The Spragues of Malden, Massachusetts

By George Walter Chamberlain

"The Spragues of Malden, Massachusetts" is a comprehensive genealogical study of one of New England's foundational families. Compiled by historian George Walter Chamberlain, this work meticulously traces the descendants of Edward Sprague and his three sons-Ralph, Richard, and William-who emigrated from Upway, Dorsetshire, England, to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century.

Providing a wealth of historical data, the volume documents the family's growth, influence, and contributions to the development of Malden and the surrounding region. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, offering detailed biographical sketches, vital records, and historical context regarding the challenges and triumphs of early American life. Readers will find a rich tapestry of social history, reflecting the broader patterns of migration, settlement, and civic duty that defined the colonial era. Whether researching specific ancestral roots or studying the local history of Massachusetts, "The Spragues of Malden, Massachusetts" remains an invaluable record of a lineage that helped shape the character of its community and the American identity.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026003644
• ISBN13: 9781026003640
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"