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William Sparks 1868–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Mar 1868

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 7 Oct 1933

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Alfred Sparks

Mother: Nancy Ward

Spouse(s): Laura Blair

Children(s): Raymond Sparks, Pearl Sparks, Earl Sparks, Mabel Sparks

William Sparks was born in 1868 in Indiana, the child of Alfred Tillman Sparks And Nancy Ann Ward. In 1870, William Sparks resided in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1880, William Sparks resided in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA. William Sparks married Laura Alice Blair, and had children including Earl Ebbert Sparks, Mabel Sparks, Pearl Sparks, Raymond Sparks. William Sparks passed away in 1933 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Sparks was born in 1868 in Indiana, the child of Alfred Tillman Sparks And Nancy Ann Ward.
  • In 1870, William Sparks resided in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, William Sparks resided in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • William Sparks married Laura Alice Blair, and had children including Earl Ebbert Sparks, Mabel Sparks, Pearl Sparks, Raymond Sparks.
  • William Sparks passed away in 1933 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Sparks
1836–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Nancy Ward
1843–
Birth Location: Illinois
NW

Spouses(s)

Laura Blair
1870–1957
Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America
LB

Children(s)

Raymond Sparks
1890–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
RS
Pearl Sparks
1893–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
PS
Earl Sparks
1895–1966
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
ES
Mabel Sparks
1897–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
MS

William Sparks's Ancestors

Self
William Sparks
1868–1933
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Alfred Tillman Sparks
1836–
Indiana
Nancy (Ann) Ward
1843–
Illinois
Grandparents
William (John) Sparks
1800–1875
Mary (Ann) Hornaday
1807–1884
William (Billington) Ward
1817–1853
Kentucky
Leah Caywood
1816–1897
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Asa Caywood
1790–1884
Margaret Foster
1792–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Caywood
1740–1802
Priscilla McDaniel
1747–1824
Henry Foster
1752–1820
Rebecca Darnell
1767–1852

William Sparks's Descendants

1.
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William Sparks (19 Mar 1868–7 Oct 1933) m. Laura (Alice) Blair (24 November 1870–17 August 1957)
  1. 1. Raymond Sparks 1890–
  2. 2. Pearl Sparks 1893–
  3. 3. Earl (Ebbert) Sparks 1895–1966 m. Thelma (Olga) Stamm 1901–
    1. 1. Hubert Sparks 1917–
    2. 2. Walter (Raymond) Sparks 1918–1976 m. Shirley (M) Baldwin 1919– m. Lois (Virginia) Garrison 1920–1965 m. Carolyn ((Sparks) wife) 1917– m. Shirley Mayes 1919–1996
  4. 4. Mabel Sparks 1897–

William Sparks's Timeline

6 Records

1868
19 Mar 1868
Birth of William Sparks in Indiana
Indiana
1870
1870
Age 2
William Sparks resided here in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
William Sparks resided here in Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
William Sparks resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
William Sparks resided here in Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana, USA
1933
7 Oct 1933
Age 65
Death of William Sparks in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 294; Page: 408A; Enumeration District: 096
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 10
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M593_337; Page: 474A
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240388
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 90
    [7] Indiana Marriage Collection, Marion County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1886 - 1890 Inclusive Vol, Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Ind; Book: 695

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M593_337; Page: 474A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pike, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 294; Page: 408A; Enumeration District: 096

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240388

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 90

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1933
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 10
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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