I must apologize for posting the biographical sketch of 2731-George E. Sackett BEFORE I proof read it !! Regards, Thurmon -------------------------- "Volume of Memories & Genealogy of Representative Citizens of the City of Seattle & County of King, Washington:. Originally published 1903; Lewis Pub. Co.; New York, NY. Page 656 George E. Sackett. Success in any line of occupation, in any avenue of business is not a matter of luck but the legitimate result of effort which utilizes the means at hand. In view of this condition the study of biography becomes valuable, and it is a practical advantage to trace the history of a successful life, be it in the world of business, where competition is rife, in the intellectual field, where devotees open up the wider realms of knowledge, in a public sphere, where is directed the course of government and the policies formed that sway nations, or in the calm and peaceful pursuits of agriculture. The at- tention of the reader is here directed to the life of a man well known in busi- ness circles in Seattle by reason of his keen discrimination, untiring activity and executive power, and who occupies the position of secretary and treas- urer of the Diamond Ice & Storage Company and also the Mutual Light & Heat Company. Mr. Sackett was born in Lanesville, Harrison county, Indiana, March 10, 1843. The family is a very old one in America and Sackett Harbor is named in honor of its earlsy representatives. The record can be traced back Page 657 to Colonel Sackett, who constructed ships for the government during the Revolutionary war. The grandfather and the father of our subject both bore the name of Charles. The latter was born in Massachusetts in 1820, went with his family to Indaiana, becoming a very active and influential mem- ber of his community, and settling in Floyd county as one of its early pio- neers. There he took an important part in public affairs and served for ten years as county commissioner and for eight years as county auditor. He was also a member of the city council of New Albany, and his political support was given the Whig party in early life, while later he became a Democrat. In Inidana he was united in marriage to Miss Joyce, a daughter of William Gresham, and uncle of the Hon. Walter Q. Gresham, who served as secretary of state under President Cleveland. Thirteen children were born of this marriage, of whom our subject is the fourth in order of birth and the only one now living in Washington. The father still resides in Indiana and is now eighry-nine years of age, but the mother passed away at the age of sixty-three years. In the public schools of his native state George E. Sackett pursued his education and when fifteen years of age entered upoon his business career. He served for eight years as deputy county auditor under his father and from that time until 1892 was connected with the iron manufacturing interests in the rolling mill of New Albany. Thence he came to the west, and after looking over the country decided to locate in Seattle, bringing his family to this city in June, 1892. He and Charles E. Crane and others became the owners of the ice plant, which was then but an insiginificant affair, but they have developed this industry until the plant now has a capacity of thirty tons a day. They are also doing an extensive cold storage business and have lagtely developed a steam heating industry furnishing heat for many homes in the territory lying between Madison and Pike streets. In the electircal department of their business they furnish light and power for the same terri- tory. This has been accomplished only by the most earnest and active effort, but they have succeeded in building up a fine business and devote their entire attention to the work, which has now proved to them a profitable source of income. In Charleston, Indiana, on the 25th of October, 1876, Mr. Sackett was united in marriage to Miss Mary K. Van Hook, a daughter of William Van Hook, a druggist of that place and a representative of an old an prominent family in Indiana. Their union has been blessed with one son and two daughters. Errett Van Hook, who is now in the electrical department of the business of which his father is secretary and treasurer; Martha J. and Mar- Page 658 garet J., who are at home. While residing in Indiana Mr. Sackett took an active part in the work of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias fraternities, but has not been connected with either since coming here. He has given his attention in an undivided manner to his business affairs. He possesses most excellent organizing and managing capacity and in the successful operation of the industries with which he is connected displays superior executive power.