Historical records matching Bvt. Brigadier General Ezra Thompson Sprague, (USA)
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About Bvt. Brigadier General Ezra Thompson Sprague, (USA)
Bvt. Brigadier General & Judge Ezra Thompson Sprague, (USA)
He went from a private to, in June, 1865 was brevetted Brigadier General for "meritorious services during the war. That is Notable.
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Obituary
Obituary Record of Amherst College
Bibliographic information QR code for Obituary record Title Obituary record Author Amherst College Published 1874 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized Jun 11, 2007
EZRA THOMPSON SPRAGUE, the son of William B. and Joanna (Hutchins) Sprague, was born June 23, 1833 in Windham, Connecticut. He was fitted for college at West Killingly (now Danielsonville) Academy, and taught there one year after graduation. He then went to Madison, Wisconsin, studied law, and was admitted to the bar there in December, 1857. He practiced his profession in that city until 1861. On the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted as a private in the First Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers. Three months later he was commissioned Adjutant of the Eighth Wisconsin, the famous "Eagle" Regiment. January, 1863 he was appointed Adjutant General of Brigade, and a few months later of Division. In July, 1864 he was commissioned Colonel of the Forty-second Wisconsin Regiment, and served in that capacity until the close of the war, and from September, 1864 was commander of the post at Cairo, Illinois. In June, 1865 he was brevetted Brigadier General for "meritorious services during the war." Besides numerous skirmishes and minor engagements, he participated in the battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, 1861; the siege of Island No. 10; the Cattles of Luka and Corinth, 1862, and Jackson, 1863, and the siege of Vicksburg in the same year.
After the war he went to De Pere, Wisconsin, and practiced law till 1870, when he was elected Circuit Judge, but in 1873 he left for Utah, in the hope that this climate would benefit his failing health. From that time he was United States Commissioner and Register in Bankruptcy. In 187i; he was appointed Clerk of the Supreme Court, and held the office until his death.
"Judge Sprague stood high at the bar, and his kind disposition and great integrity won for him the confidence, respect and esteem of all who knew him."
On the incorporation of Salt Lake Academy, in 1878, he was made one of its Trustees and continued to serve as such the remainder of his life. He died of consumption, at Salt Lake, Dec. 30, 1888.
General Sprague was married, November 20, 1860, to Helen A., daughter of J. B. Crandall of Madison, Wisconsin, who with their four children survives him.
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Ezra Thompson Sprague
Residence Madison, Wisconsin; 27 years old.
Enlisted on 4/17/1861 as a Corporal.
On 4/17/1861 he mustered into "K" Company, WI 1st Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 8/21/1861 at Milwaukee, WI
On 9/30/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff WI 8th Infantry. He was discharged for promotion on 7/29/1864
On 7/29/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff WI 42nd Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 6/20/1865 at Milwaukee, WI
Promotions:
- Sergt
- 1st Lieut 9/30/1861 (1st Lieut & Adjutant as of 8th WI Infantry)
- Colonel 7/29/1864 (As of 42nd WI Infantry)
- Brig-General 6/20/1865 by Brevet
Other Information:
born 6/23/1833 in Windham, CT
died 12/30/1888 in Salt Lake City, UT
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion
- Dyer: A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903
- Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
1165. *Sprague, Ezra Thompson. S. of William B. and Joanna (Hutchins), b. Windham County, Connecticut, June 23, 1833. Phi Beta Kappa; Delta Upsilon.
Prepared W. Killingly (Danielsonville) Academy, Connecticut. Taught there, 1855-56; studied law with Smith and Keyes, Madison, Wisconsin, 1856-58; admitted to bar Madison, Wisconsin, D. 1857; practiced law there, 1856-61; Priv., Corp., Sergt., 1st Wis. Volunteers., 1861; Adj. 8th Wis. Volunteers, 1861-64; Col. 42nd Wis. Volunteers, brevetted Brig. General, Je. 1865; practised law De Pere, Wisconsin, 1866-70; judge of circuit court, 1870-71; r. Salt Lake City, Utah, 1873-75; practised there, 1875-88; U. S. Commissioner and Register in Bankruptcy, 1873-88; clerk of Supreme Court, Utah, 1876-88. D. Salt Lake City, D. 30, 1888.
Married N. 20, 1860, Helen L., daughter of J.B. Crandall, Madison, Wis. 4 ch. Bro. Havilah M. (A.C. 1858).
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Bvt. Brigadier General Ezra Thompson Sprague, (USA)'s Timeline
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June 23, 1833
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Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
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| 1862 |
September 26, 1862
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WI, United States
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March 31, 1865
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De Pere, Brown, WI, United States
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March 4, 1867
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WI, United States
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| 1871 |
February 28, 1871
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WI, United States
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| 1875 |
November 23, 1875
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Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, United States
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| 1888 |
December 30, 1888
Age 55
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Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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1888
Age 54
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Mount Olivet Cemetery, Section M, Lot 146, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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