James Walker Sparks: British 1820 Settlers to South Africa

Generation: 1

James Walker Sparks was born on 23 Nov 1849 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 16 Dec 1849 in Trinity Church, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Henry Sparks, 1820 Settler and Mary Eliza Ann Knott, 1820 Settler); died on 4 Sep 1933 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

James married Emily Flanagan on 24 Jan 1876 in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Emily (daughter of George Millin Flanagan and Ann Pitt) was born on 4 Dec 1856 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 11 Jan 1857 in Methodist Church, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 22 Jan 1934; was buried in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

James Henry Sparks was born on 20 Oct 1876 in Prospect farm, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 25 Jul 1929.
Letitia Agnes Sparks was born on 25 Mar 1878 in Prospect Farm, Komga, Eastern cape, South Africa; died on 15 Jul 1878 in Prospect Farm, Komga, Eastern cape, South Africa.
Nellie May Sparks was born on 20 May 1880 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 1 Jul 1970 in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Mary Millin Sparks was born on 27 Feb 1882 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 18 Dec 1966; was buried in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Ivy Anne Sparks was born on 16 Sep 1884 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Edwy Oscar Sparks was born on 7 Jun 1888 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Walter Seba Sparks was born on 30 Oct 1889 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 14 Jul 1918.
Emily Clarice Sparks was born on 20 May 1892 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 11 Apr 1967 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
Agnes Kathleen Sparks was born on 23 Mar 1894 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Mar 1951.

Generation: 2

Henry Sparks, 1820 Settler was born on 10 May 1814 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England; was christened on 29 May 1814 in St Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England (son of Henry Sparks, 1820 Settler and Mary Tussler, 1820 Settler); died on 18 Aug 1872 in Diamond Fields, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 2792
Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England
Residence: 1822, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Notes:

name SPARKES in children's baptism register
gdaughter on tombstone Mary Augusta Lydia Hockey d.1:4:1872 Diamond Fields 8m 9d

Settler:
Sephton's party on the Aurora

Henry married Mary Eliza Ann Knott, 1820 Settler on 2 Jul 1839 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Mary (daughter of Kemp Knott, 1820 Settler and Ann Walker, 1820 Settler) was born on 26 Feb 1820 in at Sea; died on 4 Jun 1898 in 'Gateshead', Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Eliza Ann Knott, 1820 Settler was born on 26 Feb 1820 in at Sea (daughter of Kemp Knott, 1820 Settler and Ann Walker, 1820 Settler); died on 4 Jun 1898 in 'Gateshead', Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 461
Name: Mary Harrison
Settler: 3 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England

Notes:

Settler:
Bailie's party on the Chapman

Children:

Henry George Tussler Sparks was born on 23 Jul 1840 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 9 Jul 1872 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Sarah Elizabeth Sparks was born about 1842 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Martha Ann Sparks was born on 15 Oct 1844 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 10 Mar 1931 in Klipfontein, Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
John Benjamin Knott Sparks was born on 22 Jul 1847 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 14 Apr 1928 in Haddon farm, Komga district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
1. James Walker Sparks was born on 23 Nov 1849 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 16 Dec 1849 in Trinity Church, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 4 Sep 1933 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Benjamin Alfred Sparks was born on 2 Apr 1855 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 29 Apr 1932 in Ottoshoop, Marico, Transvaal, South Africa.
Kemp Knott Sparks was born on 31 Jul 1852 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 19 Feb 1930 in Ncera, East London district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Robert Thomas Sparks was born on 17 Feb 1859 in Haddon farm, Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 22 Oct 1935 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Letitia Alice Sparks was born on 19 Apr 1862 in Haddon farm, Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 19 Aug 1944 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 3

Henry Sparks, 1820 Settler was born in 1790; died on 26 Oct 1871 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 2791
Occupation: a Carpenter
Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England
Residence: 1822, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Notes:

Moved to Grahamstown

Settler:
Sephton's party on the Aurora

Henry married Mary Tussler, 1820 Settler on 22 Jun 1812 in Portsea Church (St Mary's), Portsea, Hampshire, England. Mary was born in 1782; died on 14 Jun 1859. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Tussler, 1820 Settler was born in 1782; died on 14 Jun 1859.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 2794
Name: Mary Tussler 1820
Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England
Residence: 1822, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Notes:

Settler:
Sephton's party on the Aurora

Children:

2. Henry Sparks, 1820 Settler was born on 10 May 1814 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England; was christened on 29 May 1814 in St Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England; died on 18 Aug 1872 in Diamond Fields, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Frances Sparks, 1820 Settler was born in 1817; was christened on 3 Oct 1817 in Angmering, Sussex, England; died before 1872.
Robert Sparks was born about 1822 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 20 Jan 1878 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Kemp Knott, 1820 Settler was born in 1783 in Ramsgate, Kent, England (son of Samson Knott and Susannah Joad); died on 1 May 1857 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Grahamstown Cemetery (Old), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 1016
Name: Kemp Knott
Name: William Harrison
Residence: Ramsgate, Kent, England
Settler: 3 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England

Notes:

He seemed to use a fake name "William HARRISION" in the settler records, and his details are under that name

He seemed to use a fake name "William HARRISION" in the settler records, and his details are under that name.
per Bailies Party of 1820 Settlers by M D Nash:
He was elected to lead a subdivision of Bailie's party, but was replaced by George Anderson. He was at Cuylerville at the end of June 1820.
CO 4843 no.320, Ellis to Adams, Harrison etc., 19.5.1820; CO 8541, Hayward's notes; CO 136 no.64, address of the Cuylerville settlers, 30.6.1820.
('William Harrison' may have been a name assumed by Kemp Knott in order to conceal his identity when he left England. His reason for this subterfuge is not known, and he seems to have reverted to the use of his real name from about 1822.)

Settler:
Bailie's party on the Chapman

Kemp married Ann Walker, 1820 Settler on 19 Feb 1814 in St Martin's in the Field, Westminster, London, England. Ann was born on 19 Jan 1790 in Bishopsgate, London, England; died on 4 Jun 1874 in Fish River, Cradock District, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann Walker, 1820 Settler was born on 19 Jan 1790 in Bishopsgate, London, England; died on 4 Jun 1874 in Fish River, Cradock District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

Settler ID: 1015
Settler: 3 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England

Notes:

Her husband and family travelled on the Chapman under the name of Harrison, - probably a last minute replacement.

Settler:
Bailie's party on the Chapman

Children:

George Knott, 1820 Settler was born on 17 Apr 1818 in Marylebone, London, England; died on 10 Jul 1891 in Bothas Post, Fort Beaufort district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
3. Mary Eliza Ann Knott, 1820 Settler was born on 26 Feb 1820 in at Sea; died on 4 Jun 1898 in 'Gateshead', Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Anne Knott was born on 3 Mar 1822 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 22 May 1851 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
John Knott was born in 1826 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in Tarkastad, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Susannah Knott was born in Mar 1828 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 10 Jul 1850 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Sarah Ann Knott was born in Oct 1829 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Feb 1904 in Winston farm, Cathcart district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Benjamin Knott was born on 1 Jun 1831 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 22 Dec 1895 in Nottingham farm, Victoria East district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Martha Knott was born on 23 May 1833 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Dec 1914 in Kingsdene farm, East London district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 4

12. Samson Knott
Samson + Susannah Joad. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

13.

Susannah Joad

Children:

6. Kemp Knott, 1820 Settler was born in 1783 in Ramsgate, Kent, England; died on 1 May 1857 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Grahamstown Cemetery (Old), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.