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Robert Clifton Sparks 1902–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1902

Birth Location: Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 30 Nov 1988

Death Location: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Father: Reuben Sparks

Mother: Jennet Dawson

Spouse(s): Dora Ritchie

Children(s): Minnie Sparks, Robert Sparks

In 1902, Robert Clifton Sparks entered the world in Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, born to Reuben Edward Sparks And Jennet Stewart Jessie Dawson. In 1916, Robert Clifton Sparks resided in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. In 1921, Robert Clifton Sparks resided in Berry Creek Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, C. Robert Clifton Sparks married Dora Curtis Ritchie, and had children including Irene Eileen Sparks, Jessie Sparks, Minnie Sparks, Robert Edward Slips Sparks. Robert Clifton Sparks passed away in 1988 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Robert Clifton Sparks entered the world in Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, born to Reuben Edward Sparks And Jennet Stewart Jessie Dawson.
  • In 1916, Robert Clifton Sparks resided in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
  • In 1921, Robert Clifton Sparks resided in Berry Creek Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, C.
  • Robert Clifton Sparks married Dora Curtis Ritchie, and had children including Irene Eileen Sparks, Jessie Sparks, Minnie Sparks, Robert Edward Slips Sparks.
  • Robert Clifton Sparks passed away in 1988 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Robert Sparks
1902–1988
Birth Place: Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Reuben Edward Sparks
1874–1947
Harwick, Kent, Ontario, Canada
Jennet (Stewart (Jessie)) Dawson
1874–1945
Beverley Township, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
George (Southwood) Sparks
1843–1914
Devon, England
Emily (Olive) Tansley
1845–1909
East Flamboro, , Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Sparks
1805–1896
Amy Ellworthy
1806–1884
Joseph Tansley
1817–1900
Sarah Curtis
1823–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Southwood
1774–1812
Susanna Pinhay
1776–1849
John Tansley
1784–1863
Esther Setchel
1782–1828

Robert Sparks's Descendants

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Robert (Clifton) Sparks (30 May 1902–30 Nov 1988) m. Dora (Curtis) Ritchie (13 Nov 1903–09 April 1987)
  1. 1. Minnie Sparks 1935–2010 m. Richard (James) Lowe 1930–2010
  2. 2. Robert (Edward 'slips') Sparks 1936–2011

Robert Sparks's Timeline

4 Records

1902
30 May 1902
Birth of Robert Clifton Sparks in Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
1916
1916
Age 14
Robert Clifton Sparks resided here in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 19
Robert Clifton Sparks resided here in Berry Creek Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Berry Creek Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
1988
30 Nov 1988
Age 86
Death of Robert Clifton Sparks in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1988
    Event Place: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1902
    Event Place: Aberfoyle, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [2] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 8; Census Place: Medicine Hat, Alberta; Page Number: 15
    [3] 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 3
    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 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Berry Creek Municipality, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 8; Census Place: Medicine Hat, Alberta; Page Number: 15

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