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Subject: [HACKETT-L] My Hackett Brick Wall
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 11:50:22 EST

I have only one known Hackett ancestor -- Rachel Emma Hackett, a one-woman
brick wall. I'd like to find her parents, grandparents, etc. If your data
base includes male Hacketts who were living in New York, Pennsylvania, or
Ohio in the 1800-1870 period, please take a look for a daughter, cousin,
aunt, or niece who could have been my Rachel Emma.

Here's what I know: Rachel Emma Hackett was born 19 July 1850, probably in
(or near) Pittsburgh, PA. She married John Quincy Adams in Pittsburgh 8 May
1867; the wedding was performed by Rev. W. S. Grey. She and her husband left
Pennsylvania between 1868 (when a child was born in Pittsburgh) and 1870
(when a child was born in Columbus, OH). By 1872, they were living in her
husband's home town (Lincoln, ME). She died there in 1928.

Rachel Emma was NOT the daughter of Elmer Hackett of Tioga County, PA -- that
Rachel Hackett married someone else and died in Tioga County.

Rachel Emma's parents were probably born in New York, but Ohio and
Pennsylvania are possibilities. They may have lived in Ohio before or after
Rachel Emma's birth. Her mother's maiden name may have been Stutz. Those are
the only clues I have on that generation. If you have a NY/PA/OH Hackett with
a daughter Rachel or Emma (or a cousin Rachel Adams) in some obscure corner
of your data base, I'd like to hear from you.

Hebron E. Adams
Reston, VA

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