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Julia Ann Sparks 1895–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1895

Birth Location: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: Sep 1971

Death Location: Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Solomon Sparks

Mother: Matilda Harris

Spouse(s): Hobert Blakley

Children(s): Grace Blakely, Beulah Blakely, Bruce Blakely, Louise Blakely, Thermon Blakely, William Blakely

In 1895, Julia Ann Sparks entered the world in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States, born to Solomon Abraham Sparks And Matilda Jane Harris. In 1900, Julia Ann Sparks resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina. In 1910, Julia Ann Sparks resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina. Julia Ann Sparks married Hobert Bembo Blakley, and had children including Annie C Blakely, Beulah Maxine Blakely, Bruce Clifton Blakely, Christine Blakely, Grace Pauline Blakely, Louise Blakely, Margaret Blakley, Thermon Blakely, William Howard Blakely. Julia Ann Sparks passed away in 1971 in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Julia Ann Sparks entered the world in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States, born to Solomon Abraham Sparks And Matilda Jane Harris.
  • In 1900, Julia Ann Sparks resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina.
  • In 1910, Julia Ann Sparks resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina.
  • Julia Ann Sparks married Hobert Bembo Blakley, and had children including Annie C Blakely, Beulah Maxine Blakely, Bruce Clifton Blakely, Christine Blakely, Grace Pauline Blakely, Louise Blakely, Margaret Blakley, Thermon Blakely, William Howard Blakely.
  • Julia Ann Sparks passed away in 1971 in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Sparks
1867–1953
Birth Location: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
SS
Matilda Harris
1872–1967
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Hobert Blakley
1897–1985
Birth Location: Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
HB

Children(s)

Grace Blakely
1924–1989
Birth Location: Warrensville, Ashe, North Carolina, USA
GB
Beulah Blakely
1920–2008
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina
BB
Bruce Blakely
1925–1996
Birth Location: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
BB
Louise Blakely
1931–2011
Birth Location: North Carolina
LB
Thermon Blakely
1918–1919
Birth Location: North Carolina
TB
William Blakely
1928–1929
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
WB

Julia Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Julia Sparks
1895–1971
Birth Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Solomon Abraham Sparks
1867–1953
Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Matilda (Jane) Harris
1872–1967
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Sparks
1846–1910
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Millie (W L) Billings
1840–1916
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Alford (M.) Harris
1850–
North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Jane) Byrd
1850–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Sparks
1815–1865
Mary Day
1817–
Thomas Billings
1815–
Frankie Combs
1828–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sparks
1793–1858
Mary Alvey
1793–1851
William Day
1785–1862
Nancy Triplett
1789–1870

Julia Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Julia (Ann) Sparks (21 Aug 1895–Sep 1971) m. Hobert (Bembo) Blakley (22 March 1897–3 Dec 1985)
  1. 1. Grace (Pauline) Blakely 1924–1989 m. Lester (Winton) Turner 1920–2009
    1. 1. Larry (Winton) Turner 1942–2004
  2. 2. Beulah (Maxine) Blakely 1920–2008
  3. 3. Bruce (Clifton) Blakely 1925–1996
  4. 4. Louise Blakely 1931–2011
  5. 5. Thermon Blakely 1918–1919
  6. 6. William (Howard) Blakely 1928–1929

Julia Sparks's Timeline

10 Records

1895
21 Aug 1895
Birth of Julia Ann Sparks in Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 15
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina
1917
29 Dec 1917
Age 22
Julia Ann Sparks was married in Forsyth, North Carolina
Forsyth, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 25
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
1923
1923
Age 28
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 40
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Julia Ann Sparks resided here in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1971
Sep 1971
Age 76
Death of Julia Ann Sparks in Harford County, Maryland, United States of America
Harford County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1895
    Event Place: Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2988; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 97-19
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1298; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 94
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 1728; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 901.0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1224; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 146.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1134; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 1094.
    [6] North Carolina Birth Index
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives.
    [8] North Carolina, Deaths
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1917
    Event Place: Forsyth, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1224; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 146.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1134; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 1094.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1298; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 94

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 1728; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 901.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2988; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 97-19

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2988; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 97-19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1971
    Event Place: Harford County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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