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Ephraim Sparks 1858–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 JUN 1858

Birth Location: Owsley, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1952

Death Location: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Sparks

Mother: Minerva Johnson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sparks

Children(s): Dora Sparks, Nancy Sparks, Curtis Sparks, William Sparks, Bertha Sparks, Virgil Sparks, Anna Sparks, Phoebe Sparks, Louisa Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Sidney Sparks, Mary Sparks

In 1858, Ephraim Sparks entered the world in Owsley, Kentucky, USA, born to William L Sparks And Minerva Jane Nervie Manerva Johnson. In 1860, Ephraim Sparks resided in Owsley, Kentucky, USA. Ephraim Sparks married Elizabeth Catherine Tomlinson Sparks, and had children including Anna M Sparks, Bertha Jane Sparks, Curtis Emmitt Sparks, Dora Florence Sparks, Louisa Sparks, Mary L Sparks, Nancy Rose Nannie Sparks, Phoebe Feby Sparks, Sidney B Sparks, Thomas I Sparks, Virgil Sparks, William T Sparks. Ephraim Sparks passed away in 1952 in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Ephraim Sparks entered the world in Owsley, Kentucky, USA, born to William L Sparks And Minerva Jane Nervie Manerva Johnson.
  • In 1860, Ephraim Sparks resided in Owsley, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ephraim Sparks married Elizabeth Catherine Tomlinson Sparks, and had children including Anna M Sparks, Bertha Jane Sparks, Curtis Emmitt Sparks, Dora Florence Sparks, Louisa Sparks, Mary L Sparks, Nancy Rose Nannie Sparks, Phoebe Feby Sparks, Sidney B Sparks, Thomas I Sparks, Virgil Sparks, William T Sparks.
  • Ephraim Sparks passed away in 1952 in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ephraim Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Ephraim Sparks
1858–1952
Birth Place: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William L Sparks
1814–1880
Lee, Virginia, USA
Minerva (Jane 'Nervie' (Manerva)) Johnson
1826–1889
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ephraim Sparks's Descendants

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Ephraim Sparks (1 JUN 1858–1952) m. Elizabeth (Catherine Tomlinson) Sparks (5 Jun 1850–22 Sep 1952)
  1. 1. Dora (Florence) Sparks 1884–1965
  2. 2. Nancy (Rose "Nannie") Sparks 1894–1976 m. John (Donald) Sparks 1871–1938 m. William (F) Borga 1877–1941 m. Robert Bush 1896– m. Thomas (Wilbern) Baker 1886–
    1. 1. Vernon (Earl) Sparks 1911–2002
    2. 2. Candis (Opal) Sparks 1914–1936
    3. 3. Chester (Pershing) Sparks 1919–1988 m. Florence (Sparks) (Ott) 1918–1977
    4. 4. Elizabeth Barga 1923–
    5. 5. Ruth Barga 1926–
    6. 6. Victor (D) Borga 1923–1996
    7. 7. Emmit (G) Borga 1928–2000
  3. 3. Curtis (Emmitt) Sparks 1899–1977 m. Mary (Ann) Pitman 1908–1997
    1. 1. Robert (Emmitt) Sparks 1929–2009
    2. 2. Arthur (Allen) Sparks 1947–1997
    3. 3. Marjorie (Laverne) Sparks 1935–1988 m. Robert (A) King 1932–1954
    4. 4. Franklin (Delano) Sparks 1946–1946
  4. 4. William (T) Sparks 1889–1913
  5. 5. Bertha (Jane) Sparks 1888–1919 m. Richard (Howard) Townsend 1883–1948
    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
  6. 6. Virgil Sparks 1897–
  7. 7. Anna (M) Sparks 1902–
  8. 8. Phoebe ('Feby') Sparks 1886–1927
  9. 9. Louisa Sparks 1904–
  10. 10. Thomas (I) Sparks 1905–
  11. 11. Sidney (B) Sparks 1907–
  12. 12. Mary (L) Sparks 1909–

Ephraim Sparks's Timeline

8 Records

1858
1 JUN 1858
Birth of Ephraim Sparks in Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1859
1 Jun 1859
Age 1
Birth of Ephraim Sparks in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Ephraim Sparks resided here in Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Ephraim Sparks resided here in Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Ephraim Sparks resided here in Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Ephraim Sparks resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Ephraim Sparks resided here in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1952
1952
Age 94
Death of Ephraim Sparks in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1859
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 320A; Enumeration District: 118
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 435A; Family History Library Film: 552003
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0095
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M653_391; Page: 418; Family History Library Film: 803391
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1858
    Event Place: Owsley, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M653_391; Page: 418; Family History Library Film: 803391

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 435A; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 320A; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0095

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Owsley, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

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