Ezra T. Sprague

Ezra Thompson Sprague (June 23, 1833  December 30, 1888) was an American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician. He was a Wisconsin circuit court judge in 1870 and 1871. He also served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War and received an honorary brevet to brigadier general. His name was often abbreviated as E. T. Sprague.

Ezra T. Sprague
Wisconsin Circuit Judge for the 10th Circuit
In office
April 13, 1870  April 1871
Appointed byThaddeus C. Pound
Preceded byGanem W. Washburn
Succeeded byEleazor H. Ellis
Personal details
Born(1833-06-23)June 23, 1833
Windham, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 1888(1888-12-30) (aged 55)
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Resting placeMount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Helen Augusta Crandall
(m. 18601888)
Children
  • Johanna Hutchins Sprague
  • (b. 1862; died 1961)
  • William Borden Sprague
  • (b. 1865; died 1944)
  • Mary Theresa Sprague
  • (b. 1868; died 1869)
  • Bessie Grace (Sharp)
  • (b. 1871; died 1960)
  • Clarence Brinton Sprague
  • (b. 1875; died 1918)
Alma materAmherst College
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service18611865
Rank
Commands42nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.