Richard Sprague 1685–1749
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Sprague 1685–1749
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Sprague began in 1685 in Hingham, Mass. Richard Sprague passed away in 1749 in Smithfield, R I.
Sources
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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6Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Sprague
This ancestor line traces from France (1085) to Hingham, Massachusetts, USA (1685) across 16 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Sprague (1685–1749) was born in Hingham, Mass and died in Smithfield, R I. 8 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, 8 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