Joseph Sprigg

1. Sprigg was sometimes erroneously referred to as "Spriggs.

Citations

1. "True Men For the House of Delegates" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. October 31, 1907. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
2. Atkinson & Gibbens 1890 , p. 363.
3. "Death of Joseph Sprigg: Former Attorney General of West Virginia Passes Away". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. November 4, 1911. p. 9. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
4. Atkinson & Gibbens 1890 , pp. 363–364.
5. Doliante 1991 , p. 934.
6. Reed, Randall & Greve 1897 , p. 313.
7. "News of the State: Events of Interest Here and There Yesterday and Today" . The News. Frederick, Maryland. February 7, 1906. p. 3. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
8. "John M. Sprigg Dies in Ohio: A Gallant Confederate Soldier in Civil War" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. January 26, 1907. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
9. "Death of John M. Sprigg" . The Washington Post . Washington, D.C. January 27, 1907. p. 12. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
10. "Vanlear Sprigg". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. December 27, 1910. p. 11. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
11. Maryland General Assembly 1843 , pp. 301–302.
12. "The State Convention". Spirit of Jefferson. Charles Town, West Virginia. May 7, 1872. p. 3. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
13. Maxwell & Swisher 1897 , p. 497.
14. "The State Convention: Full Proceedings". The Democrat. Weston, West Virginia. June 20, 1870. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
15. "Democratic Convention: Appearance of Charleston". The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer. Wheeling, West Virginia. June 11, 1870. p. 2. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
16. "The Campaign Opened". Spirit of Jefferson. Charles Town, West Virginia. August 2, 1870. p. 2. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
17. Atkinson & Gibbens 1890 , p. 38.
18. "By the Governor of West Virginia: A Proclamation". The Weekly Register. Point Pleasant, West Virginia. January 5, 1871. p. 7. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
19. Office of the West Virginia Attorney General 1918 , p. 3.
20. West Virginia Legislature 2011 , p. 328.
21. West Virginia Legislature 1871 , p. 90.
22. "Parkersburg Democratic Convention: Nomination of Officers". The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer. Wheeling, West Virginia. May 31, 1872. p. 1. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
23. "Democratic State Convention: Full Proceedings". The Democrat. Weston, West Virginia. June 10, 1872. p. 2. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
24. "Charleston Convention: Stormy Times Over the Capital and Financial Question". The Weekly Register. Point Pleasant, West Virginia. June 15, 1876. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
25. "Public Speaking". Spirit of Jefferson. Charles Town, West Virginia. October 24, 1876. p. 2. Archived from the original on November 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
26. "The Second District Congressional Democratic Convention". Spirit of Jefferson. Charles Town, West Virginia. July 29, 1884. p. 2. Archived from the original on November 15, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
27. West Virginia Bar Association 1886 , p. 16.
28. West Virginia Bar Association 1909 , p. 167.
29. Atkinson & Gibbens 1890 , p. 98.
30. West Virginia Legislature 1917 , p. 362.
31. Atkinson & Gibbens 1890 , p. 364.
32. "Various Items". Spirit of Jefferson. Charles Town, West Virginia. December 4, 1888. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
33. "Washington's Inauguration" . Pittsburgh Daily Post. Pittsburgh. December 15, 1888. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
34. "The Big Parade: And All the Other Features of the Celebration" . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . Brooklyn. April 23, 1889. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
35. "To Name The Governor: A Legislative Committee Investigating the West Virginia Gubernatorial Election" . Pittsburgh Dispatch . Pittsburgh. April 25, 1889. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
36. "The West Virginia Gubernatorial Election Contest 1888–1890: Part I". West Virginia Archives and History. West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Archived from the original on February 8, 2001. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
37. "The West Virginia Gubernatorial Election Contest 1888–1890: Part II". West Virginia Archives and History. West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
38. "Joseph Sprigg, Attorney at Law" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. July 27, 1894. p. 22. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
39. "Tri-State Association" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. February 14, 1894. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
40. "Silver Service for Schley: Maryland's Gift to the Popular Victor of Santiago" . The Evening Times. Washington, D.C. April 4, 1899. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
41. "Proceedings to Disbar Mr. Dick: Bar Association Files Serious Charges" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. May 11, 1907. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
42. "Bar Association Officers" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. December 26, 1899. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
43. "Cumberland Rejoices" . The News. Frederick, Maryland. August 23, 1900. p. 3. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
44. "Cumberland Citizens Aroused: League Formed to Continue Fight on Pollution of River". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. December 29, 1899. p. 2. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
45. "Fight For Pure Water: Cumberland Citizens Hopeful of Getting Aid From Congress". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. January 6, 1900. p. 9. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
46. "Want Better Water: Citizens of Cumberland Protest Against Pollution of Potomac". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. January 2, 1900. p. 11. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
47. "River Water Pollution to Cease". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. July 28, 1900. p. 10. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
48. "Democratic Primaries" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. April 25, 1905. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
49. "The Democratic Candidates" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. April 26, 1905. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
50. "Second Day's Session of Bar Association Shows Large Increase in Attendance: Elkins is Selected as Next Place of Meeting". The Fairmont West Virginian. Fairmont, West Virginia. December 29, 1905. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
51. "Address of Hon. Joseph Sprigg, of Cumberland Before the W. Va. State Bar Association". The Fairmont West Virginian. Fairmont, West Virginia. December 29, 1905. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
52. "The Merchants Before Council" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. January 4, 1906. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
53. "Convention in Cumberland Declares for an Eight hour Day" . The Washington Post . Washington, D.C. August 2, 1907. p. 5. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
54. "Result of the Great Battle: The Vote Each Candidate Received Yesterday" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. November 7, 1907. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
55. "Democratic County Ticket" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. October 1, 1907. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
56. "Cumberland Extends Welcome to the Great and Peerless One" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. September 12, 1908. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
57. "Was Known Here: Dr. Binkley Was Related by Marriage to Gen. and Mrs. Sprigg" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. June 5, 1909. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
58. "Looking Backward: 50 Years Ago, May 29, 1908" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. May 29, 1958. p. 4. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
59. West Virginia Legislature 1870 , p. 171.
60. West Virginia Legislature 1869 , pp. 66–70.
61. West Virginia Legislature 1869 , pp. 99–100.
62. "The Second Annual Fair and Races of the Tri-State Agricultural Association of Allegany County, Maryland" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. September 26, 1895. p. 12. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
63. "The Tri-State Assn. Elects Officers" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. February 17, 1894. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
64. "Masons Meet at Joint Banquet: Potomac and Ohr Lodges Enjoy Pleasant Evening" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. May 2, 1908. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
65. "Have Elected Officers" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. December 21, 1899. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
66. "Eastern Star Session Closed: Grand Officers Elected at the Meeting Yesterday Afternoon" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. January 27, 1905. p. 8. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
67. "McKinley Chapter, OES Will Observe 50th Anniversary" . Cumberland Sunday Times. Cumberland, Maryland. October 14, 1951. p. 9. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
68. "A Masonic Function: McKinley Chapter, Order Eastern Star Entertained Officers" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. June 23, 1905. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
69. "Notice" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. March 26, 1909. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
70. "Church Officers: An Interesting Meeting on Part of the Church Club" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. January 31, 1908. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
71. "The Day Elsewhere: It Was More Generally Observed in City of Washington Than for Many Years" . Altoona Tribune . Altoona, Pennsylvania. May 31, 1902. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
72. "The Day in Cumberland: Union and Confederate Veterans Unite in Observing" . Williamsport Sun-Gazette . Williamsport, Pennsylvania. May 31, 1902. p. 1. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
73. "Blue and Gray Unite: Reunion of Former Foes at Decoration Day Exercises in Cumberland" . The New York Times . New York City. May 31, 1902. p. 2. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
74. "Prominent Lawyer Dies: Former Attorney General for West Virginia Succumbs at Cumberland" . The Washington Post . Washington, D.C. November 4, 1911. p. 5. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
75. "Birth Record Detail: Ellen Bell Sprigg". West Virginia Vital Research Records. West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
76. "Miss Ellen Sprigg" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. January 13, 1936. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
77. "Obituary: Lawrence Lincoln Beall" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. March 23, 1932. p. 9. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
78. "Mrs. Jane Beall" . Cumberland Evening Times. Cumberland, Maryland. December 23, 1946. p. 13. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
79. "Griffith–Sprigg" . The News. Frederick, Maryland. November 13, 1913. p. 3. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
80. "Birth Record Detail: Mary McMahon Sprigg". West Virginia Vital Research Records. West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.

Bibliography

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• West Virginia Bar Association (1886). Constitution and By-Laws of the West Virginia Bar Association, Organized July 8, 1886, Together with the Opening Address of Hon. Joseph Sprigg and the Proceedings of the First Meeting. Morgantown, West Virginia: New Dominion Steam Printing House. OCLC   11874206. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015.
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External links

• Media related to Joseph Sprigg (attorney general) at Wikimedia Commons

Honorable Joseph Sprigg
Engraved portrait of Sprigg, 1890
6th Attorney General of West Virginia
In office January 1, 1871 –December 31, 1872

Offices and distinctions
Legal offices Preceded by Aquilla B. Caldwell Attorney General of West Virginia January 1, 1871 – December 31, 1872 Succeeded by Henry M. Mathews West Virginia House of Delegates Preceded by J. J. Chipley Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 2nd Delegate District 1889–1891 Succeeded by C. L. Campbell