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William Sprague 1609–1675

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Sprague in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Oct 1609 · Upwey, Dorset, England
Died 26 Oct 1675 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Millicent Eames
Children Anthony Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, Hannah Sprague, Joanna Sprague, John Sprague, Jonathan Sprague, Mary Sprague, Persis Sprague, Samuel Sprague, William Sprague

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Biography

The story of William Sprague began in 1609 in Upwey, Dorset, England. William Sprague married millicent eames, and had children including anthony william sprague, elizabeth sprague, hannah sprague, joanna sprague, john sprague, jonathan sprague, mary sprague, persis sprague, samuel sprague, william sprague. William Sprague passed away in 1675 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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1609
Birth of William Sprague in Upwey, Dorset, England
Birth
1675
Death of William Sprague in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sprague (1609–1675) was born in Upwey, Dorset, England and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Sprague's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Sprague PTP
1609–1675
Upwey, Dorset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Sprague's Descendants

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William Sprague PTP 1609–1675
  1. 1. Anthony William Sprague PTP 1635–1719
    1. 1. Richard Sprague PTP 1685–1753
    2. 2. Jeremiah Sprague PTP 1682–1759
    3. 3. Matthew Sprague PTP 1688–1783
    4. 4. Sarah Sprague PTP 1725–1726
    5. 5. Benjamin Sprague PTP 1736–1778
    6. 6. Samuel Sprague PTP 1672–1740
    7. 7. Elizabeth Sprague PTP 1589–1632
  2. 2. Jonathan Sprague PTP 1648–1756
  3. 3. Joanna Sprague PTP 1644–1678