Samuel Sprigg

Samuel Sprigg (* around 1783 in Washington County, Maryland, † April 21, 1855 ) was an American politician and 1819-1822 Governor of Maryland.

Early years

The exact date of birth of Sprigg is not known. However, the sources estimate the birth year of 1783. Likewise, there is no information about his youth and education. It is certain that Samuel Sprigg studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1808. After that he began in Prince George's County to work as a lawyer.

Governor of Maryland

Prior to his election as governor of his state in 1819 Sprigg is politically not have appeared. After he was confirmed in his office each in the years 1820 and 1821, he was able to stay between 20 December 1820 and the December 16, 1822 in office. His tenure was overshadowed by political debates between supporters of the federalists and which the Democratic- Republican Party. Points of contention have included constitutional reform and direct elections at the state government of Maryland. At this time, the government was elected, including the Governor of the legislature. Both requests were blocked by the Federalists and not until the late 1830s realized. Governor Sprigg campaigned for the improvement of the infrastructure of his country. This mainly concerned the development of the western half of the state. There, roads and canals were new or expanded.

Further CV

After the end of his tenure, Sprigg drew largely withdrew from politics. He was on the board of a sewer construction company. Only in 1850 he returned for a short time back in the political business days. This year he was a delegate at a meeting to a further revision of the Constitution of Maryland. Since 1811 he was married to Violetta Lansdale, with whom he had two children. Samuel Sprigg died in April 1855. He was initially buried in Prince George's County. He was later reburied but at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington.