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- Henry W. Sparling has resided in Garden Grove township since the fall of 1852 and is now living in the town of Garden Grove, having retired from the active work of the farm. His birth occurred in Lawrence county, Ohio, in 1838 and he is a son of Henry and Annie (Hepler) Sparling. The father, who was born in Pennsylvania, removed as a boy with his parents to Belmont county, Ohio, and later to Lawrence county, that state. His father served under General Brown in the War of 1812 and was highly esteemed in his community, his demise, which occurred in Ohio, being deeply regretted by many. The religious faith of his wife was that of the Presbyterian church and she took an active part in its work In 1850 Henry Sparling settled in Van Buren county, Iowa, subsequently removed to Davis county and in 1852 located in Garden Grove township, Decatur county. He entered land, to the cultivation of which he devoted his energies until his demise, which occurred on the 18th of July, 1874, when he was about seventy-two years of age. He was one of the pioneers of the county, as when he arrived here much of the land was unbroken and there was but one store at Garden Grove. His wife was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, and they were married in that state. Her parents subsequently removed to Audrain county, Missouri, where both passed away. She died in this county at the advanced age of eighty-six years. Our subject is the fifth in order of birth in a family of nine children. One died in infancy. Alexander went to Oregon in 1853, but returned to Decatur county a few years ago and was residing at Le Roy when called to his reward. Silas, who served in the Civil war as a member of Company A, Thirty-fourth Iowa volunteer Infantry, died at Helena, Arkansas. John passed away in 1853. Emma, who became the wife of E. J. Wiseman, is also deceased. Harriett married Dr. Elihu Darnielle and has passed away. Barbara, who became the wife of Isaac Helmick, is also deceased. George, who completes the family, has passed to his reward.
Henry W. Sparling received a common-school education and during his boyhood and youth also became thoroughly familiar with the methods of practical agriculture. It was but natural that when he reached man's estate he should continue in the occupation to which he had been reared and he proved very successful as a farmer and stock-raiser. His energy and wise management of his affairs enable him to accumulate a competence and he has now sold is farm and purchased twenty acres of land at Garden Grove, where he resides. He has a fine residence and is enjoying the comforts and some of the luxuries of life, thus reaping the fruits of his former toil.
Mr. Sparling was married in 1870 to Miss Joanna Trullinger, who was born in 1847 in Davis county, Iowa, in the vicinity of Drakesville. Her mother was born in Preble county, Ohio and her father was a native of Ross county, that state. To Mr. and Mrs. Sparling have been born the following children: Millie and Eva, who are successfully engaged in the poultry business under the name of Sparling Sisters; Joseph and Clara, both at home; an infant, who died unnamed; and Almira and Elbert, both deceased.
The family attend the Christian church but Mr. Sparling is liberal in his religious views. He was reared in the faith of the Baptist church. His political allegiance is given to the republican party, and he has at all times sought to advance the interests of his community. Both he and his wife are still enjoying excellent health and are rich in the honor and esteem which should accompany old age.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Sparling
Age: 41
Birth Date: Abt 1839
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1880: Garden Grove, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Street: Main Street
House Number: 18
Dwelling Number: 103
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Joanah Sparling
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Annie Sparling
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: Farmer
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Household Members Age Relationship
Henry Sparling 41 Self (Head)
Joanah Sparling
33 Wife
Mellie A. Sparling
7 Daughter
Joseph A. Sparling
5 Son
Elmira Sparling
2 Daughter
Clarah Sparling
2/12 Daughter
Annie Sparling
73 Mother
Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Henry W Sparling
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birth Place: Ohio
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Census Date: 1885
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Decatur
Locality: Garden Grove
Roll: IA1885_174
Line: 7
Family Number: 47
Household Members: Name Age
Henry W Sparling 46
Joan Sparling 37
Milley A Sparling 92
Joseph Sparling 9
Elmira Sparling 7
Clara Sparling 4
Elbert Sparling 2
Anna Sparling 78
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Sparling
[Henry E Sparling]
Age: 61
Birth Date: Sep 1838
Birthplace: Ohio, USA
Home in 1900: Garden Grove, Decatur, Iowa
House Number: 1
Sheet Number: 9
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 202
Family Number: 203
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Joanna Sparling
Marriage Year: 1870
Years Married: 30
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: F
Farm or House: F
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Household Members Age Relationship
Henry Sparling 61 Head
Joanna Sparling
52 Wife
Millie A Sparling
27 Daughter
Joseph A Sparling
24 Son
Clara E Sparling
20 Daughter
Eva F Sparling
74 Daughter
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry W Sparling
Age in 1910: 71
Birth Date: 1839
[1839]
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1910: Garden Grove, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
[Widowed]
Spouse's Name: Joanna Sparling
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: Farm
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 39
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Household Members Age Relationship
Henry W Sparling 71 Head
Joanna Sparling
62 Wife
Millie A Sparling
37 Daughter
Eva F Sparling
24 Daughter
Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: H W Sparling
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birth Place: Ohio
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Census Date: 1915
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Decatur
Locality: Garden Grove
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Roll: IA1915_133
Line: 53A
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1838 - 1919 (80 years)
