My G, G ,Grandfather

When researching the Sproles,look under these spellings where they have also been found. Sproule, Sprolls, Sprouls, Sproull, Sproul, Sprowles, Sprowl, Sprowls, Sprowd, Sprals,and Sprales , Members of this family have been found under these names.

John and Sarah were married November 23,1843 Claiborne Co. Tennessee

John Sproles and his wife had 17 children. They were as follows

1. Susanna Jane Sproles (1844-1939)
2. Elizabeth Sproles Connor (1845-1939)
3. Thomas Franklin Sproles (1847-
4. Isaac Benjamin Sproles (1848-1914)
5. Mary Sproles (1850- ) twin
6. Sarah J Sproles (1850-1939) twin
7. Samuel P Sproles (1851-1929 )
8. Richard C Sproles (1852-1935 )
9. Eliza (Lizza) Sproles (1854-1914)
10. Joseph (Joe) Sproles (1858-1926 )
11. Rachel Sproles (1859- 1931 )
12. Margaret May (Marjorie-Maggie) Sproles (1861-1931 )
13. Mary (Polly) Sproles (186 -1911)
14. Ewing (Ewen)Sproles (1863-1917)
15. Sallie Sproles (1865- )
16. Rebbeca Sprole (1866-1903 )
17. William B Sproles(1868- )

They worked very hard to raise their children in a God loving home. The hard work with the farm was much like many families of the times, everyone had to do what they could.

John's will was recorded on Sept.12,1889 the 5th District of Claiborne County, Tennessee
in Probate Min. Book D page 402 it states it is a true and perfect copy. Signers of Will as witnesses are J. A. Fulton, S. P . Fulton, Richard (his mark) Sproles

A big thank you in advance for visiting this memorial, I hope to add much of his story as I can locate. Your kindness is wonderful
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Thank you L. Hurst for adding the photo of my great, great grand fathers memorial stone.
Many blessings to you.
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