William Sparks1

ID #6211, (16 Feb 1800-28 Jun 1857)

Notes

In 1851; Note:William Sparks - Not listed in 1851 census , but wife and 3 children are listed.

Family 1: Hannah Davies (14 Nov 1802-19 Jul 1844)

Family 2: Jane Davies (22 Dec 1805-1 Jul 1884)

Location by Decade

1800 Baptism
Frodsham
1810s
NO DATA
1821 Marriage
Manchester
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Runcorn
1844 Death
Runcorn
1845 Marriage
Warrington
1857 Death
Chester

Detailed Timeline

16 Feb 1800William Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Thomas Sparks, Margaret.2,1
29 Oct 1821William Sparks, son of Thomas Sparks and Margaret Boumphrey, married Hannah Davies, daughter of John Davies and Mary Hughes, at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, Witnesses: Robt Hilton(reg.), Thomas Youd.3
6 Jun 1841William Sparks was recorded as Head of Household in the 1841 census at Halton Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire.
Age 40 , Labourer , born Cheshire.
Household ialso ncluded:- Hannah Sparks and Margaret Davies.7
19 Jul 1844His wife, Hannah died Runcorn, Cheshire.8
12 Jan 1845William Sparks, son of Thomas Sparks and Margaret Boumphrey, married Jane Davies, daughter of John Davies and Mary Hughes, at St Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire.
William, 44, widowed, Father:Thomas Sparks
Jane, 40, single; Father: John Davies.4
Jan 1845The marriage was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in 1845 JFM quarter.9
28 Jun 1857William Sparks died at Chester, Cheshire.
age 57.5
Jun 1857William Sparks's death was registered in Chester Cathedral S.D., Gt Boughton R.D., England.
1857 AMJ quarter , age 57.10
30 Jun 1857He was buried at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 57, Abode: Chester. Grave ref OGF/12/10a.6

Memorials

  • There is a memorial to William Sparks at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire, OGF/12/10a
    Thomas Sparks of Frodsham who died July 29th 1843 aged 78 years.
    Also of Peggy Sparks who died 17th April 1842 aged 77 years.
    Also William Sparks who died June 28th 1857 aged 57 years.
    Also Jane Sparks wife of the above who died July 1st 1884.
    Also Hannah the wife of William Sparks who died July 19th 1844 aged 42 years.

    Others on memorial: Margaret Sparks, Jane Sparks and Hannah Sparks.

Citations

  1. [S66] Notes written by MdM.
  2. [S130] Family Search.
  3. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  4. [S130] Family Search.
  5. [S363] Find My Past website.
  6. [S363] Find My Past website.
  7. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/95/14 F4 P2.
  8. [S363] Find My Past website.
  9. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD : 1845 JFM St Elphin Warrington 20/717 C25/2/444.
  10. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD : 1857 AMJ Chester Cathedral Gt Broughton CAT/19/76 8a242.
  11. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD.

Hannah Sparks1

ID #6214, (Dec 1845-)

Key Events

Birth Reg.Dec 1845, Runcorn R.D., England1

Location by Decade

1846 Baptism
Runcorn
1851 Census
Chester

Detailed Timeline

Dec 1845Her birth was registered in Runcorn R.D., England, in the 1845 OND quarter. MMN Davies.1
25 Jan 1846Hannah Sparks was baptized at Holy Trinity, Runcorn, Cheshire.
Child of William & Jane Sparks. Father's occupation: Labourer.2
30 Mar 1851She appeared as Daughter in the 1851 census in the household of Jane Sparks at 16, Francis Street, Chester, Cheshire.
Age 5 , Scholar , born Runcorn, Cheshire.
Household also included:- William Sparks and Joseph Sparks.3

Citations

  1. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD.
  2. [S130] Family Search.
  3. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions HO107/2171 F? P?

William Sparks

ID #6215, (May 1847-)

Key Events

Birth Reg.May 1847, Runcorn R.D., England1

Location by Decade

1847 Baptism
Runcorn
1851 Census
Chester

Detailed Timeline

May 1847His birth was registered in Runcorn R.D., England, in the 1847 AMJ quarter. MMN Davies.1
20 Jun 1847William Sparks was baptized at Holy Trinity, Runcorn, Cheshire.
Child of William & Jane Sparks. Father's occupation: Labourer.2
30 Mar 1851He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Jane Sparks at 16, Francis Street, Chester, Cheshire.
Age 3 , born Runcorn, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Hannah Sparks and Joseph Sparks.3

Citations

  1. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD : 1847 AMJ Runcorn 19 233 RUN/8/47.
  2. [S130] Family Search.
  3. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions HO107/2171 F? P?

Joseph Sparks

ID #6216, (c Aug 1849-)

Key Events

Birth Reg.c Aug 1849, Chester Castle S.D., Gt Boughton R.D., England1

Location by Decade

1849 Baptism
Chester
1851 Census
Chester

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1849His birth was registered in Chester Castle S.D., Gt Boughton R.D., England, in the 1849 JAS quarter.1
9 Sep 1849Joseph Sparks was baptized at St John, Chester, Cheshire.
Child of William & Jane Sparks. Abode: Francis Street. Father's occupation: Stone mason.2
30 Mar 1851He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Jane Sparks at 16, Francis Street, Chester, Cheshire.
Age 1 , born Chester, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Hannah Sparks and William Sparks.3

Citations

  1. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD.
  2. [S301] Baptism register.
  3. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions HO107/2171 F? P?

Joseph Sparks

ID #6221, (28 Feb 1802-17 May 1869)

Notes

Occupation: Ships' Carpenter.

Family: Martha Norcott (28 Feb 1798-16 Dec 1882)

Location by Decade

1802 Baptism
Frodsham
1810s
NO DATA
1823 Marriage
Frodsham
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Frodsham
1851 Census
Warrington
1861 Census
Warrington
1869 Death
Warrington

Detailed Timeline

28 Feb 1802Joseph Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Son of Thomas & Margaret Sparks; Abode: Frodsham.1
10 Feb 1823Joseph Sparks, son of Thomas Sparks and Margaret Boumphrey, married Martha Norcott, daughter of John Norcott and Anne Brownett, at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Joseph of Frodsham, Martha of Helsby, married by John Shakespere, curate, Witnesses: James Harvey, Alice Sparkes
Identified witnesses: Alice Sparks.2
6 Jun 1841Joseph Sparks appeared as member of the household of Thomas Sparks in the 1841 census at Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 35 , Ships Carpenter , born Cheshire.
Household also included:- Margaret Sparks, Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, John Sparks, Margaret Sparks, Martha Sparks and Joseph Sparks.5
30 Mar 1851Joseph Sparks appeared as Head in the 1851 census at Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 49 , Married , Ships carpenter , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, John Sparks, Margaret Sparks and Martha Sparks.6
7 Apr 1861Joseph Sparks appeared as Head in the 1861 census at Sankey Bridge, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 59 , Married , Ship Wright , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Martha Sparks, Alice Margaret Braithwaite and Daniel Sparks.7
13 Apr 1864Joseph Sparks was an executor of Alice Sparks's estate.8
17 May 1869Joseph Sparks died at Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
aged 67 years.3
Joseph Sparks's death was registered in Warrington R.D., England.
1869 AMJ quarter , age 68.9
20 May 1869He was buried at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 68, Abode: Great Sankey.4

Memorials

  • There is a memorial to Joseph Sparks at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire, S72
    In memory of Joseph Sparks who died May 17th 1869 aged 67 years
    Happy soul thy days are ended
    All thy mourning days below
    Go by angel guards attended
    To the sight of Jesus go
    Martha his wife died December 16th 1882 aged 84 years.
    Blessed are the dead that they die in the Lord.
    Margaret Braithwaite died March 21st 1897 aged 64 years

    Others on memorial: Martha Sparks and Margaret Braithwaite.10

Citations

  1. [S2003] Bishop's Transcripts.
  2. [S462] Parish Records.
  3. [S710] Memorial Inscription, Parish as indicated.
  4. [S591] Website - On line Parish Clerk - Lancashire.
  5. [S23] Census HO 107/97/7 f27 p14.
  6. [S23] Census HO107/2202 F299 P16.
  7. [S16] Census, 1861, images & transcriptions RG9/2790 F38 P16.
  8. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.
  9. [S180] Free BMD.
  10. [S714] Memorial Inscriptions - Gt Sankey.

Anne Sparks

ID #6223, (26 Jun 1825-Nov 1826)

Key Events

Baptism26 Jun 1825, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire1
DeathNov 1826
Burial15 Nov 1826, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire2,3

Location by Decade

1825 Baptism
Frodsham
1826 Death

Detailed Timeline

26 Jun 1825Anne Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
father occupation: = ship carpenter.1
Nov 1826She died.
15 Nov 1826She was buried at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
1 yr 6 months.2,3

Citations

  1. [S301] Baptism register.
  2. [S2004] Burial records.
  3. [S66] Notes written by MdM.

Daniel Sparks

ID #6224, (9 May 1830-Jan 1833)

Key Events

Baptism9 May 1830, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire1
DeathJan 1833
Burial24 Jan 1833, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire2

Location by Decade

1830 Baptism
Frodsham
1833 Death

Detailed Timeline

9 May 1830Daniel Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.1
Jan 1833He died.
24 Jan 1833He was buried at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 2 years.2

Citations

  1. [S301] Baptism register.
  2. [S363] Find My Past website.

Margaret Sparks

ID #6225, (21 Oct 1832-21 Mar 1897)

Notes

Occupation: Dressmaker; Droplocker.
Married name: Margaret Braithwaite.1

Family: James Braithwaite (1828-28 Apr 1903)

Location by Decade

1832 Baptism
Frodsham
1841 Census
Frodsham
1851 Census
Warrington
1852 Marriage
Warrington
1861 Census
Widnes
1871 Census
Warrington
1881 Census
Warrington
1891 Census
Warrington
1897 Death
Warrington

Detailed Timeline

21 Oct 1832Margaret Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.2
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Thomas Sparks in the 1841 census at Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 8 , born Cheshire.
Household also included:- Margaret Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, John Sparks, Martha Sparks and Joseph Sparks.6
30 Mar 1851Margaret Sparks appeared as Daughter in the 1851 census in the household of Joseph Sparks at Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 18 , Unm , Dress maker , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, John Sparks and Martha Sparks.7
1 Jan 1852Margaret Sparks, daughter of Joseph Sparks and Martha Norcott, married James Braithwaite, son of Ann Braithwaite, at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
James Braithwaite, 23, Batchelor, Carpenter, Little Sankey; Father: Thomas Braithwaite, Publican.
Margaret Sparks, 19, Spinster, Dressmaker, Great Sankey; Father: Joseph Sparkes, Carpenter
Witnesses: John Sparks, Esther Atheston
Identified witnesses: John Sparks and Esther Atherton.3
c Jan 1855Her daughter Martha Ann Braithwaite was born at Little Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.8
7 Apr 1861Margaret Braithwaite appeared as Wife in the 1861 census in the household of James Braithwaite at Suttons Lane, Widnes, Lancashire.
Age 28 , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Martha Ann Braithwaite, Joseph Sparkes Braithwaite, Mary Ellen Braithwaite and Robert Gaudy.9
1861Her son Thomas Braithwaite was born at Widnes Dock, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.10
26 Apr 1864Her son Frederick Braithwaite was born at Sankey Bridge, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.11
2 Apr 1871Margaret Braithwaite appeared as Wife in the 1871 census in the household of James Braithwaite at Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 38 , Married , Dressmaker , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Alice Margaret Braithwaite, Joseph Sparkes Braithwaite, Mary Ellen Braithwaite, Thomas Braithwaite, Frederick Braithwaite, Eliza Braithwaite and Dinah Braithwaite.12
7 Nov 1872Her daughter Ann Elizabeth Braithwaite was born.11
3 Apr 1881Margaret Braithwaite appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of James Braithwaite at 6, Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 48 , Dressmaker , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Thomas Braithwaite, Frederick Braithwaite, Eliza Braithwaite, Dinah Braithwaite and Ann Elizabeth Braithwaite.13
5 Apr 1891Margaret Braithwaite appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of James Braithwaite at Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 58 , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Thomas Braithwaite.14
21 Mar 1897Margaret Braithwaite died at Warrington, Lancashire.
aged 64 years.4
Mar 1897Margaret Braithwaite's death was registered in Warrington R.D., England.
1897 JFM quarter , age 64.15
23 Mar 1897She was buried at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 64 years, Abode: Warrington.5

Memorials

  • There is a memorial to Margaret Braithwaite at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire, S72
    In memory of Joseph Sparks who died May 17th 1869 aged 67 years
    Happy soul thy days are ended
    All thy mourning days below
    Go by angel guards attended
    To the sight of Jesus go
    Martha his wife died December 16th 1882 aged 84 years.
    Blessed are the dead that they die in the Lord.
    Margaret Braithwaite died March 21st 1897 aged 64 years

    Others on memorial: Martha Sparks.16
  • There is a memorial to Margaret Sparks at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire, Grave S72/871
    James Braithwaite died April 28th 1903 aged 74 years,
    also Margaret his wife died March 21st 1897 aged 64 years.17,18

Citations

  1. [S462] Parish Records.
  2. [S301] Baptism register.
  3. [S462] Parish Records Ref 23.
  4. [S710] Memorial Inscription, Parish as indicated.
  5. [S591] Website - On line Parish Clerk - Lancashire.
  6. [S23] Census HO 107/97/7 f27 p14.
  7. [S23] Census HO107/2202 F299 P16.
  8. [S18] Census, 1881, images & transcriptions RG11/4141 F75 Page 3.
  9. [S16] Census, 1861, images & transcriptions RG9/2743 F10 P19.
  10. [S301] Baptism register.
  11. [S150] Register of British Population - September 1939.
  12. [S23] Census RG10/3902 f38 pg10/11.
  13. [S23] Census RG11/3790 P12.
  14. [S23] Census RG12/3073 F40 P7.
  15. [S180] Free BMD : 1897 JFM Warrington 8c152.
  16. [S714] Memorial Inscriptions - Gt Sankey.
  17. [S717] Monument index/transcriptions - M.L.F.H.S.
  18. [S710] Memorial Inscription, Parish as indicated.

Mathias Sparks

ID #6226, (12 Apr 1835-Nov 1835)

Key Events

Baptism12 Apr 1835, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire1
DeathNov 18352,3
Burial10 Nov 1835, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire2

Location by Decade

1835 Baptism
Frodsham
1835 Death

Detailed Timeline

12 Apr 1835Mathias Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.1
Nov 1835He died.2,3
10 Nov 1835He was buried at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 7m.2

Citations

  1. [S301] Baptism register.
  2. [S130] Family Search.
  3. [S66] Notes written by MdM.

Joseph Sparks

ID #6228, (20 Sep 1840-Nov 1843)

Key Events

Baptism20 Sep 1840, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire1
DeathNov 1843
Burial22 Nov 1843, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire2

Location by Decade

1840 Baptism
Frodsham
1841 Census
Frodsham
1843 Death

Detailed Timeline

20 Sep 1840Joseph Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Son of Joseph & Martha, of Frodsham; ship carpenter.1
6 Jun 1841He appeared as member of the household of Thomas Sparks in the 1841 census at Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 9 mths , born Cheshire.
Household also included:- Margaret Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Martha Sparks, Thomas Sparks, John Sparks, Margaret Sparks and Martha Sparks.3
Nov 1843Joseph Sparks died.
22 Nov 1843He was buried at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
3 yrs, of Frodsham.2

Citations

  1. [S301] Baptism register.
  2. [S2004] Burial records.
  3. [S23] Census HO 107/97/7 f27 p14.

Thomas Sparks

ID #6231, (8 Jun 1823-20 Jul 1859)

Family 1: Sarah Wrench (c 1822-3 May 1846)

Family 2: Sarah Taylor (c 1826-)

Key Events

Baptism8 Jun 1823, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire1
MarriageSarah Wrench20 Mar 1845, St Peter, Chester, Cheshire2
MarriageSarah Taylor26 Aug 1852, St Mary, Birkenhead, Cheshire3
Death20 Jul 1859, Frodsham, Cheshire4
Burial22 Jul 1859, St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire4

Location by Decade

1823 Baptism
Frodsham
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Frodsham
1845 Marriage
Chester
1846 Death
Frodsham
1851 Census
Warrington
1852 Marriage
Birkenhead
1859 Death
Frodsham

Detailed Timeline

8 Jun 1823Thomas Sparks was baptized at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Child of Joseph & Martha Sparkes; Abode:Frodsham; Father's occupation: Ship wright.1
6 Jun 1841He appeared as member of the household of Thomas Sparks in the 1841 census at Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 15 , born Cheshire.
Household also included:- Margaret Sparks, Joseph Sparks, Martha Sparks, John Sparks, Margaret Sparks, Martha Sparks and Joseph Sparks.5
20 Mar 1845Thomas Sparks, son of Joseph Sparks and Martha Norcott, married Sarah Wrench, daughter of James Wrench, at St Peter, Chester, Cheshire.
Thomas Sparks, Abode: Frodsham, Blacksmith, Father Joseph Sparks, Shipwright
Sarah Wrench, Abode: Northgate Chester, Father James Wrench, labourer.
Both of full age.2
3 May 1846His wife, Sarah died Frodsham, Cheshire.6
30 Mar 1851Thomas Sparks appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Joseph Sparks at Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 27 , Unm , Blacksmith , born Frodsham, Cheshire.
Household also included:- Martha Sparks, John Sparks, Margaret Sparks and Martha Sparks.7
26 Aug 1852Thomas Sparks, son of Joseph Sparks and Martha Norcott, married Sarah Taylor, daughter of James Taylor, at St Mary, Birkenhead, Cheshire.
Thomas Sparkes, full age, widowed,Blacksmith,Residence Birkenhead, Father Joseph Sparkes, Ship Carpenter
Sarah Taylor, Full age, Spinster, Residence Widnes, Father James Taylor Agent.3
20 Jul 1859Thomas Sparks died at Frodsham, Cheshire.
Age 36.4
22 Jul 1859He was buried at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire.4

Memorials

  • There is a memorial to Thomas Sparks at St Laurence, Frodsham, Cheshire, Grave Number OGF/09/03B. family Name Sparks; Wrench; Sandstone Tabletop
    Sacred to the memory of Sarah wife of Thomas Sparks of Frodsham who departed this life May 3rd 1846 aged 24 years. 'Behold to die is gain'.
    Also in memory of the above named Thomas Sparks who departed this life July 20th 1859 aged 36 years.
    Also James Wrench of Kingsley who died April 27th 1906 aged 86 years.

    Others on memorial: James Wrench.8

Citations

  1. [S318] Parish Records - Frodsham, St Lawrence.
  2. [S363] Find My Past website.
  3. [S363] Find My Past website.
  4. [S363] Find My Past website.
  5. [S23] Census HO 107/97/7 f27 p14.
  6. [S363] Find My Past website.
  7. [S23] Census HO107/2202 F299 P16.
  8. [S140] Find a Grave: St Laurence, Frodsham grave OGf/09/03B.

Alice Martha Sparks

ID #6234, (c Aug 1855-)

Notes

Married name: Alice Schofield.

Key Events

Birth Reg.c Aug 1855, Widnes, Prescot R.D., England1

Location by Decade

1855 Baptism
Widnes
1860s
NO DATA
1871 Census
Warrington
1881 Census
Warrington
1889 Marr Reg
Warrington R.D.

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1855Her birth was registered in Widnes, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1855 JAS quarter.1
23 Sep 1855Alice Martha Sparks was baptized at St Wilfrid/St Luke, Farnworth, Widnes, Lancashire.
Daughter of Thomas Sparks and Sarah, Abode: Widnes, occupation: Blacksmith.2
2 Apr 1871She appeared as Grand-Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of Martha Sparks at Canal Bank, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 15 , Apprentice Dressmaker , born Wdnes, Lancashire.
Household also included:- Martha Sparks and Kate Sparks.3
3 Apr 1881Alice Martha Sparks appeared as Grand-Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of Martha Sparks at 228, Liverpool Rd, Warrington, Lancashire.
Age 25 , Unm , Dressmaker , born Widnes, Lancashire.
Household also included:- Martha Sparks, Elizabeth Sparks and Alice Mary Sparks.4
c Feb 1889The marriage of Alice Martha Sparks and Robert Schofield was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in 1889 JFM quarter.5

Citations

  1. [S180] Free BMD.
  2. [S591] Website - On line Parish Clerk - Lancashire.
  3. [S17] Census, 1871, images & transcriptions RG10/3902 F40 p15.
  4. [S18] Census, 1881, images & transcriptions RG11/3791 F45 P5.
  5. [S181] GRO/Free & Cheshire BMD : 1889 JFM Warrington Civil 8c262 R/22/127.