Samuel Sprigg

American politician (1783-1855)
Person human Q377516
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Samuel Sprigg

Summary

Samuel Sprigg is a human[1]. Born in Washington County[2], he… he was born on 1783[3]. He passed away in Prince George's County[4]. He died on April 21, 1855[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington County[2], Samuel Sprigg…
  • Samuel Sprigg passed away in Prince George's County[4].
  • Samuel Sprigg was born on 1783[3].
  • Samuel Sprigg died on April 21, 1855[5].
  • Samuel Sprigg is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Samuel Sprigg's father was Judge Joseph Sprigg[10].
  • Samuel Sprigg's mother was Margaret Elzey Sprigg[11].
  • Among Samuel Sprigg's spouses was Violetta Lansdale Sprigg[12].
  • A child of Samuel Sprigg was Sally Sprigg Carroll[13].
  • Samuel Sprigg held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Samuel Sprigg worked as a politician[6].
  • Samuel Sprigg's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Samuel Sprigg held the position of Governor of Maryland[15].
  • Samuel Sprigg is recorded as male[16].
  • Samuel Sprigg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Samuel Sprigg was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].
  • Samuel Sprigg's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Sprigg[19].
  • Samuel Sprigg's family name is recorded as Q37103876[20].
  • Samuel Sprigg's given name is recorded as Samuel[21].
  • Samuel Sprigg's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[22].
  • Samuel Sprigg's National Governors Association biography URL is recorded as https://www.nga.org/governor/samuel-sprigg/[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Washington County[2], Samuel Sprigg… he was born on 1783[3]. His father was Judge Joseph Sprigg[10]. His mother was Margaret Elzey Sprigg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Samuel Sprigg held the position of Governor of Maryland[15].

Personal Life

Samuel Sprigg was married to Violetta Lansdale Sprigg[12]. A child of him was Sally Sprigg Carroll[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[18].

Death and Burial

Samuel Sprigg died on April 21, 1855[5]. He passed away in Prince George's County[4]. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Samuel Sprigg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Sprigg born?

Samuel Sprigg's place of birth was Washington County[2].

Where did Samuel Sprigg die?

Samuel Sprigg died in Prince George's County[4].

Who were Samuel Sprigg's parents?

Samuel Sprigg's father was Judge Joseph Sprigg[10]. Samuel Sprigg's mother was Margaret Elzey Sprigg[11].

Who was Samuel Sprigg married to?

Samuel Sprigg's spouses include Violetta Lansdale Sprigg[12].

What did Samuel Sprigg do for work?

Samuel Sprigg worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Instance of human
    Position held Governor of Maryland
    Father Judge Joseph Sprigg
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