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Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks 1872–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 September 1872

Birth Location: Lambton, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 26 June 1952

Death Location: Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada

Father: George Sparks

Mother: Emily Tansley

Spouse(s): Ada Cudney

Children(s): Ivan Sparks, Gladys SPARKS, Elmer Sparks, Lola Sparks, Roy Sparks, Ray Sparks, Evelyn Sparks, Lillian SPARKS, Emerald Sparks

The story of Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks began in 1872 in Lambton, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided in Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided in Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories, Canada. Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks married Ada Elena Cudney, and had children including Elmer J Sparks, Emerald Sparks, Evelyn Louisa Sparks, Gladys Eletha Chatyatt Sparks, Ivan Elmo Sparks, Lillian Mary Sparks, Lola Elsie Sparks, Ray Wydey Sparks, Roy Alexander Sparks. Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks passed away in 1952 in Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks began in 1872 in Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided in Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1901, Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided in Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories, Canada.
  • Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks married Ada Elena Cudney, and had children including Elmer J Sparks, Emerald Sparks, Evelyn Louisa Sparks, Gladys Eletha Chatyatt Sparks, Ivan Elmo Sparks, Lillian Mary Sparks, Lola Elsie Sparks, Ray Wydey Sparks, Roy Alexander Sparks.
  • Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks passed away in 1952 in Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Sparks
1843–1914
Birth Location: Devon, England
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Emily Tansley
1845–1909
Birth Location: East Flamboro, , Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Ada Cudney
1871–1966
Birth Location: Westover, Beverly Township, Wentworth County, Ontario
AC

Children(s)

Ivan Sparks
1899–1993
Birth Location: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
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Gladys SPARKS
1897–1962
Birth Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
GS
Elmer Sparks
1907–
Birth Location: Alberta, Canada
ES
Lola Sparks
1906–2000
Birth Location: Alberta
LS
Roy Sparks
1905–
Birth Location: Alberta
RS
Ray Sparks
1905–
Birth Location: Alberta, Canada
RS
Evelyn Sparks
1903–1991
Birth Location: Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
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Lillian SPARKS
1901–1987
Birth Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Emerald Sparks
1912–
Birth Location: Alberta, Canada
ES

Joseph Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Sparks
1872–1952
Birth Place: Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
George Southwood Sparks
1843–1914
Devon, England
Emily (Olive) Tansley
1845–1909
East Flamboro, , Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John (Henry) Sparks
1805–1896
South Pool, Devon, England
Amy (Annie) Ellworthy
1806–1884
Devonshire, England
Joseph Tansley
1817–1900
Cottingham, Northamptonshire, England
Sarah (Ann) Curtis
1823–1898
Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
William Southwood
1774–1812
Susanna Pinhay
1776–1849
John Tansley
1784–1863
Esther Setchel
1782–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Sparks's Descendants

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Joseph (Norbert (Bert)) Sparks (7 September 1872–26 June 1952) m. Ada (Elena) Cudney (16 Oct 1871–27 JUN 1966)
  1. 1. Ivan (Elmo) Sparks 1899–1993 m. Mabel (Elizabeth) Jones 1900–1992
    1. 1. Earl (Roy) Sparks 1923–2003 m. Dorothy (Kathleen) Gage 1926–1991
      1. 1. Janice (Kathleen Ann) Sparks 1945–2014
      2. 2. Dwayne (Gordon) Sparks 1948–2012
      3. 3. Colin (Michael) Sparks 1949–1950
      4. 4. Douglas (Earl) Sparks 1946–2016
  2. 2. Gladys (Eletha chatyatt) SPARKS 1897–1962 m. Thomas (Page) Baker 1891–
    1. 1. Eileen Baker 1920–
    2. 2. Percival (Addison) Baker 1917–
  3. 3. Elmer (J) Sparks 1907–
  4. 4. Lola (Elsie) Sparks 1906–2000
    1. 1. Gilbert (Wesley) Dahlberg 1937–2015 m. Reta (Joyce) Sweet 1942–2006
  5. 5. Roy (Alexander) Sparks 1905– m. Gurli (hidegard) Thureson 1907–1987
    1. 1. Roland (Norbert) Sparks 1933–2000
  6. 6. Ray (wydey) Sparks 1905–
  7. 7. Evelyn (Louisa) Sparks 1903–1991 m. Fred (Fisk) Howard 1892–1982
    1. 1. Shirley Howard 1922–
    2. 2. Elaine (Clarice) Howard 1925–
  8. 8. Lillian (Mary) SPARKS 1901–1987 m. Albert (Burton) Wiancko 1897–1975
    1. 1. Mary (Violet) WIANCKO 1922–2009 m. Frank Barry 1919–2009
    2. 2. Alameda (H) Wiancko 1923–2007 m. William Paterson 1917–2007
  9. 9. Emerald Sparks 1912–

Joseph Sparks's Timeline

8 Records

1872
7 September 1872
Birth of Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks in Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 19
Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided here in Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada
Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 29
Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided here in Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories, Canada
Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories, Canada
1906
14 Jul 1906
Age 34
Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided here in Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
1911
1911
Age 39
Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided here in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
1916
1916
Age 44
Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided here in Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 49
Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks resided here in Water Glen Municipality, Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
Water Glen Municipality, Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
1952
26 June 1952
Age 80
Death of Joseph Norbert (Bert) Sparks in Ponoko Alberta
Ponoko Alberta

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 September 1872
    Event Place: Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 10; Census Place: Strathcona, Alberta; Page Number: 2
    [2] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 27, Strathcona, Alberta; Page: 19; Family No: 163
    [3] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario; Roll: T-6377; Family No: 114
    [4] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Strathcona, 01; Roll: T-21954; Page: 6; Family No: 57
    [5] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 5, Red Deer, Alberta; Page: 4; Family No: 42
    [6] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories; Page: 2; Family No: 16
    [7] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 June 1952
    Event Place: Ponoko Alberta
    Record Source:
    [1] Alberta, Canada, Deaths Index, Provincial Archives of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Death Indexes
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Clover Bar, Alberta, The Territories; Page: 2; Family No: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 5, Red Deer, Alberta; Page: 4; Family No: 42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Strathcona, 01; Roll: T-21954; Page: 6; Family No: 57

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario; Roll: T-6377; Family No: 114

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1906
    Event Place: Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 27, Strathcona, Alberta; Page: 19; Family No: 163

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Water Glen Municipality, Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 10; Census Place: Strathcona, Alberta; Page Number: 2
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