Samuel Sprague

Samuel Sprague (December 27, 1753 – June 20, 1844) was a participant in the Boston Tea Party, a captain in the American Revolutionary War, and the father of the poet Charles Sprague. His maternal ancestry traced its roots to James Whiton of Hook Norton (1624–1710), who immigrated to America so time prior to 1647. Notably on April 19, 1676, a band of Native Americans burned Whiton's home down in Hingham.

Early life Samuel Sprague was born in Hingham, Massachusetts to Jeremiah Sprauge Jr. (1714–1777) and Elizabeth Whiton (1719–1800). Jeremiah was a weaver and constable and Elizabeth was a stay-at-home mother. Samuel moved to Boston and worked as a mason's apprentice for a mason named Etheredge.

American Revolutionary War Samuel was mustered on August 1, 1775, and participated at the Siege of Boston, fought under General George Washington at Trenton and Princeton. During the Revolution, he met Joanna Thayer whom he married on July 9, 1778.

Post-War Following his service, Samuel received a pension of $15.00 on March 4, 1831. Before his death, he was photographed in 1842 by an unknown photographer. On June 20, 1844, Samuel died aged 90.