This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: asprague717 Surnames: Sprague, Hurlbut, Klock, Ross, Backus Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.sprague/1245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sheridan Sprague, Antwep Native Succumbs at 68 November 21,1940 Natural Bridge Resident had been in ill health several years---Formerly lived in Kenova, W.Va. Natural Bridge---The death of Sheridan Sprague, 68 occurred Monday at 9a.m. at the Carthage hospital where he had been receiving treatment for the past ten days. He had been in poor health for several years. He was born near Antwerp Feb 25,1872 the only son of Eugene Sprague and Viola Klock. His early years were spent in the vicinity of Antwerp. On Dec.25,1899 he married Miss Anna Hurlbut, of Lewisburg. To this union were born two sons, Milton of Kenova, W.VA. and Alvin whose death occured in 1924 at the age of 19 and one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mabel) Ross of this place. In 1902 they came to this village to reside later going to Kenova, W. Va. where they lived for several years. Mr. Sprague was employed by a lime co. of that place. He was a carpenter by trade. In 1926 they returned to this place where Mr. Sprague conducted a wood working shop until failing health necessitated his retirement. Mrs. Sprague's death occurred Jan. 2, 1940, Since then Mr. Sprague made his home with his daughter. He is survived by his son and daughter; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Viola Backus of Antwerp and three half brothers,Charlee and Wilton Backus of Antwerp and Karl of this place. The funeral will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ross with Rev. A.W. Walker, pator of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made at Hillside Cemetary. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.