Who was Nathan Sparks?

Nathan Sparks (1775–1844) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Nathan Sparks 1775–1844

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Oct 1775 · Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Died 04 Sep 1844 · Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Father Matthew Sparks Sr

Mother Sarah Thompson

Siblings Absalom Sparks, Ann Sparks, Bailey Sparks, David Sparks, Eady Sparks, Hardy Sparks, Isaac Sparks, James Sparks, Jesse Sparks, John Sparks, Matthew Sparks, Nancy Sparks, Susannah Sparks, William C Sparks

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Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Sparks Sr

Sarah Thompson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathan Sparks began in 1775 in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA. Nathan Sparks passed away in 1844 in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1775

Birth of Nathan Sparks in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1844

Death of Nathan Sparks in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathan Sparks

This ancestor line traces from Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA (1640) to Rowan County, North Carolina, USA (1775) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathan Sparks (1775–1844) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan 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 5 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.
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