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Thomas F. Sparks 1936–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1936

Birth Location: Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 12 Jul 1957

Death Location: Melcroft, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Frank Sparks

Mother: Helen Cole

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Thomas F. Sparks was born in 1936 in Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the child of Frank Royer Whitey Sparks And Helen Gertrude Cole. In 1935, Thomas F. Sparks established residence. In 1940, Thomas F. Sparks resided in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Thomas F. Sparks passed away in 1957 in Melcroft, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Thomas F. Sparks was born in 1936 in Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the child of Frank Royer Whitey Sparks And Helen Gertrude Cole.
  • In 1935, Thomas F. Sparks established residence.
  • In 1940, Thomas F. Sparks resided in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Thomas F. Sparks passed away in 1957 in Melcroft, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Thomas Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Sparks
1936–1957
Birth Place: Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Frank Royer "Whitey" Sparks
1907–1975
Indian Head, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Helen (Gertrude) Cole
1907–2007
Leisenring, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Lloyd) Sparks
1853–1929
West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth (E. "Lizzie") Terwilliger
1868–1949
Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Horatio Sparks
1823–1901
Helena Hammond
1826–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Sparks
1795–1889
Elizabeth Shreve
1794–1855

Thomas Sparks's Timeline

4 Records

1935
1935
Thomas F. Sparks resided here
None
1936
1 Oct 1936
Birth of Thomas F. Sparks in Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 4
Thomas F. Sparks resided here in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1957
12 Jul 1957
Age 21
Death of Thomas F. Sparks in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1936
    Event Place: Indian Head, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03507; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 26-95
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 061351-064050
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Herald; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1957; Publication Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.49808675,0.978461,0.87

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03507; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 26-95

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03507; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 26-95

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1957
    Event Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Evening Standard - 13 Jul 1957 - Page 8, 13 Jul 1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1957
    Event Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Morning Herald - 15 Jul 1957 - Page 9, 15 Jul 1957

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indian Head
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Herald; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1957; Publication Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.49808675,0.978461,0.87

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1957
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 061351-064050
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Herald; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1957; Publication Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.49808675,0.978461,0.87

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Melcroft, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Herald; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1957; Publication Place: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.49808675,0.978461,0.87

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