Ralph Sprague1,2

M, b. circa 1590, d. November 1650
FatherEdward Sprague d. b 13 Oct 1614
MotherChristiana (?)
     Ralph was born circa 1590 in Upwey Parish, Dorchester, Dorchestershire, England. He was of age when his father wrote his will on 6 June 1614.
Ralph married Joan Warren on 15 August 1623 in Fordington, Dorchestershire, England, at St. George Church. She was the daughter of Richard Warren. On 25 April 1629, Ralph left from Gravesend aboard the ship, "Lion's Whelp", under the command of John Gibbs, bound for Massachusetts Bay Colony. Listed among the passengers were: Ralph Sprague & his brothers: William & Richard. They arrived at the Salem on the 30 of June.


.3 Ralph departed this life in November 1650 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Family

Joan Warren

Citations

  1. [S1796] Frank William Sprague, The Brothers Ralph and William Sprague and Some of Their Descendants, page 147.
  2. [S1798] Warren Sprague, Sprague Families In America, Part II: page 123.
  3. [S1797] "Lion's Whelp", The three brothers Sprague were hired by Govenor Endecott to explore the country westward. - en.m.wikipedia.org.