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Horace Sproul - Illinois

acannavo — 2009-10-28 15:59:49Z

Seeking information on Horace Sproul(Sprowl)and family. Horace was born in March of 1868 in Illinois and married Laura Buckner in Calhoun County, IL 26 Nov 1891. The 1900 census shows them residing in Ohio Grove, Mercer County, IL. I can't seem to find them after 1900. They had two daughters in 1900; Ethel, b. 1893 and Florence, b. 1896.
Any leads appreciated.

Re: Theresa Jane SPROUL PRATHER - Battle Ground, WA

AG21015 — 2009-10-23 16:17:38Z

Bonnie,

We corresponded 9 or 10 years ago. At that time I was living in Granada Hills, CA. Since then both my husband and I have retired - sold everything in California - bought a home in Prineville, Oregon.

I have also corresponded with your niece, Julia.

I'm not a SPROUL. I'm a HARTFORD. Eliza Eleanor Hartford Sproul was a sister of my grandfather, Charles (Charley) Cory Hartford.

I called the North Clark Historical Museum regarding the journal. Spoke with a woman named Roberta. Roberta checked in several files but could not find any hint of the journal. My information is that the journal was given to a lady named Minnie McClellan who was somehow associated with the Museum. The lady I spoke with is acquainted with Minnie (Minnie she says is 92 years old). She said she would speak with Minnie and if she comes up with any information she will call me back. So far I haven't heard from her. If you have any suggestions about a next move please share.

Ann Gilmore of Prineville, OR

Re: Theresa Jane SPROUL PRATHER - Battle Ground, WA

seabreezy — 2009-10-22 17:23:21Z

Ann,
Thanks for the reply. It would be exciting to find something like the journal. I can't wait to find out how you do. What part of the family are you from?

Take care,
Bonnie

Re: Sproul in Revolutionary war.

JeanSproul — 2009-10-22 01:58:38Z

Hi,
Saw your reply to NJ Rev. Soldier Sproul. His name was James Sproul and was killed at the Battle of Short Hills. I would love to corrospond with someone connected with the Monmouth Co. Sproul's.

Take care,
Jean

Re: Theresa Jane SPROUL PRATHER - Battle Ground, WA

AG21015 — 2009-10-21 17:57:19Z

Bonnie,
The journal is real - I actually had it in my hands in 1988 when my sister & I visited Jane. I've been trying for years now to get a copy of it and I think I am finally getting closer.
A journal that was in Jane's possession was donated to a musium in Amboy, Washington after Jane's death. I'm thinking this is probably the same journal. I have yet to talk to anyone at the museum about what can and cannot be obtained from them but that will be my next step.
Ann

Re: Theresa Jane SPROUL PRATHER - Battle Ground, WA

seabreezy — 2009-10-21 01:07:10Z

Hi Ann, Theresa Jane is the daughter of my husbands greatgrand parents, George A. Sproul and Eliza E. Hartford, which makes her his great aunt. I don't know about any journal but would be interested to hear about anything you find out. We visited Eliza when she was at the ripe age of 102 and was living with Teresa.

Thanks,
Bonnie

Re: death date SPROUL/E

ldodds21 — 2009-10-09 19:06:07Z

thank you. the SPROULE'S must have returned to Canada. likely B.C. thanks again

Re: death date SPROUL/E

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-09 18:55:04Z

IN ALAMEDA COUNTY - VOTER'S REGISTRATION 1940

LORNE SPROULE OF 2503 HARRISON - A SWITCHMAN
WITH WIFE
MRS MARY JANE A SALESLADY

SAME ADDRESS 1942
MRS MARY JANE - SALESLADY

1970 - SANTA CRUZ
MARY JANE SPROULE - 2355 BROMM..... PHONE 4752552

*********

PASSENGER LISTS

Name: Lorne Sproule
Arrival Date: Jul 1919
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: Canada
Last Residence: CAN, ANYOX, B.C.
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: Irish
AUNT: MRS F STEVENSON OF VICTORIA, B.E.
GOING TO FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA
Port of Arrival: Seattle, Washington
Port of Departure: Vancouver, British Columbia
Line: 3
Microfilm Roll Number: M1383_40

cant find a death for either I'm afraid

death date SPROUL/E

ldodds21 — 2009-10-08 16:49:28Z

Could some kind soul lookup the death date for Lorne S. SPROUL/E born Dec 1892 in canada and died @ 1939 in Oakland California. he was living in 1936
also spouse Marie Jane SPROUL/E born @ 1897 in Canada request death date, also

Theresa Jane SPROUL PRATHER - Battle Ground, WA

AG21015 — 2009-09-19 18:04:16Z

I'm looking for anyone with knowledge of a journal written by Elizabeth Hamilton Hartford. The journal in 1988 was in the possession of Theresa Jane Sproul Prather in Battle Ground, Washington.

Thanks for your help - Ann

Re: James Sproul, Revolutionary War Soldier

jasproul1 — 2009-08-10 15:59:07Z

Do you know who orginally owned the Sproul farm? Had it been in the Dorret family first.
Did you know that James Sproul was from Sussex Co. NJ? He is on the Sussex Co Rev. War listings. There were Sproul's up there.

Jean Sproul

Re: James Sproul, Revolutionary War Soldier

jasproul1 — 2009-08-10 15:49:45Z

I just saw your reply. I don't believe Owen Sproul has anything to do with the NJ Sproul's. There were Sproul's in VA. Starting with Robert (late 1700's). He had a large family and some of them may have traveled to KY. There is documentation on this family.

Re: What country does Sproul originate from?

kelly1895 — 2008-09-17 21:52:12Z

Did any of the 3 brothers you mentioned settle in New Jersey?
Thanks

Re: What country does Sproul originate from?

rainescharlotte69 — 2008-09-17 19:24:43Z

Originally the family came from Germany and then migrated to Ireland. Only three family members came to this country and they were brothers and sister.

sproul

ShaunaLK — 2008-08-10 22:53:48Z

seeking inf. on jenny sproul who died 1922 in Ryegate, montana.

sproul

ShaunaLK — 2008-08-10 22:50:56Z

seethanks, shaunaking inf. on jenny sproul who died 1922- ryegate, montana

Re: James Sproul, Revolutionary War Soldier

thejetsgarden — 2008-02-28 20:07:39Z

Would these Sprouls be of any relation to Owen Sprowl from Kentucky and his son William of Indiana? - William born around 1890.

I can't seem to get past Owen
Thanks

Re: James Sproul, Donegal twp., Washington Co., Pa

RSprowls3639 — 2007-11-06 20:33:00Z

Remember that the are known as Pa. was once also virginia. From what I have learned, the Cecil Twp. family was part of the Va. clan, since that area was Va. in 1780's or so (am not good at history). I will go thru what I have received from a Sproul "cousin" who has done and is doing extensive Sproul research. Give me a couple days to sift thru it. The names you mention are not familiar with our Sprowls family. Francis and Andrew seem to be a name passed down in the Sproul family. ALTHO, we do have Sprowls whose name was changed to Sproul and Sprouls, and they did migrate to Ohio. But I don't think to Licking or Fairfield Co. Send me your email address and I will let you know what I find. Mine is sprowls@ncweb.com
I will also forward your message to the cousing who is doing the major research for Sproul, altho I have not heard from him in months.
Sincerely,
Ruth

Re: Elizabeth Sproul-b.1806,Canada

2006-09-20 00:16:28Z

I tried to reply to your post but ended up posting it as a new query. Please check the Sproul Board. Thanks.

Elizabeth Sproul

2006-09-20 00:10:57Z

I would like to correspond and compare further in detail what we know. Please email me at grgannon@aol.com. I don't know where in Canada Elizabeth was from but I learned long ago never to dismiss anything until there is solid information to the contrary.
I'll be in Washington Co., NY next week for genealogical research. This trip is not specifically for the Sproul line but will keep my eyes open.
Thanks for responding.
Bob Gannon

Re: Elizabeth Sproul-b.1806,Canada

2006-09-17 22:02:55Z

Do you know where in Canada she was born, I'm looking for siblings of my ancestor John Sproul, born 1810, father James they lived in the Prince Edward County area of Ontario until 1842 when they moved to Brock County. The name Elizabeth Jane has been passed down in my twig of the tree. My 4th generation past gave their 1st born daughter the name in 1850's. Records were kept until 1845 so I'm having trouble locating info on the family arriving in Canada. Maybe we could swap notes if any of this might help you.

Re: John (Jack Roe) Sproule and son, John Sproule, Tyrone, IRE

2006-10-09 12:15:52Z

I have a copy of the chart for Robert Sproule of Co. Tyrone, whose author was Hazel Sproul Wright. This goes back to 1650 and it includes John "Jack Roe" Sproule of Carrickamulkin. It starts with Robert Sproule, then his son Andrew, then his son Joseph who married a (?) Mathewson and their son was John "Jack Roe" Sproule. I can mail you a copy of this chart. It is about 5 pages of 8 1/2x11 but you can enlarge it on a copier to larger paper and piece it together. My email is sprowls at ncweb.com and send me your postal mailing address. I will be glad to send copies to anyone interested.
Sincerely,
Ruth Sprowls (Madison, Ohio)

connecting to SW Pa. Sprowls

2006-05-14 16:37:35Z

Valerie, I am one of the main researchers for the SW Pa. Sprowls family. I am working at updating the history and tree for the Washington Co. PA reunion clan.
Please contact me at sprowls@ncweb.com and give me info on your brick wall and let me see if we can connect.
I too was trying to connect my husbands family to the others in Wash. Co. and finally was able to do that, after locating the death cert. for gr grandfather - family had always said they were NOT related to the other Sprowls. They will all tie in somewhere. I have loads of info, please contact me.
Ruth Sprowls sprowls@ncweb.com

Re: Sproul, Sproule, Sprowl, Sprowls, etc

2006-05-14 01:13:50Z

At this time my offer still stands. What I will need is your brother's name (first and last are required), mailing address, and e-mail address. The mailing address is required so that the testing organization, DNA Heritage, can mail him the test kit; the email address is where they will send his results. Providing these addresses to me implies that he agrees to be tested (a legal requirement).

Send this data to me at phsprowl@insightbb.com I will take it from there.

If you or he have any further questions, I will be happy to answer them. One caution; if you send me these addresses and don't receive a response from me within a few days, resend the message. My e-mail service provider is in the last stages of a massive server update. My e-mail was down for most of last week. Messages people sent me dissappeared into cyberspace. I believe it is working OK now.

Re: Sproul, Sproule, Sprowl, Sprowls, etc

2006-01-20 11:56:45Z

OK. Thanks. I will be waiting to hear.

Re: Elizabeth Sproul-b.1806,Canada

RGannon5269 — 2006-02-27 19:59:57Z

This will serve to correct and clarify some information on my original post. The birthdate is extrapolated from her death certificate. She could have been born as late as 1810. The 1850 Census lists her age as 40. Her father's name now looks like John on the death certificate. Both James and John were on there, with one name crossed out. Her full name may have been Elizabeth Jane. Elizabeth's son, my gr grandfather, named his first daughter Elizabeth Jane.

James T Sproul b 1868 OH> Saginaw MI

chrisw_99 — 2007-06-25 02:56:19Z

Looking for descendants of
James T Sproul/Sproull b abt 1868 in OH who I think is the son of William b 1840 OH and Chloe who are living in Defiance OH in 1850.

James Sproull m Margaret A Roberson b 1873 in St Clair Co, MI. I believe that Margaret was the daughter of James O Roberson and Eliza Ann Smith b 1850 in Canada d 1917 in Saginaw, MI.

Children of James T and Margaret Sproull:
-William James b Jan 1892 OH
-Orville Erwin b Feb 1894 MI
-Thomas L b Sep 1898 OH
-Alice I b 1902 in OH

Margaret's mother, Eliza Ann married William H Spinning after James Roberson and they lived in Saginaw City, MI.

I am researching Eliza Ann Smith's family. Please contact me if you are related to this family.

Re: James Sproul, Donegal twp., Washington Co., Pa

RSprowls3639 — 2007-11-06 19:52:34Z

I would assume that since Dongeal Twp. is so close to East Finley and Claysville, that the James Sproul in Donegal Twp. is a SPROWLS. I do not have notes handy to verify just which James he would be but most of the Sproul family from VA. is in the Cecil Twp. area. (they descend from Hugh and Francis.)
I will check reports sent to me by other Sproul/Sprowls researchers and see what I can find for you. Can you give me more info, since there are so many James in both families.
Thanks,
Ruth Sprowls sprowls@ncweb.com

Sproul, Sproule, Sprowl, Sprowl, Sprouele

kelly1895 — 2007-04-07 22:02:38Z

I am looking for a Sproul the fought in the Revolutionary war as a gunner. He lived in Freehold, Monnouth Co., New Jersey.

From an article: grandfather Sprouels was a soldier in that struggle and served as gunner.

I really could use some help. The Mormons list a George Sproule (abt 1770-19 Feb 1859 m Charlotte Robbins 25 Jul 1775-2-22-1812. married abt 1776 in Monmouth NJ...
No idea if this is any part of the family.
Thanks

Sproul, Sproule, Sprowl, Sprowl, Sprouele

kelly1895 — 2007-04-07 22:02:34Z

Re: Margaret Sproul

tajwolff — 2006-06-16 20:16:52Z

This sounds like the same family I'm helping a cousin research. I'm looking for information on Robert HENRY who was possibly married to Margaret SPROUL in Westmoreland Co. PA. I find them in Harrison Co. OH by 1830. I can't find Robert after 1840 census, so assume he died between 1840 and 1850 in OHIO. Some of this family later moved to Tuscarawas Co. OH.

This Robert would have been born between 1770 and 1780. His son James reports on the 1850 and 1880 census that both of his parents were born in IRELAND.

Do you think there is a connection?

Thanks,
Taj

Re: Sproul family in TN

YETADAVIS — 2007-03-15 03:48:24Z

HELLO,THINK WE ARE RELATED.MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER JOHN SPROULS BD 1822 MARRIED TO SARAH BOLES.ONE OF HIS SONS SAMUEL P SPROULS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER AND MY GRAND FATHER WAS JOHN T SPROULS .PLEASE CONTACT ME AT YETADAVIS@MSN.COM

John Sproul, lived in Glasgow in the early 1500s, occupation ale tester

Juli_Morgan — 2007-01-30 21:20:00Z

Looking for information on John SPROUL. What I have on him so far is unsourced, but it appears he owned 25 acres of land and was employed as an ale taster in Glasgow.

He supposedly had a daughter named Janet SPROUL who was born about 1525. Janet is rumoured to have married John DICKEY in 1583, but I think she'd have been a little long in the tooth to be marrying and having three sons. She would have been 58 at the time of her marriage and having children in her 60s. That doesn't happen with regularity today, much less in an era where perfectly healthy teenage girls died giving birth. So I'm not sure about this Janet.

That's why I'm trying to find out more about John SPROUL. Thanks!

Re: John Sproul: Augusta Co 1753 and Jackson River 1770

suerice — 2006-04-08 00:49:43Z

My husband is a descendant of William Rice, born 1760 in Ireland, who settled in Monroe Co. West Virginia. His son John married Mary Sproul, and I'm pretty certain the James you list married Williams's daughter Sarah/Sallie/Sadie Rice. Sallie died at some point and James moved to Kosciusko Co., Indiana. John Rice, who had no children, left a portion of his estate to Sallie and James' children: Elizabeth Ballard, M. Catherine Sproul, and Rebecca Borthwick. Catherine and Rebecca lived in Indiana; I think Elizabeth stayed in West Virginia.

If my James Sproul and yours are the same (both born in 1781), I can answer one of your "where-did-they-go" mysteries--James was a schoolteacher in Indiana.

Sue Rice

Re: James Sproul, Revolutionary War Soldier

jasproul1 — 2007-06-13 17:40:38Z

My husband comes down from Oliver's son, Joseph. His line is the following: James, Oliver, Joseph, William Dey, William Elliot, Walter Ellsworth, Walter Elliot.

I've been doing research the Sproul's for many years plus the maternal lines.

Do you have any information on James Sproul's wife Zilpha Tilton. I know that her parents were John & Elizabeth Tilton. After James was killed, she married a second time to Nehamiah Tilton, but he died soon after the marriage. Then she married a McChesney. I don't know his first name.

These are some of the blank areas in my research:
1.Who was James' parents.
2.Zilpha's mother maiden name.
3.Zilpha's third husband's name.
4.Who was appointed guardian to her children when James died?
5.Did she live on the Sproul farm?

I'm delighted that you replied to my query.

We live about an hour from where the farm was located.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Jean

Re: James Sproul, Revolutionary War Soldier

noahsodyssey — 2007-06-12 19:28:03Z

i am a direct descendent of james sproul and spent most of my childhood on the family farm. oliver was the son of james and passed the farm down thru 3 more generations. my g.grandmother sold it in the late fifties with life rights to the home and surrounding two acres. she was 90 and then lived to 104 and they could not touch the property except for 3 building lots.

Re: H.B. Sproul family from peekskill, NY

noahsodyssey — 2007-06-12 19:13:14Z

some of your information is not correct. joseph pierson sproul was married to elnora carhart bedle. they were my great grandparents and i spent most of my childhood on the family farm. notify me for more info on the sproul family

Re: H.B. Sproul family from peekskill, NY

noahsodyssey — 2007-06-12 19:08:46Z

h.b. sproul was my grandfather's brother, they were born in what is now raritan,n.j. or also called hazlet,n.j. i can give you the entire lineage as i spent most of my childhood on the family farm

Re: John (Jack Roe) Sproule and son, John Sproule, Tyrone, IRE

Debbie_Greenway — 2007-08-08 21:32:06Z

Hello LanSproull:

I have a James Sproul b 1803 County Tyrone who immigrated to Canada in 1833. He married Rebecca Baxter and the family immigrated together. James & Rebecca had 5 children that we could find at least.

Regards
Deb

Arthur and Elizabeth Sprowel and Bertha Johnson

amainegyrl1983 — 2006-08-29 02:07:31Z

I am still interested if anybody knew or Knows of the Sprowel family from Appleton or Rockland, Maine. Arthur and Elizabeth Sprowel. They had a border in the early 1900's by the name of Bertha May Johnson born around 1915. I am her Grand Daughter. I am looking to find out any info of how she was came to be border. I have been told some things but would like proof. She married Albert Perry of Appleton, Maine. Maybe, if someone could help me figure out how to look for her court records if there are any. Were to begin.

Re: James Sproul, Donegal twp., Washington Co., Pa

ygeyoung — 2007-11-06 20:16:16Z

Thanks so much. I really have nothing more on this James Sproul of Donegal twp except the 1810 census and I gave those statistics in my last e-mail. He has two males under 10, 1 age 10-15. Presumably James himself is the male over 45. On the female side there are 3 females under 10, one age 10-15. James' wife is prorbably the 26-44 year old.
My Licking Co Oh Sproul family arrived around 1820, but the male head of household had died leaving a widow (given name unknown) and a family later known to be:
1.James, born before 1800, married 1820 Licking Co to Sarah Murphy
2. Margaret, born 1798, married 1820 to William Deweese
3. Frances, born ca 1802, married Henry Smith Jr. in 1828
4. Andrew, born 1804, married Caroline Trump in 1834 in Fairfield Co., Oh.
5. Sarah, born 10 Oct 1805, married Isaac Seymour in 1825.
6. Elizabeth, born bef. 1810, married Archibald Slane
7. John, born ca 1810.

Although the match is almost a perfect one with the James Sprowl in the 1810 census I am by no means certain the identification is correct. The birthplaces of the above are inconsistently given in later census. James died in 1831 so is not in a census. Margaret and Andrew are usually given as born in Pennsylvania. Frances and Sarah are usually given as Virginia. The latter two also died before the 1850 census.

I have noted that Donegal twp is on the Virginia line which could cause some of the birth confusion. But I also note that Donegal is near Finley, as you point out, so the above "James Sproul" may really be a Sprowls from your group.

Thanks for keeping the matter in mind if any records of interest surface. You are my best hope for identifying James Sproul of Donegal twp.
Gary E Young

James Sproul, Donegal twp., Washington Co., Pa

ygeyoung — 2007-11-06 13:45:46Z

Does anyone know if the James Sproul in the 1810 census of Donegal twp., Washington Co., Pa belongs to the other Sproul/Sprowl families in the county? The composition of his family is exactly like that of my Sproul ancestor who apparently died about 1820 in Licking Co., Oh. 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45; 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26 to 44. However, my cluster of Sproul siblings in Licking Co Oh claim both Pa and Va as their places of birth. The other Sprowls in Washington Co seem to be large associated with Cecil and East Finley townships.

Re: Looking for Porter Ancestors

dahlia531 — 2006-10-05 19:13:17Z

I've just starting researching! I have a few pictures that might be Margaret V. Mitchell (Grandma Porter), Joe & Dewey Porter, Emma, Emmet & Ellen Porter. Was Margaret V. Mitchell also married to George Kingsbury? I think Margaret V. also had Lucille Mae Kingsbury, who is my Great Grandma. My Grandmother remembers going to her Grandma's funeral in Park City, UT when she was young. Her Grandma Porter was a really BIG woman.

Any info would be appreciated since our history has so many lapses!

Re: sproull family of South Carolina

JimmyWoodyard76 — 2006-03-08 21:56:21Z

Edith, saw your entry and would be grateful for any info you will share. I descend from James brother Charles. If you need anything for Charles' family let me know. Will be glad to share what I have. Thanks very much.
Jimmy Woodyard
Mineral Bluff, GA

Clyde T. Sproul

JoshuaSproul — 2007-01-05 15:30:35Z

I am looking for information about Clyde T. Sproul born 1885 in Florida. I am really looking for information on his parents and siblings. I think they went to Florida from IL.

John (Jack Roe) Sproule and son, John Sproule, Tyrone, IRE

LanSproull — 2006-10-08 22:09:02Z

Looking for information regarding John (Jack Roe) Sproule and his son, John Sproule (1776-1853).

John Sproule (1776-1853): John immigrated from Tyrone to Ormstown PQ around 1823. He had a wife Ann Edwards in Tyrone and had children Edward(1805), Joseph(1812), Henry(???). Then married Mary Toner (in Tyrone??) and had children William(1821), Mary(1824?), John(1824?), Margaret(???) and Matilda(1828).

Re: Sproul, Sproule, Sprowl, Sprowls, etc

LanSproull — 2006-10-08 22:04:47Z

I'd be willing to participate:

I have a tree that I have evidence takes me back to Tyrone under the Surname Sproule. John Sproule immigrated from Tyrone in 1823 to Ormstown, PQ. Although based on other researcher's work, links my family to Walter Spreull.

Let's work the details thru my email - LanSpr@aol.com

DNA project

phsprowl — 2006-05-08 14:05:20Z

I am researching my extended family. Seeking a few Scottish
and Irish Sprouls, Sproules to take a Genealogical DNA test
to help build a genetic family tree. I will pay the cost. For
more information, e-mail me at phsprowl@insightbb.com

Re: Sproul, Sproule, Sprowl, Sprowls, etc

sprowlseeker — 2006-05-14 00:24:38Z

Phil, If your offer for the DNA testing still stands, my brother, who lives in Johnstown, PA, would be interested. We have been trying to connect our Sprowl family to the SW PA Sprowls for years with no luck.

Lillie M. nee Sproul, married William Berry abt. 1902 (2nd marriage)

joymcm1 — 2006-03-16 23:11:38Z

I am interested in finding someone who may know of Lillie Mae Sproul, born April 12, 1866 in Hamburg Iowa, parents George and Susana. She married William Berry about 1902, location unknown. Census suggests this was her second marriage. First marriage info unknown. She died in CA in 1930.

My primary interest is in her husband William Berry. I would like to correspond with anyone whose research includes this person.