The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 3 Jan 1939, Page 1
PARENTS CHILD KILLED IN CRASH
Car Driven by H. I. Sackett, Electrical Pioneer, Struck by Locomotive.
An afternoon holiday visit to deliver a belated Christmas preset to a child ended in sudden death Monday for Herbert I. Sackett, 67, president of the H. I. Sackett Electric Co., Inc., his wife, Kathleen, 41, and their 2-1/2-year-old daughter, Susan Barbara.
The three were killed at 6:25 o'clock in the evening when a Lehigh Valley passenger train bound for Niagara Falls struck their sedan on the unprotected Chestnut Ridge road crossing, within a half mile of their home at Chestnut Ridge and Sweet Home roads in the town of Amherst.
Traveling on schedule out of Buffalo at a speed between 45 and 50 miles an hour, the westbound train carried the smashed sedan a half mile along the tracks before it could be stopped. Mr Sackett was thrown from the car at the moment of impact but his wife and child had to be removed from the wreckage.
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Mr. Sackett, a pioneer in the electrical business, was president of the Electrical League of the Niagara Frontier, an office he took in 1937. and was one of the few "old-timers" to remain in the industry through the years.
Survived By Son
He is survived by a son, Russell P. Sackett, 40, of 192 Ruskin road, Eggertsville, secretary-treasurer of the firm at 173-175 Elm street, wholesalers of electrical appliances. Russell P. Sackett is a son by a former marriage.
The son of Edwin and Susan Pierce Sackett, Mr. Sackett was born in Geneseo, Aug. 8, 1871. He attended the district school there and at 13 entered the Sackett private school at Oakland, Cal., conducted by his uncle Darius P. Sackett. He became a student at Yale university in 1889 and was graduated four years later with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. While at Yale he distinguished himself in tennis and baseball.
In 1894 he became a wireman with the Niagara Falls Light & Power company and the next year joined the F. P. Jones Electrical company as an estimator. The following year he went into the electrical contracting business for himself with original capital of $113.15 and offices in the basement of the Builders' Exchange, Court and Pearl streets.
Formed Two Companies
He incorporated the Sackett Electrical Construction company and the H. I. Sackett Electric company in 1907 at 256 Pearl street. The former company was engaged in the general electrical construction work and the latter in the wholesale and retail electrical supply business. In 1918 he moved his business to 15-17 Court street and 251-253 Pearl street. He moved to his present address in Elm street in 1929.
Mr. Sackett also had a distinguished military career/ He became a private in Company G, 74th Infantry in 1898. Later that year he was elevated to the rank of sergeant in the same company and in Feb., 1899, he reached the rank of second lieutenant. Two months later he was made a first lieutenant and a month later was elected captain. He served in this capacity for 7-1/2 years. During the World war he was a colonel in the Home defense of Erie county. He also served as military aid to former Gov. Alfred E. Smith from 1918 to 1920.
A past director of the Automobile Club of Buffalo, he was prominent in all branches of Masonic activity and 15 years ago drilled a Shrine patrol to a national championship. He was captain of Ismailia patrol from 1904 to 1916.
Mr. Sackett also was a member of the Greater Buffalo Advertising club, Erie Downs Country club and the old Ellicott club. His membership in the Masonic order included the Shrine Consistory, Knights Templar, Hugh de Payens commandery, Jesters Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks, 441, F. & A. M. He was a member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce.
His wife, the former Kathleen Erwin, leaves her mother and a brother, Philip Erwin of 347 Elmwood avenue.
Notes: Hebert Sackett married (1) Lillian Huck in about 1894; they had a son, Russell Pierce Sackett. By 1900, Lillian and Russell were living with Lillian's parents. Herbert married (2) Lillian M. Stevens in 1902, and they divorced in 1912. He married (3) Vera Jeffries in 1915, then (4) Marion Kepler in 1931; Marion died in 1933. Herbert married Kathleen M. Erwin in 1934.
PARENTS CHILD KILLED IN CRASH
Car Driven by H. I. Sackett, Electrical Pioneer, Struck by Locomotive.
An afternoon holiday visit to deliver a belated Christmas preset to a child ended in sudden death Monday for Herbert I. Sackett, 67, president of the H. I. Sackett Electric Co., Inc., his wife, Kathleen, 41, and their 2-1/2-year-old daughter, Susan Barbara.
The three were killed at 6:25 o'clock in the evening when a Lehigh Valley passenger train bound for Niagara Falls struck their sedan on the unprotected Chestnut Ridge road crossing, within a half mile of their home at Chestnut Ridge and Sweet Home roads in the town of Amherst.
Traveling on schedule out of Buffalo at a speed between 45 and 50 miles an hour, the westbound train carried the smashed sedan a half mile along the tracks before it could be stopped. Mr Sackett was thrown from the car at the moment of impact but his wife and child had to be removed from the wreckage.
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Mr. Sackett, a pioneer in the electrical business, was president of the Electrical League of the Niagara Frontier, an office he took in 1937. and was one of the few "old-timers" to remain in the industry through the years.
Survived By Son
He is survived by a son, Russell P. Sackett, 40, of 192 Ruskin road, Eggertsville, secretary-treasurer of the firm at 173-175 Elm street, wholesalers of electrical appliances. Russell P. Sackett is a son by a former marriage.
The son of Edwin and Susan Pierce Sackett, Mr. Sackett was born in Geneseo, Aug. 8, 1871. He attended the district school there and at 13 entered the Sackett private school at Oakland, Cal., conducted by his uncle Darius P. Sackett. He became a student at Yale university in 1889 and was graduated four years later with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. While at Yale he distinguished himself in tennis and baseball.
In 1894 he became a wireman with the Niagara Falls Light & Power company and the next year joined the F. P. Jones Electrical company as an estimator. The following year he went into the electrical contracting business for himself with original capital of $113.15 and offices in the basement of the Builders' Exchange, Court and Pearl streets.
Formed Two Companies
He incorporated the Sackett Electrical Construction company and the H. I. Sackett Electric company in 1907 at 256 Pearl street. The former company was engaged in the general electrical construction work and the latter in the wholesale and retail electrical supply business. In 1918 he moved his business to 15-17 Court street and 251-253 Pearl street. He moved to his present address in Elm street in 1929.
Mr. Sackett also had a distinguished military career/ He became a private in Company G, 74th Infantry in 1898. Later that year he was elevated to the rank of sergeant in the same company and in Feb., 1899, he reached the rank of second lieutenant. Two months later he was made a first lieutenant and a month later was elected captain. He served in this capacity for 7-1/2 years. During the World war he was a colonel in the Home defense of Erie county. He also served as military aid to former Gov. Alfred E. Smith from 1918 to 1920.
A past director of the Automobile Club of Buffalo, he was prominent in all branches of Masonic activity and 15 years ago drilled a Shrine patrol to a national championship. He was captain of Ismailia patrol from 1904 to 1916.
Mr. Sackett also was a member of the Greater Buffalo Advertising club, Erie Downs Country club and the old Ellicott club. His membership in the Masonic order included the Shrine Consistory, Knights Templar, Hugh de Payens commandery, Jesters Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks, 441, F. & A. M. He was a member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce.
His wife, the former Kathleen Erwin, leaves her mother and a brother, Philip Erwin of 347 Elmwood avenue.
Notes: Hebert Sackett married (1) Lillian Huck in about 1894; they had a son, Russell Pierce Sackett. By 1900, Lillian and Russell were living with Lillian's parents. Herbert married (2) Lillian M. Stevens in 1902, and they divorced in 1912. He married (3) Vera Jeffries in 1915, then (4) Marion Kepler in 1931; Marion died in 1933. Herbert married Kathleen M. Erwin in 1934.
The Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 3 Jan 1939, Page 1
PARENTS CHILD KILLED IN CRASH
Car Driven by H. I. Sackett, Electrical Pioneer, Struck by Locomotive.
An afternoon holiday visit to deliver a belated Christmas preset to a child ended in sudden death Monday for Herbert I. Sackett, 67, president of the H. I. Sackett Electric Co., Inc., his wife, Kathleen, 41, and their 2-1/2-year-old daughter, Susan Barbara.
The three were killed at 6:25 o'clock in the evening when a Lehigh Valley passenger train bound for Niagara Falls struck their sedan on the unprotected Chestnut Ridge road crossing, within a half mile of their home at Chestnut Ridge and Sweet Home roads in the town of Amherst.
Traveling on schedule out of Buffalo at a speed between 45 and 50 miles an hour, the westbound train carried the smashed sedan a half mile along the tracks before it could be stopped. Mr Sackett was thrown from the car at the moment of impact but his wife and child had to be removed from the wreckage.
. . .
Mr. Sackett, a pioneer in the electrical business, was president of the Electrical League of the Niagara Frontier, an office he took in 1937. and was one of the few "old-timers" to remain in the industry through the years.
Survived By Son
He is survived by a son, Russell P. Sackett, 40, of 192 Ruskin road, Eggertsville, secretary-treasurer of the firm at 173-175 Elm street, wholesalers of electrical appliances. Russell P. Sackett is a son by a former marriage.
The son of Edwin and Susan Pierce Sackett, Mr. Sackett was born in Geneseo, Aug. 8, 1871. He attended the district school there and at 13 entered the Sackett private school at Oakland, Cal., conducted by his uncle Darius P. Sackett. He became a student at Yale university in 1889 and was graduated four years later with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. While at Yale he distinguished himself in tennis and baseball.
In 1894 he became a wireman with the Niagara Falls Light & Power company and the next year joined the F. P. Jones Electrical company as an estimator. The following year he went into the electrical contracting business for himself with original capital of $113.15 and offices in the basement of the Builders' Exchange, Court and Pearl streets.
Formed Two Companies
He incorporated the Sackett Electrical Construction company and the H. I. Sackett Electric company in 1907 at 256 Pearl street. The former company was engaged in the general electrical construction work and the latter in the wholesale and retail electrical supply business. In 1918 he moved his business to 15-17 Court street and 251-253 Pearl street. He moved to his present address in Elm street in 1929.
Mr. Sackett also had a distinguished military career/ He became a private in Company G, 74th Infantry in 1898. Later that year he was elevated to the rank of sergeant in the same company and in Feb., 1899, he reached the rank of second lieutenant. Two months later he was made a first lieutenant and a month later was elected captain. He served in this capacity for 7-1/2 years. During the World war he was a colonel in the Home defense of Erie county. He also served as military aid to former Gov. Alfred E. Smith from 1918 to 1920.
A past director of the Automobile Club of Buffalo, he was prominent in all branches of Masonic activity and 15 years ago drilled a Shrine patrol to a national championship. He was captain of Ismailia patrol from 1904 to 1916.
Mr. Sackett also was a member of the Greater Buffalo Advertising club, Erie Downs Country club and the old Ellicott club. His membership in the Masonic order included the Shrine Consistory, Knights Templar, Hugh de Payens commandery, Jesters Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks, 441, F. & A. M. He was a member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce.
His wife, the former Kathleen Erwin, leaves her mother and a brother, Philip Erwin of 347 Elmwood avenue.
Notes: Hebert Sackett married (1) Lillian Huck in about 1894; they had a son, Russell Pierce Sackett. By 1900, Lillian and Russell were living with Lillian's parents. Herbert married (2) Lillian M. Stevens in 1902, and they divorced in 1912. He married (3) Vera Jeffries in 1915, then (4) Marion Kepler in 1931; Marion died in 1933. Herbert married Kathleen M. Erwin in 1934.
PARENTS CHILD KILLED IN CRASH
Car Driven by H. I. Sackett, Electrical Pioneer, Struck by Locomotive.
An afternoon holiday visit to deliver a belated Christmas preset to a child ended in sudden death Monday for Herbert I. Sackett, 67, president of the H. I. Sackett Electric Co., Inc., his wife, Kathleen, 41, and their 2-1/2-year-old daughter, Susan Barbara.
The three were killed at 6:25 o'clock in the evening when a Lehigh Valley passenger train bound for Niagara Falls struck their sedan on the unprotected Chestnut Ridge road crossing, within a half mile of their home at Chestnut Ridge and Sweet Home roads in the town of Amherst.
Traveling on schedule out of Buffalo at a speed between 45 and 50 miles an hour, the westbound train carried the smashed sedan a half mile along the tracks before it could be stopped. Mr Sackett was thrown from the car at the moment of impact but his wife and child had to be removed from the wreckage.
. . .
Mr. Sackett, a pioneer in the electrical business, was president of the Electrical League of the Niagara Frontier, an office he took in 1937. and was one of the few "old-timers" to remain in the industry through the years.
Survived By Son
He is survived by a son, Russell P. Sackett, 40, of 192 Ruskin road, Eggertsville, secretary-treasurer of the firm at 173-175 Elm street, wholesalers of electrical appliances. Russell P. Sackett is a son by a former marriage.
The son of Edwin and Susan Pierce Sackett, Mr. Sackett was born in Geneseo, Aug. 8, 1871. He attended the district school there and at 13 entered the Sackett private school at Oakland, Cal., conducted by his uncle Darius P. Sackett. He became a student at Yale university in 1889 and was graduated four years later with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. While at Yale he distinguished himself in tennis and baseball.
In 1894 he became a wireman with the Niagara Falls Light & Power company and the next year joined the F. P. Jones Electrical company as an estimator. The following year he went into the electrical contracting business for himself with original capital of $113.15 and offices in the basement of the Builders' Exchange, Court and Pearl streets.
Formed Two Companies
He incorporated the Sackett Electrical Construction company and the H. I. Sackett Electric company in 1907 at 256 Pearl street. The former company was engaged in the general electrical construction work and the latter in the wholesale and retail electrical supply business. In 1918 he moved his business to 15-17 Court street and 251-253 Pearl street. He moved to his present address in Elm street in 1929.
Mr. Sackett also had a distinguished military career/ He became a private in Company G, 74th Infantry in 1898. Later that year he was elevated to the rank of sergeant in the same company and in Feb., 1899, he reached the rank of second lieutenant. Two months later he was made a first lieutenant and a month later was elected captain. He served in this capacity for 7-1/2 years. During the World war he was a colonel in the Home defense of Erie county. He also served as military aid to former Gov. Alfred E. Smith from 1918 to 1920.
A past director of the Automobile Club of Buffalo, he was prominent in all branches of Masonic activity and 15 years ago drilled a Shrine patrol to a national championship. He was captain of Ismailia patrol from 1904 to 1916.
Mr. Sackett also was a member of the Greater Buffalo Advertising club, Erie Downs Country club and the old Ellicott club. His membership in the Masonic order included the Shrine Consistory, Knights Templar, Hugh de Payens commandery, Jesters Lodge of the Ancient Landmarks, 441, F. & A. M. He was a member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce.
His wife, the former Kathleen Erwin, leaves her mother and a brother, Philip Erwin of 347 Elmwood avenue.
Notes: Hebert Sackett married (1) Lillian Huck in about 1894; they had a son, Russell Pierce Sackett. By 1900, Lillian and Russell were living with Lillian's parents. Herbert married (2) Lillian M. Stevens in 1902, and they divorced in 1912. He married (3) Vera Jeffries in 1915, then (4) Marion Kepler in 1931; Marion died in 1933. Herbert married Kathleen M. Erwin in 1934.
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