Lucy J. Sprague

Lucy J. Sprague (born Earle 1851- September 29, 1903) was an American suffragist from Rochester, New York.

Biography

Sprague was born as Lucy Earle in Rochester, New York in 1851.[1] Her family were involved in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Sprague would remain active throughout her life.[1][2] She was married to James Alfred Sprague in 1878 and they had one surviving son.[1]

In the church, Sprague volunteered in several different roles, including acting as treasurer and superintendent of the Sunday School for infants.[1] She and her husband were both members of the Susan B. Anthony Club for Colored Women and worked towards women's suffrage.[1] Sprague also worked with Hester C. Jeffrey in the church and as an activist.[3]

Sprague died on September 29, 1903 in her home in Rochester.[2] She was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery.[1]

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References
  1. Finefrock, Kevin (2018). "Biographical Sketch of Lucy J. Sprague". Biographical Database of Black Women Suffragists – via Alexander Street.
  2. "Mrs. Lucy J. Sprague". Democrat and Chronicle. 1903-10-01. p. 12. Retrieved 2020-02-10 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Goodier, Susan; Pastorello, Karen (2017). Women Will Vote: Winning Suffrage in New York State. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 978-1-5017-1319-4.
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