J. Russell Sprague
John Russell Sprague (December 24, 1886 – April 17, 1969) was the Republican county executive of Nassau County, New York from 1938 until 1953. He also was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1936, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, and 1956 and part of Republican National Committee from New York during 1940–1948.
Life
Born in Inwood, New York, Sprague was an instrumental politician in Nassau County.[1] He took center stage in adopting a county charter that created the position of county executive. In 1938, he was the first person elected to that office.[2] Prior to serving as county executive, Sprague worked as a lawyer in Far Rockaway.[1]
By the end of his time serving as county executive in 1953, Sprague lived in Roslyn Estates, New York.[3]
References
- ^ a b "ORPHAN HER RIVAL, GIRL WIFE CHARGES: Mrs. Sprague Asserts Her Husband Has Child by His Mother's Ward. FIGHTS ANNULMENT ACTION Defendant Says She Was Deceived Into Signing Papers -- Case Comes Up Tomorrow". The New York Times. June 21, 1914. p. 12 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/sprague.html"
- ^ "Lobbyist Hints Sprague Influence Aided 'lucky,' GOP Boss Denies It". Newsday. November 16, 1953. p. 7 – via ProQuest.
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