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Bertha Jane Sparks 1888–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1888

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Jun 1919

Death Location: Powell, Kentucky, USA

Father: Ephraim Sparks

Mother: Elizabeth Sparks

Spouse(s): Richard Townsend

Children(s): Troy Townsend, Leonard Townsend, Charles Townsend, Edmond Townsend

In 1888, Bertha Jane Sparks entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Ephraim Sparks And Elizabeth Catherine Tomlinson Sparks. In 1900, Bertha Jane Sparks resided in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Bertha Jane Sparks resided in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA. Bertha Jane Sparks married Richard Howard Townsend, and had children including Charles Charlie Townsend, Edmond Townsend, Leonard Townsend, Troy Townsend. Bertha Jane Sparks passed away in 1919 in Powell, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Bertha Jane Sparks entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Ephraim Sparks And Elizabeth Catherine Tomlinson Sparks.
  • In 1900, Bertha Jane Sparks resided in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Bertha Jane Sparks resided in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.
  • Bertha Jane Sparks married Richard Howard Townsend, and had children including Charles Charlie Townsend, Edmond Townsend, Leonard Townsend, Troy Townsend.
  • Bertha Jane Sparks passed away in 1919 in Powell, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ephraim Sparks
1858–1952
Birth Location: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Sparks
1850–1952
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Richard Townsend
1883–1948
Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky, USA
RT

Children(s)

Troy Townsend
1914–1998
Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky, USA
TT
Leonard Townsend
1916–1993
Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky, USA
LT
Charles Townsend
1912–1939
Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky, USA
CT
Edmond Townsend
1910–1973
Birth Location: Powell, Kentucky, USA
ET

Bertha Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Sparks
1888–1919
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
Ephraim Sparks
1858–1952
Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Catherine Tomlinson) Sparks
1850–1952
Washington, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (L) Sparks
1814–1880
Lee, Virginia, USA
Minerva (Jane 'Nervie' (Manerva)) Johnson
1826–1889
Virginia, USA
Thomas (Tomlinson 3x) GGF
1803–1874
Augusta, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Caylor) Tomlinson
1807–1885
Washington, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Tomlinson
1775–1845
Mary Tomlinson
1783–1860
John Kalor
1772–1853
Mary Keathart
1772–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lt. A114673
1735–1811
Barbara Brown
1737–1808
Christopher Fuchs
1741–1818
Anna (Beckner)
1743–1810
Abraham GGF
1735–
Sarah GGM
1725–
Henrich Kephart
1747–
Elizabeth Keaphart
1750–1849

Bertha Sparks's Descendants

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Bertha (Jane) Sparks (4 Nov 1888–20 Jun 1919) m. Richard (Howard) Townsend (09 Aug 1883–16 FEB 1948)
  1. 1. Troy Townsend 1914–1998
  2. 2. Leonard Townsend 1916–1993
  3. 3. Charles ('Charlie') Townsend 1912–1939
  4. 4. Edmond Townsend 1910–1973 m. Eula (Inez) Tester 1922–1984
    1. 1. Bertha (M.) Shelton 1944–1999

Bertha Sparks's Timeline

5 Records

1888
4 Nov 1888
Birth of Bertha Jane Sparks in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Bertha Jane Sparks resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Bertha Jane Sparks resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Bertha Jane Sparks resided here in Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky, USA
Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky, USA
1919
20 Jun 1919
Age 31
Death of Bertha Jane Sparks in Powell, Kentucky, USA
Powell, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0095
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] 1910 USA Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1374513
    [5] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240555

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0095
    [2] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240555

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240555

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 USA Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rogers Chapel, Powell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_500; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1374513

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Powell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Powell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
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