James Kolb Polk Sparkman (1888 - 1949)

Born 11 May 1888 in Quebeck, White, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Maggie (Stipe) Sparkman — married 15 Oct 1916 in White, Tennessee, United States

Died 20 Oct 1949 at age 61 in White, Tennessee, United States

Biography

James Sparkman was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.

James Kolb Polk Sparkman was born on May 11, 1888 in Quebeck, White, Tennessee, United States, son of Temple Sparkman (1853–1939) and Permelia Hunter (1849–1896).

James (28) married Maggie Stipe (21) (born on December 24, 1894 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee) on October 15, 1916 in White. ^[1]

In the 1900 census James (age 11) was the son of Temple Sparkman in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States.^[2] Temple Sparkman 47, wife Rachell Sparkman 42, daughter Avo Sparkman 21, daughter Ollie Sparkman 18, son John Sparkman 16, daughter Annie Sparkman 14, son James Sparkman 11, daughter Willie Sparkman 8, son Cooper Sparkman 6.

In the 1910 census James (age 20) was the single son of Temp Sparkman in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States.^[3] Temp Sparkman 57, wife Rachel Sparkman 51, son James K Sparkman 20, daughter Willie L Sparkman 18, son Cooper L Sparkman 16.

Jas was in a military record in 1917-1918 in White, Tennessee, United States.^[4]

In the 1920 census James (age 30) was the married head of household in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States.^[5] James K Sparkman 30, wife Maggie R Sparkman 24, daughter Rowena P Sparkman 2, son Elbert L Sparkman 0.

In the 1930 census Jim (age 40) was the married head of household in District 04, White, Tennessee, United States.^[6] Jim K Sparkman 40, wife Maggie Sparkman 36, daughter Rena Sparkman 12, son Elbert L Sparkman 10, son James A Sparkman 8, son Hugh M Sparkman 6, son Mae T Sparkman 4, son Author L Sparkman 1.

In the 1940 census James (age 51) was the married head of household in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States.^[7] James K Sparkman 51, wife Maggie R Sparkman 44, son Elbert L Sparkman 20, son James A Sparkman 17, son Mal T Sparkman 14, son Arthur L Sparkman 11, son John T Sparkman 9, son Earl D Sparkman 5, grandson Haskel E Sparkman 2.

James died on October 20, 1949 in White, aged 61. He was buried in Preston Heights Cemetery, Quebeck.^[8][9]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
   citing p. 544, White, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee.
   FamilySearch Record: VNX2-FSH (accessed 27 April 2023)
   Jim Sparkman marriage to Maggie Stipe on 15 Oct 1916 in White, Tennessee, United States.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 34; FHL microfilm: 1241604; Record number: 31673;
   FamilySearch Record: MSZK-HC6 (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QF4-SYK Image number 00656
   James Sparkman (11), single son, in household of Temple Sparkman (47) in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 191, sheet 9B, family 180, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1526; FHL microfilm 1,375,539.
   FamilySearch Record: MGNV-8G7 (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB7-YBY Image number 00155
   James K Sparkman (20), single son, in household of Temp Sparkman (57) in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 1877748;
   FamilySearch Record: KZ6R-F83 (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTL-9716 Image number 07498
   Name: Jas K Polk Sparkman; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: White, Tennessee, United States; Birth Date: 11 May 1889; Birth Place: Quebeck, Tennessee, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
5. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 1770; Line: 79; FHL microfilm: 1821770; Record number: 46341;
   FamilySearch Record: MN5R-QH8 (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJG-W95 Image number 00963
   James K Sparkman (30), married head of household in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 6, sheet 8B, line 66, family 176, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2285; FHL microfilm 2,342,019.
   FamilySearch Record: SP7R-TVN (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR8C-94V7 Image number 00293
   Jim K Sparkman (40), married head of household in District 04, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing enumeration district (ED) 93-6, sheet 7B, line 51, family 126, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3948.
   FamilySearch Record: K4H2-MTP (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-8SBC
   James K Sparkman (51), married head of household in Civil District 4, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
8. ↑ Death: "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966"
   citing FHL microfilm: 2218315; Record number: 30;
   FamilySearch Record: NSCP-3LZ (accessed 27 April 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DRZQ-P6D Image number 02100
   James K Polk Sparkman death 20 Oct 1949 (age 51), son of Temp Sparkman & Parmelia Hunter, in White, Tennessee, United States.
9. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #54256918 (accessed 27 April 2023)
   Memorial page for James Kolb Polk “Jim” Sparkman (11 May 1888-20 Oct 1949), citing Preston Heights Cemetery, Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Roy D Sparkman (contributor 47626026).