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William Aaron Sprague 1853–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA

Death Date: Sep 1944

Death Location: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Aaron Sprague

Mother: Nancy Sprague

Spouse(s): Hannah Berryman

Children(s): Charles Sprague, Arthur Sprague, Grover Sprague, George Sprague, Harry Sprague, Edith Sprague, Walter Sprague, Dora Sprague, Etta Sprague, Clint Sprague

In 1853, William Aaron Sprague entered the world in East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA, born to Aaron Edgar Sprague And Nancy G Sprague. William Aaron Sprague married Hannah Jane Berryman, and had children including Arthur R Sprague, Charles Aaron Sprague, Clint Sprague, Dora Florence Sprague, Edith Sprague, Etta Sprague, George William Sprague, Grover Sprague, Harry J Sprague, Hilda Jennie Sprague, Margaret Fern Sprague, Sprague, Walter E Sprague. William Aaron Sprague passed away in 1944 in Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1853, William Aaron Sprague entered the world in East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA, born to Aaron Edgar Sprague And Nancy G Sprague.
  • William Aaron Sprague married Hannah Jane Berryman, and had children including Arthur R Sprague, Charles Aaron Sprague, Clint Sprague, Dora Florence Sprague, Edith Sprague, Etta Sprague, George William Sprague, Grover Sprague, Harry J Sprague, Hilda Jennie Sprague, Margaret Fern Sprague, Sprague, Walter E Sprague.
  • William Aaron Sprague passed away in 1944 in Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Sprague
1829–1828
Birth Location: , , Maine, USA
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Nancy Sprague
1835–1886
Birth Location: , , Maine, USA
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Berryman
1858–1928
Birth Location: Germantown, Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
HB

Children(s)

Charles Sprague
1894–1980
Birth Location: Albert, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
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Arthur Sprague
1889–
Birth Location: , , New Brunswick, Canada
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Grover Sprague
1888–1891
Birth Location: –
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George Sprague
1883–1971
Birth Location: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
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Harry Sprague
1886–
Birth Location: Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
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Edith Sprague
1899–1920
Birth Location: , , New Brunswick, Canada
ES
Walter Sprague
1882–
Birth Location: , , , USA
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Dora Sprague
1891–1992
Birth Location: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
DS
Etta Sprague
1896–1966
Birth Location: , , New Brunswick, Canada
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Clint Sprague
1890–
Birth Location: , , New Brunswick, Canada
CS

William Sprague's Ancestors

Self
William Sprague
1853–1944
Birth Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
Parents
Aaron Edgar Sprague
1829–1828
, , Maine, USA
Nancy (G) Sprague
1835–1886
, , Maine, USA
Grandparents
John (Miner) Sprague
1790–1853
Cumberland Bay, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Anna Andrews
1798–1882
East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Sprague's Descendants

1.
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William (Aaron) Sprague (1853–Sep 1944) m. Hannah (Jane) Berryman (Jun 1858–1928)
  1. 1. Charles (Aaron) Sprague 1894–1980 m. Hilda Hayne 1896–1976
    1. 1. Hilda (Jennie) Sprague 1930–2020 m. Morris (Leo) Knowlton 1926–1997
    2. 2. George Sprague 1924–2005
  2. 2. Arthur (R) Sprague 1889–
  3. 3. Grover Sprague 1888–1891
  4. 4. George (William) Sprague 1883–1971
  5. 5. Harry (J) Sprague 1886– m. Sarah (P) Sprague 1895–
  6. 6. Edith Sprague 1899–1920
  7. 7. Walter (E) Sprague 1882–
  8. 8. Dora (Florence) Sprague 1891–1992 m. Arthur (Job) Pearson 1893–1976
  9. 9. Etta Sprague 1896–1966 m. Vernon (Foster) Smith 1900–1979
    1. 1. Reginald (V) Smith 1928–1968
  10. 10. Clint Sprague 1890–

William Sprague's Timeline

9 Records

1853
1853
Birth of William Aaron Sprague in East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
1854
5 Feb 1854
Age 1
Birth of William Aaron Sprague in East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
1855
5 Feb 1855
Age 2
Birth of William Aaron Sprague in East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
William Aaron Sprague resided here in East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
1891
1891
Age 38
William Aaron Sprague resided here in Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
1901
1901
Age 48
William Aaron Sprague resided here in Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 68
William Aaron Sprague resided here in Parish of Harvey, St John and Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Parish of Harvey, St John and Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
1944
12 Oct 1944
Age 91
Death of William Aaron Sprague in Harvey Bank, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Harvey Bank, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
1944
Sep 1944
Age 91
Death of William Aaron Sprague in Harvey Bank, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Harvey Bank, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1855
    Event Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick; Roll: T-6297; Family No: 13
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine; Roll: 490; Family History Film: 1254490; Page: 311B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0204
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick; Page: 9; Family No: 83
    [4] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 36; Census Place: Polling Division No 61 - Harvey, St John and Albert, New Brunswick; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1854
    Event Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick; Page: 9; Family No: 83

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Machias, Washington, Maine; Roll: 490; Family History Film: 1254490; Page: 311B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0204

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1887
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 36; Census Place: Polling Division No 61 - Harvey, St John and Albert, New Brunswick; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick; Roll: T-6297; Family No: 13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick; Page: 9; Family No: 83

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Parish of Harvey, St John and Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 36; Census Place: Polling Division No 61 - Harvey, St John and Albert, New Brunswick; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Harvey Bank, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1944
    Event Place: Harvey Bank, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harvey, Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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