Background
Sprague, Franklin Monroe was born on November 1, 1841 in East Douglass, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward Lee and Sarah Charlotte (Sessions) Sprague.
Sprague, Franklin Monroe was born on November 1, 1841 in East Douglass, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward Lee and Sarah Charlotte (Sessions) Sprague.
Matriculated in Yale, 1861, but left at end of 3 years on account of ill health, Master of Arts, 1901, as of 1867.
Admitted to Massachusetts bar, and practiced law in Worcester, Massachusetts, 1870-1876. Ordained Congressional ministry, 1875. Pastor Leon and Sparta, Wisconsin, 1876-1878, Chelmsford and Carlyle, Massachusetts, 1878-1882, Springfield, 1882-1890, Agawam, 1890-1895, Tampa, Florida, 1897-1908.
Lieutenant and captain, Company G, 11th Regiment Connecticut Volumes, 1861-1863 (resigned on account of ill health).
Married Abbie R. Fellows, October 31, 1866.