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.

John Allison Sprague
Ontario MPP
In office
1886–1894
Preceded byJames Hart
Succeeded byJohn Caven
ConstituencyPrince Edward
Personal details
Born(1844-04-10)April 10, 1844
Sophiasburgh Township, Canada West
DiedSeptember 14, 1907(1907-09-14) (aged 63)
Picton, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Ellen A. Badgley
(m. 1864)
OccupationFarmer

Biography

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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

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  1. ^ "Death of Mr. J. A. Sprague: President of Picton Cheese Board Suddenly Called". The Globe. September 17, 1907. p. 5.
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