Thomas Sprigg
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Thomas Sprigg was an 18th century American
politician
. He represented the fourth district
of Maryland
in the United States House of Representatives
from 1793 to 1797.
Sprigg was born in Prince Georges County, Maryland. He served during the American Revolutionary War
as ensign in the Maryland Battalion of the Flying Camp
from September to December 1776. He was appointed the first register of wills of Washington County, Maryland
, in 1777, and served until September 29, 1780, when he resigned. He was appointed lieutenant of Washington County by the governor and Council of Maryland on December 21, 1779.
Sprigg was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the Third Congress and reelected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourth Congress, serving from March 4, 1793 to March 3, 1797. He died in Washington County.
Thomas Sprigg was an uncle of Richard Sprigg, Jr.
, another Congressman.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He represented the fourth district
Maryland's 4th congressional district
Maryland's 4th congressional district comprises portions of Prince George's and Montgomery County. The seat is currently represented by Donna Edwards, a Democrat, who has represented the district since 2008....
of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from 1793 to 1797.
Sprigg was born in Prince Georges County, Maryland. He served during the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
as ensign in the Maryland Battalion of the Flying Camp
Flying Camp
In the American Revolutionary War, the Flying Camp was a military formation employed by the Americans in the second half of 1776.After the British evacuation of Boston in March 1776, General George Washington met with members of the Continental Congress to determine future military strategy...
from September to December 1776. He was appointed the first register of wills of Washington County, Maryland
Washington County, Maryland
Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...
, in 1777, and served until September 29, 1780, when he resigned. He was appointed lieutenant of Washington County by the governor and Council of Maryland on December 21, 1779.
Sprigg was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the Third Congress and reelected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourth Congress, serving from March 4, 1793 to March 3, 1797. He died in Washington County.
Thomas Sprigg was an uncle of Richard Sprigg, Jr.
Richard Sprigg, Jr.
Richard Sprigg, Jr. was an American lawyer, jurist and politician from Prince George's County, Maryland. He represented Maryland in the U.S. House of Representatives and later served as a state court justice....
, another Congressman.