The Civil Rights Act of 1875

William P. Sprague

(May 21, 1827 — March 3, 1899) William Peter Sprague was a businessman, banker, and politician. Sprague was born in Malta, Ohio in 1827. From a young age he worked in the mercantile industry and continued to engaged in business endeavors until 1864. In 1866, Sprague became a banker and worked in the banking business until he was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives in 1870. He served in the House from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875. After his service in Congress, Sprague returned to working in the banking business until he died in 1899. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000748]

Member of Ohio Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875 [this display].

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