YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Matthew Sparks 1715–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Prince George, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1786

Death Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: Elizabeth Smith

Mother: Thomas Sparks

Spouse(s): Elinor None

Children(s): William Sparks, Josiah Sr

In 1715, Matthew Sparks entered the world in Prince George, Maryland, USA, born to Elizabeth Mocquet Smith And Thomas Sparks. Matthew Sparks married Elinor, and had children including Josiah Aaron Sparks Sr, William David Sparks. Matthew Sparks passed away in 1786 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Matthew Sparks
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1715, Matthew Sparks entered the world in Prince George, Maryland, USA, born to Elizabeth Mocquet Smith And Thomas Sparks.
  • Matthew Sparks married Elinor, and had children including Josiah Aaron Sparks Sr, William David Sparks.
  • Matthew Sparks passed away in 1786 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth Smith
1689–1761
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Massachusetts, United States
ES
Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
Birth Location: St Annes Parish, Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
TS

Spouses(s)

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

Children(s)

William Sparks
1760–1834
Birth Location: Maryland City, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
WS
Josiah Sr
1761–1851
Birth Location: St Johns Par, Prince George, Maryland, USA
JS

Matthew Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Birth Place: Prince George, Maryland, USA
Parents
Elizabeth Mocquet Smith
1689–1761
Anne Arundel, Massachusetts, United States
Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
St Annes Parish, Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
John (Hewitt) Smith
1669–1747
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Mary Carleton
1663–1749
St Dunstan and All Saints, Middlesex, England
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Frost
1646–1699
Samuel Smith
1636–1698
Sir Carleton
1637–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Wheeler
1605–1669

Matthew Sparks's Descendants

1.
MS
Matthew Sparks (1715–1786) m. Elinor (1731–1786)
  1. 1. William (David) Sparks 1760–1834 m. Mary Wright 1760–1834
    1. 1. Catherine Sparks 1801–1885 m. Scotland McGlasson 1803–1824
      1. 1. Betty ("Kitty" Ann (Jackson)) McGlasson 1820–1869 m. Henry (Knapp McEvers) Sr 1820–1889
        1. 1. Henry McEvers 1840–1926 m. Mary (Anne) Frazier 1857–1922 m. Elizabeth (M (Lewis)) McEvers 1844–1933 m. Rachael Mcevers 1843–
        2. 2. Isaac (D) McEvers 1858–
        3. 3. Margaret McEvers 1856–
        4. 4. John McEvers 1862–
        5. 5. William (Sherman) McEvers 1868–1912
        6. 6. Theodore (Luther) McEvers 1859–1900
        7. 7. Isadora (MC) EVERS 1859–1900
        8. 8. Catherine McEvers 1864–
        9. 9. James McEvers 1850–1916
        10. 10. Reuben (Darwin MC) EVERS 1846–1917
        11. 11. (Infant) McEvers 1843–1920
        12. 12. Tamme ((McEvers)) Coats 1849–1931
        13. 13. Rev (Charles N) McEvers 1837–1916
        14. 14. Lois ((McEvers)) Peterson 1846–1921
        15. 15. Joseph (M) McEVERS 1836–1926
        16. 16. Edwin (E) McEvers 1835–1877
        17. 17. Reece (Knapp) McEvers 1869–1953
        18. 18. Henry (Newton McEvers) II 1860–1917
        19. 19. Thomas Mcevers 1860–
        20. 20. Andy McEvers 1874–
        21. 21. Kate McEvers 1865–
    2. 2. Cynthia Sparks 1799–1838
    3. 3. Elihu ("Elijah") Sparks 1794–1822
    4. 4. John Sparks 1790–1870
    5. 5. Elizabeth Sparks 1787–1858
    6. 6. Selah Sparks 1787–1858
    7. 7. Sarah (Beth) Sparks 1785–1808
    8. 8. Matthew (Wright) Sparks 1783–1867
    9. 9. Mary Sparks 1784–1860
  2. 2. Josiah (Aaron Sparks) Sr 1761–1851

Matthew Sparks's Timeline

2 Records

1715
1715
Birth of Matthew Sparks in Prince George, Maryland, USA
Prince George, Maryland, USA
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, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Find more search results for Matthew Sparks

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE