Who was John Sprague?

John Sprague (1720–1801) was born in Hingham and died in Hingham. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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John Sprague 1720–1801

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Mar 1720 · Hingham

Died 1 Apr 1801 · Hingham

Father Jeremiah Sprague

Mother Priscilla Knight

Siblings Deborah Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, Jacob Sprague, Jeremiah Sprague, Joannah Sprague, Knight Sprague, Mary Sprague, Nehemiah Sprague, Priscilla Sprague, Susannah Sprague

Records

North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … 3903113.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Sprague

Priscilla Knight

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Sprague began in 1720 in Hingham. John Sprague passed away in 1801 in Hingham.

Sources

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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
3

Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1720

Birth of John Sprague in Hingham

Birth

1801

Death of John Sprague in Hingham

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sprague

This ancestor line traces from Lawton, Perth, Scotland (1370) to HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS (1720) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Sprague (1720–1801) was born in Hingham and died in Hingham. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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John Sprague's Ancestors

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John Sprague PTP

1720–1801

Hingham