Sackett, Myron W
journalist, was born Oct. 24, 1841, in Southington, Ohio. He received his education in the common schools and at Mahoning academy of Canfield, Ohio.
His early life was passed in mercantile pursuits in Meadville and Pittsburg, Pa. In 1871 he became identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, a mutual protection organization; since 1878 he has devoted his entire time to its interests, and since 1879 has been its supreme secretary. Its members now number half a million; and have paid out over eighty million dollars to deceased members. For many years he has also been the secretary-treasurer of the National Fraternal congress, wherein is represented forty-two fraternal benefit orders. For a number of years past he has also been editor-in-chief of the Keystone Workman, and has contributed to periodical literature various articles on reform and kindred subjects.
SACKETT, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, lawyer, congressman, was born Nov. 18, 1812, in Aurelius, N. Y. He was a representative in congress from New York from 1849 to 1853. He practiced law in Saratoga Springs.