Paul Sackett (bef. 1705 - bef. 1791)

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Gilbert) Sackett — married 27 Mar 1735 in St Dunstan, Canterbury

Descendants

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Biography

Paul was baptized at St John in Thanet, Kent, on 21 May 1705.
He died aged about 85 and was buried there on 15 March 1791
Paul and his wife Sarah were named as the beneficiaries in the will of their son Paul who died abroad while serving in the Royal Navy.

His Son's Will

Abstract of will of Paul Sackett of H.M.S. Yarmouth. Date: 28 April 1755. Proved: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 9 March 1757. Source: National Archives, Kew, PROB 11/829 quire 102. Testator: Paul Sackett of HMS Yarmouth (died abroad). Beneficiaries: Parents Paul & Sarah Sackett to inherit everything. Executors: parents.

Sources

• Baptisms Register, St John the Baptist, Thanet, Kent, "21 May 1705 Paul s. Paul & Jane Sackett."
• Burials Register, St John the Baptist, Margate, Kent (Parish Registers 1570-1650 (U3/140/1/1) (Debrett's); Tyler transcripts; IGI), "15 March 1791 Paul Sackett, 85."
• Marriage Licences, Canterbury, Kent, "26 March 1735 Paul Sackett of St John in Thanet, bachelor & Sarah Gilbert of Faversham, spinster. At St Dunstan Canterbury or Faversham."
• Marriages Register, St Dunstan's, Canterbury, Kent (Transcript), "27 March 1735 Paul Sacket & Mary Gilbert (Lic)." [This seems to be a mistake for Sarah Gilbert. See Licence & subsequent issue at St John in Thanet].
• Will of Paul Sackett of H.M.S. Yarmouth, 28 April 1755, proved at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 9 March 1757 (National Archives, PROB 11/829 quire 102).