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Matthew Sparks 1715–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1786

Death Location: Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

Father: Thomas Sparks

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Elinor None

Children(s): Samuel Sparks, Matthew Sparks, Sarah Sparks, William Sparks, Josiah Sparks

In 1715, Matthew Sparks entered the world in Prince George's, Maryland, USA, born to Thomas Sparks And Elizabeth. In 1776, Matthew Sparks resided in Prince George's County, MD. In 1782, Matthew Sparks resided in Pittsylvania County, VA. Matthew Sparks married Elinor, and had children including Josiah Sparks, Matthew Sparks, Samuel Sparks, Sarah Sparks, William Sparks. Matthew Sparks passed away in 1786 in Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1715, Matthew Sparks entered the world in Prince George's, Maryland, USA, born to Thomas Sparks And Elizabeth.
  • In 1776, Matthew Sparks resided in Prince George's County, MD.
  • In 1782, Matthew Sparks resided in Pittsylvania County, VA.
  • Matthew Sparks married Elinor, and had children including Josiah Sparks, Matthew Sparks, Samuel Sparks, Sarah Sparks, William Sparks.
  • Matthew Sparks passed away in 1786 in Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
TS
Elizabeth None
1689–
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elinor None
1731–1786
Birth Location: Prince, George, Maryland, United States
E

Children(s)

Samuel Sparks
1755–1825
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
SS
Matthew Sparks
1749–1811
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
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Sarah Sparks
1753–
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
SS
William Sparks
1760–1834
Birth Location: Maryland City, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
WS
Josiah Sparks
1761–1851
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
JS

Matthew Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Birth Place: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Parents
Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth
1689–
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Richard Sparks
1658–
Fareham, Hampshire, England
Mary Unknown
1658–1750
Fareham, Hampshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sparks
1615–1673
Joanne Davis
1619–1658
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sparks
1590–1680
William Davis
1585–1620
Joane Wekham
1600–

Matthew Sparks's Descendants

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Matthew Sparks (1715–1786) m. Elinor (1731–1786)
  1. 1. Samuel Sparks 1755–1825 m. Rachel Peterson 1751–1820
    1. 1. Samuel Sparks 1781–1841 m. Rebecca Hudson 1805–1872 m. Elizabeth West 1794–1840
      1. 1. William (H) Sparks 1824–
      2. 2. Emily Sparks 1826–
      3. 3. Minerva Sparks 1829–1835
      4. 4. Marcus (D. Lafayette) Sparks 1830–1915 m. Martha (Ann) Webster 1834–1930
        1. 1. Emily (Agnes) Sparks 1865–1950 m. Robert (Lemuel) Gilbert 1868–1939
        2. 2. Swift (Saunders) Sparks 1867–1940 m. Mary (G) Sparks 1876–1937
        3. 3. Lulu Sparks 1869–
        4. 4. Samuel (L) Sparks 1852– m. D Sparks 1873–
        5. 5. Mary (E) Sparks 1857– m. A (B) Russell 1859–
        6. 6. John (F) Sparks 1860–
      5. 5. Thomas (J) Sparks 1832–1869 m. Almarine Kelley 1837–1900
      6. 6. Mahulda (Caroline) Sparks 1836–1836
      7. 7. Ulysses (K.) Sparks 1837–
      8. 8. Samuel (Christopher) Sparks 1840–1911 m. Robenia Bringle 1850–
        1. 1. Manena Sparks 1872–1873
        2. 2. Dexter Sparks 1875–1949
        3. 3. Felix Sparks 1878–
      9. 9. Anderson (West) Sparks 1820–1863 m. Martha (Adaline) Akin 1820–1902
        1. 1. Susan (Mary) Sparks 1847–1858
        2. 2. Infant (son) Sparks 1851–1851
        3. 3. William (Anderson) Sparks 1846–1920 m. Martha (Louise Kuykendall) * 1856–1904
        4. 4. Hugh (Scott) Sparks 1843–1863
        5. 5. Margaret (Elizabeth) Sparks 1844–1918 m. Robert (N) Atchison 1838–1900
        6. 6. Tennessee (Rebecca) Sparks 1849–1883 m. Andrew (Jackson) Rogers 1846–1904
        7. 7. Mary (Eliza "Mollie") Sparks 1850–1883
        8. 8. Emily Sparks 1856–1859
        9. 9. Susan ("Sue" Adaline) Sparks 1858–1861
        10. 10. Isaac (West) Sparks 1859–1928 m. Rosa (Kathryn) McKim 1866–1896 m. Alice Lipscomb 1879–1954
        11. 11. Samuel Sparks 1854–1880 m. Susan Burden 1852–
      10. 10. John (Franklin) Sparks 1813–1866 m. Eliza Sparks 1830–
        1. 1. Nancy (C) Sparks 1847–
        2. 2. George (M) Sparks 1848–
        3. 3. Isaac Sparks 1865–
        4. 4. Ellen Sparks 1853–
        5. 5. Mary Sparks 1855–
        6. 6. John Sparks 1860–
        7. 7. Susan Sparks 1866–
      11. 11. Tennessee Sparks 1815–
      12. 12. Andrew (Jackson) Sparks 1817–
      13. 13. Elizabeth (Evaline) Sparks 1819–
      14. 14. Comfort Sparks 1821–
    2. 2. Richard Sparks 1781–1860 m. Sarah Peterson 1782–
    3. 3. Elijah (Abijah) Sparks 1793–1850 m. Mary 1805–
    4. 4. Absalom (William) Sparks 1801–1851
    5. 5. Abijah Sparks 1805–
  2. 2. Matthew Sparks 1749–1811
  3. 3. Sarah Sparks 1753–
  4. 4. William Sparks 1760–1834
  5. 5. Josiah Sparks 1761–1851

Matthew Sparks's Timeline

4 Records

1715
1715
Birth of Matthew Sparks in Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
1776
1776
Age 61
Matthew Sparks resided here in Prince George's County, MD
Prince George's County, MD
1782
1782
Age 67
Matthew Sparks resided here in Pittsylvania County, VA
Pittsylvania County, VA
1786
1786
Age 71
Death of Matthew Sparks in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1715; Birth city: Prince George; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Prince George's County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1715; Birth city: Prince George; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
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