The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service
Wilkes Co, North Carolina furnished supplies to the war effort
Additional References:
Haun, Weynette Parks, North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts in 17 volumes, North Carolina. Durham: self-published between 1990-1999, Volume XII, Book 7, Part XI, pg 1, 443
DAR RC # 952168
Spouse: Sarah XX; Children: Reuben; Abel; Solomon; Susannah;
The Find-a-Grave memorial says "believed buried here," but offers no evidence or details. No marker
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
2501 Swan Creek Road, Jonesville, North Carolina
Author: Timothy Edward Peterman
Solomon Sparks was born about 1727 in Frederick Co., Maryland, the son of Joseph and Rachel (? Sample) Sparks, and grandson of William and Mary (Wright) Sparks.
In 1753, Solomon Sparks moved to Rowan Co., North Carolina, and in 1772, he moved to Wilkes Co., North Carolina. Service:
During the first years of the Revolutionary War, Solomon was a known Torry and his eldest son, John, was a known patriot. In 1781, circumstances changed as the Carolinas were placed under siege by Cornwallis and Tarleton. Solomon switched sides and furnished supplies in Wilkes Co., North Carolina to support the patriot cause. He died before July 31, 1801 in Wilkes Co., North Carolina.
Prior to 1753, he married Sarah (?) Thompson. His children, so named in the Letters of Administration of his estate were:
John (born in 1753, and died after 1801).
Reuben (1762-1840).
Solomon Jr. (-1817).
Mary (died after 1801).
Hannah ( died after 1801).
Susannah (died after 1801).
Joseph (died after 1801).
Abel (1767-1824).
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