Augustus B. R. Sprague
Augustus Brown Reed Sprague (March 7, 1827 – May 17, 1910) was an American businessman, politician, and military figure who served as the mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts, the sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts, and as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.
Augustus Brown Reed Sprague | |
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| 30th Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 6, 1896 – January 3, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Marsh |
| Succeeded by | Rufus B. Dodge Jr. |
| 17th sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| In office July 5, 1871 – January 1890 | |
| Appointed by | William Claflin (appointed to fill vacancy) |
| Preceded by | John S.C. Knowlton |
| Succeeded by | Samuel D. Nye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1827 Ware, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 17, 1910 (aged 83) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 3rd Massachusetts Rifle Battalion 15th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment 25th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 51st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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