John Allison Sprague
John Allison Sprague (April 10, 1844 – September 14, 1907) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Prince Edward in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1886 to 1894 as a Liberal member.
John Allison Sprague | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1886–1894 | |
| Preceded by | James Hart |
| Succeeded by | John Caven |
| Constituency | Prince Edward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1844 Sophiasburgh Township, Canada West |
| Died | September 14, 1907 (aged 63) Picton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Ellen A. Badgley (m. 1864) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Biography
He was born in Sophiasburgh Township, Canada West in 1844, the son of Hallett Sprague and Mary Allison, and grew up there. In 1864, he married Ellen A. Badgley. He was a justice of the peace and served fifteen years on the township council, also serving as reeve. Sprague was a captain in the local militia. He lived near Demorestville.
With his son Grant, he established a rural telephone company serving Prince Edward County in 1898. He died suddenly in 1907.[1]
References
- "Death of Mr. J. A. Sprague: President of Picton Cheese Board Suddenly Called". The Globe. September 17, 1907. p. 5.
External links
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1891 JA Gemmill
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Pioneer life on the Bay of Quinte (1900)
- The Sprague DNA Project
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