Clay County AlArchives News.....Sparks, Dennis M. & Julia 75th Birthday  October 20, 1922
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Ashland Progress October 20, 1922
On October 11, 1922, there was held at the home of Mr. Dennis M. Sparks, in 
Wesobulga beat, about seven miles southeast of Ashland, a family reunion in 
celebration of 75th birthday of Mr. Sparks and his wife Julia A.
Sparks the latter being 75 years of age on Oct 8, 1922, and the latter will be 
75 years of Nov. 18, 1922. At this reunion there were present more than 140 
persons, most of them being relatives of the family. Mr. Sparks was a 
Confederate soldier, and came home from the war in 1865, with no means and no 
one helped him. But with a determination to succeed, he set to, work to make a 
good citizen; and how well he has succeeded is attested by the unanimous verdict 
of his friends and neighbors. His word is his bond, and he enjoys the respect 
and confidence of all who know him. In all his efforts he has been ably seconded 
by his faithful and devoted wife, whom he married Nov. 11, 1866, since which 
date, they have lived on the same place. They are noted for their honesty and 
thrift, their love of home and country, and their fidelity to the interest of 
the church. Both have for a long time Both have been consistent members of 
Providence Primitive Baptist Church. They have, reared a large and honorable 
family of children, having eight sons and three daughters, having and all 
married and owning their own homes. They have fifty-one grandchildren and forty-
six great grandchildren. Nine of their sons and daughters live in the immediate 
neighborhood of their parents; one son and one daughter live in North Alabama 
All present enjoyed the day, which was spent in social converse, in songs and 
talks suitable for the occasion; and especially the splendid and sumptuous 
dinner which was furnished by the children. After dinner E.J. Garrison, Rev. W. 
A. Worthy, Mack Johnson, and Rev. Walter Denny made short talks, expressing to 
Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, and family, the good wishes and esteem of all present. All 
present seemed to enjoy the day to the fullest extent wishing for Mr. and Mrs.
Sparks, many more years of joy and happiness. 
E. J. Garrison

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