Background
Sparks, Thomas J. was born on November 4, 1868 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Charles M. and Sally (Miller) Sparks.
Sparks, Thomas J. was born on November 4, 1868 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Charles M. and Sally (Miller) Sparks.
Educational public schools.
Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1900, and began practice at Greenville. County judge, Muhlenberg Company, 1897-1905. Appointed, 1909, commonwealth’s attorney by Governor Wilson to fill out unexpired term of Honorary R. Y. Thomas, congressman-elect.
County attorney, Muhlenberg Company, 1917-1921. United State Attorneys Western District Kentucky 2 terms, 1927-1935. In practice at Greenville since 1935.
Churches should be urged to demonstrate their heart for racial reconciliation by seeking to increase racial and ethnic diversity in church staff roles, leadership positions, and church membership.
Married Montie Oates, February 27, 1894. Children: Mabel (Mistress Guy D. Martin), Bradley, Dewey, Thomas Elbert.