Source:
History of Litchfield County, Connecticut with Illustrations and 
Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers……
Published: Philadelphia: J.W. Lewis & Co.,  1881.


SOLOMON SACKETT,  second son of Solomon Sackett, was born in 
Sandsfield, Mass., May 24, 1823.  He was reared on his father's farm, 
and educated at the common school.  In about the year 1853 he 
commenced traveling as a salesman for Winsted manufacturers, which 
business he continued until about three years ago.  In November, 1847, 
he united in marriage with Melissa Fargo, and they have three children, 
as follows:  Grove, who resides in Chicago, in the interest of the William 
L. Gilbert Clock Company;  George, who has been in the Winsted 
Savings Bank for seven years; and Frank, who is employed by the 
William L. Gilbert Clock Company.  Mr. Sackett has led an active life, 
and is one of the substantial citizens of the town.  He is a present 
selectman of the town, and was a representative in 1870.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)