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Benjamin Sprague 1707–1788 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 November 1707

Birth Location: Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 30 September 1788

Death Location: Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Josiah Sprague

Mother: Elisabeth Sprague

Spouse(s): Deborah Corthell

Children(s): Asher Sprague, Benjamin Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, Joseph Sprague, Persis Sprague, Jesse Sprague, Deborah Sprague

In 1707, Benjamin Sprague entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Josiah Sprague And Elisabeth Sprague. Benjamin Sprague married Deborah Corthell, and had children including Asher Sprague, Benjamin Sprague, Deborah Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, Jesse Sprague, Joseph Sprague, Persis Sprague. Benjamin Sprague passed away in 1788 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1707, Benjamin Sprague entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Josiah Sprague And Elisabeth Sprague.
  • Benjamin Sprague married Deborah Corthell, and had children including Asher Sprague, Benjamin Sprague, Deborah Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, Jesse Sprague, Joseph Sprague, Persis Sprague.
  • Benjamin Sprague passed away in 1788 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Benjamin Sprague's Ancestors

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Benjamin Sprague
1707–1788
Birth Place: Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Josiah Sprague
1680–1760
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elisabeth Sprague
1679–1755
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Anthony Sprague
1635–1719
Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Elizabeth Bartlett
1641–1713
John Wilder
1653–1724
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rebecca Wilder
1655–1728
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Sprague
1609–1675
Millicent Eames
1615–1695
Edward Wilder
1623–1690
Elizabeth Eames
1624–1692
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Sprague's Descendants

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Benjamin Sprague (22 November 1707–30 September 1788) m. Deborah Corthell (24 Aug 1711–12 Apr 1768)
  1. 1. Asher Sprague 1743–1824
    1. 1. Noah Sprague 1775–1838 m. Lucy (Ann) Sprague 1777–1826
      1. 1. Noah Sprague 1799–1882 m. Lois (R) Davis 1801–1890
        1. 1. William (Francis) Sprague 1828–1908 m. Emma (M) Martine 1842–
        2. 2. Amasa (Osborn) Sprague 1845–1939 m. Ellen (M.) Sprague 1848–1922
        3. 3. D (Emerson) Sprague 1833–1893 m. Emily (P) Peyton 1836–
      2. 2. Isaac Sprague 1801–1891
      3. 3. Hannah (Richardson) Pease 1813–1880
      4. 4. Horace Sprague 1813–1863
      5. 5. Hiram Sprague 1806–1853
      6. 6. Lucy (Ann) McLain 1810–1891
      7. 7. William Sprague 1804–1890
  2. 2. Benjamin Sprague 1736–1792
  3. 3. Elizabeth Sprague 1738–1825
  4. 4. Joseph Sprague 1739–1828
  5. 5. Persis Sprague 1741–
  6. 6. Jesse Sprague 1745–1818
  7. 7. Deborah Sprague 1747–1748

Benjamin Sprague's Timeline

2 Records

1707
22 November 1707
Birth of Benjamin Sprague in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1788
30 September 1788
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Sprague in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 November 1707
    Event Place: Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 26
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Sprague Families in America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 September 1788
    Event Place: Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Sprague Families in America

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