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Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS 1897–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1897

Birth Location: Missoula Montana

Death Date: 24 May 1964

Death Location: Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America

Father: Perry SPARKS

Mother: Margaret (Sparks)

Spouse(s): Eleanor (Sparks), Lucinda (Sparks)

Children(s): James SPARKS, Calvin SPARKS, Pearl SPARKS, David SPARKS, Roger SPARKS, Robert SPARKS

In 1897, Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS entered the world in Missoula Montana, born to Perry C Sparks And Margaret Smith Sparks. In 1900, Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided in Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana, USA. In 1910, Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided in Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana, USA. Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS married Eleanor Judith Palm Merritt Sparks, Lucinda H Markle Sparks, and had children including Calvin Robert Sparks, David Gary Sparks, James Thomas Sparks, Pearl Rose Sparks, Robert Lyle Bobby Sparks, Roger Earl Sparks. Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS passed away in 1964 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS entered the world in Missoula Montana, born to Perry C Sparks And Margaret Smith Sparks.
  • In 1900, Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided in Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana, USA.
  • In 1910, Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided in Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana, USA.
  • Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS married Eleanor Judith Palm Merritt Sparks, Lucinda H Markle Sparks, and had children including Calvin Robert Sparks, David Gary Sparks, James Thomas Sparks, Pearl Rose Sparks, Robert Lyle Bobby Sparks, Roger Earl Sparks.
  • Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS passed away in 1964 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas SPARKS's Ancestors

Self
Thomas SPARKS
1897–1964
Birth Place: Missoula Montana
Parents
Perry C SPARKS
1872–
Iowa, USA
Margaret (SMITH) (Sparks)
1876–
Wyoming
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas SPARKS's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (aka Tyler Leonard) SPARKS (28 Aug 1897–24 May 1964) m. Eleanor (Judith PALM (Merritt)) (Sparks) (abt 1908–1991) m. Lucinda (H MARKLE) (Sparks) (5 Sep 1895–3 Jan 1937)
  1. 1. James (Thomas) SPARKS 1924– m. Bernice (Lois) KAPP 1927–2019
  2. 2. Calvin (Robert) SPARKS 1930–1992 m. Roberta (Gene) HANSEN 1930–2005
  3. 3. Pearl (Rose) SPARKS 1921–1922
  4. 4. David (Gary) SPARKS 1947–2018 m. Sherry (Jane OLMSTEAD (Sparks)) (Penington) 1946–1976
  5. 5. Roger (Earl) SPARKS 1940–1995
  6. 6. Robert (Lyle Bobby) SPARKS 1938–2007

Thomas SPARKS's Timeline

14 Records

1897
28 Aug 1897
Birth of Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS in Missoula Montana
Missoula Montana
1900
1900
Age 3
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana, USA
Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 20
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Shoshone County, Idaho, USA
Shoshone County, Idaho, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Hamilton, Ravdli, Montana
Hamilton, Ravdli, Montana
1940
1940
Age 43
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
1948
1948
Age 51
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Montana, USA
1950
1950
Age 53
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 54
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Railroad Board (Issued Through)
1958
1958
Age 61
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Montana, USA
1960
Abt 1960
Age 63
Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS resided here in Ste-Vensville
Ste-Vensville
1964
24 May 1964
Age 67
Death of Thomas aka Tyler Leonard SPARKS in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1897
    Event Place: Missoula Montana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 47
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02225; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32-5
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana, Death Index, 1868-2015
    [6] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T625_973; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 149
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340994
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Idaho; Registration County: Shoshone County
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana; Roll: 913; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1240913
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T624_834; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374847
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Montana, Marriage Records, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986
    [14] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
    [15] Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1919, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana, Birth Records, 1919-1986
    [16] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 27 May 1964; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.36695653,0.6036626,0.4229568&xid=3355
    [17] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 25 May 1964; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.12973729,0.2785345,0.29016617&xid=3355
    [18] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Missoula, Missoula

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hill Gate, Missoula, Montana; Roll: 913; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1240913

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Missoula Ward 4, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T624_834; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374847

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Shoshone County, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Idaho; Registration County: Shoshone County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T625_973; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340994

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ravdli, Montana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02225; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02225; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Missoula, Missoula

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1960
    Event Place: Ste-Vensville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 25 Sep 1960; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.057154026,0.28587207,0.46437034&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 May 1964
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Thomas L Sparks 24 May 1964

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 May 1964
    Event Place: Missoula, Montana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Missoulian - 27 May 1964 - Page 17, Obituary for Thomas L. SPARKS (Aged 66) 27 May 1964

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 829 Sherwood
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 27 May 1964; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.36695653,0.6036626,0.4229568&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lte, Mann
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Missoula, Missoula

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 47

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sherwood St
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 25 May 1964; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.12973729,0.2785345,0.29016617&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shoshone, ID
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1964
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana, Death Index, 1868-2015
    [3] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 27 May 1964; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.36695653,0.6036626,0.4229568&xid=3355
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Missoulian; Publication Date: 25 May 1964; Publication Place: Missoula, Montana, USA; ,0.12973729,0.2785345,0.29016617&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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