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Rachel Sparks 1754–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1754

Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 24 Dec 1843

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Sparks

Mother: Martha Moore

Spouse(s): Samuel Reed

Children(s): Nancy Reed

The story of Rachel Sparks began in 1754 in Frederick, Maryland, United States. In 1800, Rachel Sparks resided in Queen Anne's, Maryland. Rachel Sparks married Samuel Reed, and had children including Nancy Reed. Rachel Sparks passed away in 1843 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Sparks began in 1754 in Frederick, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1800, Rachel Sparks resided in Queen Anne's, Maryland.
  • Rachel Sparks married Samuel Reed, and had children including Nancy Reed.
  • Rachel Sparks passed away in 1843 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Sparks
1754–1843
Birth Place: Frederick, Maryland, United States
Parents
William Sparks
1725–1801
Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States of America
Martha Moore
1730–1802
Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William Sparks
1700–1765
Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States of America
Rachel Corman
1700–1800
Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, U.S.A.
Samuel Moore
1689–1781
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Haynes
1693–1785
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Sparks
1674–1729
Margaret Sample
1674–1735
Jacob Moore
1645–1716
Elizabeth Loker
1647–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sparks
1640–1709
Mary Wright
1656–1730
John Moore
1602–1673
Elizabeth Rice
1612–1690
Henry Loker
1617–1688
Hannah Brewer
–1679

Rachel Sparks's Descendants

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Rachel Sparks (1754–24 Dec 1843) m. Samuel Reed (17 Apr 1750–14 April 1851)
  1. 1. Nancy Reed 1795–1890 m. Jacob Silver 1791–1887
    1. 1. Samuel Silver 1833–1922 m. Martha Young 1843–1877
      1. 1. Mary (Martha) Silver 1874–1939 m. John Koch 1866–1957
        1. 1. Velma Koch 1905– m. William Tye 1897–1981

Rachel Sparks's Timeline

5 Records

1754
1754
Birth of Rachel Sparks in Frederick, Maryland, United States
Frederick, Maryland, United States
1772
1 June 1772
Age 18
Rachel Sparks was married in Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Sumner, Tennessee, USA
1800
1800
Age 46
Rachel Sparks resided here in Queen Anne's, Maryland
Queen Anne's, Maryland
1843
23 Apr 1843
Age 89
Death of Rachel Sparks in Surry, North Carolina, USA
Surry, North Carolina, USA
1843
24 Dec 1843
Age 89
Burial of Rachel Sparks in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Frederick, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 June 1772
    Event Place: Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Queen Anne's, Maryland
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Queen Anne's, Maryland; Series: M32; Roll: 11; Page: 372; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 193664

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1843
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 98
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1843
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 98

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