Doctor Davis, in his historical sketch of Westfield, the only copy of which known to be extant is carefully preserved in the Westfield Atheneum, says, referring to an earlier period, “A daughter of the second wife of a Mr. Sackett (her name I do not know) was taken captive by the indians and carried captive to the northwest part of New York, married an Indian and remained among them as long as she lived. Her descendants have been here to see their mother’s friends several times since the French war. Previous to that they used some exertions to make others of the Sackett family captives but did not succeed.”
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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 10:58:58 +0100
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>Ownership of Lands
p 491-492 (Vol. 2)
[Appendix showing ownership of lands]
[In a list of 106 householders owning *** acres, (an average holding of ***), Sacket holdings were:]
"The Distribution of Outer-Commons, July 10, 1731-2"
"Householders Acres
Benony Sacket 81
William Sacket 199
Samuel Sacket 80
Joseph Sacket 91
John Sacket, Sen. 324
p 492-493
"At a meeting, January 28, 1733-4, on a report of a committee, the
inner-commons were allotted at the rate of "2 acres of land to one real
estate, and List is as followeth:
"Householders Acres
Benoni Sacket 07
Joseph Sacket 26
William Sacket 44
Samuel Sacket 15
Sargeant Sacket 32-10
John Sacket, Jr. 16-5
Daniel Sacket 16-5
[The list has 106 householders, allotted *** acres, an average of ]X-Message: #4
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 11:33:45 +0100
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>Chapter XVIII
The Third Pastor
The third minister of the Congregational Church in Westfield, Rev. John Ballantine, maintained a journal throughout his life there. The following are extracted from his journal.
p386

[Jan. 25, 1759]
"Visited Wm Sackets negro boy at. 11, in a consumption and Dropsy, in great distress and pain, a little while ago firm and strong. Youth and health don't secure from Death. I see from his distress that a sick bed is a poor place to prepare. The lad was dear to the family. They would give much that his life might be spared. Psalms 49:6-9.How sad ye consequences of Apostasy, how foolish to persist in sin."
[Jan. 26, 1759]
"26. Caesar, Wm Sacket’s negro died, how many warnings have youth, how inexcusable if they neglect to prepare on presumption that they will live to be old, earthly enjoyment uncertain."
[Nov. 30, 1760]
"30. Preached. Thanks, requested by Capt. Shepard, Oliver Root, and Ozem Sackett, returned from ye War. Prayers requested by Sergt. Isaac Stiles & Wife, that the death of her sister, Adams of Suffield, who hanged herself with a wheel band just having been under disorders of body and mind, might be sanctified."
"James Stevenson prayers for his child burnt. William Sackett & Wife, thanks for recovery from child bearing, prayers desired by widow Noble that Ensign Graves death might be sanctified."
[Dec. 10, 1760]

"10. Mr. Eliakim Sacket gave me piece Beef and suet."
Jan. 6, 1761. News of the death of King George II, in the 77th year of his age, and the 34th of his reign. He died suddenly. The surgeons who opened his body, judged that his death was occasioned by a rupture of the right ventricle of the heart."
[Feb. 27, 1761]
"27. Ensign Ingersol gave me 2 qts. Rum. Elisha Root 1 qt. Erastus Sacket 1 qt. Simeon Stiles 3 Doz. Eggs."
"July 4, 1764.
Visited Eliakim Sackett, in a very dangerous condition, a Tumor on his head, it has struck in at times, he appears in great distress and stupor, has been opened."
[Apr. 3, 1768]

"Apr. 3. Sunday. Sent for by Adnah Sackets wife who hath beenin travail since ye first inst. prayed with her. Preached. Prayers. Aaron Bush bereaved of his wife. Widow Mary Ashley of a daughter, Simeon Ashley & wife, and Bethia Ashly of a sister. Thanks Capt. Moseleys wife l visited Sackets wife gave thanks for the delivery (additional proof of the assurance of the 'The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much')."
April 22, 1773
22- Was at Deacon Shephards, at his son Johns, Married his daughter, Lucretia to David Sackett. Lucretia has just entered her 16th year.
Oct. 31, 1773
31st. Preached. Messrs Lyman and hunt of Northampton attended. Prayers that death of Isaac Sacket may be sanctified to Ezekial, Adnah and David Sackett and their Wives, also to Danl Sacket, Deacon Shepard and their Wives.”
“Thanks. Joseph Ashleys wife anmd Gad Deweys wife recovered.”
“Attended Isaac Sacjet funeral, age 70, people met at Deacon Shepards.”--------------------
WESTFIELD’S INVOLVEMENT IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 10:56:03 +0100
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com-------------------
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 10:56:03 +0100
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Volune 2, Chapter 1.
The Impending Crisis
P. 523
They (the Provincial Congress) recommended to the towns to arm thoroughly and drill frequently the minute men, and to send Representatives to a similar Congress to convene several weeks later. In anticipation of that event the town of Westfield provided for it at a meeting held November 14, 1774, Deacon Joseph Root, Moderator: “Voted. That Mr. Elisha Parks, and Captain John Mosely be desired to attend the next session of the Congress at Cambrige.”
At the same meeting it was also “Voted and accepted the list of soldiers as returned by the Committee, viz., Eldad Taylor, Elisha Parks, Dea. Joseph Root, Captain John Mosely, Daniel Sackett, Jr., Daniel Fowler, Oliver Ingersol, Captain Wm. Shepard appointed to make a division of the Town into 2 companies.”
p. 526
“The people of Westfield, realizing increasing responsibilities, held a meeting February 6, 1775. Col Elisha Parks chosen Moderator. Second ye thing inthe warrent, “To see if ye Town will do anything to encourage the Company of ye Minute Men who have generously offered their servic to ye Public>’ Voted in ye affirmative.
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“Article 4th: “To see if ye Town will appoint a Comitee of Correspondance & Committee of Inspection & to carry into .,execution the resolves of the Grand Provincial Congress.
“Voted to chuse a comitee of 13 Persons: Doct. Mather, Colo. John Mosely, Wm. Shephard, Eldad Tayloe Esq., Colo. Parks, Daniel Mosely, Daniel Fowler, Capt. David Mosely, Dea. Joseph Root, William Sackett, Samuel Fowler, Lt. John Shepard Jr., Mr John Phelps, were chosen as above Committee.”
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 10:56:03 +0100
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Chapter II
The Maturing Struggle
p 534-535 [Apr. 1775]
"According to the roster of Mr. Bartlett, taken from the Provincial records, the company which then started from Westfield consisted of fifty-two men, including the following officers: first lieutenant, John Shepard; second lieutenant, Zechariah Bush; sergeants, Benjamin Dewey,
Moses Dewey, Gideon Shepard, Asa Noble; corporals, Israel Sackett, Roger Noble, Benjamin Winchell, James Nimocks. The drummer was Ruggles Winchell, and the fifer was Jedediah Taylor. The name of the Captain is not given, but the muster roll makes Lieutenant Shepard the commanding officer.
"Among the old Westfield family names included in the list are six Deweys, two Taylors, two Sacketts, three Nobles, and the same number of Bushes and Gunns."
p 538 (facing) [picture caption]
"The Washington Tavern (So-called).
Still standing at the end of Western Avenue, near where the original
trail, and later cartway and road, leading to Kinderhook and Albany, turns
up the mountain. It was built by a member of the Sackett family in early
Revolutionary times. Stephen Sackett, born 1748, lived there after his marriage."
p 546
"At a meeting held July 5 [1775], called to see whether the town would choose a new Committee of Correspondence, or add to the one already chosen, it was voted to add five men=97"Ensign Zechariah Bush, Doct. Israel Ashley,Aaron Bush, Lt. Daniel Sacket & Aaron King."
"At town meeting in the following March, five of the Committee were choseN Selectmen, Col. John Moseley, Daniel Fowler, Daniel Bagg, Doct. Samuel Mather, and Daniel Sacket, and another, Bohan King, was chosen constable.
p 561
"March 10 [1776] a new Committee of Correspondence, Inspection and Safety was chosen, Capt. David Moseley, Bohan King, Benjamin Saxton, Daniel Fowler, Lt. Zechariah Bush, David Weller, Jr., Martin Root, Daniel Sacket, Capt. John Gray, the new name appearing then having been Benjamin Saxton, born in 1720, second son of Benjamin, who was the firstchild born in Westfield in 1666."
p 563-564
"In May [1777] it was voted "to build a house to accomodate those Persons who might be taken with the Small Pox in the Town."
"In the following February, 1778, at a meeting of which David Mosley was Chairman, the above action was repeated, with the specification "that the house should be built with logs, 35 or 36 feet long & 18 feet wide." The Committee chosen for the work consisted of Elisha Parks Esqr. Dean Joseph Root, Capn Daniel Sacket, Martin Root and Capn David Mosley, who were to look up a convenient place for the house and negotiate for the land."=
. . .
"It was also agreed "that the houses belonging to Ozean Sacket, Moses Sacket, Asher & Abner Sacket be devoted to the use of Inoculation," and "that no person should be inoculated after the 15th Day of February instant." Any person who should be inoculated without the consent of the Committee was to "be prosecuted at common Law." Mr. Samll Fowler and James Taylor were chosen Prosecutors. At a meeting held Feb. 26 liberty of inoculation was again refused, and a week later that action was again reversed, but inoculation was to be in some part not "in the Town Plot." After sundry related votes it was finally decided "to allow of a House at Lump's Bottom belonging to George Phelps for Inoculation" and "all the houses Eastward or below Capn. Daniel Sacket's" for the same use."
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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 10:57:30 +0100
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Chapter IVThe Concluding Conflict
Letters concerning the state of the army in winter 1778:
p 575-576
"Camp at Valley Forge Pa. Jan. 25th 1778
" . . . I do assure you Sir, that there is at least fore hundred men in the Brigade which I belong to that have not a shoe nor a stocking to put on, and more than that number that have not a shirt apiece, and many officers that have not a second shirt to put on in this situation in this
cold season of the year we are obliged to do our duty.
"To see men almost going naked going into the snow and frost to defend the rights of those very men that are contriving every way to distress the poor soldiers now in service by putting their specie at such exorbitant price and under-valuing the currency now passing, the soldiers wages are stated at a certain price which is out of there power to alter, and they cannot revenge themselves by there folley, it greives me to my very soul.
"God bless you. I wish you helth and happiness. Believe me Sir, I am with esteem your sincere friend and most obedient Hule Serv't
"David Mosley Wm Shepard."
"Westfield."
p 577
"Camp at Valley Forge
Feb. 21st 1778.
"Brother King. I would gladly undertake to give you a Particular account of the Circumstances of our Army at Present were I able to do it, but being unable I should fall much short of a true description of the miserable situation we are in at Present that I shall not attempt it no farther than this. That we are at this Present Reched and miserable, Poor and Blind and Naked. This account is short but it is true no doubt before this time you have seen Letters from Colo Shepard or some other gentlemen in the Army that has given a direct account about the army and the siuation we are in on the account of clothing which we suffer the most for of any article at all. Hope you will write often, must conclude,
Your Friend & Brother, E. Lyman."

p 578
"At a meeting held the second month following, April 15, 1778, practical action was taken relative to that heartrending statement of conditions at Valley Forge. A committee was chosen, Major Warham Parks, Capt. Daniel Sacket, Lieut. Winchell, Lieut. Zechariah Bush and Doct. Israel Ashley, "to provide fifty-three Shirts & Fifty three pair of Shoes & Stockings for the use of the Continental Army at the Cost & Charge of the Town."
p 578
"In August [1778] a committee consisting of Dea. Root, Elisha Parks, Esq., Capt. Daniel Sacket, Col. John Mosley, and Mr. Samuel Fowler, was appointed to collect the clothing sent for by the General Court for the use of the Continental Army."
p 579-580
"At a meeting in May, 1780, the Committee which had been appointed to consider the new State Constitution reported objections to some of its features and the town voted not to accept it "without Alteration orAmendment." The vote stood 17 for and 36 against. May 23 it was voted to
accept the Constitution "excepting those Articles which are objected to by
the Committee chosen for that Purpose."

"The Constitution was formally adopted, June 16, 1780. Oct. 20, 1779, the sum of thirty pounds was voted for each soldier then to be raised for the Continental service and destined for Claverack and mileage money of two shillings per mile. Five days later it was decided to raise the men aforesaid "on the cost of the town and not by Detachment." The militia officers were to be indemnified from all fines which might be laid upon them because of raising the men in that way and not "according to an order of the General Court." A committee of nine persons Daniel Fowler, Ozem Sacket, Luke Phelps, Martin Tinker, Moses Dewey, Simeon Tremaine, Stephen Lee, Lieut. Adnah Sacket and Benjamin Dewey was chosen to assist in this matter. They were to agree with the men for 20 shillings per month, the old way, exclusive of their bounty, mileage and wages allowed by the State.
Finally it was "Voted after a long Debate that the Committee chosen to hire the soldiers above should be directed to agree with them at any Rate they shall think reasonable."
"June 16, 1780, a new quota of nineteen soldiers for the Continental Army was exacted of the town and a Committee of twelve persons was chosen to secure it. They were Capt. Martin Tinker, Capt. Daniel Sacket, SimeonTremaine, Lt. Richard Falley, Jabez Baldwin, Ichabod Lee, Moses Dewey, Capt. Gray, Capt. Kellogg, Asa Noble, Jr., James Taylor and Daniel Fowler."p 494
"A Copy of Lieut. John Shepard's Muster Roll Minute Men, Westfield" lists
52 minute men, including:from dishome charged Amot 1775 M.W.Dy L.s.d.
Israel Sacket Westfield Corpl Apr.20 1.1 12.6
Enlisted Apr. 28
Abner Sacket Private 1.1 11.5
p 496
"Westfield's Revolutionary Soldiers"
[List includes:]
Sacket, Abner
" Asher
" Daniel, Capt.
" David
" Gad
" Israel
" Ozem
" William
" Zavan
p 499
"Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers in the Old Cemetery"
[List includes:]
Sacket, Adnah
" Stephen
" William

APPENDIX I: NO 14
Notes on Hartford-Windsor Sackett History
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 08:22:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: <PSChrisman@aol.com>
To: sackett-l@rootsweb.com
Subject: Connecticut Research
History of the First Church in Hartford, 1633-1883 George Leon Walker
Hartford: Brown & Gross, 1884
p. 58
"Who precisely they were who subscribed at first to the Covenant cannot be affirmed. If the organizations was as late as Autumn of 1632, which is probable--the Braintree Company being transferred from Mt. Wallaston to Newtown in August of that year, and a large reinforcement of men to be prominent in the church arriving from England in September and the church edifice being erected doubtless after the Mt. Wollaston migration--the subscription of the Covenant , it can hardly be doubted , included the names of William Goodwin and Andrew Warner, shortly to be officers in the new organization. (note)
(note)
"William Goodwin, Edward Elmer, John Benjamin, William Lewis, James Olmstead, Nathaniel Richards, John Talcott, William Wadsworth, and John White, all of whom but John Benjamin came with the church to Hartford, arrived in Boston in the Lion, September 16,.1632. Simon Sackett and William Spencer, who also came to Hartford, were in Newtown before the arrival of the Braintree Company from Mt. Wollaston in August 1632."
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If I am reading it right, I understand from the (note) above that Simon Sackett and William Spencer were in Newtown before August 1632. What do the rest of you think?
--Thurmon
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Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 17:30:55 EST
From: Tcsmith01@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)
Thurmon, It seems there is only one way to interpret that passage, the way you have. Was this group to form the Church and help with it's building?
Tom Smith

SACKETT-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 86
Tsackett@guernsey.]
#3 [SACKETT-L] William Bloomfield [TEKing221@aol.com]From: TEKing221@aol.com
Chris and all:
I have been working on some of the movements of Simon Jr. and John (sons of Simon and Isabel) and had been intending to post some of what I have found and ask some questions.
After the latest postings by Chris; I decided to post some for discussion by those on the List.
Some time ago Patty Christman sent me copies of pages relating to Sacketts from: Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts, 1639-1702; the Pynchon Court Record, an Original Judges Diary of the Administration of Justice in The Springfield Courts in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Edited with a legal and historical introduction by Joseph H. Smith; Harvard University Press, 1961. Cambridge, Mass.
Pynchon Court Record; Page 241-42: "[*80] an Order of Administration upon the Estate of Symon Sackett deceased who died the 9th day of July 1659: which Order was graunted by the Comissioners the 14th day of the Same Month. Symon Sackett of Springfield who deceased the Ninth of July 1659 dyinge intestate; and it beinge necessary that Administration be made upon the said Symons Estate; and William Blomefield of Hartford appearinge to be assistant to his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to Administer to the aforesaid estate; therefore the said William Blomefield is hereby allowed and appoynted to be Administratior with Sarah his Daughter wife of the said deceased party to be Administratrix to the Estate of the said Symon Sackett deceased:"
Notice that this record is for 14 July 1659 and that William Blomefield is stated to be "of Hartford".
In the posting by Chris from "The Family Record" 1897; by Weygant has the
following:
"The "Historical catalogue of First Church of Hartford" records the fact that William Bloomfield and family remained there until after 1648, when they removed to New London. It is not known how long they remained at New London, but in 1656 they were at Springfield, Mass., and shortly thereafter at Middleberg, Long Island, where for the remainder of his life, William Bloomfield was recognized as a leading citizen. In 1663, when the English towns of New Netherland rebelled against Dutch authority, the civil affairs of Middleberg were by choice of the inhabitants placed in charge of Wm. Bloomfield and five other "trusted citizens," and ever after he was held in high esteem."
In material I found on a CD by GRS I found the following:
"GRS 2.78 - Automated Archives, Inc.
SAVAGE, VOL 1 DICT. FIRST SETTLERS OF N.E. Compendiums 561:1386
WILLIAM, (Bloomfield) Hartford 1639, had liv. in some part of Mass. perhaps Newbury, after arr. at Boston in the "Elizabeth", 1634, from Ipswich, Co. Suffk. aged 30, with w. Susan, 25, and ch. Sarah,age 1; was adm. freem. of Mass. 2 Sept. 1635, prob. had other ch. beside;
1- Sarah b. 1633
2- John, bapt. 24 Aug. 1645;
3- Samuel, 12 July 1647;
bef. rem. 1650 to New London; thence in 1663 to Newtown, L. I.
Sarah Blomfield m. Simon Sacket of Springfield, and to her only child,
Joseph with his mother. the grandfather Blomfield gave his New London est. after she
had married. Woodward. Hardly is the report of this gent. utter. with adequate
distinctness by the Conn. historians. Porter makes his rem. " perhaps to N.
J." mistaking him prob. for Thomas; and Hinman, 117, says only, that he was gone from Hartford, 1663, down the Conn. riv. ..."
All the sources I have seen indicate that William Bloomfield arrived in Hartford before 1637 where he is mentioned in town records. A question arises as to when he moved from Hartford and where he moved to when he made the move. Some have indicated that he moved to New London in 1650 and this created a question in my mind as to what happened to the Sackett brothers when they made the move and how it was that Sarah married Simon Jr. in Springfield, MA. about 1653 if her father was living in New London, CT.
Weygant indicates that he believed that William Bloomfield had moved to New London about 1648 and then to Springfield, MA. by 1656. However, the Pynchon Court record in 1659 refers to William Bloomfield as being "of Hartford". The quote from Savage says: "Sarah Blomfield m. Simon Sacket of Springfield, and to her only ch. Joseph with his mo. the gr.f. Blomfield gave his New London est. after she had m. Woodward." and "... Hinman, 117, says only, that he was gone from Hartford, 1663, down the Conn. riv. ..."
Further, the Hampton Co. Probate Court Records 14-17; Sept, 30, 1662 have legal actions taken against the widow Sarah Sackett and William Bloomfield by Thomas Noble for "debt and damage" for 3 pounds and Captain Pynchon for "debt and damage" for 24 pounds Thomas Stebbin for "debt and damage" for 3 pounds and "Mrs Lord of Hartford Plaintiffe contra. Widdow Sackett late of Springfield defendant in an action of debt to the vallue of 2 pounds 18s. 04d and 1 pound 15s. 0d damage".
This record would indicate that widow Sarah Sackett had left Springfield by this date.
There is a further record of an action against Sarah and her father William
Bloomfield taken by Sgt. Stebbins as Attorney for Mr. Goodwin of Hadley dated 17 March 1662/63
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Notes on Sackett-Windsor Hist.
Subject: [SACKETT-L] From Genealogies and Biographies of Ancient Windsor Conn.
This was copied from the book, The History of Ancient Windsor Conn. Volume II. By Henry R. StilesSarah Stiles, b.W.; m. (1) abt. 1650., John Stewart of Springfield,Mass.; (2) abt. 1691, John Sacket (# 4 SA) of Westfield or Northampton, Mass.; no issue
Deborah Filley b. 21 Mar., bp. 24 Nov., 1661; prob. the D. who m. John Sackett (# 8 SA) of Wethersfield ?, 1 dec. 1686. - Col. Rec.
Benjamin Moseley, 2(Lieut. John 1), m. 1689, Mary (dau. John(#4 SA))
Sackett (# 13 SA) , who d. 1729 he d. 1719. Ch. (from Sylvester Judd's MS.):
Thomas Wolcott, b. 1 Sept., 1726; m. Catherine Sackett (# 269 SA) of Dover, N. Y., had family.
Thomas Griswold 4 (Capt.).(Thos.,3 Geo.,2 Edw.1), m. Abigail Sackett (#24 SA) of Westfield, 5 Sept, 1728; he d. 7 March, 1753. Ch.
Miriam Bancroft b. 29 Oct., 1781, at E. W.,; m. Martin Sackett (# 500 SA); res. (1782) Plym"th, Ch"ngo Co., N.Y.
Nathan Henry Stiles, b. 30 Sept., 1792; m. (1) Sally Prindle; (2) Roxanna Sackett (# 507 SA); res. and d. in Southbury, Conn.
Sackett, Mr., son of, d. 12 Dec. 1841, ae 4. - S.B.
William C. (Vinton) Barber. b. 11 Feb., 1851; m. Louisa J. Sackett ?, 17Apr., 1878
Frank Grant, 8 b. 21 Dec., 1850; m. 25 May, 1885, at Westfield, Mass., with Ellen Frances Peebles #3451 SA), Dau.of Lyman and Ursula (Sackett)(#1356 SA) Pebles of Westfield, formerly of Worchester, Mass Robert Lyman Grant 9. b. at Manchester, N.H. 2 Jan, 1879. Raymond Windsor Grant 9. b. Chester, Mass., 22 Sept., 1884; d.
25 May, 1885.
Fred

APPENDIX I NO. 15
REASONS FOR COMING TO AMERICA
SACKETT-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 235
NOTES FOR ISABEL PEARCE AND SIMON SACKETT
TX-Message: #2
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:20:30 -0000
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] The Sackett Family: Notes for Isabel Pearce
Notes for Isabel Pearce:
The coincidence of Isabel's surname and that of the captain of the Lyon, William Peirce, has not gone un-noticed by Sackett researchers. Captain Peirce enjoyed a degree of fame for his skills as a seaman and for the safety of his many trans-Atlantic voyages. His career is well-documented.
Little, however, is known of Isabel. Her birth or baptism records have not so far been discovered. Weygant states that, after migrating from Cambridge to Hartford, Isabel became the second wife of William Bloomfield. Again, this marriage record has not yet been found, nor has a death or burial record.
References to Capt. William Peirce.
Appendix:
Hotten, John: Persons of Quality
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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:17:59 -0000
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] The Sackett Family: Notes for Simon Sackett
Notes for Simon Sackett:
[by Chris Sackett]
Despite a short life - he had probably not reached forty when he died in 1635 - Simon Sackett, the colonist, enjoys a pivotal position in the history of the Sacketts, being regarded as the progenitor of a major part of the American branch of the family.
Early migrants from England to the New World had various motivations for undertaking the hazardous journey and for facing a new life in a virtually unknown country. Many fled religious persecution, but others removed in hopes of a better, more prosperous future. England had entered on a half-century of chronic trade depression. Propagandists for the Massachusetts Bay Company, which had been founded in 1629, were active in the recruitment of settlers. And there was the promise of boundless fertile lands. Some were escapees from threatening plague or famine. Survival in the new land would depend crucially upon the application of essential practical skills; thus, many were farmers or were engaged in allied trades. Well-placed migrants took with them their servants and these, too, were to become founding fathers of America.
Simon's reasons for embarking on his American adventure are not known. Nor do we know his occupation. Given the documentation of the time, it would seem likely that, had Simon emigrated for reasons of religious conviction, there would remain recorded evidence of the fact. But it is dangerous to speculate as to his reasons; it is to be hoped that further information will come to light. It is worth, however, considering Simon's family circumstances at the time.
Simon Sackett was born, probably in November 1595 [he was baptised on 23 November 1595], in the small rural parish of St Peter in the Isle of Thanet on the north-east coast of Kent. He was the sixth of nine children, and third of five sons, born to Thomas Sackett and his wife, Martha [nee Strowde]. Simon's father, Thomas, who had died when Simon was 20, was a yeoman farmer in Birchington, a parish some five miles west of St Peter. Thomas had evidently established a farm at Birchington some time after the birth of his youngest child, Elizabeth, in 1604.
The description of Thomas, in his Will made in 1615, as a 'yeoman' implies that he owned at least some of his land. However, the term does not necessarily imply significant wealth and it is clear from his Will that his house and land at St Peter's were mortgaged and that his house and land at Birchington were rented. His Will directed that the St Peter's property be sold to pay his debts and legacies. Thomas had inherited lands and a tenement at St Peter's from his father, also Thomas. Thomas the elder, although possessed of property, described himself in his Will as a
'labourer'; again, that Will does not suggest significant wealth.
Simon was about 35 years old when he made his fateful decision to emigrate. Two of his brothers had died, older brother Thomas some eleven years earlier, and younger brother William about fifteen years earlier. Although there is no direct confirmatory evidence, it is possible that they were victims of plague or other epidemic which occurred frequently in Birchington in the early part of the 17th century [see Appendix Quested, p47-8]. His eldest brother John and youngest brother Henry survived and, although it had not been specified in their father's Will, it would seem possible that John continued to farm the family lands in Birchington.
Simon had by then been married twice; first in 1618 to Elizabeth Boyman, and following her death in 1625/26, secondly to Isabel Pearce in 1627. Elizabeth had borne him three daughters, Christianna in 1620, Elizabeth in 1623, and Martha in 1625. Of these, only Christianna is known to have survived to adulthood, marrying Thomas Tanner in 1641. No death or burial
records for Elizabeth or Martha have been found but it is a reasonable hypothesis that they died in infancy or childhood, perhaps the victims of a plague. In any event, when he emigrated, Simon left at least one young, motherless, daughter behind, presumably in the care of one of his brothers or sisters.
Although Weygant gives specific details of the dates and method of Simon's journey to Boston, Mass., on the ship Lyon from Bristol on England's west coast, it has not yet proved possible to verify from primary sources that he was a passenger on this particular voyage. Weygant's version is probable but is known to be inaccurate in the important particular of Simon's origin, Weygant stating this to be the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire instead of the Isle of Thanet, Kent. Other writers have proposed various dates for Simon's migration [Riker, "about the year 1628 or '29"; Savage and Anderson, 1632]. The earlier dates would seem less likely as there were relatively few settlers before the sailing of the Winthrop fleet of eleven ships in 1630. If Simon was indeed on this Lyon voyage then he would certainly have met John Winthrop as the latter boarded the ship on 8 February as it rode at anchor off Long Island.
Weygant records Simon as being engaged, with others, in building dwellings in Newtown, Mass., in 1631 but, again, we have been unable to confirm this date. The first record of Simon found in Newtown (Cambridge) is in the undated list (almost certainly of 1632) in the Cambridge Town Records.
Weygant relates the 'family tradition' as told to him by his father-in-law, Samuel Bailey Sackett, that Simon with his brother, John, travelled on the Lyon in company with Roger Williams. The existence of this brother has since been challenged (by Anderson) and our further researches have revealed that Weygant's primary evidence in support of the family
tradition, that John Sackett, Simon's alleged brother, filed an inventory of his own son's estate (in 1684) was mistaken. With the removal of Simon's brother, John, the question is opened of the relationship between Simon and John of New Haven (claimed by Weygant to have been the son of Simon's brother) and, indeed, the migration of this John Sackett.
References:
Appendices:
Anderson, Robert: Great Migration
Cambridge Proprietors' Records
Cambridge Town Records
Collingwood, Deryck: Thomas Hooker
Cutter, William: Family History of Connecticut
Lyon=20
Paige, Lucius: History of Cambridge, Mass
Quested, R K I: Thanet Farming Community
Riker, James: Annals of Newtown, NY
Savage, James: New England Dictionary
Weygant, Charles: Family Record 1897
Weygant, Charles: Sackett Colonists
Weygant, Charles: Sacketts of America
Winthrop Journal.1
Winthrop Journal.2
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Baptism Record. St Peter the Apostle, Thanet.
"23 Nov 1595 bap Symon s. Thomas SACKETT."
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Charles Weygant's account of Simon's migration is as follows:
pp3-4
"About ten years after the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth, Simon and John Sackett, brothers, came from England to Massachusetts, in company with Roger Williams. John Sackett followed Mr. Williams to Rhode Island and finally settled at New Haven, becoming the founder of the New Haven branch of the family. Simon Sackett remained in Massachusetts, was one of the founders of the City of Cambridge, and is the progenitor of the Massachusetts and Long Island, N.Y., branches."
pp12-13
"On December 1, 1630 the ship Lyon, laden with provisions consigned to colonists who had the preceding year accompanied or followed Lord John Winthrop to New England, sailed from the seaport city of Bristol. The passenger list of the Lyon on this particular voyage contained 26 names, a little band of well-to-do Puritan colonists who had voluntarily left comfortable homes in the land of their birth, where liberty to worship God in accordance with the dictates of conscience was by law denied them, and seeking new places of abode, with such fortune as might await them on the rugged shores and in the primeval forests of the New World. Among the heads of families of this pioneer band were Roger Williams, Simon Sackett, John Sackett, John Throkmorton and Nicholas Bailey. The family of Simon Sackett included his wife Isabel, and their infant son, Simon Sackett Jr.
"This mid-winter voyage of the ship Lyon was unusually severe. She did not reach Nantasket roads, off Boston town, the port of her destination until February 5, 1631. About a month previous to her arrival, Governor Winthrop, Deputy Governor Dudley, and the "Assistants," to whom, and their successors, King Charles had committed the charter government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, had formally selected, a few miles from Boston, on the Charles river, a site for a new town, which it was their avowed purpose to fortify and make the permanent seat of government. It was understood and agreed that the Governor, Deputy Governor, and six of the eight assistants, should each erect on the site selected a permanent house, suitable for the accommodation of his family, in time to spend the following winter there. But shortly thereafter several of the assistants became deeply interested in private business projects at Boston and other settlements and neglected to carry out their part of the agreement. The undertaking was not, however, abandoned or long delayed, for in the spring
of 1631, Winthrop, Dudley and Bradstreet together with six other "principal gentlemen", including Simon Sackett, "commenced the execution of the plan" by erecting substantial dwellings. The house built and occupied by Simon Sackett and his family stood on the north side of what is now Winthrop Street, in the centre of the block, between Brighton and Dunster Streets.
"From the commencement of the settlement records were made of the "agreements of its inhabitants" touching matters of mutual interest, as well as of the public acts of town officials - all of which have been preserved to the present day. Wood, in his "New England's Prospects",
written in the latter part of 1633, gives the following description of the place, which at that time was called Newtown, but three years later was re-christened Cambridge:
"This is one of the neatest and best compacted towns in New England, having many fair structures, with many handsome contrived streets. The inhabitants, most of them, are very rich and well stored with cattle of all sorts, having many hundred acres of land poled in with general fence, which is about a mile and a half long, which secures all their weaker cattle from the wild beasts."
"Newtown did not, however, become the permanent seat of government of Massachusetts Bay Colony, but it did become, is to-day, and will undoubtedly long remain the seat of America's most famous university.
"In the founding and laying out of this embryo "city in the wilderness", Simon Sackett was a potent factor, but the exposure and privations of his mid-winter voyage on the ship Lyon had undermined his health, which continued to decline until October 1635, when he died. On the third day of November following, widow Isabel Sackett was granted, by the court, authority to administer on his estate. At same session of court, the memorable decree was entered which banished Roger Williams from the colony.

Mrs. Williams had come to Newtown with her husband on that occasion, he being in feeble health", and it is altogether probable they were entertained at the home of their bereaved friend and fellow passenger on their voyage from England, whose dwelling was convenient to the public
building where the court was held.
"Widow Sackett's name appears on the Newtown records for the last time under date of February 8, 1636. In June of that year the Rev. Hooker's congregation, having either sold or leased their dwellings, removed to Connecticut - widow Sackett and her boys forming part of the migrating company. Dr. Trumble gives the following account of their journey:
""About the beginning of June 1636, Mr Hooker and about 100 men, women and children took their departure from Newtown and traveled more than a hundred miles through a hideous wilderness to Hartford. They made their journey over mountains, through swamps, thickets and rivers, which were not passable but with great difficulty. They had no cover but the heavens, nor any lodgings but those that simple nature offered them. They drove with them 160 head of cattle and carried their packs and some utensils. This adventure was the more remarkable, as many of the company were persons of figure, who had lived in England in honor, affluence and delicacy, and were entire strangers to fatigue and danger."
"After Mr. Hooker's migrating company had become established at Hartford, widow Isabel Sackett became the second wife of William Bloomfield."
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X-Message: #4
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:36:30 -0000
From: "Chris Sackett" <sackett@guernsey.net>
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Notes for Simon Sackett & Isabel Pearce
Dear Cousins,
The two accompanying emails contain notes for Simon & Isabel, to be inserted into their genealogy reports. Please advise of any additions or corrections. The record for Simon is necessarily long & I'm concerned that I may have missed something important. I'd be most grateful for an independent check against your own records to get this record as complete
as possible. Offence will definitely NOT be taken at any suggestions for improvement to these notes :-) - it's your book as much as mine!
Re Isabel, has anyone been able to research the Hartford Vital Records, or Hartford Town Records (if such exists) for the missing data?
Simon's notes are also available as a WORD file attachment, as will be each of the appendices when I have these ready. I do not have extracts from Collingwood: Thomas Hooker, but thought I'd better include this in the references as it presumably has material relevant to Isabel. I'd be
grateful if whoever has access to this book could email the List with appropriate extracts.
Regards,
Chris
OTHER REASONS FOR LEAVING ENGLAND
SACKETT-D Digest Volume 99 : Issue 287
X-Message: #1
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:27:48 EST
From: TEKing221@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)

While going through some of the saved files and web pages I have saved to see what needs to be deleted and what should be saved I ran across something I had saved from a search of the SACKETT-L archives which relates to the date of the arrival of Simon Sackett from England.
As I understand it there are three possible dates for him arriving on the
Lyon ("Lion"):
1) Depart Bristol 1 Dec 1630 arrive Nantasket 5 Feb 1631/1.
2) Arrive Nantasket 3 Nov 1631
3) Depart London 22 Jun 1632 arrive Boston 16 Sep 1632
>From the RootsWeb archives we have:
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Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 08:22:20 -0400 (EDT)
From: <PSChrisman@aol.com>
To: sackett-l@rootsweb.com
Subject: Connecticut Research
" . . . "
History of the First Church in Hartford, 1633-1883
George Leon Walker
Hartford: Brown & Gross, 1884
p. 58
"Who precisely they were who subscribed at first to the Covenant cannot be affirmed. If the organizations was as late as Autumn of 1632, which is probable--the Braintree Company being transferred from Mt. Wallaston to Newtown in August of that year, and a large reinforcement of men to be prominent in the church arriving from England in September and the church edifice being erected doubtless after the Mt. Wollaston migration--the subscription of the Covenant , it can hardly be doubted , included the names of William Goodwin and Andrew Warner, shortly to be officers in the new organization. (note)
(note)
"William Goodwin, Edward Elmer, John Benjamin, William Lewis, James Olmstead,Nathaniel Richards, John Talcott, William Wadsworth, and John White, all of whom but John Benjamin came with the church to Hartford, arrived in Boston in the Lion, September 16,1632. Simon Sackett and William Spencer, who also came to Hartford, were in Newtown before the arrival of the Braintree Company from Mt. Wollaston in August 1632."
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If I am reading it right, I understand from the (note) above that Simon
Sackett and William Spencer were in Newtown before August 1632.
What do the rest of you think?
Thurmon
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Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 17:30:55 EST
From: Tcsmith01@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)
Thurmon, It seems there is only one way to interpret that passage, the way you have. Was this group to form the Church and help with it's building?
Tom Smith
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Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 20:45:04 EST
From: TEKing221@aol.com
To: SACKETT-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SACKETT-L] Simon Sackett (1595-1635)
Tom:
I'm still in the process of sorting out all of the early history of New England and for that reason I would have a tendency to "hedge my bets" on the matter as to what the original intent of the early immigrants was. I believe that the main thing they agreed upon centered around what they were leaving and why. As a result, after they were here and started to set up what they wanted in the form of government and religious practice, they found that they didn't have all that much in common.
I believe that there were several different groups and individuals that migrated from England and found that the restrictive control over their religious beliefs to be more than they could tolerate. Subsequently they moved to other areas to have the freedom they desired. Of course they, in turn, established similarly restrictive practices.
Roger Williams was banished and went to what is now RI. Rev. Thomas Hooker was minister in Newtown for about two years and after several clashes with Winthrop; he and his group left Newtown, MA to found Hartford, CT. This group included, as is believed, Isabel Sackett (and her sons Simon Jr. and John). Also among the group were William Bloomfield and Richard Church.
Rev. Warham and Rev. Maverick formed their group into a church just before they departed from Plymouth, England on March 20th, 1630 aboard the Mary and John. They first established Dorchester, MA but remained there for only about five years and then went to CT to found Windsor, CT. Of course Sackett researchers are probably aware of this group having the largest group of individuals numbered among our ancestors. It is debated whether or not Elder John Strong was on the Mary and John and then returned to England and back to New England. But we have William Hannum, William Phelps, and Thomas Ford. Two sisters of Honor Capen were on this ship along with their husbands. Some list Walter Fyler also.
As the leaders of the congregations in Hartford, Windsor, and Wethersfield died and new pastors were selected, doctrinal differences emerged which were beyond resolution and led to groups splintering off and founding other new towns and churches. One such split led by Rev. Russell in the period from 1659-1661, led a group from Windsor/Wethersfield into MA to found Hadley, MA. In this group was aging Thomas Graves and his son Isaac Graves, father of Hannah Graves m. William Sackett.
From what I have read about Springfield, MA is that William Pynchon originally founded that town primarily for trading and not out of religious motives. However he did publish a theological book which led to him having the choice of repudiating his work, facing prosecution for heretical teaching, or leaving the country. He went back to England and left things in Springfield to his son John Pynchon.
The appearance of the brothers Simon, Jr. and John Sackett in Springfield in 1652 and some of the subsequent "scrapes" John had with the Pynchon Court cause me to question the "religious devotion" the brothers had at that time they arrived there.
I believe that most of those who came to the Plymouth Colony and the Mass. Bay Colony did not originally have any idea that they would be leaving to go to other areas to found new towns and churches. I believe that was decided after they had been here for a short time, and after they had discovered that the Mass. Bay Colony were determined to have things "their way".
That's a long drawn out answer to a short question and after reading it, some may decide that I need to do some more "sorting out" of the information.
Thurmon
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