YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden 1891–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 April 1891

Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 4 December 1983

Death Location: Carterville, Williamson, Illinois, USA

Father: George Sparks

Mother: Elizabeth Painter

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1891, Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden entered the world in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA, born to George Graham Sparks And Elizabeth Painter. In 1900, Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden resided in Grays, Knox, Kentucky, USA. Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden married Gus Bowden, and had children including August, Carl, James, Larry, Modest Byrlay, Orville. Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden passed away in 1983 in Carterville, Williamson, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Ethel Bowden
EB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1891, Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden entered the world in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA, born to George Graham Sparks And Elizabeth Painter.
  • In 1900, Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden resided in Grays, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden married Gus Bowden, and had children including August, Carl, James, Larry, Modest Byrlay, Orville.
  • Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden passed away in 1983 in Carterville, Williamson, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ethel Bowden's Ancestors

Self
Ethel Bowden
1891–1983
Birth Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
George Graham Sparks
1860–1934
Carter, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Painter
1866–1904
Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Huston (Stokes Hugh) Sparks
1829–1865
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Mall) Curnutte
1835–1913
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ethel Bowden's Timeline

4 Records

1891
2 April 1891
Birth of Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden resided here in Grays, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Grays, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1906
1906
Age 15
Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden was married In Jellico, Tenn.
Jellico, Tenn.
1983
4 December 1983
Age 92
Death of Ethel Rachel Sparks Bowden in Yamhill County, Oregon, USA
Yamhill County, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1891
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Jellico, Tenn.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 5 Dec 1983; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.70688635,0.49754125,0.90972024&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grays, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hurst
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 5 Dec 1983; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.70688635,0.49754125,0.90972024&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 December 1983
    Event Place: Yamhill County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carterville, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE