Nathan SPRAGUE

Born

abt. 1841 ,

Died

abt. 1907 , Monroe County New York, USA

Parents & Family of Nathan SPRAGUE

Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Nathan SPRAGUE.

Parents

Father unknownMother unknown

Grandparents

Explore grandparents

Spouse & Children

View family relationships1 recorded relationship(s)

Family Tree

Open family tree View pedigree chart

Born: abt. 1841

Father: Unknown

Mother: Unknown

Nathan was a soldier in the U.S. Civil War.
Tracing Ancestors Through Military Service Records: Unveiling Family Heroes

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Nathan married Rosetta DOUGLASS . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Rosetta DOUGLASS was born 24 June 1839 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Rosetta died 25 November 1906 in Washington, DC, USA. Rosetta was the child of Frederick Augustus Washington (BAILEY) DOUGLASS and Anna MURRAY.

Nathan SPRAGUE died abt. 1907 in Monroe County New York, USA.
Details of the family tree of Nathan appear below.

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era

Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War

The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville

U.S. CIVIL WAR - My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War - Ceramic Coffee Mug

Sip your favorite brew from this inspiring mug that pays tribute to your ancestor's bravery. This mug features images of actual Civil War soldiers. The caption, 'My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War. That explains my appreciation for freedom,' is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Civil War Stories Live in My Family History! Bookmark

Whether you’re diving into historical novels or piecing together your family tree, this bookmark will keep your place in history. A thoughtful gift for history lovers and proud descendants of Civil War ancestors!

Spouse & Children of Nathan SPRAGUE

Hide Family & Children

Nathan SPRAGUE married

Rosetta DOUGLASS
Marriage place:
Rosetta DOUGLASS was the child of Frederick Augustus Washington (BAILEY) DOUGLASS and Anna MURRAY

Children of Nathan SPRAGUE and Rosetta DOUGLASS

Annie Rosine SPRAGUE

Born: abt. 1865, Rochester, New York, USA
Died: abt. 1893,

Harriet Bailey SPRAGUE

Born: 27 November 1866, Rochester, New York, USA
Died: 1 November 1940, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Alice Louisa SPRAGUE

Born: abt. 1869, Rochester, New York, USA
Died: 8 June 1875, Rochester, New York, USA

Herbert Douglass SPRAGUE

Born: 17 March 1874, Rochester, New York, USA
Died: 26 June 1943, Manhattan, New York, USA

Estelle Irene SPRAGUE

Born: 11 August 1876, Rochester, New York, USA
Died: 14 October 1927, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Rosabelle Mary SPRAGUE

Born: 25 September 1877, Washington, DC, USA
Died: ,

Frederica Douglass SPRAGUE

Born: 9 August 1880, Rochester, New York, USA
Died: 23 October 1943, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Add Life Event

Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Nathan SPRAGUE.

Life & Records

Photos, life events, and historical records for Nathan SPRAGUE.

Hide Life & Records

How to read this timeline
Records about Nathan SPRAGUE and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1864 - Pasteurization is invented (Louis Pasteur, France)

1866 Birth of Child
Harriet Bailey SPRAGUE was born 27 November 1866, Rochester, New York, USA

1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)

Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.

1874 Birth of Child
Herbert Douglass SPRAGUE was born 17 March 1874, Rochester, New York, USA

1875 Death of Child
Alice Louisa SPRAGUE died 8 June 1875, Rochester, New York, USA

1876 - March 7 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a United States patent for an invention he calls the telephone.

1876 Birth of Child
Estelle Irene SPRAGUE was born 11 August 1876, Rochester, New York, USA

1877 Birth of Child
Rosabelle Mary SPRAGUE was born 25 September 1877, Washington, DC, USA

1877 - November 21 - Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound.

1879 - Incandescent light bulb is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, United States)

1880 Birth of Child
Frederica Douglass SPRAGUE was born 9 August 1880, Rochester, New York, USA

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

1906 Death of Spouse/Partner
Rosetta DOUGLASS died 25 November 1906, Washington, DC, USA

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.