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Jacob Sparks 1780–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 28 Oct 1850

Death Location: Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States

Father: Leonard Sparks

Mother: Margaret James

Spouse(s): Suzannah Brown

Children(s): Shelton Sparks, Ira Sparks, Birdsong Sparks, William Sparks, Nancy Sparks

In 1780, Jacob Sparks entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Leonard Sparks And Margaret Eliza James. In 1810, Jacob Sparks resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1820, Jacob Sparks resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United S. Jacob Sparks married Suzannah Brown, and had children including Birdsong Sparks, Ira Russell Sparks, Nancy Sparks, Shelton Sparks, William Sparks. Jacob Sparks passed away in 1850 in Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1780, Jacob Sparks entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Leonard Sparks And Margaret Eliza James.
  • In 1810, Jacob Sparks resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Jacob Sparks resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United S.
  • Jacob Sparks married Suzannah Brown, and had children including Birdsong Sparks, Ira Russell Sparks, Nancy Sparks, Shelton Sparks, William Sparks.
  • Jacob Sparks passed away in 1850 in Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leonard Sparks
1760–1840
Birth Location: Saint Annes Parrish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
LS
Margaret James
1764–1841
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
MJ

Spouses(s)

Suzannah Brown
1790–1850
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
SB

Children(s)

Shelton Sparks
1810–1864
Birth Location: Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
SS
Ira Sparks
1815–1865
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
IS
Birdsong Sparks
1817–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
BS
William Sparks
1823–1888
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
WS
Nancy Sparks
1822–
Birth Location: South Carolina
NS

Jacob Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Sparks
1780–1850
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
Leonard Sparks
1760–1840
Saint Annes Parrish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Margaret (Eliza) James
1764–1841
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Sparks's Descendants

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Jacob Sparks (1780–28 Oct 1850) m. Suzannah Brown (1790–1850)
  1. 1. Shelton Sparks 1810–1864 m. Rebecca Sparks 1814–1894
    1. 1. Junius (James) Sparks 1837–1910 m. Nancy Sparks 1844–1912
      1. 1. James (Shelton) Sparks 1862–1936 m. Anna Sparks 1872–1959
        1. 1. Nellie Camp 1891–1987 m. Saul (A) Camp 1891–1957
        2. 2. Mary (Elsie) Davis 1887–1925
        3. 3. William (Travis) Sparks 1894–1919
        4. 4. Howard Sparks 1898–1933
        5. 5. Ara Sparks 1899–1953
        6. 6. Vance (Damon) Sparks 1904–1977
        7. 7. Mildred Sparks 1905–1995
        8. 8. Lyman (Melton) Sparks 1909–1991
        9. 9. James (Whitney) Sparks 1916–1947
        10. 10. Eula (M.) Morgan 1902–1980
        11. 11. Ellen Sparks 1911–1997
        12. 12. Millicent Sparks 1913–2012
        13. 13. Ila (Nona "Nonie") Sparks 1889–1973
      2. 2. William (Columbus) Sparks 1865–1914
      3. 3. Laura (J) Sparks 1869–1929
      4. 4. Junius (D) Sparks 1875–1928
      5. 5. Amelia (Molley) Sparks 1867–1899
      6. 6. Virginia Sparks 1878–1917
      7. 7. Molley Black 1867–1899
      8. 8. Sallie (E) Sparks 1861–1930
      9. 9. Sudie (May) Sparks 1880–1963
      10. 10. Rebecca (J) Sparks 1860–1938
    2. 2. Julia (Ann) Sparks 1843–1919
    3. 3. Susan Sparks 1847–1876
    4. 4. Sarah Sparks 1836–1864
    5. 5. Frances Sparks 1848–1917
    6. 6. Thomas Sparks 1848–
    7. 7. James (Watson) Sparks 1845–1913
    8. 8. Susan (D) Sparks 1834–1905
    9. 9. Catherine Sparks 1827–1876
    10. 10. Rebecca Sparks 1840–1918
  2. 2. Ira (Russell) Sparks 1815–1865
  3. 3. Birdsong Sparks 1817–1870
  4. 4. William Sparks 1823–1888
  5. 5. Nancy Sparks 1822–

Jacob Sparks's Timeline

6 Records

1780
1780
Birth of Jacob Sparks in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 30
Jacob Sparks resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 40
Jacob Sparks resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 50
Jacob Sparks resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 60
Jacob Sparks resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1850
28 Oct 1850
Age 70
Death of Jacob Sparks in Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States
Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 411; Image: 00362; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Page: 261; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 327

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 171; Page: 246; Family History Library Film: 0022505

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 515; Page: 150; Family History Library Film: 0022511

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States
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