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Francis Marion Sparks 1843–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 June 1843

Birth Location: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: October 1930

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Sparks

Mother: Mary Hornaday

Spouse(s): Margaret Ward

Children(s): Henrietta Sparks(Boyce), Eliza Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, Everett Sparks, Joanna Sparks, Harry Sparks, Hazel Sparks

The story of Francis Marion Sparks began in 1843 in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America. In 1880, Francis Marion Sparks resided in Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Francis Marion Sparks resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. Francis Marion Sparks married Margaret Ellen Ward, and had children including Eliza Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, Everett Lowering Sparks, Harry W Sparks, Hazel Sparks, Henrietta Beatrice Sparks Boyce, Joanna M Sparks. Francis Marion Sparks passed away in 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Marion Sparks began in 1843 in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Francis Marion Sparks resided in Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Francis Marion Sparks resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • Francis Marion Sparks married Margaret Ellen Ward, and had children including Eliza Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, Everett Lowering Sparks, Harry W Sparks, Hazel Sparks, Henrietta Beatrice Sparks Boyce, Joanna M Sparks.
  • Francis Marion Sparks passed away in 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sparks
1800–1875
Birth Location: –
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Mary Hornaday
1807–1884
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Ward
1844–1917
Birth Location: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
MW

Children(s)

Henrietta Sparks(Boyce)
1878–1962
Birth Location: Indiana
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Eliza Sparks
1867–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Elizabeth Sparks
1868–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Everett Sparks
1872–1957
Birth Location: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
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Joanna Sparks
1876–
Birth Location: Indiana
JS
Harry Sparks
1885–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
HS
Hazel Sparks
1886–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Francis Sparks's Ancestors

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Francis Sparks
1843–1930
Birth Place: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
William John Sparks
1800–1875
Mary (Ann) Hornaday
1807–1884
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Sparks's Descendants

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Francis (Marion) Sparks (16 June 1843–October 1930) m. Margaret (Ellen) Ward (24 May 1844–17 January 1917)
  1. 1. Henrietta (Beatrice) Sparks(Boyce) 1878–1962
  2. 2. Eliza Sparks 1867–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Sparks 1868–
  4. 4. Everett (Lowering) Sparks 1872–1957 m. Katie (Tolbert) Mahers 1875–
    1. 1. Gilbert (Justin) Sparks 1911–
    2. 2. Elmer Sparks 1897–
    3. 3. Glenn Sparks 1899–
    4. 4. Hazel Sparks 1903–
    5. 5. Cecil Sparks 1907–
    6. 6. Chester Sparks 1909–
    7. 7. Charles Sparks 1911–
    8. 8. Herschel (S) Sparks 1915–1989 m. Enid (C) Bennett 1918–1990
    9. 9. Freda Sparks 1909–
  5. 5. Joanna (M.) Sparks 1876–
  6. 6. Harry (W) Sparks 1885–
  7. 7. Hazel Sparks 1886–

Francis Sparks's Timeline

4 Records

1843
16 June 1843
Birth of Francis Marion Sparks in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 37
Francis Marion Sparks resided here in Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Francis Marion Sparks resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1930
October 1930
Age 87
Death of Francis Marion Sparks in Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 June 1843
    Event Place: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 671A; Enumeration District: 146
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240387

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 671A; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240387

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 1930
    Event Place: Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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