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Samuel Sparks 1755–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1825

Death Location: , North Carolina, USA

Father: Matthew Sparks

Mother: Elinor None

Spouse(s): Rachel Peterson

Children(s): Samuel Sparks, Richard Sparks, Elijah Sparks, Absalom Sparks, Abijah Sparks

In 1755, Samuel Sparks entered the world in Prince George's, Maryland, USA, born to Matthew Sparks And Elinor. In 1790, Samuel Sparks resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, Samuel Sparks resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Samuel Sparks married Rachel Peterson, and had children including Abijah Sparks, Absalom William Sparks, Elijah Abijah Sparks, Richard Sparks, Samuel Sparks. Samuel Sparks passed away in 1825 in , North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Samuel Sparks entered the world in Prince George's, Maryland, USA, born to Matthew Sparks And Elinor.
  • In 1790, Samuel Sparks resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Samuel Sparks resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina.
  • Samuel Sparks married Rachel Peterson, and had children including Abijah Sparks, Absalom William Sparks, Elijah Abijah Sparks, Richard Sparks, Samuel Sparks.
  • Samuel Sparks passed away in 1825 in , North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
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Elinor None
1731–1786
Birth Location: Prince, George, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Peterson
1751–1820
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
RP

Children(s)

Samuel Sparks
1781–1841
Birth Location: Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
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Richard Sparks
1781–1860
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
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Elijah Sparks
1793–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Absalom Sparks
1801–1851
Birth Location: Goshen Creek, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
AS
Abijah Sparks
1805–
Birth Location: –
AS

Samuel Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Sparks
1755–1825
Birth Place: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Parents
Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Elinor
1731–1786
Prince, George, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Sparks
1689–1727
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth
1689–
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Sparks
1658–
Mary Unknown
1658–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sparks
1615–1673
Joanne Davis
1619–1658

Samuel Sparks's Descendants

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Samuel Sparks (1755–1825) m. Rachel Peterson (1751–1820)
  1. 1. Samuel Sparks 1781–1841 m. Rebecca Hudson 1805–1872 m. Elizabeth West 1794–1840
    1. 1. William (H) Sparks 1824–
    2. 2. Emily Sparks 1826–
    3. 3. Minerva Sparks 1829–1835
    4. 4. Marcus (D. Lafayette) Sparks 1830–1915 m. Martha (Ann) Webster 1834–1930
      1. 1. Emily (Agnes) Sparks 1865–1950 m. Robert (Lemuel) Gilbert 1868–1939
        1. 1. Earl Gilbert 1892–1957
        2. 2. Ernest Gilbert 1894–1971
      2. 2. Swift (Saunders) Sparks 1867–1940 m. Mary (G) Sparks 1876–1937
        1. 1. Samuel (Swift) Sparks 1914–1984
        2. 2. Connie (B) Sparks 1908–
        3. 3. Valeria Sparks 1899–1991 m. James (B) Blanton 1894–1967
        4. 4. Esther Sparks 1895–
        5. 5. Lamar (Q) Sparks 1892–1953 m. Cora Sparks 1896–
      3. 3. Lulu Sparks 1869–
      4. 4. Samuel (L) Sparks 1852– m. D Sparks 1873–
        1. 1. L Gray 1892–
        2. 2. K (E) Gray 1894–
      5. 5. Mary (E) Sparks 1857– m. A (B) Russell 1859–
      6. 6. John (F) Sparks 1860–
    5. 5. Thomas (J) Sparks 1832–1869 m. Almarine Kelley 1837–1900
    6. 6. Mahulda (Caroline) Sparks 1836–1836
    7. 7. Ulysses (K.) Sparks 1837–
    8. 8. Samuel (Christopher) Sparks 1840–1911 m. Robenia Bringle 1850–
      1. 1. Manena Sparks 1872–1873
      2. 2. Dexter Sparks 1875–1949
      3. 3. Felix Sparks 1878–
    9. 9. Anderson (West) Sparks 1820–1863 m. Martha (Adaline) Akin 1820–1902
      1. 1. Susan (Mary) Sparks 1847–1858
      2. 2. Infant (son) Sparks 1851–1851
      3. 3. William (Anderson) Sparks 1846–1920 m. Martha (Louise Kuykendall) * 1856–1904
        1. 1. Addie (Lou) Sparks 1887–1951 m. James (Rollie) Decker 1887–1967
        2. 2. Hughlen (Hanks) Sparks 1893–1982 m. Berta (Lou) Grantham 1896–1988
        3. 3. Thurston (Ross) Sparks 1875–1875
        4. 4. Fred (Anderson) Sparks 1876–1900 m. Susie (R) White 1879–
        5. 5. Grover (Cleveland) Sparks 1885–1929 m. Marie Cooper 1894–1975
        6. 6. Mattie (Beatrice) Sparks 1897–1897
        7. 7. Ira (Duke Sparks) Sr.* 1883–1953 m. Ella (Mae) Alexander 1885–1974
        8. 8. Arthur (Jackson) Sparks 1880–1939 m. Pleasant (Catherine (Kate)) West 1882–1955
        9. 9. Mamie (Rose) Sparks 1888–1972
        10. 10. Homer (Clinton) Sparks 1890–1961 m. Neva (Francis) Shaw 1900–1934 m. Willimae Braeswell 1906–1995
        11. 11. Horace (Gipson) Sparks 1891–1964 m. Mary Sharp 1903–1978
        12. 12. Isaac (Johnathan "Ike") Sparks 1895–1972 m. Jesse (L.) Oglesbee 1898–1981
        13. 13. Cecil (Ray) Sparks 1899–1968 m. Ethel (Leota) Williams 1900–1994
        14. 14. William (Uel) Sparks 1878–1971 m. Ola Everette 1881–1953
      4. 4. Hugh (Scott) Sparks 1843–1863
      5. 5. Margaret (Elizabeth) Sparks 1844–1918 m. Robert (N) Atchison 1838–1900
        1. 1. Maud Atchison 1874– m. Harris (B) Williard 1872–
        2. 2. Monte (E) Atchison 1867–1947 m. Emma (J) Fisher 1871–1903
        3. 3. Sallie (L.) Atchison 1880–
        4. 4. E. (H.) Atchison 1876–
      6. 6. Tennessee (Rebecca) Sparks 1849–1883 m. Andrew (Jackson) Rogers 1846–1904
        1. 1. Hugh (King) Rogers 1868–1956 m. Dora (Melissa) Boney 1882–
        2. 2. Dee (Thomas) Rogers 1871–1946 m. Pearl Rogers 1894–
        3. 3. Addie (Cole) Rogers 1872–1932
        4. 4. Emma (Creath) Rogers 1875–
        5. 5. Oscar (Franklin) Rogers 1877–1964 m. Minnie (B) Rogers 1877–1932
        6. 6. Mary (Beulah) Rogers 1877–
        7. 7. Harvey (P) Rogers 1875–
      7. 7. Mary (Eliza "Mollie") Sparks 1850–1883
      8. 8. Emily Sparks 1856–1859
      9. 9. Susan ("Sue" Adaline) Sparks 1858–1861
      10. 10. Isaac (West) Sparks 1859–1928 m. Rosa (Kathryn) McKim 1866–1896 m. Alice Lipscomb 1879–1954
        1. 1. Jake (Lipscomb) Sparks 1898–1982 m. Mary (Abbie) Langham 1905– m. Larue (D) Sparks 1901–1937
        2. 2. Isaac Sparks 1903–1923
        3. 3. Gaines (William) Sparks 1904–1957 m. Rufie Sparks 1911–1994
        4. 4. Julia (Adeline) Sparks 1905–1988 m. Robert (Loren) Hargis 1903–1972
        5. 5. Clifford (W) Sparks 1883–
        6. 6. James (A) Sparks 1899–1949 m. Ellye Hester 1907–
      11. 11. Samuel Sparks 1854–1880 m. Susan Burden 1852–
        1. 1. Eula (Lee) Sparks 1877–1947
        2. 2. Samuel (Sparks) Jr. 1880–1964
    10. 10. John (Franklin) Sparks 1813–1866 m. Eliza Sparks 1830–
      1. 1. Nancy (C) Sparks 1847–
      2. 2. George (M) Sparks 1848–
      3. 3. Isaac Sparks 1865–
      4. 4. Ellen Sparks 1853–
      5. 5. Mary Sparks 1855–
      6. 6. John Sparks 1860–
      7. 7. Susan Sparks 1866–
    11. 11. Tennessee Sparks 1815–
    12. 12. Andrew (Jackson) Sparks 1817–
    13. 13. Elizabeth (Evaline) Sparks 1819–
    14. 14. Comfort Sparks 1821–
  2. 2. Richard Sparks 1781–1860 m. Sarah Peterson 1782–
  3. 3. Elijah (Abijah) Sparks 1793–1850 m. Mary 1805–
  4. 4. Absalom (William) Sparks 1801–1851
  5. 5. Abijah Sparks 1805–

Samuel Sparks's Timeline

4 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Samuel Sparks in Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
1790
1790
Age 35
Samuel Sparks resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 45
Samuel Sparks resided here in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1825
1825
Age 70
Death of Samuel Sparks in , North Carolina, USA
, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1755; Birth city: ; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 22; Image: 33; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 211; Image: 418; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: , North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1755; Birth city: ; Birth state: MD.
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