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Samuel Sprigg

1783 – 1855

American politician

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About Samuel Sprigg

Lived 1783 – 1855 (aged 71–72). Samuel Sprigg was an American politician and lawyer.

Samuel Sprigg (ca. 1783 – April 21, 1855) served as the 17th governor of the state of Maryland in the United States from 1819 to 1822.

Background Little is known of Sprigg's early life. He was possibly born in Washington County or Prince George's County, although conclusive proof has not been found. His father was Joseph Sprigg and was married several times. He was likely born to his father's third wife, Margaret Elzey Weems between 1781–1783. After his father's death in 1800, he was adopted by his uncle, Osborn Sprigg. He would eventually inherit Osborne's Prince George's County estate of Northampton.

On January 1, 1811, Sprigg married Violetta Lansdale, daughter of Thomas Lancaster Lansdale and Cornelia Van Horne. They eventually had two children.

Political career Sprigg joined the Democratic-Republican Party at time when there was a Democratic-Republican resurgence in the state against the Federalists. He was elected Governor by the Maryland General Assembly on December 13, 1819, running against Charles Goldsborough.

He was re-elected to the Governorship, first in 1820 and again in 1821.

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1783, Washington County
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Governor of Maryland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Sprigg?

American politician (1783-1855)

When was Samuel Sprigg born?

Samuel Sprigg was born in 1783 in Washington County.

When did Samuel Sprigg die?

Samuel Sprigg died on 21 April 1855 in Prince George's County.

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Samuel Sprigg was a politician and lawyer.

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Samuel Sprigg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Sprigg

· Wikidata: Q377516

· DBpedia: Samuel Sprigg

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