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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 McJunkin

Spouse(s): Suzannah Brown

Children(s): Birdsong Sparks, James Sparks, William Sparks, Eleanor Sparks, Birdsong Sparks, Ira Sparks, Shelton Sparks

In 1780, Jacob Sparks entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Leonard Sparks And Margaret Mcjunkin. In 1810, Jacob Sparks resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Jacob Sparks married Suzannah Brown, and had children including Birdsong Sparks, Eleanor Sparks, Ira Russell Sparks, James 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 Mcjunkin.
  • In 1810, Jacob Sparks resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
  • Jacob Sparks married Suzannah Brown, and had children including Birdsong Sparks, Eleanor Sparks, Ira Russell Sparks, James 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
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Margaret McJunkin
1760–1825
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Suzannah Brown
1790–1850
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Birdsong Sparks
1817–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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James Sparks
1828–1888
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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William Sparks
1823–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Eleanor Sparks
1820–
Birth Location: Sparkbburg, South Carolina, United States
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Birdsong Sparks
1817–1870
Birth Location: Spartenburg Co, South Carolina, United States
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Ira Sparks
1815–1864
Birth Location: Spartenburg, South Carolina, United States
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Shelton Sparks
1812–1864
Birth Location: Union, South Carolina, United States
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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 McJunkin
1760–1825
Union County, South Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas Sparks
1708–1789
St Annes Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Sara Lacy
1746–1810
Virginia
Samuel McJunkin
1725–1808
Stewartstown, Tyrone, Ireland
(Mary) (Ann) Bogan
1737–1781
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
Elizabeth Sparks
1689–
Thomas Lacy
1708–1763
Margaret Johnson
1705–1752
Robert McJunkin
1689–1743
Margaret Caldwell
1686–1740
Jonah Bogan
1648–1708
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sparks
1658–1658
Mary Sparks
1658–
Thomas Lacy
1683–1727
Ann Burnley
1689–1725

Jacob Sparks's Descendants

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Jacob Sparks (1780–28 Oct 1850) m. Suzannah Brown (1790–1850)
  1. 1. Birdsong Sparks 1817–1870
  2. 2. James Sparks 1828–1888
  3. 3. William Sparks 1823–
  4. 4. Eleanor Sparks 1820–
  5. 5. Birdsong Sparks 1817–1870
  6. 6. Ira (Russell) Sparks 1815–1864 m. Mahala Norton 1821–1907
    1. 1. Louisa ((Sis)) Sparks 1864–1892
    2. 2. John ((Jack)) Sparks 1857–1925
    3. 3. Permelia ((Meley)) Sparks 1861–1902
    4. 4. Russell Sparks 1848–1931
    5. 5. William ((Will)) Sparks 1847–1865
    6. 6. Robert (E Lee) Sparks 1853–1927
    7. 7. Sarah Sparks 1845–1860
    8. 8. James (M.) Sparks 1858–1905
    9. 9. James Sparks 1858–1905
    10. 10. James (M) Sparks 1858–1884
    11. 11. Russell Sparks 1860–
    12. 12. Pemilia Sparks 1862–
  7. 7. Shelton Sparks 1812–1864 m. Rebecca Stotts 1811–1894
    1. 1. Thomas Sparks 1848–
    2. 2. Frances Sparks 1848–1917
    3. 3. Susan Sparks 1847–1876
    4. 4. James (W) Sparks 1845–1913
    5. 5. Nancy Sparks 1844–
    6. 6. Julia (Ann) Sparks 1843–1919
    7. 7. Rebecca Sparks 1841–1918
    8. 8. Junius Sparks 1837–1910
    9. 9. Sarah Sparks 1836–1864
    10. 10. Catherine Sparks 1827–1876 m. Thomas Spencer 1825–1920
      1. 1. Alice Spencer 1860–1947
      2. 2. Susan Spencer 1841–1944
      3. 3. John Spencer 1869–1920
      4. 4. Caroline (Corrie) Spencer 1868–1920
      5. 5. Della Spencer 1865–1920
      6. 6. James (L) Spencer 1864–1946
      7. 7. Doctor (James) Spencer 1859–
      8. 8. William (Thomas) Spencer 1856–1943
      9. 9. Frances Spencer 1856–1920
      10. 10. Vianna (R) Spencer 1852–1920
      11. 11. Miranda Spencer 1852–1920
      12. 12. Randy (S) Spencer 1851–1917
      13. 13. Nancy Spencer 1847–1920
      14. 14. Nancy Spencer 1847–1920
      15. 15. Maggie (Elizabeth) Spencer 1846–1880
      16. 16. Columbus Spencer 1849–1920 m. Adlison Pettit –1909 m. Madora Blanton 1855–1900
        1. 1. Jasper (Amos) Spencer 1909–1976
        2. 2. Stella (Ruby) Spencer 1907–1988
        3. 3. Mary Spencer 1906–
        4. 4. John (T) Spencer 1903–1965
        5. 5. Belton (Gary) Spencer 1895–1954
        6. 6. Mason (Columbus) Spencer 1877–1951
        7. 7. Lettie (Rosa) Spencer 1873–1948
        8. 8. Lula (Rebecca) Spencer 1875–1944 m. Rufus (Sim) PORTER 1872–1922

Jacob Sparks's Timeline

3 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
Spartanburg, South Carolina
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
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Carrollton, Pickens, Alabama, United States
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