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Mary Jane Sparks 1837–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1837

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: abt 1899

Death Location: Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Richard West

Mother: Mary McCane

Spouse(s): John Sparks

Children(s): Peter Sparks, James Sparks, Grant Sparks, Sarah Sparks

In 1837, Mary Jane Sparks entered the world in Missouri, born to Richard West And Mary Kara Mccane. In 1850, Mary Jane Sparks resided in District 12, Callaway, Missouri. In 1860, Mary Jane Sparks resided in Warren, Marion, Missouri. Mary Jane Sparks married John Bud Sparks, and had children including George Sparks, Grant Sparks, James Sparks, Peter Sparks, Sarah Elizabeth Sparks. Mary Jane Sparks passed away in 1899 in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Mary Jane Sparks entered the world in Missouri, born to Richard West And Mary Kara Mccane.
  • In 1850, Mary Jane Sparks resided in District 12, Callaway, Missouri.
  • In 1860, Mary Jane Sparks resided in Warren, Marion, Missouri.
  • Mary Jane Sparks married John Bud Sparks, and had children including George Sparks, Grant Sparks, James Sparks, Peter Sparks, Sarah Elizabeth Sparks.
  • Mary Jane Sparks passed away in 1899 in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard West
1776–1864
Birth Location: Hartford, Maryland, United States
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Mary McCane
1788–1852
Birth Location: Maryland
MM

Spouses(s)

John Sparks
1832–1891
Birth Location: Indiana
JS

Children(s)

Peter Sparks
1869–1943
Birth Location: , Barry, Missouri, USA
PS
James Sparks
1886–1930
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JS
Grant Sparks
1875–
Birth Location: Missouri
GS
Sarah Sparks
1868–1937
Birth Location: Cassville, Barry, Missouri
SS

Mary Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Mary Sparks
1837–1899
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Richard West
1776–1864
Hartford, Maryland, United States
Mary (Kara) McCane
1788–1852
Maryland
Grandparents
Michael West
1749–1807
Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Nancy (Puntenney) Edwards
1753–1810
Baltimore, Hartford, Maryland, USA
Joseph McCane
1765–1822
Somerset Co, New Jersey
Elizabeth McCane
1765–1808
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Robert West
1706–1764
Johanna Gash
1716–1768
William McCain
1738–
Marey
1744–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert West
1669–1747
Sarah Spinks
1671–1747
Thomas Gash
1692–1759
Hannah Gilbert
1691–1733

Mary Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Jane) Sparks (abt 1837–abt 1899) m. John ("Bud") Sparks (abt 1832–12 Dec 1891)
  1. 1. Peter Sparks 1869–1943
  2. 2. James Sparks 1886–1930
  3. 3. Grant Sparks 1875–
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Sparks 1868–1937 m. James (S) Leap 1851–1920
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Leep 1892–1965
      1. 1. Helen Robbins 1912–
      2. 2. Johnie Robbins 1918–2015
      3. 3. Willis (Allen) Robbins 1923–1999
    2. 2. Mary (J) Leap 1891–
    3. 3. Freddie Leep 1904–1970
    4. 4. Stella Leep 1902–1965
    5. 5. John Leap 1894–1978 m. Jennie (Bell) Dorris 1900–1979
    6. 6. James Jr. 1888–1965 m. Flossie (Marie) Leep 1904–1996
      1. 1. Jimmie (D) Leep 1925–1970
      2. 2. Pauline (Stacy) Perez 1929–2002
      3. 3. Kay (Jean) Davis 1934–2004
      4. 4. John (Willard) Leep 1931–2005
      5. 5. Anna (Iola) Leep 1925–2002
      6. 6. Mae (Juanita) Leep 1923–1923
      7. 7. Jewell Leep 1916–1993
      8. 8. Delephine Leep 1933–1933
      9. 9. Freddie (Joe) Leep 1931–1931
      10. 10. Clara (Leatrice) Leep 1927–2003
      11. 11. Jerry (Allen) Leep 1921–1938
      12. 12. William Leep 1919–1970
      13. 13. Lloyd Leep 1914–1976
      14. 14. Bertha (Loucille) Leep 1913–1982
      15. 15. Leonard (Fields) Leep 1911–1982
    7. 7. Jerry Leap 1891–1939 m. Annie (M) Fritts 1894–1976
    8. 8. Commodore ("Buster") Leep 1907–1979 m. Ethel (Pearl) Couch 1909–1999
      1. 1. James Leep 1929–1996
      2. 2. John (Howard) Leep 1931–1992
    9. 9. Iolia (Mae) Leep 1883–1970 m. B (M) Fritts 1888–1965
      1. 1. Hazel (Genive) Latta 1923–1993 m. Jessie (Raymond) Latta 1917–1979
        1. 1. Lloyd Latta 1945–1945
        2. 2. Floyd Latta 1945–1945
        3. 3. Leona (Marie) Latta 1943–2011
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Beatrice) Fritts 1915–2000 m. Marion (Monroe) Cook 1893–1959 m. George (Francis) Davis 1914–1988
        1. 1. Barbara (J.) Pigeon 1941–2020 m. Dewey (Douglas) Pigeon 1936–1967
        2. 2. Harold (Dwaine) Cook 1949–2009
      3. 3. Clifford (Martin "Bud") Fritts 1924–2002 m. Elsie (Marie) Rose 1929–2019
      4. 4. Ruby (Frances) Cole 1919–1987 m. George (Cecil "Bill") Cole 1914–1995
        1. 1. Clifford (Ray) Cole 1944–1976
        2. 2. George (III Martin) Cole 1946–1980 m. Beverly (Ann) Anthony 1947–1980
        3. 3. Sydney (Donald) Cole 1942–1998
        4. 4. Cecil (Lee) Cole 1940–1987
      5. 5. Laura (Chera Lee "Cherry") Fritts 1911–1976 m. Frank (Cross) Lawley 1902–1984
        1. 1. Sarah (Molene) Lawley 1947–2000
        2. 2. Bill (Allen) Lawley 1944–2023
        3. 3. Robert (Harrison) Lawley 1938–1940
        4. 4. Sally (Ann) Lawley 1935–2016 m. Max (Odell) Phelps 1935–1986 m. Everett (Charles) Kelley 1931–1992
        5. 5. Edgar Lawley 1930–2007 m. Nettie (Robertson) Issac 1920–1963 m. Hazel (Eden) Donaldson 1910–2002
      6. 6. Marvin (Berry) Fritts 1913–1989 m. Lillie (Mae) Quinton 1926–2011 m. Modeen Robinson 1918–1975
        1. 1. Marvin (Barry Fritts) Jr 1936–2003 m. Eulean (E) Cato 1935–2009
        2. 2. Ola (Nell) Fritts 1944–2019
        3. 3. Virgil (Ray) Fritts 1941–2003 m. Patricia (Ann) Sutterfield 1942–2021
        4. 4. Frances (Louise) Fritts 1939–2013 m. Billy (Alphia) Wright 1933–2004
        5. 5. Louie Fritts 1942–2016 m. Sarah (Mae) James 1944–2013

Mary Sparks's Timeline

6 Records

1837
abt 1837
Birth of Mary Jane Sparks in Missouri
Missouri
1850
1850
Age 13
Mary Jane Sparks resided here in District 12, Callaway, Missouri
District 12, Callaway, Missouri
1860
1860
Age 23
Mary Jane Sparks resided here in Warren, Marion, Missouri
Warren, Marion, Missouri
1870
1870
Age 33
Mary Jane Sparks resided here in McDonald, Barry, Missouri
McDonald, Barry, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 43
Mary Jane Sparks resided here in McDonald, Barry, Missouri, United States
McDonald, Barry, Missouri, United States
1899
abt 1899
Age 62
Death of Mary Jane Sparks in Woodall, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
Woodall, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1837
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: McDonald, Barry, Missouri; Roll: T9_672; Family History Film: 1254672; Page: 273.4000; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 0686.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [3] OneWorldTree
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Warren, Marion, Missouri; Roll: M653_632; Page: 0; Image: 133.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 12, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: M432_393; Page: 228; Image: 452.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 12, Callaway, Missouri
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 12, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: M432_393; Page: 228; Image: 452.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Warren, Marion, Missouri
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Warren, Marion, Missouri; Roll: M653_632; Page: 0; Image: 133.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: McDonald, Barry, Missouri
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: McDonald, Barry, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: McDonald, Barry, Missouri; Roll: T9_672; Family History Film: 1254672; Page: 273.4000; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 0686.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1899
    Event Place: Woodall, Cherokee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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