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Catharine Hillegas Sparks 1777–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1777

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 14 Mar 1859

Death Location: Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, USA

Father: Conrad Hillegas

Mother: Catharine Hillegas

Spouse(s): Capt. Sparks

Children(s): George Sr., Jonathan Sparks, John Sparks

In 1777, Catharine Hillegas Sparks / entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Conrad Hillegas And Catharine Hilgert Hillegas. In 1820, Catharine Hillegas Sparks resided in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. Catharine Hillegas Sparks married Capt Solomon Sparks, and had children including George Hilligas Sparks Sr, John Oliver Sparks, Jonathan Boston Sparks. Catharine Hillegas Sparks / passed away in 1859 in Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1777, Catharine Hillegas Sparks // entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Conrad Hillegas And Catharine Hilgert Hillegas.
  • In 1820, Catharine Hillegas Sparks // resided in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Catharine Hillegas Sparks // married Capt Solomon Sparks, and had children including George Hilligas Sparks Sr, John Oliver Sparks, Jonathan Boston Sparks.
  • Catharine Hillegas Sparks // passed away in 1859 in Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Conrad Hillegas
1745–
Birth Location: Fleming County, Kentucky, USA
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Catharine Hillegas
1748–1823
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Capt. Sparks
1760–1838
Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

George Sr.
1814–1887
Birth Location: Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
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Jonathan Sparks
1812–1862
Birth Location: North Carolina USA
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John Sparks
1820–1892
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Catharine Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Catharine Sparks
1777–1859
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Conrad Hillegas
1745–
Fleming County, Kentucky, USA
Catharine (Hilgert) Hillegas
1748–1823
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Catharine Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Catharine (Hillegas) Sparks (15 Feb 1777–14 Mar 1859) m. Capt. (Solomon) Sparks (13 Jul 1760–8 Apr 1838)
  1. 1. George (Hilligas Sparks) Sr. 1814–1887 m. Jane (Ann Davidson) Sparks 1821–1902
    1. 1. Oliver (Sitton) Sparks 1842–1910 m. Rebecca (Jane Sitton) Sparks 1848–1940
      1. 1. Philip (Monroe) Sparks 1871–1950 m. Mary (Rose Preston) Sparks 1881–1967
        1. 1. Ester (Peris Sparks) Erwin 1904–1982 m. Weldon (Charles Erwin) Sr. 1902–1974
        2. 2. Neil (Roley Sparks) Sr. 1909–1972 m. Marion (F Hargrave) Sparks 1905–1999
        3. 3. Pvt. (Richard Elwood) Sparks 1926–1954
      2. 2. Bertha (Ann Sparks Davis) McCurdy 1869–1958 m. Frank (A) Davis 1866– m. Robert (L) McCurdy 1878–
        1. 1. PFC (Harold) Davis 1899–
    2. 2. Monroe Sparks 1847–1925
  2. 2. Jonathan (Boston) Sparks 1812–1862
  3. 3. John (Oliver) Sparks 1820–1892 m. Barbara (Ann) Sparks 1830–1911
    1. 1. Inez (Belle Sparks) Knapp 1851–1918 m. James (Ferdinand) Knapp 1842–1915
      1. 1. Curtis (Ferdinand) Knapp 1885–1952 m. Reatha (Adelle Sparks) Knapp 1903–1937
        1. 1. Richard (Piatt) Knapp 1925–1983 m. Helen (Louise Logan) Knapp 1920–1995
        2. 2. Larry (Duane) Knapp 1936–1952
      2. 2. Charles (Oliver Knapp) I 1878–1958 m. Agnes (Camilla) Allman 1879–1959
        1. 1. Charles (Oliver Knapp) II 1918–1984 m. Mary (Margaret Hayes) Knapp 1919–1985
        2. 2. John (Duane Knapp) Sr. 1911–1983 m. Martha (Mary Carey) Knapp 1911–
    2. 2. Mary (Kate Sparks) Piatt 1854–1906

Catharine Sparks's Timeline

8 Records

1777
15 Feb 1777
Birth of Catharine Hillegas Sparks // in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1777
6 Apr 1777
Catharine Hillegas Sparks // was baptized in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
1820
Age 43
Catharine Hillegas Sparks // resided here in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1830
1830
Age 53
Catharine Hillegas Sparks // resided here in Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1836
3 Apr 1836
Age 59
Catharine Hillegas Sparks // resided here in Spinnerstown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Spinnerstown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
Catharine Hillegas Sparks // resided here in Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
Catharine Hillegas Sparks // resided here in Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
1859
14 Mar 1859
Age 82
Death of Catharine Hillegas Sparks // in Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, USA
Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1777
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 556
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 028901-031900
    [3] Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Winchester, Adams, Ohio; Roll: 657; Page: 159a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1777
    Event Place: Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 135; NARA Roll: M33_100; Image: 478

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Upper Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 154; Page: 183; Family History Library Film: 0020628

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1836
    Event Place: Spinnerstown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 556

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Winchester, Adams, Ohio; Roll: 375; Page: 69; Family History Library Film: 0020158
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Warren, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: 430; Page: 383; Family History Library Film: 0020178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Winchester, Adams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Winchester, Adams, Ohio; Roll: 657; Page: 159a

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1859
    Event Place: Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, USA
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