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We remember John Sparks
We remember John Sparks
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1871
sibling
Mary Jane Sparks
Source:8557553
1871
1874
sibling
Grace Sparks
Source:8557553
1874
1877
sibling
Joseph Sparks
Source:8557553
1877
1879
sibling
Margaret Sparks
Source:8557553
1879
1884
sibling
William Sparks
Source:8557553
1884
1887
sibling
Isabella Louise Sparks
Source:8557553
1887
1889
sibling
Ann Sparks
Source:8557553
1889
1891
marriage
Elizabeth Stevens-Stephens
Source:8557544
24th December 1891
1894
children
Esther Sparks
Source:8557553
1894
1895
children
Isabella Sparks
Source:8557553
1895
1899
children
William John Sparks
Source:8557553
7th July 1899
1901
location
16, Moresby Park, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8557553
1901
1903
children
Jackson Sparks
Source:8557553
1903
1912
children
Joseph Sewell
Source:8557553
27th September 1912
1915
dates
Age 46
Source:8551197
15th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:4196082
15th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer
119694
Royal Engineers
Labour
Source:4196082
15th September 1915 - 20th June 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4196082
24th September 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
294217
Labour Corps
Source:4196082
20th June 1917 - 12th June 1918
1918
dates
Age 49
Source:9362392
12th June 1918
1932
location
4, Williamson Lane, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8557553
21st April 1932
employment
Miner
Whitehaven
United Kingdom
Source:8557553
service
British Army
Pioneer
119694
Royal Engineers
Source:4196082
service
British Army
Private
294217
Labour Corps
Source:4196082
1932
death
Not War Related
Whitehaven
United Kingdom
Source:8557541
21st April 1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Sparks |
| Source | 4196082 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Moresby Park, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| 4, Williamson Lane, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st April 1932 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 119694 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 294217 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 294217 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 119694 | Royal Engineers | Labour | Pioneer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Sparks | daughter | 1894 | |
| Isabella Sparks | daughter | 1895 | |
| Jackson Sparks | son | 1903 | |
| William John Sparks | son | 7th July 1899 | |
| Joseph Sewell | son | 27th September 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Spark nee Sewell | mother | ||
| Jackson Spark | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Sparks | sister | 1871 | |
| Grace Sparks | sister | 1874 | |
| Joseph Sparks | brother | 1877 | |
| Margaret Sparks | sister | 1879 | |
| William Sparks | brother | 1884 | |
| Isabella Louise Sparks | sister | 1887 | |
| Ann Sparks | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Stevens-Stephens | wife | 24th December 1891 |
Media
Media
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John SparksPhoto from his wife Elizabeth's locket, perhaps taken after he joined up in 1915.
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marriage certificatemarriage certificate of John Sparks and Elizabeth Stevens/StephensContributed by:
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Jackson SparksPhotograph taken at Willie John's wedding, a few days before Willie John and Jackson died in the Haig Pit colliery disaster, 05 Sep 1922Contributed by:
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Elizabeth Sparks nee StephensPhotograph from locket, facing the photo of John Sparks in uniform, which has been used as his profile pictureContributed by:
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Honourable discharge certificate"Served with honour and was discharged in the Great War"Contributed by:
Janet40953
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet40953 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pape, Sparks, Mulready Family Tree | Janet40953 | |
| Hensingham Roll of Honour | Janet40953 | |
| Transcription of Silver War Badge record | Janet40953 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Sparks | Janet40953 | |
| Locket containing photographs | Janet40953 | |
| war medals | Janet40953 | |
| name on medal | Janet40953 | |
| reverse of medal giving service number | Janet40953 | |
| John Sparks' birth certificate | Janet40953 | |
| John Sparks death certificate | Janet40953 | |
| John Sparks | Janet40953 | |
| marriage certificate | Janet40953 | |
| Jackson Sparks | Janet40953 | |
| Joseph Sewell Sparks | Janet40953 | |
| Esther Sparks | Janet40953 | |
| Elizabeth Sparks nee Stephens | Janet40953 | |
| Willie John Sparks | Janet40953 | |
| Honourable discharge certificate | Janet40953 |
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