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John Wesley Sparks (1860 - 1948)

John Wesley "J W" Sparks
Born in Putnam, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 18 Oct 1886 in White, Tennessee, United Statesmap
Husband of — married 18 Mar 1925 in Putnam, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Died at age 87 in White, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Biography

John Sparks was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.
This profile is part of the Sparks Name Study.

John Wesley Sparks was born on November 3, 1860 in Putnam, Tennessee, United States, son of William M Sparks (1828–1915) and Rachel Delina Lee (1832–1906).

John (25) married Rosa Pennington (22) (born on December 29, 1863 in White, Tennessee; daughter of Emery Pennington and Julianne (Henry) Pennington) on October 18, 1886 in White, Tennessee. [1]

John (64) married Mattie Adelaide Finley (42) (born on March 13, 1883; daughter of Bluford Finley and Amy (Romines) Finley) on March 18, 1925 in Putnam. [2]

In the 1870 census John (age 11) was in Putnam, Tennessee, United States.[3] William Sparks 45, Rachael Sparks 35, Milley Sparks 13, John Sparks 11, Margarette Sparks 9, Rachael Sparks 4, Mary Sparks 1, Roda Sparks 75.

In the 1880 census John (age 19), Works On Farm, was the single son of William Sparks in District 8, Grainger, Tennessee, United States.[4] William Sparks 52, wife Rachel Sparks 48, son John Sparks 19, daughter Margaret Sparks 15, daughter Rhoda Sparks 13, son Henry Sparks 11, son Joseph Sparks 9, daughter Martha Sparks 7.

In the 1900 census John (age 41) was the married head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States.[5] John Sparks 41, wife Rosie Sparks 38, son Charlie L Sparks 13, daughter Lou A Sparks 11, daughter Ader M Sparks 9, son Lester L Sparks 6, son Johnnie C. Sparks 4, son Unnamed Sparks 1.

In the 1910 census John (age 48) was the married head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States.[6] John W Spacks 48, wife Rosa Spacks 46, daughter Mae Spacks 17, son Lester L Spacks 15, son John C Spacks 12, son George H Spacks 10, daughter Dora E Spacks 8, daughter Daisy C Spacks 5, daughter Effie J Spacks 1, father William Spacks 82.

In the 1920 census John (age 59) was the widowed head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States.[7] John Sparks 59, son Lee Sparks 25, son Cloud Sparks 23, son George Sparks 20, daughter Dora Sparks 18, daughter Daisy Sparks 15, daughter Jewel Sparks 10.

In the 1930 census John (age 69) was the married head of household in District 11, White, Tennessee, United States.[8] John W Sparks 69, wife Mattie Sparks 48, stepdaughter Margie Sparks 11, servant Riley Bumbalough 13.

In the 1940 census John (age 79) was the married head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States.[9] John Sparks 79, wife Mattie Sparks 57.

John died on April 26, 1948 in White, Tennessee, aged 87. He was buried in Board Valley Cemetery. White County, Tennessee.[10][11]

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee, White County Records, 1809-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005749174; Image number: 314
    FamilySearch Record: QPQ6-BYBV (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L932-44WL
    John W Sparks marriage to Rosia Pennington on 18 Oct 1886 in White, Tennessee, United States.
  2. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002"
    Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
    Ancestry Record 1169 #2817708 (accessed 23 November 2023)
    J W Sparks marriage to Mattie Clouse on 18 Mar 1925 in Putnam, Tennessee, USA.
  3. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 11; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 004275520; FHL microfilm: 000553053; Image number: 284; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01564-5
    FamilySearch Record: MDZB-475 (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-698Q-6W9
    John Sparks (11) in Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  4. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00003; Digital film/folder number: 005162508; FHL microfilm: 1255274; Image number: 412; Sheet number: 329; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: F
    FamilySearch Record: MDW3-8VJ (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBD-9W2
    John Sparks (19), single son, Works On Farm, in household of William Sparks (52) in District 8, Grainger, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
  5. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 72; Digital film/folder number: 004118751; FHL microfilm: 1241604; Image number: 817; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00792-3
    FamilySearch Record: MSZK-Q65 (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QF4-3MX
    John Sparks (41), married head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  6. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157161; FHL microfilm: 1375539; Image number: 261; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03636-6
    FamilySearch Record: MGNV-81B (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-RBB
    John W Spacks (48), married head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  7. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004968828; FHL microfilm: 1821770; Image number: 1082; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03111-6
    FamilySearch Record: MN55-TFW (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJG-72H
    John Sparks (59), widowed head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  8. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 5; Digital film/folder number: 004953935; FHL microfilm: 2342019; Image number: 412; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03696-8
    FamilySearch Record: SP7T-QS5 (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR8C-94N4
    John W Sparks (69), married head of household in District 11, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  9. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 30; Digital film/folder number: 005461320; Image number: 391; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: K4H2-7QP (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-8STM
    John Sparks (79), married head of household in Civil District 11, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  10. ↑ Death: "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004184529; FHL microfilm: 2137395; Image number: 1893; Packet letter: E; Indexing batch: B06475-3
    FamilySearch Record: NS6S-SKX (accessed 23 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6XYS-ZR9
    John Wesley Sparks death 26 Apr 1948 (born 3 Nov 1860), son of William Sparks & Rachel Lee, husband of Rosa Pennington, in White, Tennessee, United States.
  11. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #43021366 (accessed 23 November 2023)
    Memorial page for John Wesley Sparks (3 Nov 1860-26 Apr 1948), citing Board Valley Cemetery, Sparta, White County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by imagal49 (contributor 47223808).




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