John Allison Sprague
| John Allison Sprague | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Prince Edward | |
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In office December 28, 1886 – May 29, 1894 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 10, 1844 Sophiasburgh Township, Canada West |
| Died |
September 14, 1907 (aged 63) Picton, Ontario |
| Political party | Ontario Liberal Party |
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.
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", Special Despatch to The Globe The Globe (1844-1936); Sep 17, 1907; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2009) pg. 5
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1891 JA Gemmill
- Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Pioneer life on the Bay of Quinte (1900)
- The Sprague DNA Project
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