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 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was christened there on 2 July 1650.3 William married Deborah Lane on 30 December 1674 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. William & Deaborah had children: William [12/24/1675-11/27/1753][m. 4/23/1707 Silence Tower, Deborah [3/24/1678], Joanna [2/15/1680], David [12/23/1683-12/06/1773][m. 6/13/1706 Sarah Jordan], Jonathan [7/24/1686-4/10/1756][m. 5/23/1712 Lydia Leavitt], Abiah [1/27/1689][m. 12/24/1709 William West], John [9/13/1692] & Benjamin [1/03/1695-4/24/1788]m. 5/11/1716 Alice Bucklin.4 William's wife, Deborah, died on 4 February 1707 in Hingham leaving him a widower. William married 2nd Mary Tower on 5 November 1709 in Hingham. [Date of Marriage Intentions] William & Mary had children: Rowland [10/21/1710][m. 1/14/1745 Lydia Herendon], Mary [8/10/1712][m. 9/27/1737 Nathaniel Arnold] Peter [10/01/1714-5/04/179014][m. Hannah] & Judith [m. 1/03/1741 Nathaniel Waterman]. They are all born in Providence.4 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, grandchildren: 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 at age 73 years, 4 months and 19 days. 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.
  4. [S1798] Warren Sprague, Sprague Families In America, Part II: pages 146-149.