YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Sprague 1630–1676 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1630

Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

Death Date: Mar 1676

Death Location: Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Providence, Providence of Rhode Island

Father: Francis Sprague

Mother: Francis 2

Spouse(s): Ruth Bassett

Children(s): Elizabeth Sprague, John Sprague, Ruth Sprague, William Sprague, Desire Sprague, Dorcas Sprague, Samuel Sprague

The story of John Sprague began in 1630 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. John Sprague married Ruth Bassett, and had children including Desire Sprague, Dorcas Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, John Sprague, Ruth Sprague, Samuel Sprague, William Sprague. John Sprague passed away in 1676 in Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Providence, Providence of Rhode Island.

Find more search results for John Sprague
JS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John Sprague began in 1630 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
  • John Sprague married Ruth Bassett, and had children including Desire Sprague, Dorcas Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague, John Sprague, Ruth Sprague, Samuel Sprague, William Sprague.
  • John Sprague passed away in 1676 in Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Providence, Providence of Rhode Island.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Sprague
1590–1670
Birth Location: Dorset, England
FS
Francis 2
1609–1660
Birth Location: England
F2

Spouses(s)

Ruth Bassett
1633–1694
Birth Location: Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
RB

Children(s)

Elizabeth Sprague
1657–1727
Birth Location: –
ES
John Sprague
1655–1728
Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
JS
Ruth Sprague
1659–1743
Birth Location: Marshfield, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
RS
William Sprague
1664–1712
Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
WS
Desire Sprague
1665–
Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
DS
Dorcas Sprague
1666–1710
Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
DS
Samuel Sprague
1670–1740
Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
SS

John Sprague's Ancestors

Self
John Sprague
1630–1676
Birth Place: Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Francis Sprague
1590–1670
Dorset, England
Francis (Sprague) 2
1609–1660
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Sprague's Descendants

1.
JS
John Sprague (1630–Mar 1676) m. Ruth Bassett (1633–Aft 22 Mar 1694)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Sprague 1657–1727 m. George Samson 1655–1739
    1. 1. Joseph Samson 1679–1726 m. Anne Tilson 1680–1749
      1. 1. Deborah Sampson 1706–
      2. 2. Judeth Sampson 1708–
      3. 3. Wealthea Sampson 1712–
      4. 4. Jedediah Samson 1714–1765
      5. 5. Susanna Sampson 1716–1749
    2. 2. Abigail Sampson 1681–1726
    3. 3. Judith Sampson 1683–1752
    4. 4. Ruth Sampson 1684–1766
    5. 5. Benjamin Sampson 1686–1762
    6. 6. Martha Sampson 1689–1770
    7. 7. George Sampson 1691–1774
    8. 8. Elizabeth Sampson 1692–1744
    9. 9. William Sampson 1693–1744
    10. 10. Seth Sampson 1697–1770
  2. 2. John Sprague 1655–1728
  3. 3. Ruth Sprague 1659–1743
  4. 4. William Sprague 1664–1712 m. Grace Wadsworth 1679–1757
  5. 5. Desire Sprague 1665–
  6. 6. Dorcas Sprague 1666–1710
  7. 7. Samuel Sprague 1670–1740 m. Ruth Alden 1674–1758

John Sprague's Timeline

3 Records

1630
1630
Birth of John Sprague in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
1676
26 Mar 1676
Age 46
Death of John Sprague in Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
1676
Mar 1676
Age 46
Burial of John Sprague in Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Providence, Providence of Rhode Island
Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Providence, Providence of Rhode Island

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1630
    Event Place: Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for Elizabeth Sprague, person ID KNCL-RQF.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: <unknown>
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for John Sprague, person ID LZVN-R56.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: <unknown>
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for John Sprague, person ID LZVN-R56.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1676
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for John Sprague, person ID LZVN-R56.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1676
    Event Place: West Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for John Sprague, person ID LZVN-R56.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1676
    Event Place: Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for Elizabeth Sprague, person ID KNCL-RQF.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Mar 1676
    Event Place: Great Swamp, Pawtucket, Providence, Providence of Rhode Island
    Record Source: "FamilySearch," database, \\i FamilySearch\\i0, accessed 18 Feb 2023), entry for Elizabeth Sprague, person ID KNCL-RQF.
Find more search results for John Sprague

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE