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Horatio L. Sparks 1823–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 January 1823

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 3 March 1901

Death Location: Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Isaac Sparks

Mother: Elizabeth Shreve

Spouse(s): Helena Hammond

Children(s): Isaac Sparks, Ida Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, John Sparks, Agnes Sparks, Catharine Sparks, Horatio Sparks, James Sparks

The story of Horatio L. Sparks began in 1823 in Pennsylvania. In 1850, Horatio L. Sparks resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Horatio L. Sparks resided in Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Horatio L. Sparks married Helena Hammond, and had children including Agnes Sparks, Catharine Sparks, Elizabeth E Sparks, Hmmon Spark, Horatio L Sparks, Ida May Sparks, Isaac Lloyd Sparks, James Hammond Sparks, John Sparks. Horatio L. Sparks passed away in 1901 in Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Horatio L. Sparks began in 1823 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, Horatio L. Sparks resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Horatio L. Sparks resided in Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Horatio L. Sparks married Helena Hammond, and had children including Agnes Sparks, Catharine Sparks, Elizabeth E Sparks, Hmmon Spark, Horatio L Sparks, Ida May Sparks, Isaac Lloyd Sparks, James Hammond Sparks, John Sparks.
  • Horatio L. Sparks passed away in 1901 in Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Sparks
1795–1889
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elizabeth Shreve
1794–1855
Birth Location: Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
ES

Spouses(s)

Helena Hammond
1826–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HH

Children(s)

Isaac Sparks
1853–1929
Birth Location: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ida Sparks
1856–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IS
Elizabeth Sparks
1858–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ES
John Sparks
1860–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JS
Agnes Sparks
1862–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AS
Catharine Sparks
1864–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CS
Horatio Sparks
1867–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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James Sparks
1852–1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Horatio Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Horatio Sparks
1823–1901
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Isaac Sparks
1795–1889
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Shreve
1794–1855
Perry, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Horatio Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Horatio (L.) Sparks (31 January 1823–3 March 1901) m. Helena Hammond (28 February 1826–4 June 1890)
  1. 1. Isaac (Lloyd) Sparks 1853–1929 m. Elizabeth (E. "Lizzie") Terwilliger 1868–1949
    1. 1. Frank (Royer "Whitey") Sparks 1907–1975 m. Helen (Gertrude) Cole 1907–2007
      1. 1. William (R.) Sparks 1932–2005
      2. 2. Thomas (F.) Sparks 1936–1957
    2. 2. Opal Sparks 1895–1992 m. Albert Henry 1895–
      1. 1. Spark (H.) Henry 1918–
      2. 2. Howard Henry 1919–
      3. 3. Paul Henry 1921–
      4. 4. Glenn Henry 1923–
      5. 5. Donald Henry 1926–
    3. 3. Howard (Lloyd) Sparks 1896–1982
    4. 4. Raymond Sparks 1900–
    5. 5. Leslie (T) Sparks 1902–1965
    6. 6. Helen (Doris) Sparks 1910–
    7. 7. Ethel Sparks 1907–
  2. 2. Ida (May) Sparks 1856–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (E.) Sparks 1858–
  4. 4. John Sparks 1860–
  5. 5. Agnes Sparks 1862–
  6. 6. Catharine Sparks 1864–
  7. 7. Horatio (L.) Sparks 1867–
  8. 8. James (Hammond) Sparks 1852–1937

Horatio Sparks's Timeline

7 Records

1823
31 January 1823
Birth of Horatio L. Sparks in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 27
Horatio L. Sparks resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
Horatio L. Sparks resided here in Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
Horatio L. Sparks resided here in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Horatio L. Sparks resided here in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 77
Horatio L. Sparks resided here in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1901
3 March 1901
Age 78
Death of Horatio L. Sparks
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 January 1823
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 006001-009000
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 104001-107000
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Page: 397C; Enumeration District: 051
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1343; Page: 371A; Family History Library Film: 552842
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241411
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1110; Page: 465; Family History Library Film: 805110
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_837; Page: 337A; Image: 343
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_837; Page: 337A; Image: 343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bullskin, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1110; Page: 465; Family History Library Film: 805110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1343; Page: 371A; Family History Library Film: 552842

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Page: 397C; Enumeration District: 051

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1241411

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 March 1901
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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