Christina Michael

Christina Michael

• Christina Michael was born on 30 June 1827 in Virginia.
• She married Barton Sparks, son of James Albert Sparks and Nancy Elizabeth Gilman, on 25 November 1844 in Putnam County, Indiana.
• Barton Sparks and Christina Michael appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Pleasant Valley, Marquette County, Wisconsin. Also in the household were children William F. (age 5) and Sarah J. (3).
• Barton Sparks and Christina Michael appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Jackson Township, Parke County, Indiana. Other members of the household included Elizabeth C. Sparks. Also in the household were children William (age 14), Sarah (12), Mary (8), James (5) and Amy (2).
• Barton Sparks and Christina Michael, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Robidoux Township, Pulaski County, Missouri. Also in the household were children F. William (age 21), F. James (14), Ennie Ben (13), Barton (8) and Jacob (2).
• Barton Sparks and Christina Michael appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Robidoux Township, Missouri. Also in the household were children Barton (age 18), Jacob (13) and Cristina (8).
• Christina Michael became a widow at the 19 December 1898 death of her husband Barton Sparks.
• She married Joseph Barker.
• Joseph Barker and Christina Michael appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Eugene Township, Carroll County, Missouri. Also in the household were Joseph's son Frank Barker (age 41) and granddaughter Nora Barker (14.)
• Christina Michael died on 13 January 1910 at age 82.
• She was interred at Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Miller County, Missouri.

• Last Edited: 2 Dec 2015