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John Sparks

• Last Edited: 2017-08-21

• Charts: Sparkes

• Father: Joseph Sparks (1802-1869)
• Mother: Martha Norcott (1798-1882)

Key Events

Baptism		16 Sep 1827, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire1
Marriage	Esther Atherton	c Nov 1853, St Mary, Birkenhead, Cheshire2,3
Death Reg.		Oct 1895, Warrington R.D., England4
Burial		30 Oct 1895, St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire5

Detailed Timeline

16 Sep 1827	John Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire. Joseph & Martha Sparkes, Abode: Frodsham; Father's Occupation:Ship Carpenter.1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of Thomas Sparks in the 1841 census at Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire. Age 13 , born Cheshire. Household included:- Margaret Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Margaret Sparks, Martha Sparks and Joseph Sparks.6
30 Mar 1851	John Sparks appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Joseph Sparks at Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 23 , Unm , Blacksmith , born Frodsham, Cheshire. Household included:- Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Margaret Sparks and Martha Sparks.7
1 Jan 1852	John Sparks witnessed the marriage of James Braithwaite and Margaret Sparks at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.8
c Nov 1853	John Sparks, son of Joseph Sparks and Martha Norcott, married Esther Atherton, daughter of Joseph Atherton and Esther Wrigley, at St Mary, Birkenhead, Cheshire.2,3
c Nov 1853	The marriage was registered in Birkenhead R.D., England, in 1853 OND quarter.2,3
Jan 1855	The birth of his son Joseph Sparks was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England.9
c Aug 1856	The birth of his son Thomas Sparks was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England.10
c Aug 1858	The birth of his son Daniel Sparks was registered in Prescot R.D., England.11
7 Apr 1861	John Sparks appeared as Head in the 1861 census at Ann St, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 32 , married , Ship smith employing 1 man & 2 boys , born Frodsham, Cheshire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Thomas Sparks and Mathias Sparks.12
c May 1861	The birth of his son Mathias Sparks was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England.13
c Oct 1863	The birth of his son John Sparks was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England.14
c Feb 1865	The birth of his son William Sparks was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England.15
17 May 1869	His father, Joseph Sparks, died Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire, aged 67 years.16
2 Apr 1871	John Sparks appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 44 , marr , Ship smith , born Frodsham, Cheshire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Mathias Sparks and John Sparks.17
1872	His daughter May Sparks was born.3
3 Apr 1881	John Sparks appeared as Head in the 1881 census at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 53 , mar , Alkali works blacksmith , born Frodsham, Cheshire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Mathias Sparks, John Sparks and May Sparks.18
16 Dec 1882	His mother, Martha Sparks, died Warrington, Lancashire.16
Mar 1883	The death of his wife, Esther Sparks, was registered in Prescot R.D., England.19
Aug 1884	The death of his son, Daniel Sparks, was registered in Prescot R.D., England.20
Mar 1886	The death of his son, Mathias Sparks, was registered in Prescot R.D., England.21
5 Apr 1891	John Sparks appeared as Boarder in the 1891 census at 4, Dock Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 64 , wid , Alkali worker , born Frodsham, Cheshire ; Boarder. NOTE Household of John Allen.22
Oct 1895	John Sparks's death was registered in Warrington R.D., England. 1895 OND quarter , age 68.4
30 Oct 1895	He was buried at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 68, Abode: Sankey, grave 140 section/plot 1d.5

Joseph Sparks¹

• Last Edited: 2013-05-04

• Father: John Sparks¹ (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton¹ (1832-1883)

Detailed Timeline

Jan 1855	His birth was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1855 JFM quarter.2
11 Feb 1855	Joseph Sparks was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. child of John Sparks & Esther; Abode: Widnes Docks; occupation: blacksmith.3
7 Apr 1861	He appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of John Sparks at Ann St, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 6 , scholar , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Thomas Sparks and Mathias Sparks.4
2 Apr 1871	Joseph Sparks appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 16 , Striker for blacksmith , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Mathias Sparks and John Sparks.5

Thomas Sparks¹

• Last Edited: 2013-05-04

• Father: John Sparks¹ (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton¹ (1832-1883)

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1856	His birth was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1856 JAS quarter.2
24 Aug 1856	Thomas Sparks was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. child of John Sparks & Esther; Abode: Widnes Docks; occupation: blacksmith.3
7 Apr 1861	He appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of John Sparks at Ann St, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 4 , scholar , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks and Mathias Sparks.4
2 Apr 1871	Thomas Sparks appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 14 , Striker for blacksmith , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Mathias Sparks and John Sparks.5

Daniel Sparks

• Last Edited: 2013-09-15

• Father: John Sparks (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton (1832-1883)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Aug 1858, Prescot R.D., England1
Death Reg.		Aug 1884, Prescot R.D., England2
Burial		24 Aug 1884, St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1858	His birth was registered in Prescot R.D., England, in the 1858 JAS quarter.1
5 Sep 1858	Daniel Sparks was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. child of John Sparks & Esther; Abode: Widnes Docks; occupation: blacksmith.3
7 Apr 1861	He appeared as grandson in the 1861 census in the household of Joseph Sparks at Sankey Bridge, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 2 , born Widnes Dock, Lancashire. Household included:- Martha Sparks and Alice Margaret Braithwaite.4
2 Apr 1871	Daniel Sparks appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 12 , scholar , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Mathias Sparks and John Sparks.5
3 Apr 1881	Daniel Sparks appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 22 , unm , Iron moulder , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Mathias Sparks, John Sparks and May Sparks.6
Mar 1883	The death of his mother, Esther Sparks, was registered in Prescot R.D., England.7
Aug 1884	Daniel Sparks's death was registered in Prescot R.D., England. 1884 JAS quarter , Age 26.2
24 Aug 1884	He was buried at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 26, Grave 140 section/plot 1d.

Mathias Sparks¹

• Last Edited: 2013-09-15

• Father: John Sparks¹ (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton¹ (1832-1883)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c May 1861, Widnes, Prescot R.D., England2
Death Reg.		Mar 1886, Prescot R.D., England3
Burial		11 Mar 1886, St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

7 Apr 1861	Mathias Sparks appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of John Sparks at Ann St, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 1 m , Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks and Thomas Sparks.5
c May 1861	His birth was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1861 AMJ quarter.2
15 Dec 1861	Mathias Sparks was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. child of John Sparks & Esther; Abode: Widnes Docks; occupation: blacksmith.6
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 10 , scholar , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Daniel Sparks and John Sparks.7
3 Apr 1881	Mathias Sparks appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 20 , unm , Alkali works joiner , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Daniel Sparks, John Sparks and May Sparks.8
Mar 1883	The death of his mother, Esther Sparks, was registered in Prescot R.D., England.9
Mar 1886	Mathias Sparks's death was registered in Prescot R.D., England. 1886 JFM quarter , age 25.3
11 Mar 1886	He was buried at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 25, Grave 140 section/plot 1d.4

John Sparks¹

• Last Edited: 2013-05-04

• Father: John Sparks¹ (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton¹ (1832-1883)

Detailed Timeline

c Oct 1863	His birth was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1863 OND quarter.2
22 Nov 1863	John Sparks was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. child of John Sparks & Esther; Abode: Widnes Docks; occupation: blacksmith.3
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 7 , scholar , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Thomas Sparks, Daniel Sparks and Mathias Sparks.4
3 Apr 1881	John Sparks appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of John Sparks at 49, Mersey Rd, Widnes, Lancashire. Age 17 , unm , Grocer - managers for his father , born Widnes, Lancashire. Household included:- Esther Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Mathias Sparks and May Sparks.5

William Sparks¹

• Last Edited: 2013-05-06

• Father: John Sparks¹ (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton¹ (1832-1883)

Detailed Timeline

c Feb 1865	His birth was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1865 JFM quarter.2
12 Feb 1865	William Sparks was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. child of John Sparks & Esther; Abode: Widnes Docks; occupation: blacksmith.3

May Sparks¹

• Last Edited: 2013-09-15

• Father: John Sparks¹ (1827-1895)
• Mother: Esther Atherton¹ (1832-1883)

Lilian May Bond

• Last Edited: 2015-09-03

• Father: Sydney Bond (c 1876-)
• Mother: May Sparks (1872-)

Key Events

Birth		30 Jan 1899, 11, Egerton Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire
Death Reg.		Nov 1903, Bebington, Wirral R.D., England1
Burial		21 Nov 1903, St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

30 Jan 1899	Lilian May Bond was born at 11, Egerton Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire.
Feb 1899	Her birth was registered in Bebington, Wirral R.D., England, in the 1899 JFM quarter.3
21 Feb 1899	She was baptized at Methodist Chapel, Bebington Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire. Daughter of Sydney & May Bond.4
Nov 1903	Lilian May Bond's death was registered in Bebington, Wirral R.D., England. 1903 OND quarter , Age 4.1
21 Nov 1903	She was buried at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 4, Grave 140 section/plot 1d.2

Ida Bond

• Last Edited: 2015-09-03

• Father: Sydney Bond (c 1876-)
• Mother: May Sparks (1872-)

Detailed Timeline

12 Sep 1904	Ida Bond was born at 11, Egerton Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire.1
Oct 1904	Her birth was registered in Bebington, Wirral R.D., England, in the 1904 OND quarter. MMN Sparks.2
2 Oct 1904	She was baptized at Methodist Chapel, Bebington Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire. Daughter of Sydney & May Bond.3

Ethel Bond

• Last Edited: 2015-09-03

• Father: Sydney Bond (c 1876-)
• Mother: May Sparks (1872-)

Detailed Timeline

12 Sep 1904	Ethel Bond was born at 11, Egerton Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire.1
Oct 1904	Her birth was registered in Bebington, Wirral R.D., England, in the 1904 OND quarter. MMN Sparks.2
2 Oct 1904	She was baptized at Methodist Chapel, Bebington Rd, New Ferry, Cheshire. Daughter of Sydney & May Bond.3