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Nelson Sparks 1818–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 11 Sep 1874

Death Location: Elliott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Levi Sparks

Mother: Sarah Sparks

Spouse(s): Margaret Sparks

Children(s): John Sparks, Sarah Bear, Frederick Sparks, George Sparks, Perlina Lyon

In 1818, Nelson Sparks / entered the world in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA, born to Levi Sparks And Sarah Lyon Sparks. In 1850, Nelson Sparks resided in District 1, Carter, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Nelson Sparks resided in Carter, Kentucky, USA. Nelson Sparks married Margaret Peggy Mauk Sparks, and had children including Frederick Mauk Sparks, George Winfield Sparks, John Elliott Possum John Sparks, Perlina Sparks Lyon, Sarah Margaret Sparks Bear. Nelson Sparks / passed away in 1874 in Elliott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Nelson Sparks // entered the world in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA, born to Levi Sparks And Sarah Lyon Sparks.
  • In 1850, Nelson Sparks // resided in District 1, Carter, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Nelson Sparks // resided in Carter, Kentucky, USA.
  • Nelson Sparks // married Margaret Peggy Mauk Sparks, and had children including Frederick Mauk Sparks, George Winfield Sparks, John Elliott Possum John Sparks, Perlina Sparks Lyon, Sarah Margaret Sparks Bear.
  • Nelson Sparks // passed away in 1874 in Elliott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Sparks
1818–1874
Birth Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Levi Sparks
1778–1851
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Lyon) Sparks
1781–1855
Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Sparks) Sr
1753–1840
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Shores) Sparks
1757–1840
Fred Co, My Or Rowan Co, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Sparks
1727–1790
Sarah Sparks
1729–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph I
1688–1749
Rachel Sparks
1695–1749

Nelson Sparks's Descendants

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Nelson Sparks (1818–11 Sep 1874) m. Margaret ("Peggy" Mauk) Sparks (8 Jun 1820–14 Jan 1892)
  1. 1. John (Elliott "Possum John") Sparks 1847–1910 m. Nancy (Elizabeth Boggs) Sparks 1852–1944
    1. 1. Joel (Winfield) Sparks 1882–1928 m. Dora (Jane Boggs) Sparks 1884–1953
      1. 1. Kenneth Sparks 1913–1977 m. Geneva (May "Neva" Reynolds) Sparks 1915–1994
        1. 1. Carl Sparks 1933–2011 m. Delores (Adkins) Sparks 1933–2009
        2. 2. Phillis (Sparks) Bruce 1934–1998
        3. 3. Evelyn (Sparks) McCoy 1935–2005 m. David (Lee) Triplett 1946–2012
        4. 4. Ted (Sparks) Sr. 1940–2002 m. Peggy (Ann Young) Sparks 1945–2021
        5. 5. Franklin (Dee) Sparks 1942–2005 m. Pauline (Willis) Sparks 1944–1993
        6. 6. Bobby (Earl) Sparks 1945–2008
      2. 2. Willard Sparks 1907–1973 m. Betty (Lou Johnson Sparks Sabo) Richmond 1930–2007
        1. 1. Leland Sparks 1951–1951
    2. 2. David (Ballard) Sparks 1885–1935
    3. 3. Millard (F) Sparks 1887–1980
    4. 4. Minta (F) Sparks 1889–
    5. 5. Lula (M) Sparks 1892–
  2. 2. Sarah (Margaret Sparks) Bear 1849–1919
  3. 3. Frederick (Mauk) Sparks 1853–1906
  4. 4. George (Winfield) Sparks 1862–1932 m. Lucinda (“Cindy” Sargent) Sparks 1862–1939
    1. 1. Reese (Dee) Sparks 1889–1918
    2. 2. Willis (Lanford Sparks) Sr. 1885–1975
    3. 3. George (Russell) Sparks 1898–1974 m. Mildred (Ann Christen) Sparks 1903–1983
  5. 5. Perlina (Sparks) Lyon 1845–1910

Nelson Sparks's Timeline

5 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Nelson Sparks // in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 32
Nelson Sparks // resided here in District 1, Carter, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Carter, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Nelson Sparks // resided here in Carter, Kentucky, USA
Carter, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 52
Nelson Sparks // resided here in Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
1874
11 Sep 1874
Age 56
Death of Nelson Sparks // in Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
Elliott County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 444B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Page: 342
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 195; Page: 255b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 195; Page: 255b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Page: 342

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 444B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1874
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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