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Willard Sparks 1907–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1907

Birth Location: Gimlet, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 5 Jun 1973

Death Location: Pecks Mill, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Father: Joel Sparks

Mother: Dora Sparks

Spouse(s): Betty Richmond

Children(s): Leland Sparks

The story of Willard Sparks / began in 1907 in Gimlet, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Willard Sparks resided in Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Willard Sparks resided in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA. Willard Sparks married Betty Lou Johnson Sparks Sabo Richmond, and had children including Leland Sparks. Willard Sparks / passed away in 1973 in Pecks Mill, Logan, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard Sparks // began in 1907 in Gimlet, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Willard Sparks // resided in Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Willard Sparks // resided in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA.
  • Willard Sparks // married Betty Lou Johnson Sparks Sabo Richmond, and had children including Leland Sparks.
  • Willard Sparks // passed away in 1973 in Pecks Mill, Logan, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joel Sparks
1882–1928
Birth Location: Elliott, Kentucky, USA
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Dora Sparks
1884–1953
Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky, USA
DS

Spouses(s)

Betty Richmond
1930–2007
Birth Location: Ethel, Logan, West Virginia, USA
BR

Children(s)

Leland Sparks
1951–1951
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
LS

Willard Sparks's Ancestors

Self
Willard Sparks
1907–1973
Birth Place: Gimlet, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Joel Winfield Sparks
1882–1928
Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Dora (Jane Boggs) Sparks
1884–1953
Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (Elliott "Possum John") Sparks
1847–1910
Elliot, Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Elizabeth Boggs) Sparks
1852–1944
Carter, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nelson Sparks
1818–1874
Margaret Sparks
1820–1892
Lavisa Boggs
1819–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Sparks
1778–1851
Sarah Sparks
1781–1855

Willard Sparks's Descendants

1.
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Willard Sparks (15 Oct 1907–5 Jun 1973) m. Betty (Lou Johnson Sparks Sabo) Richmond (31 Aug 1930–21 Aug 2007)
  1. 1. Leland Sparks 1951–1951

Willard Sparks's Timeline

6 Records

1907
15 Oct 1907
Birth of Willard Sparks // in Gimlet, Kentucky, USA
Gimlet, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Willard Sparks // resided here in Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Willard Sparks // resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Willard Sparks // resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 33
Willard Sparks // resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1973
5 Jun 1973
Age 66
Death of Willard Sparks // in Chapmanville, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Chapmanville, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Gimlet, Kentucky, USA
    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 West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 461
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04420; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23-27
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342274
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_473; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374486
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sinking, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_473; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1374486

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342274

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04420; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    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 West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 461
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04420; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1973
    Event Place: Chapmanville, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pecks Mill, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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