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Reuben Edward Sparks 1874–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1874

Birth Location: Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 17 Mar 1947

Death Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Father: George Sparks

Mother: Emily Tansley

Spouse(s): Jennet Dawson

Children(s): Ruby Sparks, Kenneth Sparks, George Sparks, Roy Sparks, Robert Sparks, Florence Sparks, Edward Sparks, John Sparks, Albert Sparks

The story of Reuben Edward Sparks began in 1874 in Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, Reuben Edward Sparks resided in Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada. Reuben Edward Sparks married Jennet Stewart Jessie Dawson, and had children including Albert Marvin Sparks, Edward Sparks, Florence Olive Sparks, George Delmer Sparks, John Southwood Sparks, Kenneth Warren Sparks, Robert Clifton Sparks, Roy Gordon Sparks, Ruby Marion Sparks. Reuben Edward Sparks passed away in 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Edward Sparks began in 1874 in Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, Reuben Edward Sparks resided in Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada.
  • Reuben Edward Sparks married Jennet Stewart Jessie Dawson, and had children including Albert Marvin Sparks, Edward Sparks, Florence Olive Sparks, George Delmer Sparks, John Southwood Sparks, Kenneth Warren Sparks, Robert Clifton Sparks, Roy Gordon Sparks, Ruby Marion Sparks.
  • Reuben Edward Sparks passed away in 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Sparks's Ancestors

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Reuben Sparks
1874–1947
Birth Place: Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Parents
George Southwood Sparks
1843–1914
Devon, England
Emily (Olive) Tansley
1845–1909
East Flamboro, , Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John (Henry) Sparks
1805–1896
South Pool, Devon, England
Amy (Annie) Ellworthy
1806–1884
Devonshire, England
Joseph Tansley
1817–1900
Cottingham, Northamptonshire, England
Sarah (Ann) Curtis
1823–1898
Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
William Southwood
1774–1812
Susanna Pinhay
1776–1849
John Tansley
1784–1863
Esther Setchel
1782–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reuben Sparks's Descendants

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Reuben (Edward) Sparks (3 Oct 1874–17 Mar 1947) m. Jennet (Stewart (Jessie)) Dawson (8 Jul 1874–23 Jan 1945)
  1. 1. Ruby (Marion) Sparks 1906–1991 m. John (Eber) Brinton 1896–1968
    1. 1. Howard (Stanford (Howdy)) Brinton 1930–2004 m. verna (marie) jacobs 1929–
    2. 2. Donald (A (Bud)) Brinton 1928–1994
  2. 2. Kenneth (Warren) Sparks 1908–1964 m. Anne Spilde 1912–1998
    1. 1. Lorne (Dale) Sparks 1935–2010
    2. 2. Faye (Anne) Sparks 1941–2007
  3. 3. George (Delmer) Sparks 1904–1964
  4. 4. Roy (Gordon) Sparks 1910–1975 m. Gladys (Lucille) Redden 1912–2010
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Mary) Sparks 1933–2004
    2. 2. Warren (Alfred) Sparks 1931–1992 m. Winifred (Edna) Crook 1934–1998
  5. 5. Robert (Clifton) Sparks 1902–1988 m. Dora (Curtis) Ritchie 1903–1987
    1. 1. Minnie Sparks 1935–2010 m. Richard (James) Lowe 1930–2010
    2. 2. Robert (Edward 'slips') Sparks 1936–2011
  6. 6. Florence (Olive) Sparks 1900–1966 m. Ralph (Leroy) Booth –1984
    1. 1. William (Douglas) Booth 1922–1986 m. Cleo (Loretta) Elliott 1928–2000
  7. 7. Edward Sparks 1915–
  8. 8. John (Southwood) Sparks 1912–1984 m. Elna (Beatrice LeSelleur or) Lund 1914–2009
    1. 1. Patricia (May) Sparks 1937–2008
  9. 9. Albert (Marvin) Sparks 1916–1986 m. Audrey (Winnifred) Bohne 1926–2007

Reuben Sparks's Timeline

5 Records

1874
3 Oct 1874
Birth of Reuben Edward Sparks in Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 17
Reuben Edward Sparks resided here in Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada
Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada
1899
11 Jan 1899
Age 25
Reuben Edward Sparks was married in Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
1916
1916
Age 42
Reuben Edward Sparks resided here in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
1947
17 Mar 1947
Age 73
Death of Reuben Edward Sparks in Ponoka, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
Ponoka, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1874
    Event Place: Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario; Roll: T-6377; Family No: 114
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Ontario, Canada Births, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS929; Reel: 19
    [4] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Medicine Hat, 25; Roll: T-21953; Page: 24; Family No: 313

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Ponoka, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1899
    Event Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berry Creek
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Medicine Hat, 25; Roll: T-21953; Page: 24; Family No: 313

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Medicine Hat, 25; Roll: T-21953; Page: 24; Family No: 313

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario; Roll: T-6377; Family No: 114

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