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Abiel Sprague 1710 - 1773

Abiel Sprague Sr. of Maine United States was born on November 10, 1710 in Rochester, Massachusetts to Samuel Sprague and Ruth Sprague. He married Hannah Sprague, and had a child James Sprague. Abiel Sprague died at age 62 years old on October 24, 1773 in Machias, Washington County, Maine.

Abiel Sprague Sr.

Maine United States

November 10, 1710

Rochester, Massachusetts, United States

October 24, 1773

Machias, Washington County, Maine, United States

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Abiel Sprague Sr.'s History: 1710 - 1773

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Introduction

Abiel Sprague was born on November 10th, 1710 in Rochester, Massachusetts, to Samuel Sprague (1672 - 1740) and Ruth Alden (1674 - 1758). Both of his parents were born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He had nine siblings: Noah, Micah, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, Samuel, Mary, Priscilla, Micah, and Ruth Sprague. Abiel Sprague married Elizabeth Ashely (1710 - 1742) in Rochester, Massachusetts on June 18, 1730 and they had children: Ruth, Zerviah, and Abiel Jr. Elizabeth died in childbirth and Abiel married Hannah Smith on June 2nd, 1744. They had children James and Elizabeth. Abiel Sprague Sr. died on October 24th, 1773 in Machias, Washington County, Maine at the age of 62. There are records for Abiel Senior and Abiel Junior that seem to be confused. The particular above facts are documented.
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1710

Birthday

November 10, 1710

Birthdate

Rochester, Massachusetts United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Abiel was Caucasian, of English heritage on his maternal line. His maternal great-grandfather, John Alden, was born in 1599 in Southampton, England. John had been accused of witchcraft when he immigrated to North America, but escaped. Abiel was a Mayflower descendant.
Nationality & Locations

Abiel lived in several places throughout his life. Initially, he resided in Rochester, Massachusetts, but moved to North Yarmouth (now part of Maine) between 1731 and 1739. By 1759, he was living on Sebascodegan Island (part of North Yarmouth until Harpswell became a separate town in 1750). In 1763, he relocated to Machias, Maine, where he was among the early settlers. Abiel was involved in various land transactions and petitions in Maine and he contributed to the early development of several communities.
Professional Career

Abiel worked as a yeoman, in the lumber trade, as a surveyor, and as a cordwainer. A cordwainer was a skilled craftsman who made new shoes and other footwear from high-quality leather.
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1773

Death

October 24, 1773

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Machias, Washington County, Maine United States
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Abiel Sprague lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.

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