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Sparks Family History
Sparks Genealogy & Family TreeSparks is an English name from Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old Norse name Sparkr which means "lively" and "vivacious." The earliest known ancestor--William Sperc--was recorded in 1202. The family motto is Spero meliora which means "I hope for better things."
Other spellings include "Spark," "Sparke," and "Sparkes." Notable people with the surname include American singer Jordin Sparks (American Idol), American baseball player Jeff Sparks (Tampa Bay Devil Rays), American actor Steve Sparks (Queer as Folk, Spider-Man 2, Dude, Where's My Car?), American baseball player Steve Sparks (Milwaukee Brewers, Anaheim Angels, Detroit Tigers), and American novelist Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, Dear John). The first Sparks to come to America was John Sparks in Virginia in 1621.
Sparks Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Willie L. Sparks -- --, 1861 March 3, 1863 Virginia
- Lydia Anelie Sparks -- --, 1871 October 4, 1943 Indiana
- Earl Monroe Sparks -- --, 1911 May 25, 1998
- Avarme (Amanda) Sparks -- --, 1807 August 7, 1890
- Elizabeth Sparks -- --, 1817 December 0, 1850 Kentucky
Sparks Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Loney Sparks -- --, 1897 August 27, 1912 Arkansas
- Richard Sparks -- --, 1836 July 16, 1896 Indiana
- Nellie Maude Sparks -- --, 1901 December 0, 1972 Colorado
- Martha Ann Sparks -- --, 1854 September 19, 1920 Arkansas
- Sarah J Sparks -- --, 1854 July 24, 1918 Iowa
