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Ellis Sparks 1888 – 1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7Jul 1888

Birth Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Death Date: 19 Dec 1962

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Ellis Sparks

Mother: Caroline DeShoweige

Spouse(s): Sarah Johnson

Children(s): Orestus Sparks, Ella Sparks

The story of Ellis Sparks Jr began in 1888 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. In 1917, Ellis Sparks Jr resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. In 1920, Ellis Sparks Jr resided in Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA. Ellis Sparks Jr married Sarah Johnson, and had children including Orestus Samuel Sparks, Ella Mae Sparks. Ellis Sparks Jr passed away in 1962 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ellis Sparks Jr began in 1888 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • In 1917, Ellis Sparks Jr resided in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Ellis Sparks Jr resided in Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • Ellis Sparks Jr married Sarah Johnson, and had children including Orestus Samuel Sparks, Ella Mae Sparks.
  • Ellis Sparks Jr passed away in 1962 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Ellis Sparks's Ancestors

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Ellis Sparks
1888 – 1962
Birth Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Parents
Ellis Sparks
– 1924
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Caroline DeShoweige
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ellis Sparks's Descendants

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Ellis Sparks (7Jul 1888 – 19 Dec 1962) m. Sarah Johnson (4 Jun 1894 – 24 May 1969)
  1. 1. Orestus (Samuel) Sparks (1 Oct 1912 – 20 Apr 1990) m. Fredricka (Estelle) Powell (25 Dec 1915 – 22 Mar 1999)
    1. 1. Ina (Rae) Sparks (16 Jul 1935 – 25 Nov 1987) m. Otis (Thomas) Hayden (14 Mar 1935 – 26 Mar 1977)
      1. 1. Thomas (Ray) Hayden (6 Sep 1960 – ) m. Renee (Yvette) Sayles (Aug 1969 – )
        1. 1. Hollie Hayden
      2. 2. Tracy (Dionne) Hayden (7 Jul 1965 – ) m. Charles Emmitt (abt 1974 – )
    2. 2. Freddie (M) Sparks (abt 1939 – )
    3. 3. Oliver (Wendel) Sparks (29 Nov 1939 – 15 Jan 2015) m. Carolyn (Juanice) Dalbert (1942 – 20 Jun 1991) m. Alexine (D) Gales (abt 1945 – ) m. Yolanda (Rene'e) Rector (17 Sep 1950 – June 5, 1999)
      1. 1. Oliver (Orestus) Sparks (28 Mar 1979 – )
    4. 4. James Weldon (24 Nov 1940 – 1990) m. Bobbie (Marie) Anderson (abt 1946 – )
      1. 1. Jason Ashley
  2. 2. Ella (Mae) Sparks (20 Oct 1913 – 25 Jul 2005) m. Harry Higgins
    1. 1. Harold (Leon) Higgins (26 Nov 1951 – )

Ellis Sparks's Timeline

6 Records

1888
7Jul 1888
Birth of Ellis Sparks Jr in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Ellis Sparks Jr resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Ellis Sparks Jr resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Ellis Sparks Jr resided here in Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1948
19 Nov 1948
Age 60
Ellis Sparks Jr was married in Harris, Texas, USA
Harris, Texas, USA
1962
19 Dec 1962
Age 74
Death of Ellis Sparks Jr in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7Jul 1888
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1948
    Event Place: Harris, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1962
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

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