Sprigg, Richard, 1739-1798.
Richard Sprigg (1739-1798) was a wealthy planter whose home, "Strawberry Hill," was located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Sprigg and his wife Margaret Caile had at least five daughters: Sophia, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Henrietta, and Margaret. Sophia (1766-1812) married John Francis Mercer (1759-1821), a Revolutionary War hero, a U.S. Congressman, and governor of Maryland. The Mercer's daughter Margaret (1791-1846) was an anti-slavery reformer and educator.
From the description of Account book, 1767-1795. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233595
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| creatorOf | Sprigg, Richard, 1739-1798. Account book, 1767-1795. | Winterthur Library | |
| referencedIn | Mercer family. Papers : of the Mercer family, 1656-1869 (bulk 1740- 1845). | Virginia Historical Society Library |
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Birth 1739
Death 1798
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