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Richard Sprague 1685–1749

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Sprague in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Apr 1685 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 14 Aug 1749 · Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Researchers connected through Richard Sprague 1685–1749

and 6 more tree owners connected with Richard Sprague 1685–1749

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Biography

The story of Richard Sprague began in 1685 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Richard Sprague passed away in 1749 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Richard Sprague in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1749
Death of Richard Sprague in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Sprague

This ancestor line traces from France (1085) to Hingham, Massachusetts, USA (1685) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Sprague (1685–1749) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 16 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Richard Sprague's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Sprague PTP
1685–1749
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Richard Sprague's Descendants

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Richard Sprague PTP 1685–1749