Third Generation

47. George A. Sprague was born on 28 August 1860 in Peak's Island, Maine, USA. He died on 21 September 1931 in Alston, Massachusetts, USA. Funeral services for the late George A. Sprague, who died at his home in Allston, Mass., Sept. 21, were held last Wednesday from the Glendale Babtist Church, Everett, Mass. Rev. George Dailey, a nephew of the deceased, officiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. W. F. Randall, pastor of the church. "Rock of Ages" and "Crossing the Bar" were sung by the church soloist. The bearers were Thomas W. Brooks, Rodney Brooks, Oliver Bowley, and Dr. G. W. Dickenson, of Boston, and L. E. McRae and Lloyd Winberg of Rockland. Interment was made in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Everett. The beautiful floral tributes included set pieces from Massachusetts business firms,, ,the Masons, etc.
George A. Sprague was born in Rockland Aug. 28, 1860, the son of Phoebe and David Sprague of Swan's Island. He married in 1895 to Lucy Stinson of Swan's Island who died seven years ago. Two daughters survive - Mrs. H. H. MacDonald of Allston, Mass., and Mrs. Willard Stratton of Reading, Mass.
Mr. Sprague was in the lobster business in Rockland for many years under the name of St. Clair & Sprague, and in recent years carrying on the same business in Lynn, Mass., the firm name being Brooks & Sprague. He was a member of Aurora Lodge of Rockland, and held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was particularly fond of children and young people, and to them he was known as "Uncle George." He was respected by all for his integrity of character and kindly spirit.
Among other immediate relatives surviving is a sister, Mrs. Hattie Kent of Swan's Island.
Among the local relatives attending the services were Mrs. E. C. Boody, Jr. of Waterville and Rockland, Mrs. F. A. Meservey of Waterville, W. W. Morse of Portland, L. E. McRae and Lloyd Winberg of Rockland, Mrs. Hattie Kent and Mrs. Phoebe Kent of Swan's Island.

Year of death not clear, but because Hattie died in 1932, his death must have 1931 or before. He was buried in Woodlawn cemetery, Everett, Massachusetts.

George A. Sprague and Lucy Stinson obtained a marriage license on 23 September 1895 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. They were married on 2 October 1895 in Peak's Island, Maine, USA. By Rev. Frank W. Smith. Peak's Island, near Portland. Married by Rev. Frank W. Smith. Lucy Stinson was born on 16 October 1877 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Date also reported as 13 frb 1878. She died about 1924.

George A. Sprague-2983 and Lucy Stinson-2972 had the following children:

123	i.	Bernice Sprague was born on 30 November 1896 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Birth attended by Dr. H. W. Small. Weight 9 1/2 pounds.
124	ii.	Marguerite Sprague was born on 24 April 1898 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Birth attended by Dr. H. W. Small. Weight 7 1/2 pounds. She died on 19 December 1905 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She was buried in North cemetery, Swan's Island.
125	iii.	Sprague was born on 16 December 1903 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died in Infancy.