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Richard Sparks 1781–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1781

Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Samuel Sparks

Mother: Rachel Peterson

Spouse(s): Sarah Peterson

Children(s): Hiram Sparks, Abigal Sparks, Nancy Sparks, David Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, James Sparks, John Sparks, Joshua Sparks, Peterson Sparks, Phoebe Sparks, Rachel Sparks, Ruth Sparks, Samuel Sparks, Susanna Sparks, Thomas Sparks, William Sparks

The story of Richard Sparks began in 1781 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Richard Sparks resided in Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee, USA. Richard Sparks married Sarah Peterson, and had children including Abigal Sparks, David Sparks, Elizabeth B Sparks, Hiram Charles Sparks, James Sparks, John A Sparks, Joshua Sparks, Nancy J Sparks, Peterson B Sparks, Phoebe Sparks, Rachel Rebecca Sparks, Ruth Sparks, Samuel Sparks, Susanna Sparks, Thomas Nolan Sparks, William Matthew Sparks. Richard Sparks passed away in 1860 in Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Sparks began in 1781 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Richard Sparks resided in Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee, USA.
  • Richard Sparks married Sarah Peterson, and had children including Abigal Sparks, David Sparks, Elizabeth B Sparks, Hiram Charles Sparks, James Sparks, John A Sparks, Joshua Sparks, Nancy J Sparks, Peterson B Sparks, Phoebe Sparks, Rachel Rebecca Sparks, Ruth Sparks, Samuel Sparks, Susanna Sparks, Thomas Nolan Sparks, William Matthew Sparks.
  • Richard Sparks passed away in 1860 in Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Richard Sparks
1781–1860
Birth Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel Christopher Sparks
1755–1825
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Rachel Peterson
1751–1820
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (Matthew) Sparks
1715–1786
, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Ellinor Brooks
1731–1786
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Sparks's Descendants

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Richard Sparks (1781–1860) m. Sarah Peterson (1782–1875)
  1. 1. Hiram (Charles) Sparks 1819–1864 m. Talitha Scarborough 1819–1894
    1. 1. William (Richard) Sparks 1848–1924 m. Sarah (Jane) Villines 1852–1935
      1. 1. William (B) Sparks 1883–
      2. 2. Rosa (E) Sparks 1886–
      3. 3. Hugh Sparks 1890– m. Dell (Dora) Sparks 1906–
      4. 4. Mary (T) Sparks 1893–
      5. 5. Lucy (C. B.) Sparks 1875–
      6. 6. Samuel (Harm) Sparks 1879–1921 m. Myrtle (Florence) Felton 1880–
        1. 1. Martha (Jane) Allen 1900–1942
        2. 2. Ruby Sparks 1903–
        3. 3. Cleao Sparks 1906–
        4. 4. Rocco Sparks 1909–
        5. 5. Jack (B) Sparks 1919–
    2. 2. Hirman (Robinson) Sparks 1857–1947
    3. 3. Martha (C) Sparks 1855–
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Sparks 1851–
    5. 5. Samantha (J) Sparks 1839–
    6. 6. Samuel (L) Sparks 1842–
    7. 7. Sarah (J) Sparks 1841–
    8. 8. Susan (E) Sparks 1854–
  2. 2. Abigal Sparks 1831–1895
  3. 3. Nancy (J) Sparks 1828–
  4. 4. David Sparks 1834–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (B) Sparks 1832–1901
  6. 6. James Sparks 1802–1866
  7. 7. John (A) Sparks 1815–1904
  8. 8. Joshua Sparks 1820–1901
  9. 9. Peterson (B) Sparks 1806–1860
  10. 10. Phoebe Sparks 1804–1825
  11. 11. Rachel (Rebecca) Sparks 1823–1902
  12. 12. Ruth Sparks 1804–
  13. 13. Samuel Sparks 1800–1865
  14. 14. Susanna Sparks 1808–1824
  15. 15. Thomas (Nolan) Sparks 1813–1904
  16. 16. William (Matthew) Sparks 1811–1891

Richard Sparks's Timeline

3 Records

1781
1781
Birth of Richard Sparks in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 69
Richard Sparks resided here in Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 79
Death of Richard Sparks in Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: 893; Page: 327a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: 893; Page: 327a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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