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Joy Elizabeth Sparks 1939–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 June 1939

Birth Location: New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 13 December 1992

Death Location: Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Albert Sparks

Mother: Clara Black

Spouse(s): Grant McGuire

Children(s):

In 1939, Joy Elizabeth Sparks entered the world in New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Albert Alfred Sparks And Clara Jane Black. In 1940, Joy Elizabeth Sparks resided in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA. Joy Elizabeth Sparks married Dickerson, Grant Mcguire, Joseph H Mize, Steven Allen Childers, and had children including Dianna S Mcguire, Elizabeth Jane Mcguire, Marylin D Mcguire, Michael T Mcguire. Joy Elizabeth Sparks passed away in 1992 in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1939, Joy Elizabeth Sparks entered the world in New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Albert Alfred Sparks And Clara Jane Black.
  • In 1940, Joy Elizabeth Sparks resided in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • Joy Elizabeth Sparks married Dickerson, Grant Mcguire, Joseph H Mize, Steven Allen Childers, and had children including Dianna S Mcguire, Elizabeth Jane Mcguire, Marylin D Mcguire, Michael T Mcguire.
  • Joy Elizabeth Sparks passed away in 1992 in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Joy Sparks's Ancestors

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Joy Sparks
1939–1992
Birth Place: New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Albert Alfred Sparks
1904–1980
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Clara (Jane) Black
1905–1948
Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Tillman Sparks
1872–1941
Taylorsville, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Lula Nolen
1883–1933
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Alfred Sparks
1836–
Nancy Ward
1843–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sparks
1800–1875
Mary Hornaday
1807–1884
William Ward
1817–1853
Leah Caywood
1816–1897

Joy Sparks's Timeline

3 Records

1939
12 June 1939
Birth of Joy Elizabeth Sparks in New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 1
Joy Elizabeth Sparks resided here in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
1992
13 December 1992
Age 53
Death of Joy Elizabeth Sparks in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1939
    Event Place: New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1076; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 49-31A
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1992; Roll: 20
    [4] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1991 Apr; Certificate Range: 009500 - 011037
    [5] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 09
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 16 Dec 1992; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.23780724,0.5002583,0.32840088&xid=3355
    [7] Kentucky, Marriage Index
    [8] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Roll Number: 08

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1076; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 49-31A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1992
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis News - 15 Dec 1992 - Page 48, Obituary for Joy Elizabeth Childers Mize 15 Dec 1992

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indianapolis
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 16 Dec 1992; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.23780724,0.5002583,0.32840088&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 December 1992
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1992; Roll: 20
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 16 Dec 1992; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.23780724,0.5002583,0.32840088&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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