Owen Hackett (1809–1862) was one of a number of Enrolled Pensioner Guards (EPGs) that came to colonial Western Australia between 1850 and 1868.
The couple were to have seven children, David Eugene, Margaret, Joseph, John Frederick, James, Mary and Owen.
[2] In 1853 the Hacketts were living in Newmarket, Dublin when Owen was drafted as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard bound for the Swan River Colony.
[3][4][5][6][7] On the voyage over Mrs Hackett was a signatory to a memorial of thanks to Dr Morris for his services to the wives and children of the Pensioner Guards.
Hackett, now a lance corporal, was allotted a parcel of land at the Convict Hiring Depot 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) upstream of the town.
In 1865 David earned the admiration of everyone for his bravery when he was helping Edward Clarkson move a flock of 800 sheep to the eastern runs at Dalbycutting.