Robert Stewart Sparks
Robert Stewart Sparks | |
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Sparks in 1920 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 5th district | |
| In office July 1, 1925 – June 30, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Virgil A. Martin |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the at-large district | |
| In office July 5, 1921 – July 1, 1923 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1871 |
| Died | March 25, 1932 (aged 60) |
| Party | Republican |
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Robert "Cupid" Stewart Sparks (March 31, 1871 – March 25, 1932) was a Los Angeles City Council member in the 1920s. He was the first person to represent the 5th District under a new city charter effective in 1925. Earlier, he was given the nickname "Cupid" while he managed Los Angeles' marriage licensing bureau for 19 years. Robert, along with his wife, ran an informal matchmaking service throughout Los Angeles County.