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Richard Sparks 1781–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1781

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Samuel Sparks

Mother: Rachel Peterson

Spouse(s): Sarah Peterson

Children(s):

The story of Richard Sparks began in 1781 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1810, Richard Sparks resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, Richard Sparks resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. Richard Sparks married Sarah Peterson. Richard Sparks passed away in 1860 in Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Sparks began in 1781 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1810, Richard Sparks resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Richard Sparks resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.
  • Richard Sparks married Sarah Peterson.
  • Richard Sparks passed away in 1860 in Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Richard Sparks
1781–1860
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel Sparks
1755–1825
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Rachel Peterson
1751–1820
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Elinor
1731–1786
Prince, George, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
Elizabeth
1689–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sparks
1658–
Mary Unknown
1658–1750

Richard Sparks's Timeline

8 Records

1781
1781
Birth of Richard Sparks in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1810
1810
Age 29
Richard Sparks resided here in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 39
Richard Sparks resided here in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 49
Richard Sparks resided here in Roane, Tennessee, USA
Roane, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 59
Richard Sparks resided here in Roane, Tennessee, United States
Roane, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 69
Richard Sparks resided here in Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee
Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 79
Richard Sparks resided here in Carroll County, AR
Carroll County, AR
1860
1860
Age 79
Death of Richard Sparks in Boxley, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Boxley, Newton, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Carroll, Arkansas; Roll: M653_38; Page: 847; Image: 397; Family History Library Film: 803038
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8822.183; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: M432_893; Page: 327A; Image: 116
    [4] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 438; Image: 00258; Family History Library Film: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rutherford, North Carolina; Page: 384; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 359

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Page: 14; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 180; Family History Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Roane, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 87; Image: 1057; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: M432_893; Page: 327A; Image: 116

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Carroll County, AR
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Census, 1819-70
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Carroll, Arkansas; Roll: M653_38; Page: 847; Image: 397; Family History Library Film: 803038

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Boxley, Newton, Arkansas, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

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