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Absalom Sparks 1805–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1805

Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 3 Jun 1863

Death Location: Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Sparks

Mother: Nancy Sparks

Spouse(s): Mahalah Sparks

Children(s): James Sparks, David Sparks

In 1805, Absalom Sparks / entered the world in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James Sparks And Nancy Ann Rogers Sparks. In 1840, Absalom Sparks resided in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, Absalom Sparks resided in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. Absalom Sparks married Mahalah Mihalas Grubb Sparks, and had children including David G Sparks, James Henry Sparks. Absalom Sparks / passed away in 1863 in Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1805, Absalom Sparks // entered the world in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James Sparks And Nancy Ann Rogers Sparks.
  • In 1840, Absalom Sparks // resided in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, Absalom Sparks // resided in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Absalom Sparks // married Mahalah Mihalas Grubb Sparks, and had children including David G Sparks, James Henry Sparks.
  • Absalom Sparks // passed away in 1863 in Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Absalom Sparks's Ancestors

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Absalom Sparks
1805–1863
Birth Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Sparks
1755–1841
Church Hill, Queen Anne's, Maryland, USA
Nancy (Ann Rogers) Sparks
1765–1835
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Sparks) II
1730–1809
Queen Anne's, Maryland, British Colonial America
Mary (McDaniel) Sparks
1735–1808
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph I
1688–1749
Rachel Sparks
1695–1749
Capt. McDaniel
1718–1756
Rebecca McDaniel
1718–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr.
1640–1709
Mary Sparks
1650–1730
Bryan Jr.
1686–1757
Catherine McDaniel
1694–1760

Absalom Sparks's Descendants

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Absalom Sparks (Jun 1805–3 Jun 1863) m. Mahalah (Mihalas Grubb) Sparks (1813–29 Feb 1888)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Sparks 1841–1917
  2. 2. David (G.) Sparks 1838–1918

Absalom Sparks's Timeline

5 Records

1805
Jun 1805
Birth of Absalom Sparks // in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 35
Absalom Sparks // resided here in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Absalom Sparks // resided here in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
Absalom Sparks // resided here in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
3 Jun 1863
Age 58
Death of Absalom Sparks // in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1805
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 114491-117660
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 000001-003040
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 680; Family History Library Film: 805072
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 751; Page: 110a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 445; Page: 257; Family History Library Film: 0020538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 751; Page: 110a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 680; Family History Library Film: 805072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1863
    Event Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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