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James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks 1891–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1891

Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: Feb 1971

Death Location: Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA

Father: Benjamin Sparks

Mother: Nancy Caudill

Spouse(s): Effie Austin

Children(s): Cedric Sparks, Audrey Sparks

The story of James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks began in 1891 in Johnson, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided in Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided in Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington. James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks married Effie Norma Joseph Austin, and had children including Audrey James Sparks, Cedric Wilber James Sparks, Marilya R James Sparks. James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks passed away in 1971 in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks began in 1891 in Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided in Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided in Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington.
  • James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks married Effie Norma Joseph Austin, and had children including Audrey James Sparks, Cedric Wilber James Sparks, Marilya R James Sparks.
  • James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks passed away in 1971 in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Sparks
1856–1901
Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, USA
BS
Nancy Caudill
1854–1900
Birth Location: Kentucky
NC

Spouses(s)

Effie Austin
1897–1979
Birth Location: Maple Creek, Oregon, USA
EA

Children(s)

Cedric Sparks
1917–1980
Birth Location: Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA
CS
Audrey Sparks
1920–
Birth Location: Washington, USA
AS

James Sparks's Ancestors

Self
James Sparks
1891–1971
Birth Place: Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Benjamin Sparks
1856–1901
Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Jane) Caudill
1854–1900
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Sparks's Descendants

1.
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James (Edmund (Benjamin)) Sparks (16 Apr 1891–Feb 1971) m. Effie (Norma (Joseph)) Austin (24 Jan 1897–Mar 1979)
  1. 1. Cedric (Wilber (James)) Sparks 1917–1980 m. Phyllis (Mae) Edens 1917–1991 m. Lucille Carter 1918–1994
  2. 2. Audrey ((James)) Sparks 1920–

James Sparks's Timeline

10 Records

1891
16 Apr 1891
Birth of James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks in Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington
Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington
1929
1929
Age 38
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Wenatchee, Washington, USA
Wenatchee, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington
Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington
1935
1935
Age 44
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Rural, Lincoln, Washington
Rural, Lincoln, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Colockum, Chelan, Washington, United States
Colockum, Chelan, Washington, United States
1942
1942
Age 51
James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks resided here in Malaga, Washington, USA
Malaga, Washington, USA
1971
26 Feb 1971
Age 80
Death of James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA
Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA
1971
Feb 1971
Age 80
Burial of James Edmund (Benjamin) Sparks in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA
Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 191
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colockum, Chelan, Washington; Roll: T627_4332; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 534-26-9322; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Chelan; Roll: 1991534
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 534; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240534
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 534; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240534

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wenatchee Ward 2, Chelan, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Wenatchee, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Lincoln, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colockum, Chelan, Washington; Roll: T627_4332; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Colockum, Chelan, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colockum, Chelan, Washington; Roll: T627_4332; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Malaga, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 191

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chelan, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Chelan; Roll: 1991534

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wenatchee
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1971
    Event Place: Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 534-26-9322; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1971
    Event Place: Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
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