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John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman 1862–1928

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Sparkman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1862 · Mississippi, United States
Died 10 Jun 1928 · Como, Hopkins, Texas, United States
Records
Texas Death Index Texas, Find a Grave Index
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Researchers connected through John Sparkman 1862–1928

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Sparkman 1862–1928

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1862, John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman entered the world in Mississippi, United States. John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman passed away in 1928 in Como, Hopkins, Texas, United States.

Sources

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    Death Records Texas Death Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Texas, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1862
Birth of John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1928
Death of John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman in Como, Hopkins, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sparkman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Mississippi, United States (1862) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sparkman (1862–1928) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Como, Hopkins, Texas, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

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John Sparkman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman PTP
1862–1928
Mississippi, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sparkman's Descendants

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John Pinkney "Pinky" Sparkman PTP 1862–1928