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Samuel Sparks 1781–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1781

Birth Location: Spartanberg, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1841

Death Location: Decatur, Tennessee, USA

Father: Samuel Sparks

Mother: Rachel Peterson

Spouse(s): Rebecca Hudson, Elizabeth West

Children(s): William Sparks, Emily Sparks, Minerva Sparks, Marcus Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Mahulda Sparks, Ulysses Sparks, Samuel Sparks, Anderson Sparks, John Sparks, Tennessee Sparks, Andrew Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks, Comfort Sparks

In 1781, Samuel Sparks entered the world in Spartanberg, Virginia, United States, born to Samuel Sparks And Rachel Peterson. In 1820, Samuel Sparks resided in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA. In 1830, Samuel Sparks resided in Perry, Tennessee, United States. Samuel Sparks married Elizabeth West, Rebecca Hudson, and had children including Anderson West Sparks, Andrew Jackson Sparks, Comfort Sparks, Elizabeth Evaline Sparks, Emily Sparks, John Franklin Sparks, Mahulda Caroline Sparks, Marcus D Lafayette Sparks, Minerva Sparks, Samuel Christopher Sparks, Tennessee Sparks, Thomas J Sparks, Ulysses K Sparks, William H Sparks. Samuel Sparks passed away in 1841 in Decatur, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Samuel Sparks entered the world in Spartanberg, Virginia, United States, born to Samuel Sparks And Rachel Peterson.
  • In 1820, Samuel Sparks resided in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1830, Samuel Sparks resided in Perry, Tennessee, United States.
  • Samuel Sparks married Elizabeth West, Rebecca Hudson, and had children including Anderson West Sparks, Andrew Jackson Sparks, Comfort Sparks, Elizabeth Evaline Sparks, Emily Sparks, John Franklin Sparks, Mahulda Caroline Sparks, Marcus D Lafayette Sparks, Minerva Sparks, Samuel Christopher Sparks, Tennessee Sparks, Thomas J Sparks, Ulysses K Sparks, William H Sparks.
  • Samuel Sparks passed away in 1841 in Decatur, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sparks
1755–1825
Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
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Rachel Peterson
1751–1820
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Hudson
1805–1872
Birth Location: Virginia
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Elizabeth West
1794–1840
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

William Sparks
1824–
Birth Location: –
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Emily Sparks
1826–
Birth Location: –
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Minerva Sparks
1829–1835
Birth Location: –
MS
Marcus Sparks
1830–1915
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS
Thomas Sparks
1832–1869
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Mahulda Sparks
1836–1836
Birth Location: –
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Ulysses Sparks
1837–
Birth Location: Tennessee
US
Samuel Sparks
1840–1911
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Anderson Sparks
1820–1863
Birth Location: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
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John Sparks
1813–1866
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
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Tennessee Sparks
1815–
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
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Andrew Sparks
1817–
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Sparks
1819–
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
ES
Comfort Sparks
1821–
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
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Samuel Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Sparks
1781–1841
Birth Place: Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
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

Samuel Sparks's Descendants

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Samuel Sparks (1781–1841) m. Rebecca Hudson (About 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
        1. 1. Paul (Ann) Blanton 1922–2012
        2. 2. James (B) Blanton 1921–
        3. 3. Helen (Ruth) Blanton 1924–
      4. 4. Esther Sparks 1895–
      5. 5. Lamar (Q) Sparks 1892–1953 m. Cora Sparks 1896–
        1. 1. Swift (S) Sparks 1926–
        2. 2. Mary (K) Sparks 1921–
    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
        1. 1. Lubelle Decker 1915–1936
        2. 2. Rube Decker 1918–2004
        3. 3. J (R) Decker 1911–2006
        4. 4. Cecil (Don) Decker 1917–2003
      2. 2. Hughlen (Hanks) Sparks 1893–1982 m. Berta (Lou) Grantham 1896–1988
        1. 1. Jewell (Maurine) Sparks 1915–
        2. 2. Marguerite (Sparks) Holleman 1917–
        3. 3. Hugh (William) Sparks 1921–2011
      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
        1. 1. Gretchen Sparks 1912–1990
        2. 2. Melrose Sparks 1916–1990
      6. 6. Mattie (Beatrice) Sparks 1897–1897
      7. 7. Ira (Duke Sparks) Sr.* 1883–1953 m. Ella (Mae) Alexander 1885–1974
        1. 1. Bettie (J) Sparks 1926– m. Kingston (Key) Ayers 1921–1969
        2. 2. Alice (Mae Sparks) * 1908– m. Melvin (Alton Parker) Sr. 1906–1988
        3. 3. Irene Sparks 1912–2001 m. Chester Hagan 1909–2001
        4. 4. Willie (Louise Billie) Sparks 1914–2007 m. Gordon McKinley 1910–1995
        5. 5. Constance (Elnora) Sparks 1916–1976 m. John (W) Brunow 1912–1990
        6. 6. Dorothy (Lee) Sparks 1918–1956 m. Judson (Bruce Synnott) Jr. 1907–1986
        7. 7. Mattie (F) Sparks 1906–1910
        8. 8. Frances (Josephine) Sparks 1910–2002 m. Tom English 1912–1986 m. Oscar Harrington 1908–1939
        9. 9. Ira (Duke Sparks) Jr. 1924–2004
      8. 8. Arthur (Jackson) Sparks 1880–1939 m. Pleasant (Catherine (Kate)) West 1882–1955
        1. 1. Mada Sparks 1916–2006 m. Churchill (Lasalle) Scott 1915–1943
        2. 2. William (MacDonald (Don)) Sparks 1911–1957 m. Sarah Sparks 1915– m. Clara Sparks 1914–1994
      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
        1. 1. Dwain Sparks 1929–1988 m. Osa (M) Hargraves 1926– m. Mary (K) Swinehart 1915–1993
      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
        1. 1. Wiley (Dawn) Sparks 1905–1980 m. Maurice (Dillon (Marsh)) Buster 1905–1957
        2. 2. Willie (Dean) Sparks 1905–1905
        3. 3. Myrtle (D) Sparks 1908–1908
    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–
        1. 1. Edward Williard 1897–
        2. 2. Herbert Williard 1898–
        3. 3. Ransom Williard 1901–
      2. 2. Monte (E) Atchison 1867–1947 m. Emma (J) Fisher 1871–1903
        1. 1. Roy (E) Atchison 1890–1952 m. Laura Kluge 1894–1975
        2. 2. Iris (M) Atchison 1892–1973
        3. 3. Claude (C) Atchison 1892–1916
        4. 4. Ethel (May) Atchison 1897–
        5. 5. Wallace (L) Atchison 1899–
        6. 6. Stephen (C) Atchison 1895–1975
      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–
        1. 1. Harvey (Harlan) Rogers 1902–1977
        2. 2. Welden Rogers 1898–
        3. 3. Ben (H) Rogers 1901–
        4. 4. Elma Rogers 1906–
        5. 5. Fred Rogers 1908–
        6. 6. Helen Rogers 1911–
        7. 7. Howard Rogers 1913–
      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
        1. 1. Leslie (A) Rogers 1903–
        2. 2. Fay (M) Rogers 1906–
        3. 3. Truett (O) Rogers 1911– m. Fairy Rogers 1916–
      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
        1. 1. Larue (T) Sparks 1921–
        2. 2. Jake (Lawrence) Sparks 1924–1980
        3. 3. Vernon (I) Sparks 1926–
      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
        1. 1. Robert (Theodore) Hargis 1937–2007
      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–

Samuel Sparks's Timeline

5 Records

1781
1781
Birth of Samuel Sparks in Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 39
Samuel Sparks resided here in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 49
Samuel Sparks resided here in Perry, Tennessee, United States
Perry, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 59
Samuel Sparks resided here in Perry, Tennessee, United States
Perry, Tennessee, United States
1841
1841
Age 60
Death of Samuel Sparks in Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Decatur, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 129.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: FCM.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: M33_123; Page: 12; Image: 18.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Perry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Perry, Tennessee; Page: 252; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 179; Family History Film: 0024537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Perry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Perry, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
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