William Sprague IV was the 27th Governor of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863 to 1875. He participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during the American Civil War while he was a sitting Governor.
William Sprague IV
Ruby ambrotype of William Sprague in frame captioned "Union Now and Forever" (Liljenquist Collection)
William and Kate Sprague
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Governor William Sprague Mansion
The Governor William Sprague Mansion is an historic mansion and museum at 1351 Cranston Street in Cranston, Rhode Island. The house was the birthplace of Governor William Sprague III and his nephew, Governor William Sprague IV.
Governor William Sprague Mansion