Rachel C. Barton was the daughter of Solomon and Susan Barton. She appears in the 1870 census for Newcomb, Laurel County, Kentucky in the household of her parents. The family is listed as follows: Solomon Barton, Susan Barton, Charity A Barton, Rachel C Barton and Sally Barton.
Rachel appears again in the Newcomb, Laurel County, Kentucky in 1880 as the wife of James Sparks, with daughter Nancy "Nannie" Ann Sparks (incorrectly transcribed as Mary). Nancy Ann Sparks' birth record is on file as follows: Name Nancy Ann Sparks, Birth Date 23 Oct 1874, Birth Place Laurel, Kentucky, USA, Father James Sparks, Mother Rachel Barton.
In 1900 Rachel was living with her husband James in London, Laurel County Kentucky. Daughter Nancy "Nannie" was married and living with her first husband, Dr. Columbus Lee Troutman with children Cora Lee and Cecil Troutman.
In 1910, Rachel is found living in Rockcastle county with her granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman Welch .
No record of Rachel C. Barton Sparks is found after 1910. Her date of death and burial location are unknown. This memorial in A.R. Dyche Memorial Park is assumed, based on her husband's burial location.
Some of the events of Rachel's life:
Rachel married James Sparks in 1874 according to the 1900 census.
Rachel had a daughter, Mary E. Sparks, who died on 28 Oct 1877 in Laurel County. No date of birth is given, suggesting that Mary was stillborn.
In May 1906, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman attempted suicide by poisoning. She was not successful. - The Twice-A-Week Messenger 18 May 1906 and other papers
In Dec 1906, Rachel's son-in-law, Dr. Columbus L. Troutman, was accused by 15 year old Lola Adams of improprieties. Following the accusations made formally in London, Lola Adams broke into Dr. Troutman's office where she committed suicide by poisoning. News reports of the time indicate that Dr. Troutman and his wife had recently separated. Dr. Troutman was convicted and sentenced to 10 years, but was later pardoned by the Governor. In October 1914 Dr. C. L. Troutman was assassinated by parties unknown. Rachel's daughter Nancy Ann Sparks remarried first to a Mr. Gilreath and then later to George Henry Staats of St. Louis (her death certificate listing her name as "Mamie", daughter of James Sparks and Rachel Barton). - multiple news reports including The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) 05 Dec 1906, Wed Page 2 and Mount Vernon Signal - 7 Jun 1907 - Page Page 4
In Nov 1907, Rachel's husband, attorney James Sparks, was shot and killed in a courtroom in London, by Robert Boyd. Soon after, Rachel filed suit against Robert Boyd. - multiple news reports
In Mar 1908, Rachel was arrested and charged with an Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1908
In Feb 1909, Rachel was found not guilty of the Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 17 Feb 1909
In Mar 1909, Rachel accepted an out of court settlement with Robert Boyd, reportedly settling for $30,000. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1909
In Jun 1909, Rachel's "fine house" outside of London was destroyed by fire. - Interior Journal, 15 Jun 1909, Tue, Main Edition, Page 1
In 1921, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman's husband Thomas Welch died from poisoning. Foul play was suspected. Shortly after his death, Cora Lee married Chester Arthur Mullins, who was shot and killed two years later. Cora then married Lewis Bates.
Rachel appears again in the Newcomb, Laurel County, Kentucky in 1880 as the wife of James Sparks, with daughter Nancy "Nannie" Ann Sparks (incorrectly transcribed as Mary). Nancy Ann Sparks' birth record is on file as follows: Name Nancy Ann Sparks, Birth Date 23 Oct 1874, Birth Place Laurel, Kentucky, USA, Father James Sparks, Mother Rachel Barton.
In 1900 Rachel was living with her husband James in London, Laurel County Kentucky. Daughter Nancy "Nannie" was married and living with her first husband, Dr. Columbus Lee Troutman with children Cora Lee and Cecil Troutman.
In 1910, Rachel is found living in Rockcastle county with her granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman Welch .
No record of Rachel C. Barton Sparks is found after 1910. Her date of death and burial location are unknown. This memorial in A.R. Dyche Memorial Park is assumed, based on her husband's burial location.
Some of the events of Rachel's life:
Rachel married James Sparks in 1874 according to the 1900 census.
Rachel had a daughter, Mary E. Sparks, who died on 28 Oct 1877 in Laurel County. No date of birth is given, suggesting that Mary was stillborn.
In May 1906, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman attempted suicide by poisoning. She was not successful. - The Twice-A-Week Messenger 18 May 1906 and other papers
In Dec 1906, Rachel's son-in-law, Dr. Columbus L. Troutman, was accused by 15 year old Lola Adams of improprieties. Following the accusations made formally in London, Lola Adams broke into Dr. Troutman's office where she committed suicide by poisoning. News reports of the time indicate that Dr. Troutman and his wife had recently separated. Dr. Troutman was convicted and sentenced to 10 years, but was later pardoned by the Governor. In October 1914 Dr. C. L. Troutman was assassinated by parties unknown. Rachel's daughter Nancy Ann Sparks remarried first to a Mr. Gilreath and then later to George Henry Staats of St. Louis (her death certificate listing her name as "Mamie", daughter of James Sparks and Rachel Barton). - multiple news reports including The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) 05 Dec 1906, Wed Page 2 and Mount Vernon Signal - 7 Jun 1907 - Page Page 4
In Nov 1907, Rachel's husband, attorney James Sparks, was shot and killed in a courtroom in London, by Robert Boyd. Soon after, Rachel filed suit against Robert Boyd. - multiple news reports
In Mar 1908, Rachel was arrested and charged with an Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1908
In Feb 1909, Rachel was found not guilty of the Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 17 Feb 1909
In Mar 1909, Rachel accepted an out of court settlement with Robert Boyd, reportedly settling for $30,000. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1909
In Jun 1909, Rachel's "fine house" outside of London was destroyed by fire. - Interior Journal, 15 Jun 1909, Tue, Main Edition, Page 1
In 1921, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman's husband Thomas Welch died from poisoning. Foul play was suspected. Shortly after his death, Cora Lee married Chester Arthur Mullins, who was shot and killed two years later. Cora then married Lewis Bates.
Rachel C. Barton was the daughter of Solomon and Susan Barton. She appears in the 1870 census for Newcomb, Laurel County, Kentucky in the household of her parents. The family is listed as follows: Solomon Barton, Susan Barton, Charity A Barton, Rachel C Barton and Sally Barton.
Rachel appears again in the Newcomb, Laurel County, Kentucky in 1880 as the wife of James Sparks, with daughter Nancy "Nannie" Ann Sparks (incorrectly transcribed as Mary). Nancy Ann Sparks' birth record is on file as follows: Name Nancy Ann Sparks, Birth Date 23 Oct 1874, Birth Place Laurel, Kentucky, USA, Father James Sparks, Mother Rachel Barton.
In 1900 Rachel was living with her husband James in London, Laurel County Kentucky. Daughter Nancy "Nannie" was married and living with her first husband, Dr. Columbus Lee Troutman with children Cora Lee and Cecil Troutman.
In 1910, Rachel is found living in Rockcastle county with her granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman Welch .
No record of Rachel C. Barton Sparks is found after 1910. Her date of death and burial location are unknown. This memorial in A.R. Dyche Memorial Park is assumed, based on her husband's burial location.
Some of the events of Rachel's life:
Rachel married James Sparks in 1874 according to the 1900 census.
Rachel had a daughter, Mary E. Sparks, who died on 28 Oct 1877 in Laurel County. No date of birth is given, suggesting that Mary was stillborn.
In May 1906, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman attempted suicide by poisoning. She was not successful. - The Twice-A-Week Messenger 18 May 1906 and other papers
In Dec 1906, Rachel's son-in-law, Dr. Columbus L. Troutman, was accused by 15 year old Lola Adams of improprieties. Following the accusations made formally in London, Lola Adams broke into Dr. Troutman's office where she committed suicide by poisoning. News reports of the time indicate that Dr. Troutman and his wife had recently separated. Dr. Troutman was convicted and sentenced to 10 years, but was later pardoned by the Governor. In October 1914 Dr. C. L. Troutman was assassinated by parties unknown. Rachel's daughter Nancy Ann Sparks remarried first to a Mr. Gilreath and then later to George Henry Staats of St. Louis (her death certificate listing her name as "Mamie", daughter of James Sparks and Rachel Barton). - multiple news reports including The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) 05 Dec 1906, Wed Page 2 and Mount Vernon Signal - 7 Jun 1907 - Page Page 4
In Nov 1907, Rachel's husband, attorney James Sparks, was shot and killed in a courtroom in London, by Robert Boyd. Soon after, Rachel filed suit against Robert Boyd. - multiple news reports
In Mar 1908, Rachel was arrested and charged with an Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1908
In Feb 1909, Rachel was found not guilty of the Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 17 Feb 1909
In Mar 1909, Rachel accepted an out of court settlement with Robert Boyd, reportedly settling for $30,000. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1909
In Jun 1909, Rachel's "fine house" outside of London was destroyed by fire. - Interior Journal, 15 Jun 1909, Tue, Main Edition, Page 1
In 1921, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman's husband Thomas Welch died from poisoning. Foul play was suspected. Shortly after his death, Cora Lee married Chester Arthur Mullins, who was shot and killed two years later. Cora then married Lewis Bates.
Rachel appears again in the Newcomb, Laurel County, Kentucky in 1880 as the wife of James Sparks, with daughter Nancy "Nannie" Ann Sparks (incorrectly transcribed as Mary). Nancy Ann Sparks' birth record is on file as follows: Name Nancy Ann Sparks, Birth Date 23 Oct 1874, Birth Place Laurel, Kentucky, USA, Father James Sparks, Mother Rachel Barton.
In 1900 Rachel was living with her husband James in London, Laurel County Kentucky. Daughter Nancy "Nannie" was married and living with her first husband, Dr. Columbus Lee Troutman with children Cora Lee and Cecil Troutman.
In 1910, Rachel is found living in Rockcastle county with her granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman Welch .
No record of Rachel C. Barton Sparks is found after 1910. Her date of death and burial location are unknown. This memorial in A.R. Dyche Memorial Park is assumed, based on her husband's burial location.
Some of the events of Rachel's life:
Rachel married James Sparks in 1874 according to the 1900 census.
Rachel had a daughter, Mary E. Sparks, who died on 28 Oct 1877 in Laurel County. No date of birth is given, suggesting that Mary was stillborn.
In May 1906, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman attempted suicide by poisoning. She was not successful. - The Twice-A-Week Messenger 18 May 1906 and other papers
In Dec 1906, Rachel's son-in-law, Dr. Columbus L. Troutman, was accused by 15 year old Lola Adams of improprieties. Following the accusations made formally in London, Lola Adams broke into Dr. Troutman's office where she committed suicide by poisoning. News reports of the time indicate that Dr. Troutman and his wife had recently separated. Dr. Troutman was convicted and sentenced to 10 years, but was later pardoned by the Governor. In October 1914 Dr. C. L. Troutman was assassinated by parties unknown. Rachel's daughter Nancy Ann Sparks remarried first to a Mr. Gilreath and then later to George Henry Staats of St. Louis (her death certificate listing her name as "Mamie", daughter of James Sparks and Rachel Barton). - multiple news reports including The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) 05 Dec 1906, Wed Page 2 and Mount Vernon Signal - 7 Jun 1907 - Page Page 4
In Nov 1907, Rachel's husband, attorney James Sparks, was shot and killed in a courtroom in London, by Robert Boyd. Soon after, Rachel filed suit against Robert Boyd. - multiple news reports
In Mar 1908, Rachel was arrested and charged with an Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1908
In Feb 1909, Rachel was found not guilty of the Arson plot against Robert Boyd. - The Courier Journal 17 Feb 1909
In Mar 1909, Rachel accepted an out of court settlement with Robert Boyd, reportedly settling for $30,000. - The Courier Journal 8 Mar 1909
In Jun 1909, Rachel's "fine house" outside of London was destroyed by fire. - Interior Journal, 15 Jun 1909, Tue, Main Edition, Page 1
In 1921, Rachel's granddaughter Cora Lee Troutman's husband Thomas Welch died from poisoning. Foul play was suspected. Shortly after his death, Cora Lee married Chester Arthur Mullins, who was shot and killed two years later. Cora then married Lewis Bates.
