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William Anderson Sparks 1846–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1846

Birth Location: Decatur, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 13 Jun 1920

Death Location: Giddings, Lee County, Texas, USA

Father: Anderson Sparks

Mother: Martha Akin

Spouse(s): Martha *

Children(s): Addie Sparks, Hughlen Sparks, Thurston Sparks, Fred Sparks, Grover Sparks, Mattie Sparks, Ira Sr.*, Arthur Sparks, Mamie Sparks, Homer Sparks, Horace Sparks, Isaac Sparks, Cecil Sparks, William Sparks

The story of William Anderson Sparks began in 1846 in Decatur, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, William Anderson Sparks resided in District 2, Decatur, Tennessee. In 1860, William Anderson Sparks resided in Washington, Texas, USA. William Anderson Sparks married Martha Louise Kuykendall, and had children including Addie Lou Sparks, Arthur Jackson Sparks, Cecil Ray Sparks, Fred Anderson Sparks, Grover Cleveland Sparks, Homer Clinton Sparks, Horace Gipson Sparks, Hughlen Hanks Sparks, Ira Duke Sparks Sr, Isaac Johnathan Ike Sparks, Mamie Rose Sparks, Mattie Beatrice Sparks, Thurston Ross Sparks, William Uel Sparks. William Anderson Sparks passed away in 1920 in Giddings, Lee County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Anderson Sparks began in 1846 in Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, William Anderson Sparks resided in District 2, Decatur, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, William Anderson Sparks resided in Washington, Texas, USA.
  • William Anderson Sparks married Martha Louise Kuykendall, and had children including Addie Lou Sparks, Arthur Jackson Sparks, Cecil Ray Sparks, Fred Anderson Sparks, Grover Cleveland Sparks, Homer Clinton Sparks, Horace Gipson Sparks, Hughlen Hanks Sparks, Ira Duke Sparks Sr, Isaac Johnathan Ike Sparks, Mamie Rose Sparks, Mattie Beatrice Sparks, Thurston Ross Sparks, William Uel Sparks.
  • William Anderson Sparks passed away in 1920 in Giddings, Lee County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anderson Sparks
1820–1863
Birth Location: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
AS
Martha Akin
1820–1902
Birth Location: Maury, Tennessee, USA
MA

Spouses(s)

Martha *
1856–1904
Birth Location: Old Evergreen, Washington, Texas, United States
M*

Children(s)

Addie Sparks
1887–1951
Birth Location: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
AS
Hughlen Sparks
1893–1982
Birth Location: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
HS
Thurston Sparks
1875–1875
Birth Location: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
TS
Fred Sparks
1876–1900
Birth Location: Lee County, Texas, USA
FS
Grover Sparks
1885–1929
Birth Location: Lee County, Texas, USA
GS
Mattie Sparks
1897–1897
Birth Location: Lee County, Texas, USA
MS
Ira Sr.*
1883–1953
Birth Location: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
IS
Arthur Sparks
1880–1939
Birth Location: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
AS
Mamie Sparks
1888–1972
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MS
Homer Sparks
1890–1961
Birth Location: Lee County, Texas, USA
HS
Horace Sparks
1891–1964
Birth Location: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
HS
Isaac Sparks
1895–1972
Birth Location: Texas, USA
IS
Cecil Sparks
1899–1968
Birth Location: Lee County, Texas, USA
CS
William Sparks
1878–1971
Birth Location: Lee County, Texas, USA
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William Sparks's Ancestors

Self
William Sparks
1846–1920
Birth Place: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Anderson West Sparks
1820–1863
Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Martha (Adaline) Akin
1820–1902
Maury, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Sparks
1781–1841
Spartanberg, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth West
1794–1840
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
William (Victor Robert) Akin
1784–1862
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Margaret (M) Poag
1794–1873
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sparks
1755–1825
Rachel Peterson
1751–1820
Isaac West
1745–1830
Susanna Anderson
1747–1810
Rev. Akin
1756–1821
Margaret Watson
1760–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Sparks
1715–1786
Elinor
1731–1786
Peter Anderson
1750–1801

William Sparks's Descendants

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William (Anderson) Sparks (21 Mar 1846–13 Jun 1920) m. Martha (Louise Kuykendall) * (18 Dec 1856–25 Apr 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
      1. 1. Melvin (Alton Parker) Jr. 1928–2022 m. Ruby (Jean) Janak 1929–2022
      2. 2. Harold (Duke) Parker 1929–2001
    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
      1. 1. Marilyn (Louise) Buster 1932–1995 m. Jack (Leveret) Talley 1928–1983 m. Jimmie Bond 1926–
    2. 2. Willie (Dean) Sparks 1905–1905
    3. 3. Myrtle (D) Sparks 1908–1908

William Sparks's Timeline

11 Records

1846
21 Mar 1846
Birth of William Anderson Sparks in Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 4
William Anderson Sparks resided here in District 2, Decatur, Tennessee
District 2, Decatur, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 14
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Washington, Texas, USA
Washington, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, United States
Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 34
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Lee, Texas, USA
Lee, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas
1910
1910
Age 64
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Llano, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Llano, Texas
1913
23 Sep 1913
Age 67
William Anderson Sparks resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 74
William Anderson Sparks resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Hardin, Texas
Justice Precinct 5, Hardin, Texas
1920
13 Jun 1920
Age 74
Death of William Anderson Sparks in Silsbee, Hardin, Texas, USA
Silsbee, Hardin, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1846
    Event Place: Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hardin, Texas; Roll: T625_1811; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 244.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Lee, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 12.4000; Enumeration District: 91; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Washington, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Llano, Texas; Roll: T624_1574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0175; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375587.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M432_876; Page: 400A; Image: 32
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Decatur, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M432_876; Page: 400A; Image: 32

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Washington, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Lee, Texas; Roll: T9_1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 12.4000; Enumeration District: 91; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Giddings, Lee, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Lee, Texas

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Llano, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Llano, Texas; Roll: T624_1574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0175; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375587.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1913
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hardin, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hardin, Texas; Roll: T625_1811; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 244.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1920
    Event Place: Silsbee, Hardin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Giddings, Lee County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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