West and Park Family History
John Sparkes
1852 - 1887 (34 years)
Generation: 1
1. John Sparkes was born on 27 Sep 1852 in Bull Cove, Port de Grave, Newfoundland; was christened on 8 Oct 1852 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died in 1887 in At sea; was buried in General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. Notes:
Will of John Sparkes from Newfoundland will books volume 5 page 225 probate year 1888
Last will and Testament of John
Sparkes late of St. John's Master Mariner deceased.
St. John's December 15th 1888
It is my John Sparkes wish before leaving home to go on a forran voig today to make a statement in favour of my wife that is to say should any thing hapen to me my wife Charlot Sparkes is to have all my worldly posesion money and property to despose of in anny way she may think best for her suport and maintainance so long as she remains in my name but after her death or marrige what ever of money or property may be left is to go to my father James Sparkes. - John Sparkes - Eli Tuck Edwin H. Berteau.
I certify that the foregoing is a correct copy
D. M. Browning
Registrar
https://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/sparkes-john-5-225.shtml
Died:
The Harbour Grace Standard; Jun. 18, 1887
OVERDUE VESSELS - Two vessels, we learn from the Colonist, are now a long time overdue at St. John's. Much anxiety is felt for their safety. Their names are the Margaret and the Queen of Beauty. The former schooner is owned by Messrs. W. Grieve & Co., the latter brigantine belongs to Messrs. Allan Goodridge & Sons. They both left St John's fish-laden, for Portugal about the end of the year, and reaching across all right left on their homeward voyage the beginning of February, since which time they have not been heard from....... The following are the names of the crew of the Queen of Beauty:
J. SPARKES (captain) aged 37, a native of Brigus (north), married; J. FERRY (mate), aged 33, a native of Jersey, married; S. GEARY (boatswain) aged 39, a native of Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, married; Henry MURREN (steward) aged 42, a native of Dorset, married; Nicholas COADY (able seaman), aged 46, a native of Bay Bulls, married; John KELLY (able seaman) aged 37, a native of Brigus (north), married; William WESCOTT, (able seaman) aged 20, a native of St. John's, unmarried; S. SPARKES (able seaman) aged 23, a native of Brigus, unmarried.Family/Spouse: Charlotte. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]