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Margaret Elizabeth Sparks 1844–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1844

Birth Location: Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 18 Aug 1918

Death Location: Oenaville, Bell, Texas, United States

Father: Anderson Sparks

Mother: Martha Akin

Spouse(s): Robert Atchison

Children(s): Maud Atchison, Monte Atchison, Sallie Atchison, E. Atchison

The story of Margaret Elizabeth Sparks began in 1844 in Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided in District 5, Franklin, Tennessee. In 1860, Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided in Washington, Texas, USA. Margaret Elizabeth Sparks married Robert N Atchison, and had children including E H Atchison, Maud Atchison, Monte E Atchison, Sallie L Atchison. Margaret Elizabeth Sparks passed away in 1918 in Oenaville, Bell, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Margaret Elizabeth Sparks began in 1844 in Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided in District 5, Franklin, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided in Washington, Texas, USA.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Sparks married Robert N Atchison, and had children including E H Atchison, Maud Atchison, Monte E Atchison, Sallie L Atchison.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Sparks passed away in 1918 in Oenaville, Bell, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anderson Sparks
1820–1863
Birth Location: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
AS
Martha Akin
1820–1902
Birth Location: Maury, Tennessee, USA
MA

Spouses(s)

Robert Atchison
1838–1900
Birth Location: Kentucky
RA

Children(s)

Maud Atchison
1874–
Birth Location: Texas
MA
Monte Atchison
1867–1947
Birth Location: Texas
MA
Sallie Atchison
1880–
Birth Location: Texas
SA
E. Atchison
1876–
Birth Location: Texas
EA

Margaret Sparks's Ancestors

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Margaret Sparks
1844–1918
Birth Place: Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Anderson West Sparks
1820–1863
Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Martha (Adaline) Akin
1820–1902
Maury, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Sparks
1781–1841
Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth West
1794–1840
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
William (Victor Robert) Akin
1784–1862
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Margaret (M) Poag
1794–1873
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sparks
1755–1825
Rachel Peterson
1751–1820
Isaac West
1745–1830
Susanna Anderson
1747–1810
Rev. Akin
1756–1821
Margaret Watson
1760–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Elinor
1731–1786
Peter Anderson
1750–1801

Margaret Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (Elizabeth) Sparks (19 Nov 1844–18 Aug 1918) m. Robert (N) Atchison (1838–before 1900)
  1. 1. Maud Atchison 1874– m. Harris (B) Williard 1872–
    1. 1. Edward Williard 1897–
    2. 2. Herbert Williard 1898–
    3. 3. Ransom Williard 1901–
  2. 2. Monte (E) Atchison 1867–1947 m. Emma (J) Fisher 1871–1903
    1. 1. Roy (E) Atchison 1890–1952 m. Laura Kluge 1894–1975
      1. 1. Latrelle Atchinson 1917–2004 m. Ernest (B) Pechacek 1914–1998
    2. 2. Iris (M) Atchison 1892–1973
    3. 3. Claude (C) Atchison 1892–1916
    4. 4. Ethel (May) Atchison 1897–
    5. 5. Wallace (L) Atchison 1899–
    6. 6. Stephen (C) Atchison 1895–1975
  3. 3. Sallie (L.) Atchison 1880–
  4. 4. E. (H.) Atchison 1876–

Margaret Sparks's Timeline

7 Records

1844
19 Nov 1844
Birth of Margaret Elizabeth Sparks in Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided here in District 5, Franklin, Tennessee
District 5, Franklin, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 16
Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided here in Washington, Texas, USA
Washington, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided here in Precinct 1, Lee, Texas, United States
Precinct 1, Lee, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 56
Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas
1910
1910
Age 66
Margaret Elizabeth Sparks resided here in Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas
Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas
1918
18 Aug 1918
Age 74
Death of Margaret Elizabeth Sparks in Oenaville, Bell, Texas, United States
Oenaville, Bell, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1844
    Event Place: Saltillo, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Lee, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 091
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas; Roll: 1654; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241654
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Texas; Roll: M653_1307; Page: 195; Image: 399; Family History Library Film: 805307
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T624_1598; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1375611
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 42A; Image: 89

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Franklin, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 42A; Image: 89

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Texas; Roll: M653_1307; Page: 195; Image: 399; Family History Library Film: 805307

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Lee, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Lee, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 091

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas; Roll: 1654; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241654

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T624_1598; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1375611

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Oenaville, Bell, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Texas Death Index
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