Legislator Details
Levi Sparks
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/3/1823
City: Centre, IN
County: Wayne County, IN
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/20/1900
City: Berrien Township, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/22/1900
City: Berrien Center, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Union Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Maria [or Marian] Martin, 1/2/1845, in Niles, MI; children: 1, Edwin Elwood
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Church of the Disciples of Christ
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Cornelius and Susannah (Stevens) Sparks. He came to Michigan in 1828, settling in Niles Township, Berrien Co. President of the Pioneer Association of Berrien County; township clerk in 1878; served as a County agent of the State Board of Corrections and Charities
Notable Facts:
Gov. Blair appointed to go to Arkansas to receive the vote from the 12th Michigan Infantry, 1864.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Immigration , Asylum for Deaf, Dumb and the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Buchanan
County of Residence Berrien
District: 12
District Description: Berrien County
Date Elected: 11/5/1872
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1873
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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