Background
Sprague, Augustus Brown Reed was born on March 7, 1827 in Ware, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lee and Lucia (Snow) S. (Mayflower descendant in 7th generation).
Sprague, Augustus Brown Reed was born on March 7, 1827 in Ware, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lee and Lucia (Snow) S. (Mayflower descendant in 7th generation).
Education public and private schools.
Clerk in stores in Worcester, 1842-1846. In mercantile business for himself, 1846-1861. Served in Civil War 3 years and 9 months as captain, lieutenant colonel and colonel, Massachusetts vols.
Bvtd. brigadier general “for gallant and meritorious service during the war.” United States collector internal revenue, 8th Massachusetts District, 1867-1872. Sheriff Worcester County, 1871-1890. Mayor Worcester. 1896-1897.
Member G.A.R. (commander Department of Massachusetts, 1868), Loyal Legion, etc.
Married Elizabeth Janes Rice, 1846. Married second, Mary Jennie Barbour, October 23, 1890.