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     Henry Sprau was born circa 1808 at Germany.¹ He married Elizabeth Hofmann.¹ Henry Sprau died in 1888 at Allegan Co., MI.²

     Jacob M. Sprau was born in September 1839 at Seneca Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Sprau and Elizabeth Hofmann.¹ Jacob M. Sprau married Julia A. Burgderfer, daughter of Andrew Burgderfer and Louisa Faulhaber, on 29 October 1861 at Seneca Co., OH. Jacob M. Sprau died after September 1900 at Allegan Co. (probably), MI, Found on "Ancestry.com" - An Illustrated history of Skagit and Snohomish Counties; Biographical
Sketches, page 1085:

"JACOB M. SPRAU, merchant of Monroe, is a worthy representative of the substantial German-American type of citizen. He was born in Ohio September 5, 1839. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth (Hofman) Sprau, came from Germany to the United States in the 'fifties, settled in the Buckeye state and followed farming, first there and after 1867 in Allegan county, Michigan. They died in the latter state, in 1888 and in 1883, respectively. Jacob M. Sprau lived on the Ohio farm until twenty years old, acquiring as good an education as he could in the common schools and then willingly assisting in the work on the place. When he left home he performed the same kind of service for other farmers, first in Ohio and then in Michigan, until 1901, when he came to Puget Sound and located at Snohomish. Two years later he came to Monroe and with his youngest son. A. B., established their present prosperous business in tobacco and confectionery.
Mr. Sprau married Miss Julia M. Burgderfer, October 29, 1862, in Ohio, in which state she was born and in which state her parents died. Mr. and Mrs. Sprau have had the following children of whom the first two have died; Lillian, Frankie, Charles, Jessie, Effie, Nina, Roy, Arthur, and Ethelyn. Charles, the oldest living, is proprietor and manager of the Penobscott hotel at Snohomish where he is doing a good business. A sketch of him will appear elsewhere in this volume. Mr. Sprau is a member of the National Protective Legion and in politics believes thoroughly in the principles of the Republican party. He is a conservative, discriminating and respected citizen of the community, who is closely identified with all public measures looking to the general advancement and prosperity of the people and to the attainment of higher standards in public and private life."

     Jesse Sprau was born circa 1868 at Allegan Co. (probably), MI.¹ He was the son of Jacob M. Sprau and Julia A. Burgderfer.¹

     June E. Sprau was born circa 1916 at Michigan. She was the daughter of Erba W. Sprau and Ellen M. (?)

     Leah L. Sprau was born in November 1863 at Hancock or Hardin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Sprau and Caroline Burgderfer.¹ Leah L. Sprau married Benjamin F. Beis circa 1886.² Leah L. Sprau was buried in 1947 at Bethel Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH. She died in 1947.

     Lillian R. Sprau was born circa 1863 at Seneca Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob M. Sprau and Julia A. Burgderfer.¹ Lillian R. Sprau married (?) Hart.²

     Margaret Sprau was born in October 1868 at Hancock or Hardin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Sprau and Caroline Burgderfer.¹ Margaret Sprau married Harry S. Shoup, son of Conrad Shoup and Elizabeth C. Dudrow, on 16 December 1886 at Seneca Co., OH.

     Martha Agnes Sprau was born on 1 November 1876 at Loudon Twp., Seneca Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Sprau and Caroline Burgderfer.¹ Martha Agnes Sprau married Earl F. Jamison in 1902. Martha Agnes Sprau was buried in 1935 at Bethel Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH. She died in 1935.

     Mary E. Sprau was born in April 1858 at Roundhead, Hardin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Sprau and Caroline Burgderfer.¹ Mary E. Sprau married Joseph S. Hemphill, son of William Hemphill and Mary Ann Derr, on 6 April 1876 at Seneca Co., OH. Mary E. Sprau died on 24 March 1940 at Mt. Victory, Hardin Co., OH, at age 81.

     Merle L. Sprau was born circa 1908 at Snohomish Co. (probably), WA.¹ He was the son of Arthur B. Sprau and Lavina H. (?)¹

     Nina B. Sprau was born in November 1871 at Allegan Co. (probably), MI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob M. Sprau and Julia A. Burgderfer.¹

     Roy Andrew Sprau was born circa 1875 at Allegan Co. (probably), MI.¹ He was the son of Jacob M. Sprau and Julia A. Burgderfer.¹

     Ruben Sprau was born circa 1876 at Allegan Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Christian Sprau and Catherine Burgderfer.¹

     Virgil W. Sprau was born circa 1917 at Tymochtee Twp., Wyandot Co., OH. He was the son of William Henry Sprau and Mary G. Jeanette Blue.

     William Sprau was born on 23 December 1874 at Allegan Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Christian Sprau and Catherine Burgderfer.¹

     William Henry Sprau was also known as William Henry Sprow.² He was born on 20 December 1872 at Hardin or Seneca Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Adam Sprau and Caroline Burgderfer.¹ William Henry Sprau married Mary G. Jeanette Blue, daughter of Chester C. Blue and Rosa Ann Hartman, circa 1899.² William Henry Sprau married Mary A. Hall in September 1920. William Henry Sprau died on 8 June 1963 at age 90. He was buried in June 1963 at Bethel Cemetery, Seneca Twp., Seneca Co., OH.

     Sarah Spray married Omer Neff.

     Anna Sprecher married Henry Moats.¹

     D. Jesse Sprecher was born on 3 May 1874.¹ He was the son of John D. Sprecher and Malinda Miller.¹ D. Jesse Sprecher married Olive Bell Kreps, daughter of James B. Kreps and Cora E. Bell, on 3 December 1902, Ceremony by Rev. George A. Royer.¹

     Daniel Jesse Sprecher was born on 8 February 1905 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD.¹ He was the son of D. Jesse Sprecher and Olive Bell Kreps.¹

     Edith Sprecher was born on 31 October 1882.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis C. Sprecher and Ann E. (?)² Edith Sprecher married Benjamin S. Row, son of William Henry Row and Alice Swingley, on 19 January 1905 at Ogle Co., IL.¹

     John D. Sprecher married Malinda Miller.¹

     Lewis C. Sprecher married Ann E. (?).¹

     Mary Ann Sprecher was born in June 1842 at Mt. Morris Twp., Ogle Co., IL, Both parents born Maryland, per 1880 and 1900 census info.^1,2 She was the daughter of Philip Sprecher and Catherine Houck. Mary Ann Sprecher married George Windle, son of William Windle and Mary Kretsinger, on 20 September 1865 at Ogle Co., IL, 6 children born, 4 living, as of 1900 census.² Mary Ann Sprecher was buried in 1913 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL. She died in 1913 at Ogle Co., IL.

     Olive Elizabeth Sprecher was born on 23 June 1908 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of D. Jesse Sprecher and Olive Bell Kreps.¹ Olive Elizabeth Sprecher died on 29 August 1908 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD.¹

     Philip Sprecher married Catherine Houck.

     Wilhelm Sprenckel married Anna C. Ehrhard. Wilhelm Sprenckel left a will on 16 January 1772 at York Co., PA; proven April 1772, Will Book C, p.92.

     Martha Della Spreng was born on 3 June 1885 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Rev. Otto Spreng and Julia Excell.¹ Martha Della Spreng married Chester Henry Van Hellen, son of Henry David Van Hellen and Londa May Clippinger, on 6 July 1908. Martha Della Spreng died on 16 December 1956 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 71 Dates per California Death Index.

     Rev. Otto Spreng was born on 26 June 1852 at Ashland Co., OH.¹ He married Julia Excell circa 1876.¹ Rev. Otto Spreng died on 7 April 1930 at Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 77.

     Elisabeth Sprengard was born in 1804. She married Ludwig Triem, son of Heinrich Jakob Triem and Maria Elisabetha Fuhrmann. Elisabeth Sprengard died in 1851.