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Lydia Sparks 1833–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: OCT 1833

Birth Location: unknown, Ky.

Death Date: BET 1876 AND 1928

Death Location: Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Father: Elisha Sparks

Mother: Susannah Pridemore

Spouse(s): Martin McKenzie

Children(s): Lydia McKenzie, Elisha McKenzie, Francis McKenzie, James McKenzie, Nathan McKenzie, William McKenzie

In 1833, Lydia Sparks entered the world in unknown, Ky., born to Elisha Sparks And Susannah Pridemore. In 1850, Lydia Sparks resided in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky. In 1860, Lydia Sparks resided in , Johnson, Kentucky, United States. Lydia Sparks married Martin B Mckenzie, and had children including Elisha Martin Mckenzie, Francis Marion Mckenzie, James Mckenzie, Lydia Margarett Mckenzie, Nathan P Mckenzie, William L Mckenzie. Lydia Sparks passed away in 1876 in Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Lydia Sparks entered the world in unknown, Ky., born to Elisha Sparks And Susannah Pridemore.
  • In 1850, Lydia Sparks resided in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Lydia Sparks resided in , Johnson, Kentucky, United States.
  • Lydia Sparks married Martin B Mckenzie, and had children including Elisha Martin Mckenzie, Francis Marion Mckenzie, James Mckenzie, Lydia Margarett Mckenzie, Nathan P Mckenzie, William L Mckenzie.
  • Lydia Sparks passed away in 1876 in Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Sparks
1809–
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
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Susannah Pridemore
1818–1889
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
SP

Spouses(s)

Martin McKenzie
1838–1905
Birth Location: Johnson Co., Ky.
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Children(s)

Lydia McKenzie
1856–1930
Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, United States
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Elisha McKenzie
1868–1903
Birth Location: Johnson Co, KY
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Francis McKenzie
1874–1927
Birth Location: Johnson Co, KY
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James McKenzie
1866–1867
Birth Location: Johnson Co., Ky.
JM
Nathan McKenzie
1870–1871
Birth Location: Johnson Co., Ky.
NM
William McKenzie
1860–1861
Birth Location: Johnson Co., Ky.
WM

Lydia Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Sparks
1833–1876
Birth Place: unknown, Ky.
Parents
Elisha Sparks
1809–
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Susannah Pridemore
1818–1889
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Lydia Sparks (OCT 1833–BET 1876 AND 1928) m. Martin (B.) McKenzie (MAY 1838–1905)
  1. 1. Lydia (Margarett) McKenzie 1856–1930 m. Eleazer (W) Lemaster 1853–1929
    1. 1. Melissa (Mary) Lemaster 1893–1980 m. Robert Estep 1883–1967
      1. 1. Billie (A) Estep 1921–2009 m. Robert Mummey 1925–1977 m. Leroy Kimbler 1914–1982
        1. 1. Mary (Phyllis) Kimbler 1939–1995
      2. 2. Della (Arwilda) Estep 1925–2015 m. Claude (Clifford) Kimbler 1922–1997
        1. 1. Mary (Phyllis) Kimbler 1939–1995
      3. 3. Bobby (J) Estep 1929–2009
  2. 2. Elisha (Martin) McKenzie 1868–1903 m. Rosa (B.) Pack 1871–1903
    1. 1. Lizzie McKenzie 1897–1898
    2. 2. Pearlie McKenzie 1900–1901
  3. 3. Francis (Marion) McKenzie 1874–1927 m. Suviller Kimbler 1881–1966
    1. 1. Donie McKenzie 1904–1944 m. Lewis Blevins 1898–1976
    2. 2. Pina McKenzie 1911– m. Fred (J.) Ratliff 1908–1986
  4. 4. James McKenzie 1866–1867
  5. 5. Nathan (P.) McKenzie 1870–1871
  6. 6. William (L.) McKenzie 1860–1861

Lydia Sparks's Timeline

8 Records

1833
OCT 1833
Birth of Lydia Sparks in unknown, Ky.
unknown, Ky.
1850
1850
Age 17
Lydia Sparks resided here in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky
Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 27
Lydia Sparks resided here in , Johnson, Kentucky, United States
, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 37
Lydia Sparks resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1876
BET 1876 AND 1928
Age 43
Death of Lydia Sparks
None
1880
1880
Age 47
Lydia Sparks resided here in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 67
Lydia Sparks resided here in Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1906
1906
Age 73
Burial of Lydia Sparks in Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: OCT 1833
    Event Place: unknown, Ky.
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 74, Ed. 1, Tree #0830
    [2] 830c.FTW
    [3] 830a.FTW
    [4] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 March 2022), Lydia McKenzie in entry for Martin McKenzie, 1900.
    [5] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), Lydia Mc Kinza in household of Martin Mc Kinza, Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [6] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Lydia McKenzie in entry for Martin B McKenzie, 1870.
    [7] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Lyddia Mc Kinsy in entry for Martin Mc Kinsey, 1860.
    [8] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Lydia Sparks in household of Elisha Sparks, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [9] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2021), Lyda Sacks in entry for Lyda Margaret White, 15 Feb 1944; citing Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, reference fn 13623; FHL microfilm 2,024,193.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), Lydia Sparks McKenzie, ; Burial, Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, McKenzie Cemetery; citing record ID 58406546, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [11] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 July 2021), Martin McKenzie and Lydia Sparks, 07 Apr 1859; citing Marriage, Johnson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 216,829.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), Lydia Sparks McKenzie, ; Burial, Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, McKenzie Cemetery; citing record ID 58406546, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BET 1876 AND 1928
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 74, Ed. 1, Tree #0830
    [2] 830c.FTW
    [3] 830a.FTW
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), Lydia Sparks McKenzie, ; Burial, Sitka, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, McKenzie Cemetery; citing record ID 58406546, <i>Find a Grave</i>

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
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