Who was Golden Sparkman?

Golden Sparkman (1860–1925) was born in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA and died in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Golden Wigfall Sparkman 1860–1925

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jan 1860 · Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA

Died 17 Aug 1925 · Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA

Father John Berry Sparkman

Mother Sarah Jane Fowler

Spouse Rosa L Taylor

Siblings Sarah I Sparkman, William Pinkney Sparkman

Records

1920 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Berry Sparkman

Sarah Jane Fowler

Spouse(s)

Rosa L Taylor

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1860, Golden Wigfall Sparkman entered the world in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA, born to john berry sparkman and sarah jane fowler. In 1920, Golden Wigfall Sparkman resided in Justice Precinct 2, Marion, Texas. Golden Wigfall Sparkman married rosa l taylor. Golden Wigfall Sparkman passed away in 1925 in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA.

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1860

Birth of Golden Wigfall Sparkman in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA

Birth

1920

Golden Wigfall Sparkman resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Marion, Texas

Residence

1925

Death of Golden Wigfall Sparkman in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Golden Sparkman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA (1860) across 13 generations.

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: Golden Sparkman (1860–1925) was born in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA and died in Como, Hopkins, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Golden in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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