William Sprague 1650–1723
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18 researchers on YourRoots have William Sprague in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: B — verified across 18 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Sprague 1650–1723
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1650, William Sprague entered the world in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth), born to william sprague and millicent eames. William Sprague married deborah lane. William Sprague passed away in 1723 in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence).
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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2Record Millennium File
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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6Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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7Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.
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8Record Sprague families in America
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sprague
This ancestor line traces from Lawton, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom (1485) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1650) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Sprague (1650–1723) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence). 18 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, 18 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 8 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
William Sprague's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record