William Sprague1,2

M, b. 7 May 1650, d. 26 September 1723
FatherWilliam Sprague b. c 1599, d. 26 Oct 1675
MotherMellicent Eames b. c 1615, d. 8 Feb 1696
     William was born on Saturday, 7 May 1650 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. On 2 July 1650, he was christened in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.3 William married Deborah Lane on 30 December 1674 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. William's wife, Deborah, died on 4 February 1707 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, leaving him a widower. William married 2nd Mary Tower on 5 November 1709 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Date of Marriage Intentions] William made his will on 7 April 1721 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.

He mentions his son, William, grandson, David, son of David, 3rd son, Jonathan, 4th son, John, 5th son, Benjamin, eldest daughter, Deborah Beale, frandchildren: Deborah, William, John & Abiah West, children of William West & Abiah Sprague. He mentions his loving wife, Mary & children of wife, Mary, viz.: Rowland, Mary, Peter & Judith.

William departed this life on Sunday, 26 September 1723 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. His will was probated on 11 November 1723.

Family 1

Deborah Lane b. 20 Jun 1652, d. 4 Feb 1707

Family 2

Mary Tower b. 3 Nov 1672

Citations

  1. [S1796] Frank William Sprague, The Brothers Ralph and William Sprague and Some of Their Descendants, pages 149, 152.
  2. [S1798] Warren Sprague, Sprague Families In America, Part II: page 135.
  3. [S1796] Frank William Sprague, The Brothers Ralph and William Sprague and Some of Their Descendants, page 147.