11 Facts About Samuel Sprigg

Samuel Sprigg was possibly born in Washington County or Prince George's County, although conclusive proof has not been found.

Samuel Sprigg's father was Joseph Sprigg and was married several times.

On January 1,1811, Samuel Sprigg married Violetta Lansdale, daughter of Thomas Lancaster Lansdale and Cornelia Van Horne.

Samuel Sprigg joined the Democratic-Republican Party at time when there was a Democratic-Republican resurgence in the state against the Federalists.

Samuel Sprigg was elected Governor by the Maryland General Assembly on December 13,1819, running against Charles Goldsborough.

Samuel Sprigg's administration was marked by partisan bitterness between the Democratic-Republicans and Federalists.

Samuel Sprigg's administration was very concerned with providing infrastructure to the western part of the state, embracing the construction of roads as well as completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Samuel Sprigg served on the Board of Directors for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.

Samuel Sprigg was re-elected to the Governorship, first in 1820 and again in 1821.

Samuel Sprigg retired from the Governor's office and from politics on December 16,1822.

Samuel Sprigg died on April 21,1855, and was buried at St Barnabas Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, but was moved to Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown.