YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Forrest John Sparks 1902–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1902

Birth Location: Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 17 Apr 1979

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: Robison Sparks

Mother: Hannah Sparks

Spouse(s): Gertrude Mills

Children(s): Robert Sparks, Betty Shroyer

The story of Forrest John Sparks began in 1902 in Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America. In 1910, Forrest John Sparks resided in Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Forrest John Sparks resided in Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Forrest John Sparks married Gertrude Evelyn Mills, and had children including Betty Ann Shroyer, Robert Forrest Sparks. Forrest John Sparks passed away in 1979 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Find more search results for Forrest Sparks
FS

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

  • The story of Forrest John Sparks began in 1902 in Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Forrest John Sparks resided in Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Forrest John Sparks resided in Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Forrest John Sparks married Gertrude Evelyn Mills, and had children including Betty Ann Shroyer, Robert Forrest Sparks.
  • Forrest John Sparks passed away in 1979 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Forrest Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Forrest Sparks
1902–1979
Birth Place: Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
Robison PETER Sparks
1858–1936
St Louisville, Licking, Ohio, USA
Hannah (Elizabeth) Sparks
1871–1922
New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
John Sparks
1816–1906
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Weakley
1817–
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Sparks
1773–1868
Nancy Simmons
1775–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Sparks
1725–1786
GWEN GERRARD
1730–1786

Forrest Sparks's Descendants

1.
FS
Forrest (John) Sparks (15 Feb 1902–17 Apr 1979) m. Gertrude (Evelyn) Mills (10 Jun 1905–26 Oct 1988)
  1. 1. Robert (Forrest) Sparks 1934–2004 m. Janice Sewell 1938–2023
  2. 2. Betty (Ann) Shroyer 1926–2002 m. Harry West 1914–

Forrest Sparks's Timeline

6 Records

1902
15 Feb 1902
Birth of Forrest John Sparks in Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 8
Forrest John Sparks resided here in Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA
Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Forrest John Sparks resided here in Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Forrest John Sparks resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 38
Forrest John Sparks resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1979
17 Apr 1979
Age 77
Death of Forrest John Sparks in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Saint Louisville, Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Michigan, Deaths
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Mich.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Livonia, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1979
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths

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