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Absalom SPARKS

Male Abt 1771 - Aft 1825  (~ 55 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Absalom SPARKS was born about 1771 in , Rowan, North Carolina, USA; died after 1825 in , Pope, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1802, , Clarke, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1807, , Gallatin, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1819, , Miller, Arkansas, USA
    • Residence: 1825, , Miller, Arkansas, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Big Creek Settlement

    Residence:

    Signed petition to the President for aid to Miller County.

    Absalom married Lydia ELSBERRY about 1790 in , Franklin, Georgia, USA. Lydia (daughter of Benjamin ELSBERRY and Francina ???) was born about 1774 in , Wilkes, North Carolina, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elsberry SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1791 in , Franklin, Georgia, USA; died about 1865 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    2. 3. Benjamin SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1793 in , Franklin, Georgia, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 4. Mary SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1795; died in Deceased.
    4. 5. Frances SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1796 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.
    5. 6. Matthew SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1799 in , , South Carolina, USA; died after 1849 in , Sabine, Texas, USA.
    6. 7. Sarah SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1799; died in Deceased.
    7. 8. Willoughby SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1802 in , Clarke, Georgia, USA; died between 1858 and 1863 in , , Texas, USA.
    8. 9. Eady SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1806 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died about 1849 in , Washington, Texas, USA.
    9. 10. Lydia SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1808 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died about 1868 in , Falls, Texas, USA.
    10. 11. Absalom SPARKS, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1810 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elsberry SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1791 in , Franklin, Georgia, USA; died about 1865 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Fact: 1825

    Notes:

    Fact:
    Signed petition to the President for aid to Miller Co, Arkansas

    Family/Spouse: Mary ???. Mary was born in 1795; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Willis SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1814 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.

    Family/Spouse: Olivia ???. Olivia was born about 1810 in , , Tennessee, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Benjamin SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1793 in , Franklin, Georgia, USA; died in Deceased.

    Benjamin married Dicey TIDWELL on 15 Jan 1814 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA. Dicey was born about 1795; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Mary SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1795; died in Deceased.

    Mary married Allen MILLER on 12 Nov 1813 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA. Allen was born about 1790; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Frances SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1796 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.

    Frances married Hiram TIDWELL on 6 Jun 1814 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA. Hiram was born about 1795; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Matthew SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born in 1799 in , , South Carolina, USA; died after 1849 in , Sabine, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Fact: 1825
    • Residence: 1829, , Crawford, Arkansas, USA
    • Census: 1830, , Pope, Arkansas, USA; pg 172
    • Census: 1840, , Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    • Census: 1850, , Sabine, Texas, USA; pg 314B, hh #67

    Notes:

    "Matthew Sparks, son of Absalom and Lydia (Elsberry) Sparks, was born about 1797 in South Carolina. He was probably named for his paternal grandfather, Matthew Sparks. He married Elizabeth ---, probably about 1824. She was born about 1807 in South Carolina. Matthew accompanied his parents to Arkansas where he joined his father and brothers in signing petitions to the President and Congress in 1821 and 1825. In 1829, he was listed on a special census taken by the Sheriff of Crawford County, Arkansas, but by 1830 he was in Pope County, Arkansas. With him were his wife and three sons.
    "Matthew Sparks was apparently a member of the group of Arkansas settlers that went to Texas in 1833. There he received a League of land adjoining the land of his brother-in-law, Friend Boatright, in what is now Lee County, Texas. He may also have been given the Headright Certificate for the land granted to his sister, Edy Sparks.
    "By 1840, Matthew Sparks had moved to Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, where he was listed with his wife and six children on the 1840 census. When the 1850 census was taken he was in neighboring Sabine County, Texas. All except two of his eight children had apparently left home. The two at home were Elizabeth Sparks, 10, and Nancy Sparks, 7. On August 31, 1850, Matthew Sparks sold his share of the estate of his sister, Edy Sparks. The consideration was $500 which may indicate that he had the actual possession of her Headright Certificate."

    Fact:
    Signed petition to the President for aid to Miller Co, Arkansas

    Census:
    Matthew Sparks 21---1 ----1
    male
    <5 1826-1830 2
    5-9 1921-1825 1
    10-14 1816-1820
    15-19 1811-1815
    20-29 1801-1810
    30-39?tab?1791-1800 1 Matthew?
    female
    <5 1826-1830
    5-9 1921-1825
    10-14 1816-1820
    15-19 1811-1815
    20-29 1801-1810 1 Elizabeth?

    Census:

    Sparks Matthew 50 M Farmer 100 South Carolina
    Sparks Elizabeth 43 F South Carolina REMARKS: "2" recorded under Att. School
    Sparks Elizabeth 10 F Louisiana
    Sparks Nancy Ann 7 F Louisiana
    Matthew can read and write, his wife is marked in school.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth ???. Elizabeth was born in 1807 in , , South Carolina, USA; died in Deceased in , Sabine, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Elizabeth SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in , , Louisiana, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 14. Nancy SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843 in , , Louisiana, USA; died in Deceased.

  6. 7.  Sarah SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1799; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Salley Sparks

    Sarah married Lewis BOATWRIGHT on 19 Nov 1813 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA. Lewis (son of Thomas BOATWRIGHT and Amy RUSHING) was born about 1795 in , , Virginia, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Lewis BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1814 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 16. Willoughby BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1816 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 17. William BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1818 in , , Illinois, USA; died in 1882 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, USA.
    4. 18. Levi BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820; died in Deceased.
    5. 19. Thomas BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1825 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    6. 20. Lucy BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1827 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    7. 21. Mary BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1829 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    8. 22. Margaret BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1831 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    9. 23. Henry BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1833 in , , Arkansas, USA; died before Aug 1872 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  7. 8.  Willoughby SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born in 1802 in , Clarke, Georgia, USA; died between 1858 and 1863 in , , Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1825, , Miller, Arkansas, USA
    • Census: 1830, , Pope, Arkansas, USA; pg 171
    • Property: 24 Jan 1834, , Chicot, Arkansas, USA; Section 28, Township 15, Range 1W
    • Census: 1840, , Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA; pg 156
    • Residence: 1841, , , Tennessee, USA
    • Tax List: 1845, , Robertson, Texas, USA
    • Residence: 1847, , Limestone, Texas, USA
    • Census: 1850, , Limestone, Texas, USA; pg 785 (379A), d/f #369/369
    • Census: 1854, , Limestone, Texas, USA; The Texas Scholastic of 1854-1855
    • Tax List: 1857, , Falls, Texas, USA; County
    • Tax List: 1859, , Falls, Texas, USA; County

    Notes:

    Residence:

    Signed petition to the President for aid to Miller Co, Arkansas

    Census:

    Sparks, Willoby - 01001-20001-0
    1 male born 1820-25
    1 male born 1800-10
    2 female born 1825-30
    1 female born 1800-1810

    Property:
    Willaby Sparks

    Census:
    Marble Township, Sulpher Springs
    Sparks, Willoby
    Male
    1 under 5
    1 5-10
    1 10-15
    1 30-40
    Female
    1 under 5
    1 5-10
    2 10-15
    1 20-30

    Residence:

    three children born

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    Sparks Willibo 47 M W Farmer 250 GA
    Sparks Mary 40 F W IL
    Sparks Levi 25 M W Farmer AR
    Sparks William 17 M W Farmer AR
    Sparks Tilman 13 M W AR
    Sparks Clarinda 9 F W TN
    Sparks Nancy C. 7 F W TN
    Sparks Bayley M. 3 M W TN
    Sparks John 1 M W TN
    Jones Wilbern 31 M W Merchant Not Known
    Loup Anna R. 14 F W Germany
    Swingler George 16 M W None Germany
    This part of the county was used to create Falls County in 1850.

    Census:
    Clarinda, Nancy, Bailey, and John, and three other children named Nelson: John, Willoughby, and Minerva. Grandchildren?

    Tax List:
    Wilouby Sparks

    Tax List:
    Willaby Sparks

    Willoughby married Mary BOATWRIGHT about 1824 in , , Arkansas, USA. Mary (daughter of Thomas BOATWRIGHT and Amy RUSHING) was born in 1809 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died after 1861 in , , Texas, USA; was buried in , Parker, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Levi SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1825 in , Miller, Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 25. SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1825-1830 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 26. SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1825-1830 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    4. 27. William SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1833 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    5. 28. SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830-1835 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    6. 29. Tillman SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1837 in , Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA; died on 23 Oct 1912 in , Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Oct 1912 in , Parker, Texas, USA.
    7. 30. Molly SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835-1840 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    8. 31. Clarinda SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in , , Tennessee, USA; died before 1881 in , , Texas, USA.
    9. 32. Nancy C SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843 in , , Texas, USA; died about 1870.
    10. 33. Bailey Milton SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1847 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 27 Jan 1931 in , Wise, Texas, USA; was buried on 28 Jan 1931 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA.
    11. 34. John SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1847 in , , Texas, USA; died on 13 Dec 1925 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Dec 1925 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    12. 35. Rachel Ann SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1852 in , Parker, Texas, USA; died on 17 Feb 1930 in , Young, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Feb 1930 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

  8. 9.  Eady SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1806 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died about 1849 in , Washington, Texas, USA.

    Eady married Drury MCGEE on 21 Apr 1838 in , Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. Drury was born about 1805; died before 1906 in , , Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Lydia SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1808 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died about 1868 in , Falls, Texas, USA.

    Lydia married Friend BOATWRIGHT about 1824. Friend (son of Thomas BOATWRIGHT and Amy RUSHING) was born about 1805; died in 1848 in Oakland, Colorado, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Elizabeth BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1824 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 37. Rachel BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1825 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 7 Jun 1894 in Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA; was buried in Jun 1894 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    3. 38. Martin BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1826; died on 23 Jun 1908 in , Llano, Texas, USA.
    4. 39. Priscilla BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1829 in , , Arkansas, USA; died about 1859 in , Fayette, Texas, USA.
    5. 40. Minerva BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830; died in Deceased; was buried in Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA.
    6. 41. John L BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1831; died on 27 Oct 1890 in , , Texas, USA; was buried in Oct 1890 in Pond Springs, Williamson, Texas, USA.
    7. 42. William BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1836; died before 1937 in , Travis, Texas, USA.
    8. 43. James BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838; died on 5 May 1916 in Garfield, DeWitt, Texas, USA.
    9. 44. Mary A BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840; died in 1916 in Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA.
    10. 45. Charles H BOATWRIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1842; died in 1909 in , Travis, Texas, USA.

  10. 11.  Absalom SPARKS, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born about 1810 in , Gallatin, Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Fact: 1825
    • Census: 1830, , Pope, Arkansas, USA; pg 172

    Notes:

    Fact:
    Signed petition to the President for aid to Miller Co, Arkansas

    Census:
    Absalom Sparks ---1 --11---1
    males
    <5 1826-1830
    5-9 1921-1825
    10-14 1816-1820
    15-19 1811-1815 1 Absalom?
    females
    <5 1826-1830
    5-9 1921-1825
    10-14 1816-1820 1 Lydia?
    15-19 1811-1815 1 Eady?
    20-29 1801-1810
    30-39 1791-1800
    40-49 1781-1790
    50-59 1771-1780 1 Lydia?

    Absalom married Emaline THOMPSON on 21 May 1840 in , Sevier, Arkansas, USA. Emaline was born about 1815; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Willis SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elsberry2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1814 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.

    Notes:

    County: Clay
    Abstract Number: 432
    District/Class: Fannin Scrip
    File Number: 1774
    Original Grantee: Willis Sparks
    Patentee: Willis Sparks
    Title Date:
    Patent Date: 15 Oct 1863
    Patent No: 97
    Patent Vol: 18
    Certificate:
    Part Section:
    Survey/Blk/Tsp:
    Adj County:
    Acres: 160.00
    Adj Acres:
    Remarks:


  2. 13.  Elizabeth SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Matthew2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1840 in , , Louisiana, USA; died in Deceased.

  3. 14.  Nancy SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Matthew2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1843 in , , Louisiana, USA; died in Deceased.

  4. 15.  Lewis BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1814 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.

    Notes:

    County: Hood
    Abstract Number: 27
    District/Class: Robertson 1st
    File Number: 912
    Original Grantee: Lewis Boatwright
    Patentee: Lewis Boatwright
    Title Date:
    Patent Date: 07 Jan 1859
    Patent No: 9
    Patent Vol: 16
    Certificate: 391
    Part Section:
    Survey/Blk/Tsp:
    Adj County:
    Acres: 721.58
    Adj Acres:
    Remarks:


  5. 16.  Willoughby BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1816 in , , Illinois, USA; died in Deceased.

    Notes:

    County: Brown
    Abstract Number: 53
    District/Class: Travis 1st
    File Number: 385
    Original Grantee: Willaba Boatwright
    Patentee: Willaba Boatwright
    Title Date:
    Patent Date: 28 Feb 1861
    Patent No: 357
    Patent Vol: 16
    Certificate: 3525/3620
    Part Section:
    Survey/Blk/Tsp:
    Adj County: Mills
    Acres: 4,466.21
    Adj Acres: All
    Remarks:

    County: Mills
    Abstract Number: 15
    District/Class: Travis 1st
    File Number: 385
    Original Grantee: Willaba Boatwright
    Patentee: Willaba Boatwright
    Title Date:
    Patent Date: 28 Feb 1861
    Patent No: 357
    Patent Vol: 16
    Certificate: 3525/3626
    Part Section:
    Survey/Blk/Tsp: 255
    Adj County:
    Acres: 4,466.21
    Adj Acres:
    Remarks:


  6. 17.  William BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1818 in , , Illinois, USA; died in 1882 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, USA.

  7. 18.  Levi BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1820; died in Deceased.

    Notes:

    County: Bastrop
    Abstract Number: 96
    District/Class: Bastrop 1st
    File Number: 528
    Original Grantee: Levi Boatwright
    Patentee: Levi Boatwright
    Title Date:
    Patent Date: 15 Feb 1847
    Patent No: 216
    Patent Vol: 5
    Certificate: 156
    Part Section:
    Survey/Blk/Tsp:
    Adj County:
    Acres: 1,476.00
    Adj Acres:
    Remarks:


  8. 19.  Thomas BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1825 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  9. 20.  Lucy BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1827 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  10. 21.  Mary BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1829 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  11. 22.  Margaret BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1831 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  12. 23.  Henry BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1833 in , , Arkansas, USA; died before Aug 1872 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  13. 24.  Levi SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1825 in , Miller, Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Notes:

    Sparks Quarterly page 3465:
    Levi Sparks, son of Willoughby and Polly Sparks, was born about 1825 in Arkansas, probably in Miller County. He is said to have lived for a time in Georgia, but he joined family members in Limestone Co, Texas, in time to be recorded on the 1850 census of that county. He is said to have married and moved back to Georgia where he had a family of at least seven children. We have found no records to prove this to be correct nor do we have any futher information about Levi Sparks.

    Levi is on the 1850 Census with his parents, age 25, born in Arkansas.


  14. 25.  SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1825-1830 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Springfield, Limestone, Texas, USA; pg 36-37, 774-775, or 374A-B

    Notes:

    Sparks Quarterly page 3466: Another unidentified daughter of Willoughby and Polly Sparks was born between 1830 and 1835. She may have been named Minerva. She may also have married S. Nelson and perhaps she was the mother of the three children who were living in the household of Willoughby Sparks when a special school census was taken in 1855. The names of these children were: John Nelson, Willoughby Nelson, and Minerva Jane Nelson.

    This is just a map of the information from the article in the Quarterly. I have no idea if these folks are related or if they're just neighbors.

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    G W Walker M 40 Virginia
    Martha J Walker F 31 Kentucky
    Parley Green M 54 Vermont
    J P Philpott M 33 Tennessee
    Manerva J Nelson F 4 Texas
    Williba Nelson M 2 Texas
    These are two of the children mentioned in the school census.

    Family/Spouse: NELSON. was born about 1822; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Minerva Jane NELSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 47. Willoughby NELSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 48. John NELSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1850 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  15. 26.  SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1825-1830 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  16. 27.  William SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1833 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 20 Aug 1860, , Falls, Texas, USA; pg 44 (164B) d/f #279/279
    • Military: Between 1862 and May 1865, , , Texas, USA; Co B, 13th TX Cav, CSA

    Notes:

    I believe that Willieam was dead by the 1880 Census. I find no records after 1860 that I know for sure are him.

    Census:
    Alto Springs PO
    Wm Sparks M 28 Arkansas
    M A Sparks F 28 Tennessee
    M J Sparks F 1 Texas
    J M Sparks M 9/12 Texas

    Military:
    The 13th Texas Cavalry Battalion was organized in the summer of 1862 and surrendered on 26 May 1865 with the rest of the Trans-Mississippi Dept. They fought at Fort Bisland (April 63), Brashear City (June 63), Donaldsonville (June 63), Stirling's Plantation (Sept63), Bayou Bourbeau (November 63), Red River Campaign (March-May 64),Mansfield (April 64) (where Mouton died), and at Pleasant Hill (April 64) (where Mellen was captured).

    William married Martha A ERSKINE about 1856 in , , Texas, USA. Martha (daughter of ERSKINE) was born in 1830 in , , South Carolina, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. M J SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 50. J M SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1859 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 51. Laura Eleanor SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1864 in , , Texas, USA; died on 1 Feb 1955 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Feb 1955 in Kosse, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    4. 52. Alice SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  17. 28.  SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1830-1835 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  18. 29.  Tillman SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 24 Jul 1837 in , Hot Spring, Arkansas, USA; died on 23 Oct 1912 in , Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Oct 1912 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Tax List: 1860, , Falls, Texas, USA
    • Military: Between 1862 and May 1865, , Falls, Texas, USA; Co B, 13th TX Cav, CSA
    • Tax List: 1877, , Eastland, Texas, USA
    • Census: 1880, , Eastland, Texas, USA; ED 174, pg (315D)
    • Tax List: 1881, , Eastland, Texas, USA
    • Census: 1900, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 79, pg 4B
    • Census: 1910, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 85, pg 2A

    Notes:

    County: Eastland
    Abstract Number: 1021
    District/Class: Milam Preemption
    File Number: 4115
    Original Grantee: Tillman Sparks
    Patentee: D. C. Woods
    Title Date:
    Patent Date: 08 Nov 1884
    Patent No: 423
    Patent Vol: 16
    Certificate:
    Part Section:
    Survey/Blk/Tsp:
    Adj County:
    Acres: 160.00
    Adj Acres:
    Remarks:

    Applied for pension in Parker Co, Texas. Pension #16267.

    Military:
    "Tillman was captured on June 30, 1864, in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, while defending a bridge so that his fellow soldiers could cross. He was listed on the prisoner-of-war roster at Ship Island, Mississippi, until November 5, 1864, when he was sent to the Elmira, New York, Prison Camp. He was received there on November 19, 1864. His description on the POW roster stated that he was 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and that he had a dark complexion, light hair, and blue eyes." [Sparks Family Association]

    Census:
    Precinct 2
    Tillmon Sparks Self M 41 Arkansas
    Elcy Sparks Wife F 35 Texas
    James R Sparks Son M 14 Texas
    Alexander T Sparks Son M 10 Texas
    Saml W Sparks Son M 4 Texas
    John Sparks Son M 1 Texas
    Bailey M Sparks Bro M 35 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    Tillman Sparks Head M 62 Jul 1837 Arkansas m. 39 yrs.
    Ailsie Sparks Wife F 55 Oct 1844 Texas 12/6 children
    Tillman A Sparks Son M 29 Aug 1870 Texas m. 6 months
    Littie D Sparks D-in-l F 18 Sep 1881 Texas 0/0 children
    John H Sparks Son M 21 Mar 1879 Texas
    Cordon W Sparks Son M 19 Mar 1881 Texas
    Neecie B Sparks Dau F 12 Nov 1887 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    Tillman Sparks Head M 72 Arkansas
    Elcy Sparks Wife F 64 Texas
    Nellie Belle Sparks Dau F 21 Texas

    Tillman married Elsie PEAVEYHOUSE on 13 May 1861 in , Falls, Texas, USA. Elsie (daughter of Abraham PEAVEYHOUSE and Mary HODGE) was born on 16 Oct 1845 in , Fort Bend, Texas, USA; died on 27 Sep 1919 in , Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 28 Sep 1919 in , Henderson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Willoughby SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1864 in , Falls, Texas, USA; died on 17 Mar 1869 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    2. 54. Mary SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1864 in , Falls, Texas, USA; died on 25 Sep 1880 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    3. 55. James Richard SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1866 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 30 Oct 1941 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Oct 1941 in , Parker, Texas, USA.
    4. 56. Nelson SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1868 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 12 Jun 1872 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    5. 57. Tillman Alexander SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1870 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 12 May 1963 in Odessa, Ector, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 May 1963 in Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA.
    6. 58. Jacob M SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1872 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 2 Oct 1873 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    7. 59. Dee SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1875 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 13 Oct 1875 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    8. 60. Anna SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1875 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 4 Feb 1877 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.
    9. 61. Samuel Walter SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1876 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 20 Jul 1966 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Jul 1966 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    10. 62. John Henry SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1879 in , Eastland, Texas, USA; died on 8 Dec 1911 in , Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Dec 1911 in , Parker, Texas, USA.
    11. 63. Cordon Wesley SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1881 in , Eastland, Texas, USA; died on 16 Aug 1965 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Aug 1965 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
    12. 64. Necie Belle SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1887 in , Parker, Texas, USA; died on 10 Feb 1974 in Malakoff, Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Feb 1974 in , Henderson, Texas, USA.

  19. 30.  Molly SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1835-1840 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

  20. 31.  Clarinda SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1840 in , , Tennessee, USA; died before 1881 in , , Texas, USA.

    Clarinda married James D ERSKINE on 2 Sep 1856 in , Falls, Texas, USA. James (son of ERSKINE) was born in May 1829 in , , Tennessee, USA; died after 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 65. Sarah Elizabeth ERSKINE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1869 in , , Texas, USA; died on 21 Jun 1958 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1958 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA.

  21. 32.  Nancy C SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1843 in , , Texas, USA; died about 1870.

    Nancy married Wesley C THOMPSON in 1862 in , Parker, Texas, USA. Wesley was born in 1840 in , , Missouri, USA; died in 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Agnes May THOMPSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1869 in , , Texas, USA; died on 30 Mar 1954 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Mar 1954 in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA.
    2. 67. D Waverley THOMPSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1868 in , , Texas, USA; died on 3 Jun 1963 in Stephenville, Erath, Texas, USA; was buried on 4 Jun 1963 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

  22. 33.  Bailey Milton SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in Jan 1847 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 27 Jan 1931 in , Wise, Texas, USA; was buried on 28 Jan 1931 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Between 1862 and May 1865, , , Texas, USA; Co B, 13th TX Cav, CSA
    • Census: 1880, , Eastland, Texas, USA; ED 174, pg 20 (315D)
    • Census: 1900, , Palo Pinto, Texas, USA; ED 122, pg 14A
    • Census: 1910, , Wise, Texas, USA; ED 263, pg 13A
    • Census: 1920, Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA; ED 164, pg 15B
    • Census: 1930, Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA; ED 16, pg 10B
    • death certificate: 28 Jan 1931; Nora Brown of Bridgeport

    Notes:

    Also married Samantha Jane Phillips, no children.

    SPARKS QUARTERLY, pg 3471: Bailey Milton Sparks, son of Willoughby and Polly Sparks, was born in Tennessee in January 1847. He was probaby named for his great-uncle, Bailey Sparks, son of Matthew and Sarah (Thompson) Sparks. He served in Company B, Waller's Regiment, Green's Brigade of Texas Cavalry, Confederate States Army during the Civil War and received a pension in later years from the state of Texas for his service. When the 1880 census was taken of Eastland County, Texas, he was living in the household of his brother, Tillman Sparks. (The abstract of his military records is below.) Bailey Sparks married Julia Antley, probably about 1882, and they had three children before her death on April 11, 1887, shortly after their third child was born. Bailey married (2nd) Amanda ---, probably about 1895. She apparently had a large family by a previous marriage. Bailey died on January 27, 1931, in Wise County, Texas.
    MILITARY:
    SQ pg 1281: Bailey Sparks enlisted in Capt. Thos. P. Hightower's Company, Waller's Battalion, Texas Cavalry, on April 14, 1862, at Marlin, Falls County, Texas, by Thomas P. Hightower. His age was given as 17. He was mustered into the service on April 23, 1862, at Hempstead by E. Waller, Jr. A note on one of the records indicates that he was a substitute for a man named Cornelison. The last record of his being paid was dated September 1, 1863. HIs name appeared on the muster roll for Company B of this battalion for January and February 1864 with the note "Absent, In Arrest." Following is a summary of the history of this unit: Waller's Regiment Texas Cavalry was first organized as the 13th, or Waller's Battalion Texas Cavalry with five companies, A to E. Company F was enlisted in Louisiana August 27, 1862. An unidentified company, Captain Menard's, Captain Goode's and Captain Dunn's Companies Texas Cavalry were added from time to time to complete the regiment.
    Applied for pension in Parker Co, Texas and at Falls County. Pension file #13032-Parker.

    Census:
    Precinct 2
    Tillmon Sparks Self M 41 Arkansas
    Elcy Sparks Wife F 35 Texas
    James R Sparks Son M 14 Texas
    Alexander T Sparks Son M 10 Texas
    Saml W Sparks Son M 4 Texas
    John Sparks Son M 1 Texas
    Bailey M Sparks Bro M 35 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 4
    Baley M Sparks Head M 53 Jan 1847 Texas m. 5 yrs.
    Mandy Sparks Wife F 51 May 1849 Arkansas 9/9 children
    Leona Sparks Dau F 18 Apr 1882 Texas
    Chancy Sparks Son M 16 Feb 1884 Texas
    Jack Camp S-son M 11 May 1889 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 7
    B M Sparks Head M 63 Texas
    Samantha Sparks Wife F 62 Arkansas

    Census:

    Donald B Brown Head M 58 Texas
    Nora Brown Wife F 36 Texas
    Mildred Brown Dau F 7 Texas
    Bailey M Sparks F-in-l M 73 Texas

    Census:

    Nora Brown Head F 46 Texas
    Mildred Willingham Dau F 17 Texas
    Bailey Sparks Father M 83 Texas

    Bailey married Julia ANTLEY on 17 Aug 1882 in , Johnson, Texas, USA. Julia (daughter of James Augustus ANTLEY and Ellen DAY) was born in 1864 in , , Louisiana, USA; died on 11 Apr 1887 in , Wise, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Nora Leona SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1884 in , , Texas, USA; died on 3 Nov 1970 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 Nov 1970 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA.
    2. 69. Chauncy Milton SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1884 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 70. Thomas Columbus SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1887 in , , Texas, USA; died on 22 Jul 1976 in , Logan, Arkansas, USA.

    Bailey married Samantha PHILLIPS in 1895 in , Falls, Texas, USA. Samantha was born on 25 May 1849 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 26 Feb 1918 in , Wise, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Feb 1918 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 34.  John SPARKSJohn SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 7 Oct 1847 in , , Texas, USA; died on 13 Dec 1925 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Dec 1925 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Abt 1862, , , Texas, USA; Co D, (Lt. Spruell's Company) 35th Regiment Texas Cavalry, CSA
    • Census: 22 Jun 1880, Kosse, Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 93, pg 46 (336B)
    • Census: 1900, , Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 65, pg 17A
    • Census: 1910, , Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 31, pg 6B
    • Census: 1920, , Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 100, pg 11B
    • death certificate: 14 Dec 1925; J I Sparks, Frio Co, Tex,

    Notes:

    See The SPARKS QUARTERLY, September, 1989, Whole No. 147, pg 3471:
    "John Sparks, son of Willoughby and Polly Sparks, was born about 1848 in Tennessee. He served in Company D (Lt. Spruell's Company) 35th Regiment Texas Cavalry, Confederate States Army during the Civil War, and after his death, his widow received a pension from the state of Texas for his service.
    After returning from the military service, John Sparks married Rebecca A. ["Becky"] Brown on December 29, 1871, in Limestone County, Texas. She was born on November 25, 1855, in Bienvielle Parish, Louisiana. John died on December 13, 1925, in Limestone County, and Becky died on March 6, 1953. According to the 1880 census of Limestone County, they had four children; there may have been other children born to them later.
    - m. 29 DEC 1871 in Limestone, TX"

    There is a great deal of argument about John's birthdate since, if he was born in Texas prior to statehood, Willoughby's descendants are eligible for DRT or SRT. The census records report 1844-1853, in Texas or Tennessee and his headstone says 1847. His death certificate gives Oct 1844 in Limestone County. John's birth is, so far, the only indication of Willoughby's residence before 19 Feb 1846 when Texas became a state. I don't believe John was born that early. Bailey was born in 1847 and I belive john was born in 1849.

    Census:
    Precinct 5, Line 9
    Jno Sparks Self M 27 Texas
    R A Sparks Wife F 24 Louisiana
    Samantha Sparks Dau F 8 Texas
    Minnie Sparks Dau F 6 Texas
    Mary F Sparks Dau F 3 Texas
    Nora Ann Sparks Dau F 1 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 8, Vol. 73, Line 42
    SPARKS, John head 10/1844 55 TX
    Rebecca A. wife 11/1854 45 Louisiana
    Mary F. dau 8/1876 23 TX
    John E. son 3/1881 19 TX
    William O. son 7/1882 17 TX
    Parlee dau 11/1885 14 TX
    Lula dau 2/1888 12 TX
    Clarinda dau 7/1891 8 TX
    Nona dau 8/1895 4 TX

    Census:
    Vol. 94, Precinct 1
    SPARKS, John head 65 TX
    R.A. wife 56 LA
    Nona dau 14 TX
    Haffpauer, J.T. g-son 17 TX
    Haffpauer, Lem g-son 15 TX

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    SPARKS, John W head 72 TX
    Rebecca A. wife 67 LA
    McCOOK, Lula dau 33 TX
    John g-son 14 TX
    Oscar g-son 12 TX
    HOFFPAIN, Lem g-son 25 TX
    MINSER, Dessiefay dau 11 TX
    J.C. son 8 TX
    (Jake and Dessie Minze are grandchildren.)

    John married Rebecca Ann BROWN on 29 Dec 1870 in , Falls, Texas, USA. Rebecca (daughter of Andrew BROWN and Mary SMITH) was born on 25 Nov 1855 in , Bienville, Louisiana, USA; died on 6 Mar 1953 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Mar 1953 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 71. Samantha SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1870 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died about 1903 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried about 1903 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 72. Minnie SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1874 in , , Texas, USA; died on 19 Oct 1950 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 Oct 1950 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    3. 73. Mary Frances SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1874 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Jul 1913 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Jul 1913 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    4. 74. Nora Ann SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Oct 1879 in , , Texas, USA; died on 19 Mar 1970 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Mar 1970 in Mart, McLennan, Texas, USA.
    5. 75. John Irvin SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1881 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 15 Mar 1957 in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 16 Mar 1957 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    6. 76. William O SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1882 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    7. 77. Paralee SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1884 in , , Texas, USA; died on 21 Mar 1914 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Mar 1914 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    8. 78. Lula SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1888 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 16 Mar 1967 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 Mar 1967 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    9. 79. Clarinda Mae SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jul 1891 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 6 Sep 1986 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1986 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    10. 80. Noma Ann SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1895 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 2 Apr 1981 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.

  24. 35.  Rachel Ann SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 7 Apr 1852 in , Parker, Texas, USA; died on 17 Feb 1930 in , Young, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Feb 1930 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 8 Feb 1930; Mrs Henry Schlitter of Graham

    Rachel married Cordon Wesley SMETHERS on 3 Oct 1867 in , Parker, Texas, USA. Cordon (son of Daniel SMETHERS) was born on 5 May 1848; died on 14 Apr 1929 in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1929 in , Parker, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. John Wesley SMITHERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1872 in , Falls, Texas, USA; died on 15 Dec 1952 in Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Dec 1952 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA.
    2. 82. Mary Jane SMITHERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1874 in , , Texas, USA; died on 26 Feb 1959 in Graham, Young, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Feb 1959 in Graham, Young, Texas, USA.
    3. 83. Julia Ann SMETHERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1876 in , , Texas, USA; died on 7 Nov 1882 in , Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Nov 1882 in , Parker, Texas, USA.
    4. 84. Fannie Lee SMETHERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1887 in , Parker, Texas, USA; died on 18 Apr 1943 in Graham, Young, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 Apr 1943 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

  25. 36.  Elizabeth BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1824 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Notes:

    There seems to be some disagreement on whether Elizabeth is the daughter of Thomas or the granddaughter of Thomas.

    Elizabeth married William T CHARLES on 14 Jul 1838 in , Washington, Texas, USA. William was born in 1816 in , , Arkansas, USA; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 37.  Rachel BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 15 May 1825 in , , Arkansas, USA; died on 7 Jun 1894 in Grandview, Johnson, Texas, USA; was buried in Jun 1894 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  27. 38.  Martin BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 27 Oct 1826; died on 23 Jun 1908 in , Llano, Texas, USA.

  28. 39.  Priscilla BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1829 in , , Arkansas, USA; died about 1859 in , Fayette, Texas, USA.

  29. 40.  Minerva BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1830; died in Deceased; was buried in Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA.

  30. 41.  John L BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 5 Mar 1831; died on 27 Oct 1890 in , , Texas, USA; was buried in Oct 1890 in Pond Springs, Williamson, Texas, USA.

  31. 42.  William BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1836; died before 1937 in , Travis, Texas, USA.

  32. 43.  James BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1838; died on 5 May 1916 in Garfield, DeWitt, Texas, USA.

    Notes:

    Garfield is either in DeWitt or Travis County.


  33. 44.  Mary A BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1840; died in 1916 in Ranger, Eastland, Texas, USA.

  34. 45.  Charles H BOATWRIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Lydia2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1842; died in 1909 in , Travis, Texas, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 46.  Minerva Jane NELSON Descendancy chart to this point (25.3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1846 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Springfield, Limestone, Texas, USA; pg 36-37, 774-775, or 374A-B

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    G W Walker M 40 Virginia
    Martha J Walker F 31 Kentucky
    Parley Green M 54 Vermont
    J P Philpott M 33 Tennessee
    Manerva J Nelson F 4 Texas
    Williba Nelson M 2 Texas


  2. 47.  Willoughby NELSON Descendancy chart to this point (25.3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1848 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Springfield, Limestone, Texas, USA; pg 36-37, 774-775 (373B-374A), d/f #283/283

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    G W Walker M 40 Virginia
    Martha J Walker F 31 Kentucky [Is this their mother? a Sparks?]
    Parley Green M 54 Vermont
    J P Philpott M 33 Tennessee
    Manerva J Nelson F 4 Texas
    Williba Nelson M 2 Texas
    G W is a taylor [sic], Parley is a waggoner, JP is a surveyor.


  3. 48.  John NELSON Descendancy chart to this point (25.3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born about 1850 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  4. 49.  M J SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1858 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  5. 50.  J M SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in Nov 1859 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  6. 51.  Laura Eleanor SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 18 Jan 1864 in , , Texas, USA; died on 1 Feb 1955 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 2 Feb 1955 in Kosse, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 2 Feb 1955; R R Camp


  7. 52.  Alice SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in 1866 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  8. 53.  Willoughby SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 28 Feb 1864 in , Falls, Texas, USA; died on 17 Mar 1869 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  9. 54.  Mary SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 20 Dec 1864 in , Falls, Texas, USA; died on 25 Sep 1880 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  10. 55.  James Richard SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 10 Sep 1866 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 30 Oct 1941 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Oct 1941 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jim Sparks
    • Census: 14 Jun 1900, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 76, pg 12B
    • Census: 1910, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 85, pg 2A
    • Census: 1920, Brady, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA; ED 21, pg 4B
    • Census: 1930, Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA; ED 2, pg 14B
    • Census: 1940, Weatherford, Parker, Texas, USA; ED 184-1, pg 11B
    • death certificate: 31 Oct 1941; Mrs J R Sparks of Denton

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    Jas R Sparks Head M 33 Sep 1866 Texas m. 7 yrs.
    Laura I Sparks Wife F 23 Aep 1876 Alabama 3/3 children
    Wm T Sparks Son M 5 Jul 1894 Texas
    Jas M Sparks Son M 3 Jul 1896 Texas
    Leslie Sparks Son M 1 Nov 1899 Texas (age marked out, 6/12 added)

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    James R Sparks Head M 43 Texas
    Ida L Sparks Wife F 33 Alabama
    William T Sparks Son M 15 Texas
    James F Sparks Son M 13 Texas
    Lesley W Sparks Son M 11 Texas
    John G Sparks Son M 8 Texas
    George N Sparks Son M 5 Texas
    Clarence V Sparks Son M 4 Texas
    Herbert D Sparks Son M 1 Texas

    Census:

    James B Sparks ?tab?Head ?tab?M ?tab?53 ?tab?Texas
    Ida Sparks ?tab??tab?F ?tab?43 ?tab?Alabama
    William T Sparks ?tab?M ?tab?25 ?tab?Texas
    George Sparks ?tab??tab?M ?tab?16 ?tab?Texas
    Virgil Sparks ?tab??tab?M ?tab?14 ?tab?Texas
    Hubert Sparks ?tab??tab?M ?tab?12 ?tab?Texas
    Sidney Sparks ?tab??tab?M ?tab? 9 ?tab?Oklahoma
    Segona Sparks ?tab??tab?F ?tab? 6 ?tab?Oklahoma
    Cecil Sparks ?tab??tab?M ?tab? 3 ?tab?Oklahoma

    Census:

    J R Sparks Head M 63 Texas
    Ida Sparks Wife F 53 Texas
    J F Sparks Son M 34 Texas
    Hubert Sparks Son M 21 Texas
    Sidney Sparks Son M 19 Texas
    Cecil Sparks Son M 14 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 1, Ward 1, Mill Street
    J R Sparks Head M 73 Texas
    Ida Sparks Wife F 63 Alabama
    Cecil W Sparks Son M 24 Oklahoma
    James and Cecil are both unemployed.


  11. 56.  Nelson SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 11 Nov 1868 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 12 Jun 1872 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  12. 57.  Tillman Alexander SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 14 Aug 1870 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 12 May 1963 in Odessa, Ector, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 May 1963 in Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 13 May 1963; Roy Sparks


  13. 58.  Jacob M SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 10 Jul 1872 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 2 Oct 1873 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  14. 59.  Dee SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 14 Jan 1875 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 13 Oct 1875 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  15. 60.  Anna SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 14 Jan 1875 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 4 Feb 1877 in , Johnson, Texas, USA.

  16. 61.  Samuel Walter SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 28 Sep 1876 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; died on 20 Jul 1966 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Jul 1966 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, , Erath, Texas, USA; ED 75, pg 9B
    • Census: 1910, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 85, pg 2A
    • Census: 1920, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 67, pg 4A
    • Census: 1930, , Limestone, Texas, USA
    • death certificate: 21 Jul 1966; Lavada Sanders

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precint 6
    Walter Sparks Head M 24 Texas
    Jodie M Sparks Wife F 16 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    Sam W Sparks Head M 33 Texas
    Jodie May Sparks Wife F 24 Texas
    Georgia Lee Sparks Dau F 8 Texas
    Callie Brunetta Sparks Dau F 4 Texas
    Mamy M Sparks Dau F 2 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 2


  17. 62.  John Henry SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 24 Mar 1879 in , Eastland, Texas, USA; died on 8 Dec 1911 in , Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Dec 1911 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 85, pg 2A

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    John H Sparks Head M 31 Texas
    Ada E Sparks Wife F 29 Texas
    Robert Lee Sparks Son M 7 Texas

    Died:
    blood poisoning [septicemia]? from a thorn in his knee


  18. 63.  Cordon Wesley SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 13 Mar 1881 in , Eastland, Texas, USA; died on 16 Aug 1965 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Aug 1965 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, , Jack, Texas, USA; ED 146, pg 3B
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Weatherford, Parker, Texas, USA; draft
    • Census: 1920, , Parker, Texas, USA; ED 78, pg 7B
    • Census: 1930, Olney, Young, Texas, USA; ED 8, pg 2B
    • Census: 1940, Newcastle, Young, Texas, USA; ED 252-15, pg 7A
    • death certificate: 17 Aug 1965; W G Lewis

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    Corden W Sparks Head M 29 Texas
    Etter E Sparks Wife F 23 Texas
    Auther M Sparks Son M 2 Texas

    Military:
    Cordon Wesley Sparks of Millsap, age 37, born 31 Mar 1881, is a farmer. His nearest relative is Mrs Etta Sparks. He is of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    Cordan Sparks Head M 38 Texas
    Etta Sparks Wife F 34 Texas
    Omer Sparks Son M 12 Texas
    Bernice Sparks Dau F 9 Texas
    Clifford Sparks Son M 7 Texas
    Eula Mae Sparks Dau F 2 Texas

    Census:

    Cas Sparks Head M 49 Texas
    Etta Sparks Wife F 43 Texas
    Clifford Sparks Son M 17 Texas
    Bernice Sparks Dau F 19 Texas
    Ula Mae Sparks Dau F 12 Texas
    Vaughn Sparks Son M 8 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 6
    Cordon Sparks Head M 56 Texas
    Clifford Sparks Son M 26 Texas
    Vaughn Sparks Son M 18 Texas
    J L Sparks Son M 15 Texas
    Cordon works for the WPA Schoolyard Project and Vaughn also works for the WPA. They previously lived in Rural Young County.


  19. 64.  Necie Belle SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (29.Tillman3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 30 Nov 1887 in , Parker, Texas, USA; died on 10 Feb 1974 in Malakoff, Henderson, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Feb 1974 in , Henderson, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 11 Feb 1974; Charlene Abbe


  20. 65.  Sarah Elizabeth ERSKINE Descendancy chart to this point (31.Clarinda3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 15 Apr 1869 in , , Texas, USA; died on 21 Jun 1958 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1958 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lizzie Erskine


  21. 66.  Agnes May THOMPSON Descendancy chart to this point (32.Nancy3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 20 Dec 1869 in , , Texas, USA; died on 30 Mar 1954 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 31 Mar 1954 in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA.

  22. 67.  D Waverley THOMPSON Descendancy chart to this point (32.Nancy3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 8 Dec 1868 in , , Texas, USA; died on 3 Jun 1963 in Stephenville, Erath, Texas, USA; was buried on 4 Jun 1963 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 4 Jun 1963; L E Thompson


  23. 68.  Nora Leona SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Bailey3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 15 Apr 1884 in , , Texas, USA; died on 3 Nov 1970 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 Nov 1970 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA; ED 16, pg 10B
    • death certificate: 4 Nov 1970; Mildred Pierce

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1900 Census gives 1882, Death Certificate gives 1884 and Tombstone gives 1883. Since her parents married in late 1882, 1884 is more likely unless Bailey was married before Julia.

    Census:

    Nora Brown Head F 46 Texas
    Mildred Willingham Dau F 17 Texas
    Bailey Sparks Father M 83 Texas


  24. 69.  Chauncy Milton SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Bailey3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 26 Feb 1884 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, , Wise, Texas, USA; ED 263, pg 14A
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Richmond, Ray, Missouri, USA; draft
    • Census: 1930, Heavener, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA; ED 11, pg 2A

    Notes:

    There is a Channcy [Chauncey] M "Buddy" Sparks, died in 1953 in Oregon, birthdate 24 Feb 1884.

    Census:
    Precinct 7
    Tom Peoples Head M 35 Texas
    Susie Peoples Wife F 24 Texas
    Raymond B Peoples Son M 9 Texas
    Chancey Sparks Boarder M 26 Texas

    Military:
    Chauncy Milton Sparks of Richmond, MO, age 34, born 26 Feb 1885, is a miner for Pickering Coal Co. His nearest relative is Baley Sparks of Bridgeport, TX. He is of medium height with gray eyes and brown hair.

    Census:

    Hurley Bush Head M 39 Missouri
    Della Bush Wife F 35 Missouri
    Mollir H Bush Son M 17 Missouri
    Chauncy M Sparks Lodger M 46 Texas

    Died:
    Oregon?


  25. 70.  Thomas Columbus SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Bailey3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 31 Mar 1887 in , , Texas, USA; died on 22 Jul 1976 in , Logan, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lum Sparks
    • Census: 1900, , Jack, Texas, USA; ED 39, pg 19A
    • Census: 1910, , Palo Pinto, Texas, USA; ED 183, pg 17A
    • Military: 9 Sep 1918, Guthrie, King, Texas, USA; draft
    • Census: 1920, Guthrie, King, Texas, USA; ED 152, pg 1B
    • Census: 1930, , King, Texas, USA; ED 1 pg 3A

    Notes:

    I don't know where I got this information.

    Census:
    Precinct 5
    Gordon Smethers Head M 51 May 1849 Indiana m. 33 yrs.
    Rachel F Smethers Wife F 48 Apr 1852 Texas 5/3 children
    Fannie L Smethers Dau F 12 Nov 1887 Texas
    Thomas C Smethers Nephew M 14 Mar 1886 Texas [SPARKS]
    This is indexed under Smothers.

    Census:
    Precinct 2
    Carden W Smithers Head M 59 Indiana
    Rachel Smithers Wife F 56 Texas
    Fannie Smithers Dau F 23 Texas
    Tom C Sparks Nephew M 24 Texas

    Military:
    Thomas C Sparks of Guthrie, Texas, age 32, born 31 Mar 1886, is a married ranch hand. His nearest relative is Lyle Sparks (wife), also of Guthrie. He is of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

    Census:

    Thomas C Sparks Head M 33 Texas
    Mary L Sparks Wife F 24 Texas
    Beatrice Sparks Dau F 5 Texas
    Beaula Sparks Dau F 1 Texas
    Ed W Nolan Boarder M 26 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 1
    Ismer Lynn Head M 80 Texas
    Sallie E Lynn Wife F 70 Louisiana
    Thomas C Sparks Boarder M 42 Texas
    Buela L Sparks Boarder F 11 Texas
    Thomas is listed as widowed.


  26. 71.  Samantha SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in Oct 1870 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died about 1903 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried about 1903 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Notes:

    In the 1900 census Limestone County. ED 65 Line 241 by the name. It list Leonard Hoffauir and Samantha It list her as being born in Oct. Instead of 1872 it says she was 24 born in 1875. [Herberta Mask mask_b1@juno.com]

    (Medical):died giving birth to twins

    Samantha married Leonard Thomas HOFFPAUIR on 20 Mar 1890 in , Limestone, Texas, USA. Leonard (son of Lemuel HOFFPAUIR and Rachel CADY) was born in Aug 1864 in , , Texas, USA; died about 1915 in Kountze, Hardin, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 85. Mary Ann HOFFPAUIR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1891 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 22 Feb 1919 in Honest Ridge, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 23 Feb 1919 in Honest Ridge, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 86. John Thomas HOFFPAUIR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1892 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 10 Jan 1968 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 11 Jan 1968 in Mart, McLennan, Texas, USA.
    3. 87. Lem William HOFFPAUIR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1894 in , Liberty, Texas, USA; died on 29 Jan 1973 in Hico, Hamilton, Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Jan 1973 in Hico, Hamilton, Texas, USA.
    4. 88. Minnie Jewel HOFFPAUIR  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1897 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died about 1901; was buried about 1901 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    5. 89. Charlotte HOFFPAUIR  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1899 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died about 1902.
    6. 90. HOFFPAUIR  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903; died about 1903.

  27. 72.  Minnie SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 25 Sep 1874 in , , Texas, USA; died on 19 Oct 1950 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 Oct 1950 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1950, Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; 406 W Angelina

    Minnie married James M DAUGHERTY on 20 Mar 1890 in , Limestone, Texas, USA. James (son of William DAUGHERTY and Rachell MARSACK) was born on 19 Nov 1871 in , , Louisiana, USA; died on 16 Sep 1938 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 Sep 1938 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 91. Oliver Lee DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1891 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 25 Aug 1970 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Aug 1970 in , Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 92. Zora Belle DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1894 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 13 Feb 1970 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Feb 1970 in Bremond, Robertson, Texas, USA.
    3. 93. Nina L DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1898 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    4. 94. Clyde DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    5. 95. Eunice DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1904 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 9 Jan 1931 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Jan 1931 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    6. 96. James Elbert DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1905 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 21 Aug 1979 in , Falls, Texas, USA; was buried on 23 Aug 1979 in , Limestone, Texas, USA.
    7. 97. Elza Bonner DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1907 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 27 Dec 1990 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 29 Dec 1990 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    8. 98. Ivy May DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    9. 99. Irene DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    10. 100. J D DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1913 in Mart, McLennan, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    11. 101. Lillie Vanita DAUGHERTY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1916 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 9 Aug 1993 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 1993 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA.

  28. 73.  Mary Frances SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 14 Aug 1874 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Jul 1913 in , Johnson, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Jul 1913 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Fannie Sparks
    • death certificate: 24 Jul 1913; Mrs Hattie Stanley of Cleburne

    Notes:

    Her death certificate says Cottonwood Cemetery. She was probably born in Aug 1876 as recorded on the 1900 Census. Her death certificate gives her birthdate as 28 Feb 1876. Her headstone says 14 Aug 1874.

    Mary married John Coleman MINZE about 1908 in , , Texas, USA. John (son of Andrew Jackson MINZE and Sarah Ann RENNER) was born on 17 Jul 1872 in , Montgomery, Texas, USA; died on 2 Oct 1937 in Streetman, Freestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 3 Oct 1937 in , Freestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 102. Dessie Faye MINZE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1909 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Nov 1994 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 25 Nov 1994 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 103. Ruby MINZE  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910; died in 1910; was buried in 1910 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    3. 104. John Charles MINZE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1911 in Frosa, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 12 Nov 2005 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Nov 2005 in , Limestone, Texas, USA.
    4. 105. Glenn Munroe MINZE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1913 in , , Texas, USA; died in 1913 in , , Texas, USA; was buried in 1913 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.

  29. 74.  Nora Ann SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 19 Oct 1879 in , , Texas, USA; died on 19 Mar 1970 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 21 Mar 1970 in Mart, McLennan, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 16 Jun 1900, Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 65, pg 17A
    • Census: 1930, , Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 9, pg 10B
    • Census: 1940, , Galveston, Texas, USA; ED 84-57, pg 5A
    • Residence: 1970, Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; 201 S Leon
    • death certificate: 20 Mar 1970; Mrs Mildred Doss

    Notes:

    Alton is the 10th child born to Nora with 9 living.

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    Jim Daugharty Head M 27 Nov 1872 Louisiana m. 10 yrs.
    Minnie Daugharty Wife F 25 Sep 1874 Texas 4/3 children
    Oliver L Daugharty Son M 9 Jan 1891 Texas
    Fannie Z Daugharty Dau F 6 Jun 1894 Texas
    Nina L Daugharty Dau F 1 Oct 1898 Texas
    Nora Rodgers Sister F 19 Oct 1880 Texas
    John H Rodgers Nephew M 1 May 1899 Texas 0/0 children
    Nora is widowed.

    Census:
    Precinct 3
    Nora Pierce Head F 52 Texas
    Earl Pierce Son M 18 Texas
    Elmar Pierce Son M 16 Texas
    Myrtle Pierce Dau F 13 Texas
    Alton Pierce Son M 11 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 2
    James A Pierce Head M 20 Texas
    Alta Pierce Wife F 19 Texas
    Grace Rose Pierce Dau F 9/12 Texas
    Nora Ann Pierce Mother F 64 Texas
    James is an unemployed pipe fitter for the WPA, Alta is a waitress in a hair parlour and they all lived in Groesbeck previously.

    Nora married J Harry RODGERS on 16 Aug 1896 in , Limestone, Texas, USA. J was born about 1875; died before 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 106. John Herman RODGERS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1899 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 13 Sep 1975 in Temple, Bell, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Sep 1975 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Nora married Calvin Thomas PEARCE about 1900. Calvin (son of C T Britton PIERCE) was born on 10 Feb 1869 in , , Mississippi, USA; died on 17 Jul 1925 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Jul 1925 in Mart, McLennan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 107. Alma PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    2. 108. Erma PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in , , Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    3. 109. William Everett PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1905 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 23 Feb 1988 in , Calhoun, Texas, USA; was buried on 25 Feb 1988 in Port Lavaca, Calhoun, Texas, USA.
    4. 110. Mildred PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1907 in , , Texas, USA; died on 26 Jul 1982 in , McLennan, Texas, USA; was buried on 28 Jul 1982 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    5. 111. Ima Mae PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1909 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA; died on 8 Oct 1971 in Plainview, Hale, Texas, USA; was buried on 11 Oct 1971 in Plainview, Hale, Texas, USA.
    6. 112. Samuel Earl PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1912 in , , Texas, USA; died on 10 Jun 1997 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 12 Jun 1997 in Farrar, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    7. 113. Joseph Elmer PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1914 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 1 Nov 1943 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 3 Nov 1943 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
    8. 114. Myrtle PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1917 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    9. 115. James Alton PEARCE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1919 in , , Texas, USA; died on 7 Apr 2002 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA.

  30. 75.  John Irvin SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 8 Mar 1881 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 15 Mar 1957 in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 16 Mar 1957 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 5 May 1910, , Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 34, pg 15B
    • Military: 12 Sep 1918, Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; draft
    • Census: 1930, , Denton, Texas, USA; ED 22, pg 6B
    • Census: 1940, , Denton, Texas, USA; ED 61-23, pg 10B
    • Occupation: 1957; farmer
    • Residence: 1957, Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA; 2032 Tennyson
    • death certificate: 16 Mar 1957; Mr Carl Sparks

    Notes:

    I'm not sure that any of this is correct.

    Census:
    Precinct 2
    John I Sparks Head M 27 Texas
    Louise Sparks Wife F 26 Texas
    Bertha M Sparks Dau F 8 Texas
    Annie B Sparks Dau F 6 Texas
    Cleo Sparks Dau F 4 Texas
    Carl Sparks Son M 1 0/12 Texas

    Military:
    John Irvin Sparks of Thornton, age 37, b. 8 Mar 1881, is a farmer and married to Louisa. He is of medium height and build with brown eyes and hair.

    Census:
    Precinct 6
    John Sparks Head M 49 Texas
    Louisa Sparks Wife F 45 Texas
    Bertha W Sparks Dau F 28 Texas
    Carl Sparks Son M 21 Texas
    Laxten Sparks Son M 19 Texas
    Grace Sparks Dau F 16 Texas
    Earl Sparks Dau F 14 Texas
    Howard Sparks Son M 10 Texas
    John Sparks Jr. Son M 8 Texas
    James Sparks Son M 5 Texas

    Census:
    Precinct 6
    John I Sparks Head M 59 Texas
    Louisa Sparks Wife F 55 Texas
    Bertha M Sparks Dau F 38 Texas
    Howard Sparks Son M 20 Texas
    John I Jr Sparks Son M 17 Texas
    James E Sparks Son M 15 Texas

    John married Louisa JONES on 12 Aug 1900 in , Limestone, Texas, USA. Louisa was born on 20 Dec 1884 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 25 Jan 1963 in Garland, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 1963 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 116. Bertha Mae SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1901 in , , Texas, USA; died on 7 Aug 1986 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Aug 1986 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    2. 117. Annie B SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1903 in , , Texas, USA; died on 14 Nov 1995 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 16 Nov 1995 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    3. 118. Cleo N SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1906 in , , Texas, USA; died in Mar 1987 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA.
    4. 119. Carl SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1908 in , , Texas, USA; died on 2 Jul 1989; was buried in 1989 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    5. 120. Lexton S SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1910 in , , Texas, USA; died on 3 Jun 1996 in , Tarrant, Texas, USA; was buried on 5 Jun 1996 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    6. 121. Grace Evelyn SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1913 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.
    7. 122. Earle SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1916 in , , Texas, USA; died on 24 Mar 2004 in Rowlett, Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 26 Mar 2004 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    8. 123. Howard SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1919 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 11 May 1997 in , Dallas, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 May 1997 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.
    9. 124. John Irvin SPARKS, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1922 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    10. 125. James E SPARKS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1925 in , , Texas, USA; died on 22 May 1985; was buried on 24 May 1985 in Little Elm, Denton, Texas, USA.

  31. 76.  William O SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born in Jul 1882 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died in Deceased.

  32. 77.  Paralee SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 26 Nov 1884 in , , Texas, USA; died on 21 Mar 1914 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 22 Mar 1914 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Paralee married Walter Oscar BROWN on 24 Mar 1903 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA. Walter was born on 20 Jul 1883 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Mar 1949 in , , Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Mar 1949 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 126. Raymond Nolan BROWN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1904 in , , Texas, USA; died on 23 Aug 1964 in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA; was buried on 25 Aug 1964 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 127. Noma Inez BROWN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1905; died on 15 Jan 1990 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 Jan 1990 in Bremond, Robertson, Texas, USA.
    3. 128. W Clayton BROWN  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; died in Deceased.
    4. 129. Mattie Marie BROWN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1909 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 8 Aug 1985 in , McLennan, Texas, USA; was buried on 10 Aug 1985 in Gholson, McLennan, Texas, USA.
    5. 130. Mozelle BROWN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1911 in Frosa, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 23 Aug 1964 in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Aug 1964 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA.
    6. 131. Grady Bonnard BROWN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1913 in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 11 Apr 1979 in , Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 13 Apr 1979 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA.

  33. 78.  Lula SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 22 Feb 1888 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 16 Mar 1967 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 17 Mar 1967 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, , Limestone, Texas, USA; ED 100, pg 11B
    • Residence: 1967, Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; 602 S Belknap
    • death certificate: 17 Mar 1967; D C Edwards, Husband,

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 8
    SPARKS, John W head 72 TX
    Rebecca A. wife 67 LA
    McCOOK, Lula dau 33 TX
    John g-son 14 TX
    Oscar g-son 12 TX
    HOFFPAIN, Lem g-son 25 TX
    MINSER, Dessiefay dau 11 TX
    J.C. son 8 TX

    Lula married Robert Herbert MCCOOK in 1904 in , Limestone, Texas, USA. Robert (son of W A MCCOOK and Caldonia C GARRETT) was born on 11 Aug 1882 in , , Texas, USA; died on 6 Dec 1912 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA; was buried on 7 Dec 1912 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 132. John William MCCOOK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1905 in , , Texas, USA; died on 8 Oct 1954 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 9 Oct 1954 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 133. Robert Oscar MCCOOK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1907 in , , Texas, USA; died on 12 Nov 1967 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA; was buried on 14 Nov 1967 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

    Lula married Davitt Charles EDWARDS about 1955. Davitt (son of Napoleon Bonaparte EDWARDS and Caroline EATON) was born on 6 May 1894 in , , Texas, USA; died on 9 Jan 1969 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA; was buried on 11 Jan 1969 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  34. 79.  Clarinda Mae SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 23 Jul 1891 in Big Hill, Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 6 Sep 1986 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Sep 1986 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 2 May 1940, Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA; ED 84-34, pg 24A

    Notes:

    Census:
    Precinct 1, Ward 7, 4806 Avenue P
    Clarinda O'Neal Head F 48 Texas
    Frank O'Neal Son M 12 Texas
    Joyce Marie O'Neal Dau F 9 Texas
    Patricia O'Neal Dau F 7 Missouri
    Charlie Kays Boarder M 51 Louisiana

    Clarinda married Frank Sylvester O'NEAL on 31 Dec 1908 in , Coryell, Texas, USA. Frank (son of James Reuben O'NEAL and Eula Mae WALKER) was born on 24 Sep 1886 in Victoria, Victoria, Texas, USA; died on 25 Mar 1938 in Lebanon, Laclede, Missouri, USA; was buried on 28 Mar 1938 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 134. Milton Sylvester O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1909 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA; died on 26 Mar 1972 in Denham Springs, Livingston, Louisiana, USA; was buried on 27 Mar 1972 in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    2. 135. Lois Ione O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1911 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 21 Jan 1991 in , Galveston, Texas, USA; was buried on 23 Jan 1991 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.
    3. 136. Wilbourn Claudis O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1913 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA; died on 28 Sep 2000 in , Liberty, Texas, USA; was buried on 30 Sep 2000 in Cleveland, Liberty, Texas, USA.
    4. 137. Odis Odell O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1916 in Mart, McLennan, Texas, USA; died on 9 Dec 2008 in , Galveston, Texas, USA; was cremated on 11 Dec 2008.
    5. 138. Howard James O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1918 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 13 Jun 1992 in , Galveston, Texas, USA; was buried on 15 Jun 1992 in Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA.
    6. 139. Margie Juanita O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1924 in , , Texas, USA; died on 25 Jul 1997 in , Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Jul 1997 in Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA.
    7. 140. Frank Sylvester O'NEAL, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1927; died on 19 Dec 1988 in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA.
    8. 141. Joyce Marie O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1930 in Byrds, Brown, Texas, USA; died on 22 Apr 1996 in , Brazoria, Texas, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1996 in Hitchcock, Galveston, Texas, USA.
    9. 142. Patricia Ann O'NEAL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1932 in Lebanon, Laclede, Missouri, USA; died on 29 Apr 1999 in , Harris, Texas, USA; was buried on 3 May 1999 in League City, Galveston, Texas, USA.

    Clarinda married KEYS about 1948. was born about 1880; died in Deceased. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  35. 80.  Noma Ann SPARKS Descendancy chart to this point (34.John3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 24 Aug 1895 in , Limestone, Texas, USA; died on 2 Apr 1981 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nomie Sparks

    Notes:

    Betty remembers visiting Uncle Willie and Aunt Nomie. They had a farm and they let the kids pick cotton and do other chores. "All the kids loved Aunt Nomie." Willie and Nomie never had any children of their own.

    Noma married Willie E BELL in 1919 in , Limestone, Texas, USA. Willie was born on 5 Sep 1898 in , , Texas, USA; died on 3 Apr 1983 in Mexia, Limestone, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  36. 81.  John Wesley SMITHERS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Rachel3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 19 May 1872 in , Falls, Texas, USA; died on 15 Dec 1952 in Pilot Point, Denton, Texas, USA; was buried on 18 Dec 1952 in Denton, Denton, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 16 Dec 1952; Mrs Ardell Muse


  37. 82.  Mary Jane SMITHERS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Rachel3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 4 Jan 1874 in , , Texas, USA; died on 26 Feb 1959 in Graham, Young, Texas, USA; was buried on 27 Feb 1959 in Graham, Young, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 27 Feb 1959; Miss Gertrude Schlitter


  38. 83.  Julia Ann SMETHERS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Rachel3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 3 Jul 1876 in , , Texas, USA; died on 7 Nov 1882 in , Parker, Texas, USA; was buried on 8 Nov 1882 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

  39. 84.  Fannie Lee SMETHERS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Rachel3, 8.Willoughby2, 1.Absalom1) was born on 25 Nov 1887 in , Parker, Texas, USA; died on 18 Apr 1943 in Graham, Young, Texas, USA; was buried on 20 Apr 1943 in , Parker, Texas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • death certificate: 19 Apr 1943; Mrs ?ury Schlitter, Sr of Graham

    Notes:

    death certificate:
    The name of the informant is smeared, it was probably Mary Jane.



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