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Maryland
Gov. Samuel Sprigg
- December 20, 1819 - December 16, 1822
- Democratic, Whig
- January 1, 1783
- April 21, 1855
- Maryland
- Married Violetta Lansdale; two children
- Army
About
SAMUEL SPRIGG was born around 1783, likely in Washington County, Maryland. Little is known about his early life, including his education. However, he did study law, was admitted to the bar in 1808, and then established his legal career in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Sprigg entered politics in 1819, winning his first election to the governorship of Maryland. He was reelected to a second term in 1820, and to a third term in 1821. During his tenure, Sprigg supported internal improvements. After completing his term, Sprigg left office on December 16, 1822. In 1850, he represented Prince George’s County in the State Constitutional Convention. He also served as the president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company. Governor Samuel Sprigg passed away on April 21, 1855, and was buried in St. Barnabas’ Church Cemetery in Prince George’s County. He was reinterred in Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Source
Eisenberg, Gerson G. Marylanders Who Served the Nation. Annapolis, MD: Maryland State Archives, 1992.
Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. 2, Westport, Conn.; Meckler Books, 1978. 4 vols.
White, Frank F., Jr. The Governors of Maryland, 1777-1972. Annapolis, MD: Hall of Records Commission, 1970.