James Albert Sparks

b. circa 1800, d. 6 March 1852
  • James Albert Sparks was born circa 1800 in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
  • He married Nancy Elizabeth Gilman.
  • James Albert Sparks and Nancy Elizabeth Gilman appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Mendon Township, Clayton County, Iowa. Other members of the household included Barton Sparks. Barton's appearance in this household is at odds with his 1844 marriage in Indiana and his appearance with his small family in the 1850 census in Wisconsin (?). Also in the household were children Allen (age 27), James (24), Harriet (22), Cyrus (21), Joseph (19), Rebecca (16), Henry (14), Mary (12), Elizabeth (9) and John (5).
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
  • James Albert Sparks died on 6 March 1852 in Giard, Clayton County, Iowa.
  • Nancy Elizabeth Gilman became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Giard Cemetery, Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa.
  • Last Edited: 2 Dec 2015

Family: Nancy Elizabeth Gilman b. 4 February 1802, d. 13 September 1885