1623    George Prouse by Diana from the COMPLETE BOOK OF EMIGRANTS, 1607-1776 from Archer’s Hope, James City 

1639    John Prowse listed as one of four persons along with Samuel Jackson in Wight Co.  CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p114 

1639    John Prowse listed as one of 3 persons along with Richard Major in Charles Riv. Co in CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p117 

1642    Alice Sprouse listed with one of 13 persons along with Thomas Guyer for land at the mouth of Lawnes Cr. CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p141 

1649    John Sprons (or Sprous) listed as one of 27 persons along with Mr. Joseph Croshaw in Yorke Co (Joseph Croshaw was paid 1300 acres of land for transporting) in CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p188 

1651    Mark Prouse listed as one of 16 persons along with Robert Newman in Northumberland Co in CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p209 

1651    Margaret Sproud listed as one of 14 persons along with Thomas Watts in Northumberland Co. CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p212

 1654    New Kent formed 

1654    James Prouce listed as one of 6 persons along with Era Sight in Nanzemum Co in CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p301 

1656    Nicholas Sprout or Spront listed as one of 30 persons along with Mr. John Chandler in CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666 Abstracted and indexed by Nell Marion Nugent FHL 975.5 R2n  p341

 

1667    Nicholas Spruce and Mary Spruce are listed are listed as a group of people with Alexander Fleming to receive a patent for land in Rappa. Co.  17 Apr 1667 Patent book No. 6 CAVALIER & PIONEERS ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS AND GRANTS abstracted by Nell Marion Nugent 1666-1695 Vol. Two FHL 975.5 R2n p. 19 

1667    Obadiah Sprouson is listed as one of six persons on a transaction with John Lacy in (Patent Book No. 6 CAVALIERS & PIONEERS  Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants abstracted by Nell Marion Nugent 1666-1695  Vol Two.  FHL 975.5R2n p 38) 

1669    Peter Sprout listed as one of five persons with Peter Foard on transaction in New Kent Co (Patent Book No 6 CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia land Patents and Grants abstracted by Nell Marion Nugent 1666-1695 Vol Two FHL 975.5 R2n p. 58) 

1670    Abra. Sproson listed as one of 24 persons with Mr. Robert Woodson for land on the north side of James River.  (CAVALIERS & PIONEERS Abstracts of Virginia land Patents and Grants abstracted by Nell Marion Nugent 1666-1695Vol Two FHL 975.5 R2n p 75) 

1671   George Sprouse March 20, 1671: George Sprouse, planter, to Ralph Dawson &  Humphrey Archer 300 a. "Sprouse Park" at head of n.e. branch of Wye River adj Richard Bridges. Wt. Thos. Vaughan, Rich. Perrier [sic] Vol. I: 145. Talbot County MD, Early Land Records of Dawsonand Allied Families that I got off the Ancestry page.  

1677-1705 Godfrey Spruell mentioned in deeds in Henrico County, Virginia and mentioned with  wife Joana.

(Henrico County, Virginia deeds 1677-1705 compiled by Benjamin Weisiger, Godfrey mentioned on  Page 55,88,89,112,113,152 and including Joana on page 89 and 112.)

 1677-1705 Godfrey Spruell mentioned in will of Henrico County, Virginia

           (Colonial wills of Henrico County, Virginia part 1/ abstracted & compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger,1976     mentions Godfrey Spruell pg 25)

 1688    Henry Sprosely of St. Giles, October 3, 1688 listed in

“The Complete book of Emigrants 1661-1699",  pg. 612 by Peter Goldham

 1691    Richard Sproose listed as one of 80 persons with Joshua Storey, Gent for land in New Kent on the north side of Mattapony River. 

(Cavaliers & Pioneers Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants abstracted by Nell Marion

               Nugent 1666-1695  Vol Two FHL 975.5 R2n p 360) 

1699    John Spruce of Waterstock, February 23, ?1699 listed in

             (The Complete book of Emigrants 1661-1699, pg. 707 by Peter Goldham) 

1701    Ballinger’s Creek was in the territory - no settlement here at this time.  The area where Louisa County sits would be partly in Henrico Co and New Kent county.  Civilization had not progressed this far

 

1701   Alexander Sprouse - he was known as "Mad Captain" Alexander in the British Dragoons Garrison at Burwell Springs around 1701

 1704    Jeremy Spruse - THE QUIT RENTS OF VIRGINIA   Copy of the Rent Rolls of the Sevil Counties in Virginia for the year 1704 referred to in Col. Nicholsons Lre: of the 25^th July last.  Recd: 8 October; Read 1705; M.61; Entered C: fol 365 and Land owners of that section called the Northern Neck.  No Quit rents exist.

               (Compiled by Annie Laurie Wrist Smith 1957.  FHL 975.5 R2N)

1720    Hanover County formed. 

1721    Ballinger’s Creek would have been in Goochland Co but civilization didn’t go quite that far by this time.  The area known as Louisa County would be in what is Hanover Co which is broken off from New Kent at this time. Louisa was NEVER in Goochland or Albemarle Co, only Hanover and New Kent. Michael E. Doran’s ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGES IN VIRGINIA 1634-1895 

1727    First land grants in Albemarle issued. 

1730    Vinson Sprouse born in Virginia and “of Louisa Co”. See entry 1830 from the National Intelligencer. 

1731    Ballinger’s Creek still in Gooch land.  The western boundary is well beyond Ballinger’s creek at this time.  Since the waterways are the main transportation mode for this time period, the James River with Ballinger’s creek running into it, made this  very prime property.  However, one history stated that civilization was getting away from waterways by the 1730s.

Louisa County is still in Hanover county at this time. Michael E. Doran’s ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGES IN VIRGINIA 1634-1895

 1741    Ballinger’s Creek is in Albemarle Co which is new and one of the western counties of Virginia

Louisa is now formed and remains as it is today except for the NE section east of Rivanna River. [See comments in GENERAL INFORMATION AT THE END OF THE TIME LINE regarding the county line]. Michael E. Doran’s ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGES IN VIRGINIA 1634-1895 

1742    Louisa County formed. 

1742    Abstracts of Law and Order Book 1742-1748.  In action of Trespass between Richard Gregory Gen Plt and Vincent Sprouse deft. 

(THE LOUISA CO HISTORICAL MAGAZINE Vol. 12) 

1742-44           Benjamin Sprouse - Indenture made between William Gooch and Benjamin Sprouse acknowledged by the court - Sprouse Web Page

 

1742-44           Elizabeth the wife of the said William Gooch relinquished unto Benjamin Sprouse the right of dower - Sprouse Web Page 

1742-46           Vincent Sprouse - Petition of Charles Lemay agains Vincent for 4 pounds current money to be due by note of hand.  Sprouse Home page

 1743    Louisa County VA Order Book 1742-1748 page 31 upon the petition of Charles Lemay against Vincent Sprouse for 4 pds general currency said to be directly due by note of hand this day came the plaintiff and the defendant having been duly summoned and served with a copy of the plaintiffs petition and called and not appearing and the said note of hand being produced therefore it is considered by the court that he recover the same against the said defendant together with his costs in his behalf, expenses and lawyers fees. 

1743    Indenture made between William Gooch and Benjamin Sprouse acknowledged by the Court. THE LOUISA CO HISTORICAL MAGAZINE Vol 11

 1744    Albemarle County formed; boundaries were not established until 1745. 

1744    Vincent Sprouse had Action of Trespass between Richard Gregory, Gent, Palintiff on June 11.  Sprouse Web Page. 

1744    Jeremiah Sprouse was a defendant in Case of Action ofTrespass between Richard Gregory on July 9 - Sprouse Web Page 

1744    Vincent Sprouse had Presentment of Grand Jury against hinm. - Sprouse Web Page 

1744    Vincent Sprosue court on November 12, ordered that he is summoned to appear at the next court - Sprouse Web Page 

1745    Charles Sprouss listed as a witness to Richard Henderson of Fredericksville Pr, Louisa Co deed in LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS A AND B 1742-1759 FHL 979.5465 R2d p. 23. 

1745    Charles Sprouse was witness in deed dated April 27 - Sprouse Web Page 

1745-46 Charles Sprouse held in debt by Thomas Underwood - Sprouse Web Page 

1746A Vincent Sprouse and Mary Sprouse in suit June 1746 -

 (The deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1761-1807 and Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1763 /by

               Davis Bailey Fulton - Easley, S.C. : Southern Historical Press, c1979.) Also seen in (Albemarle

               County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and  compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III.,

               1987, pg 130)

1747    Charles Sprouse who destered and would be “about 30 years old” would be born about 1747 [see entry dated 1777 from the VIRGINIA GAZETTE]

 1747    Land patented to Gilbert Gibson on August 20, land on which Vincent Sprouse later resides - Sprouse Web Page 

1750A Henry J. Sprouse’s Henry J. Sprouse’s  account dated September 5,1751 mentions payments to  Mr. John Bumpass + William Peace.

(Albemarle County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and  compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III., 1987, pg 8) 

1750    Ballinger’s Creek is still in Albemarle whose county boundaries didn’t change much in this time period. Michael E. Doran’s ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGES IN VIRGINIA 1634-1895 

1751A Henry J. Sprouce - living in Albemarle County according to court records

(Albemarle County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B.

               Weisiger III., 1987, pg 31) 

1752    Charles Sprouse witnessed will of James Flanagan June 22 - Sprouse Web Page 

1755    Charles Sprouse was witness in deed dated May 26 - Sprouse Web Page 

1757    Fredericksville Parish was both in Louisa and Albemarle counties from 1757 to 1845.  It originated in Hanover County In 1757 a in part of St. Anne’s Parish Albemarle County was added to Fredericksville Parish thus extending Fredericksville parish to both Albemarle and Louisa Counties.  In 1845, the part of Fredericksville Parish in Louisa County became Green Springs Parish and since then Fredericksville parish has been limited to a part of Albemarle County. The Fredericksville Parish portion of Louisa County was relinquished to Albemarle in 1761.

1759-1774 - No Sprouses in deed abstracts for Louisa Co - Sprouse Web Page 

1760    Henry Sprouse - Albemarle - summons to answer suit of Roland Horsly on June 2, 1760 -

            (Albemarle County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III., 1987, pg 21) 

1760A Vinson Sprouse mentioned as a plot of 107 acres of land lying on the North Branches of Berringer [Ballinger’s - Gazetteer’s do not locate a Berringer’s Creek] in Albemarle Co surveyed for Vinson Sprouse on 19^th of November 1760, located next to Charles Sprouse who was probably Vinson’s brother, the land is also next to Charles Gibson who is mentioned in various places with Vinson. Also states transferred to Thomas Napier by order, surveyed by John Staples.  - Sprouse Web Page 

1760A Charles Sprouse mentioned as a plot of 85 acres of land lying on the North Branches of Berringer Creek [Ballinger’s] in Albemarle Co surveyed for Charles Sprosue on November 19 1760, located next to Vinson Sprouse who was probably Charles’s brother, the land is also next to Charles Gibson who is mentioned in various places with Charles.  Also states transferred to Thomas Napier by order, surveyed by John Staples. 

1760    LOUISA CO RECORDS YOU PROBABLY NEVER SAW OF 18^TH CENTURY VIRGINIA. Compiled by John C. Bell states the following: ...Gibson etc. vs Snelson and plaintiff moved for an injunction to stay wash on the Land in Dispute which was approved by the Defendant and for reasons appealing to the Court the said motion is rejected. Dedimus to issue to take the Examing of CHARLES SPROUSE who at this time is rendered uncapable of appraising at this Court as an Evidence in this cause.  Wm Cook and Kezia his wife she being first priv. Exd ack. Deed etc to Ant. Waddy ordinance recorded.  

1760    VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS Vol D 1780-81 p 363 Housed in the Virginia State Library in Richmond Virginia.  Thomas Jefferson, Governor  granted to Vinson Sprouce 1-7 acres in Albemarle on the North branches of BALLINGER Creek.[In the RESEARCH GUIDELINES for VIRGINIA published by the FHL states in the paragraph titled Obtaining a Patent it states the following procedures that were followed in Virginia: A settler petitioned a clerk of the county for a patent.  The clerk made out a warrant certificate that was sent to the secretary of the colony where it was recorded and a second certificate was made authorizing a survery.  The surveyor sent his survey plat to the office of the surveyor-genearl which was established in 1623.  The survey plat was returned to the secretary of the colony, and the original or a copy was kept by the surveryor-general’s office.  The secretary then made out the patent from the survey plat. The patent was approved by the council and governor.”  Because the wording of this land patent reads: “Know ye that in consideration of the Ancient Composition of fifteen shillings Sterling paid by Vinson Sprouse into the Treasury of the Commonwealth there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the Said Vinson Sprouce a certain tract or parcel of Land containing One hundred and Seven acres by survey bearing date the Noneteenth day of November one Thousand seven hundred and Sixty......” indicates that Vinson was there, decided on his land, paid for the warrant certificate so that a survey could be made in 1760, I am placing this document on my time line in 1760 rather than in 1780 when Jefferson signed it in 1780 as others have done.] 

1761    Ballingers Creek remains in Albemarle even though her boundaries are cut down and she is smaller.

(Michael E. Doran’s ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGES IN VIRGINIA 1634-1895) 

1760-1764       Ordered that Gilbert Gibson pay Vincent Sprouse for his and his wife’s attendance as evidence in the same suit 23 days each and coming and returning 20 miles, same 23 times.  Ordered that do pay James Ratcliff for his wife’s attendance 22 days as an evidence for him against Do & coming and returning 25 miles 5 times.  Ordered that do pay Reuben Francis for 9 Days attendance in do & coming and returning 20 miles 9 times.  Ordered that do pay Thomas Sanders for 25 days attendance in Do. LOUISA COUNTY RECORDS YOU PROBABLY NEVER SAW of 18^th Century Virginia compiled by John C. Bell. FHL 975.5465 D2b p 136

1762    Trinity Parish was established from Fredericksville Parish 

1763    Ordered that John Moore William Cresy, Pat. Napier & Ben Woodson or any 3 of ‘em do appraise the Est. Of G. Gibson in Albemarle & report to next court.....Ordered that Sarah Gibson Executer of the Gilbert Gibson decd. pay Vincent Sprouse for five days attendance as an Evidence. LOUISA COUNTY RECORDS YOU PROBABLY NEVER SAW of 18^th Century Virginia compiled by John C. Bell. FHL 975.5465 D2b p 145-146

 1763    Vincent Sprouse and Charles Sprouse mentioned in account sales of Gilbert Gibson, July 13. - Sprouse Home Page. 

1764   Tandy Sprouse       born in Albemarle Co VA.  The Democrat, Weston WV Death Notice. See reference of 1773 for Document source.

 1764    Vincent Sprouse vs Sarah Gibson --Trespass Sp! Impce [sic.] LOUISA COUNTY RECORDS YOU PROBABLY NEVER SAW of 18^th Century Virginia compiled by John C. Bell. FHL 975.5465 D2b p 159 

1764    Ann Sprouse vs Will. Reynolds Contd.... 

1764    Ann Sprouse Vs Will. Reynolds - dismissed - Sprouse Web Page 

1767    Fredericksville ParishTithables lists Gideon Gibson and Sarah Gibson together - Sprouse Web Page 

1768    Charles Sprous listed in the Fredericksville Parish Tithables.  In LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P131 

1769    Account of Henry Sprouse with Roland Horsley 1751, mentions William  and   Harmon Pearce.

(Albemarle County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and  compiled by Benjamin B.

                 Weisiger III., 1987, pg 31) 

1769A Charles Sprouce - “Taken up, in Louisa, a bay horse, about 4 feet 6 inches high, with a star in his forehead, paces naturally, and branded on the rear butlock 10; posted and appraised to 61.  Charles Sprouce” VIRGINIA GAZETTEER DATED May 11, 1769 FHL film #029720

 1769    Charles Sprouse listed in the  Fredericksville Parish Tithables.  In LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P132 

1769   George Sprouse born in NJ from 1850 Census of Mercer Co NJ Census. 

1770    Charles Sprouse listed in ?Tithables for Fredericksville Parish on June 10^th - Sprouse Web Page

1770-1780     John R. Sprouse born - from 1830 Buckingham Co VA Census 

1770-1780     Benjamin Sprouse born - from 1840 Logan Co VA Census 

1770-1780     Henry Sprouse born  - from 1830 and 1840 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1770-1780     John Sprouse         born - from 1830 and 1840 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1771A Henry J. Sprouse living in Albemarle County according to court records

(Albemarle County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and  compiled by Benjamin B.

                 Weisiger III., 1987, pg ?) 

1771    Charles Sprous  listed in the Fredericksville Parish Tithables.  In LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P133 

1772-3 and 1768         Tithables does not list Charles Sprouse for Fredericksville Parish - Sprouse Web Page

 1773?  Vinson Sprouse was a petitioner signing for the separation of Fluvanna county from Albemarle.  Failed to get the date.  A footnote refers to the 1773 date.  PAPERS OF THE ALBEMARLE CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Vol. VII page 27

1773A Charles Sprouse property line mentioned in indenture dated 13 October 1773 between David Staples and John Napier.

            (Deed abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, deed book 4 : 9 August 1764 -

               12 August 1768 / edited and published by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1992, page 79) 

1773    Tandy Sprouse - born in Albemarle Co., Va - Tandy's death was reported in the 20 Apr 1874 issue of the Weston, WV Newspaper, "The Democrat".  It states:  "DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN- On the night of the 10th inst., old "Tandy Sprouse", probably the oldest man in the state, departed this life.  The great age and eccentric habits of "Uncle Tandy" had made his name "familiar as a household word" all through this county.  His age was not exactly known, but judging by the history of events he recollected, he must have been over five-score.  His description of the most active engagements of the War of 1812, in which he was a soldier, was clear and acurate.  For many years past, he has drawn a pension as a soldier in that struggle.  He was a native, we think, of Albemarle County in the old state, and he came to Lewis County between thirty and forty years ago, and has lived nearly ever since on Timothy's Fork of Rush Run.  And thus, link by link, the chain which binds the Present to the Past is breaking, and soon we shall look in vain for a hero of 1812."  The same newspaper on 7 July 1873 reported that Tandy was 100 years old. 

1774A Vinson Sprouce mentioned in indenture made 29 January 1774 between John Leamay of Louisa and richared Napier of Albemarle for 23 pounds. “States whereon Vinson Sprouce lines on.”

(Deed abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, deed book 4 : 9 August 1764 - 12 August 1768 / edited and published by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1992, pg 107)

 1774A John Sprouce witnessed along with jamesa nd John Sprouce on deed dated 19 April 1774

(Deed abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, deed book 4 : 9 August 1764 - 12 August 1768 /

               edited and published by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1992, pg 93-94) 

1774    Vincent Sprouse listed in the Trinity Parish Tithables.  LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P 47

 1774    Vincent Prouse listed in Neshoba Mississippi 1860 Mortality Schedule is 86 years old placing his birth date 1774 and being born in Virginia. This is the same place as Joel, John, Elijah Sprouse and Elizabeth George were residing

 1775    Vincent Sprouse listed in the Trinity Parish tithables, LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P 54

 1775A Deed for John Lagmay of the County of Louisa to Richard Napier of Albemarle Co ---Plantation where Vinson Sprouce lives on Ballinger’s Creek in the said County.  ALBEMARLE CO. VA DEED BOOK 6 P 41.  Signed by Roger Thompson, William Craig and Giles Buditt and recorded March 1775

1775    Vincent Sprouses corner listed in deed for Nathaniel Thacker and Cassandra his wife of Louisa Co.   In LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOKS e & f 1775-1790 FHL 975.5465 R2d p 7 [There is a Sprouses corner in Buckingham Co today.]

1775A Vinson Sprouce mentioned in Indenture made 9 January 1775 as “bounded by the line of Vinson Sprouce”, also mentions branches of Island Creek [Buck Island Creek?] 

             (Deed abstracts of Albemarle County, Virginia, deed book 4 : 9 August 1764 - 12 August 1768 /

               edited and published by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1992, pg 122).

1775-1783 - Sprouse’s in Revolutionary:

            Charles Sprouse - 5^th Va Regiment-Continental Line

James Sprouce of Louisa - cited index to Rev reocrds in Va State Library                         

Absalom Sprouse - Infantry, no bounty land

Charles Sprouse - 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th, continental line

David Sprouse - military pension list - Galia County

Henry Sprouse - Albemarle Militia, E

James Sprouse - Albemarle Militia, E

John Sprouse - clothing in 1779

Thoams Sprouse - Albemarle Militia, E

(Historal Register of Virginians in the Rev. War 1775-1783 by John Gwathmey - Balti, 1973)

 1775    Louisa Co 1850 Census lists a Rachel Sprouse age 75 in the household of Geor Gibson. She would have been born in 1775 

1776    Vincent Sprouse listed in the Trinity Parish tithables, LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P 564

 1776    Jacob Sprouse, Soldier, Inf.  Bounty Land Warrants.  REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS, Vol. 1, Virginia; Virginia Army and Navy Forces ?  Bounty Land Warrants for Virginia Military District of Ohio and Virginia Military Scrip; from Federal and State archives by Gaius Marcus Brumbaugh  FHL 975.5 M2b 1967

 1776A Reported in Williamsburg July 2, 1776: “Capt Rodger Thomspon of Albemarle county, having informed the Committee that ......Thomas Sprouse, Richard Melton, James Sprouse, Henry Sprouse and James Johnson, soldiers in his min. Comply stationed at Burwell’s Ferry, had deserted last night, he is empowered to advertize a proper description of them in the public papers, with a reward of 2 pounds per man for apprehending them, and the Comm’ee of Albemarle are requested to take proper steps for effecting the same” CALENDER OF VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS AND OTHER MANUSCRIPTS, May 17, 1795 to December 31, 1798: embracing the Letters and Proceedings of the Committee of Correspondence and Inquiry of Virginia and the other colonies from March 12, 1773, to April 7, 1775: Also the Journal of the Committee of Safety of Virginia from February 7, 1776 to July 5, 1776 Preserved in the Capitol at Richmond.  Arranged and edited by H.W. Flourny Vol. VIII FHL 975.5N2p P233

1777    Fluvanna is created and makes Albemarle even smaller. Michael E. Doran’s ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDARY CHANGES IN VIRGINIA 1634-1895

 1777    Vincent Sprouse, William Sprouce and Henry Sprouce to be added to the list of tithables taken this present year, Court held for Fluvanna December 4^th - Sprouse Web Page.                                                                 

1777    Vincent Sprouse Senior is exempted from the payment of County and Public Levies for the future in Court held for Fluvanna December 4^th. Sprouse Web Page 

1777    Charles Sprouse - “Deserted from my company of colonial regulars, now raising, William Clark and Charles Sprouse, both of Louisa county. Clark is a likely stout young man, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, dark complexion and about 20 years of age, by trade a carpenter, Sprouse may be about 30 years old, much of the same siz of Clark, fair complexion, Sandy hair and is a planter. Ten Dollars reward for each will be paid to any person who delivers them to the commanding office at Williamsburg.  John Pope, June 11, 1777 [only spelling change was the English F to s for easier reading] VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Issue June 13, 1777.  FHL film #0029723 

1777               George Sprouse born in VA - from Pickens  Co Alabama 1850 Census

 1777-1783       Vincent Sprouse to Thomas Napier - Sprouse Web Page 

1779    Vincent Sprouse of Fluvanna obtained from Thomas Napier of Fluvanna on May 13, 1779 for 100 pounds, one certain tract of land of 272 acres in Fluvanna on the head branches of Woodson’s creek known and called by the name of Lawhorn’s.  Signed - Thomas Napier. Witness - Valentine (his mark) Bethel, Benjamine (his mark) Thacker, Edwin Bain, Robert Allen, Recorded August 5 - Sprouse Web Page

 1779    Vincent Sprouse along with Richard Napier of Fluvanna to Thomas Napier of Fluvanna for 100 pounds, one certain tract of land in Fluvanna on both sides of Ballenger’s creek including the houses and plantation whereon the said Vincent Sprouse now lives, containing 200 acres.  The land was patented to Gilbert Gibson on August 20, 1747. Signed Vincent Sprouse, Richard Napier.  Witness - none. Recorded August 5, 1779. Sprouse Web Page

1780    Henry Sprouse witnessed a deed involving Thomas Sowell and wife to Teorge Thomspon Sept 4 - Deed mentions Ballenger’s creek and broken Back Church Sprouse Web Page

 1780    Nancy Sprouse (Wife of George Sprouse) born in VA from Pickense Co Alabama 1850               

1780   George Sprouse born in VA from Davie Co NC 1860 Census 

1781    Ballingers Creek still in Albemarle. County lines do not change much from here on. [writer is not so sure that Ballinger’s Creek does not end up in Fluvanna will check further to try to determine this. 

1782    Charles Sprouce listed in tax list of Albemarle County with 1 free male, 3 Nett Cattle 1 Horse PAPERS OF THE ALBEMARLE CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Vol. V p 73 

1782    Vincent Sprouse listed in Albemarle tax list  with 1 free male, 4 cattle and 1 horse.  PAPERS OF THE ALBEMARLE CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Vol V p 73 

1775-1782       Charles Sproce (Sprouse) 5 Cl (Continental Regiment of line HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey 

1775-1782       James Sprouse of Louisa from Index of Revolutionary Records in Virginia State Library  HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION By John H. Gwathmey Also listed as a Private in A HISTORY OF LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA by Malcom H. Harris, M.D. FHL 975.5465 p 66 wherein he states that his information was taken from a collection made and published by the State Library.

 1775-1782       Charles Sprouee Taylor’s Va Reg.  HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION By John H. Gwathmey 

 1775-1782       Absalom Sprouse, Inf. Name on army register.  HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey 

1775-1782       Charles Sprouse 3rd & 7^th, 5^th and 7th Continental Regiment of line HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey 

1775-1783       David Sprouse, 74, Galia Co., a pensioner according to the report and Malitia Pension list HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey

 1775-1783       Henry Sprouse Albemarle Militia from Index of Revolutionary Records in Virginia State Library  HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey

 1775-1783       James Sprouse Albemarle Militia from Index of Revolutionary Records in Virginia State Library  HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey

 1775-1783       John Sprouse, clothing in 1779 HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey

 1775-1783       Thomas Sprouse, Albemarle Militia from Index of Revolutionary Records in Virginia State Library  HISTORICAL REGISTER OF VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION BY John H. Gwathmey

 1775-1783       VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY; LIST OF THE REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA, Special Report of the Department or Archives and History for 1911, H.J. Eckenrode, Archivist lists the following Sprouses (similar to the above list) Absolom, War 4,360; Charles Aud. Acct. 1780, 117 Aud. Acct 1780-81, 15.; Henry Sprouse, (Albemarle m.), C. of S. 1776, 81.; James Sprouse, (Albemarle m.), C of S, 1776, 81; Thomas Sprouse, (Albemarle m.), c of S, 1776 81; John Spruce War 4, 341. [C of S refers to Journal of committee of Safety.  Aud. Acct refers to Auditor’s Acct Books and p.  War with numeral following it stands for a collection of MS volumes bearing on the military establishment of the State during and after the Revolutionary War.  4,5,8,20 and 23 are the chief sources] 

1775-1783       VIRGINIA REVOLUTIONARY PENSION APPLICATIONS Vol 2 abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman lists the filing of an application for Charles Anderson who lists a daughter Catharine wife of Washington Sprouse who resided in Albemarle County and in the fall or last year (1844) removed to Missouri FHL 975.5M28d

 1775-1783       VIRGINIA REVOLUTIONARY PENSION APPLICATIONS Vol. 4 Abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman lists an application for pension for William Bailey (Sarah then residing in Kanawha Co but of Pocatallico.  In 1833 he was 79.  Nancy Hill gave affidavit that she was 76 and was born and raised in Albemarle County and lived in the immediate neighborhood of Sally Sprouse and William Bailey.   It also goes on to say that the children’s mother was Sarah or Sally Sprouse.    It also makes reference that John Lanham aged about 74 declares he lived in Nelson Co, VA near the Albemarle County line a few miles from William and Sally Sprouse and believes they were married in 1796 or 1797.FHL 975.5M28d p 2 

1775-1783       VIRGINIA REVOLUTIONARY PENSION APPLICATIONS Vol. 8 Abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman lists an application for pension for Peter Bonnett.  One of his daughters was Eliza wife of Fleming Sprouse and in 1860 was residing in Lewis Co. FHL 975.5 zm28d

 1779                Sprouse, Henry married Moore, Tabitha in Fluvania County, Virginia

 1780                Sprouse, Thomas married Thacker, Mary in Fluvania County, Virginia

1780-1790     Pleasant Sprouse born - from 1820 & 1830 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1780A - Vincent Sprouse is patented 107 acres on September  1, 1780 in Albemarle County,  located on the North Branch of Ballenger’s Creek.

  (Patent book D, 1780-81, pg 363) 

1782A - Vinson Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, with 1 free male, 4 cattle and 1 horse and no slaves.

  (Bulletin of the Albemarle County Historical Society. Charlottesville, Va. : The Society, 1980-    Volume 6, pg 52)

 1782 - Charles Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, with 1 free                     male, 3 cattle and 1 horse and no slaves.

(Bulletin of the Albemarle County Historical Society. Charlottesville, Va. : The Society, 1980-    Volume 6, pg 52) 

1783A - Chas Sprouse mentioned on a list of Insolvents, Errors and Removals. Listed as a removal on April 14.

(Albemarle County, Virginia, court papers, 1744-1783 / abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B.

               Weisiger III., 1987, pg 61) 

1783A William Dodds to Sarah Sprouce  both of Albemarle.  PAPERS OF THE ALBEMARLE CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Vol. VI p 57

(Bulletin of the Albemarle County Historical Society. Charlottesville, Va. : The Society, 1980-  

 Volume 6, pg 57) 

1783    Martha Sprouse and Benjamin Thacker married on 30 Apr 1783.  Min. William Moore  VIRGINIA HISTORIC MARRIAGE REGISTER FLUVANNA COUNTY MARRIAGES 1781-1849 BY John Vogt and T. William Kethley, Jr. 

1784    Indenture between George Dudly Jr of Albemarle County and Vinson Sprouse of the within County one tract of land lying in Albemarle county on the east edge of the Middle fork of Buck Island Creek on the 24^th of May.- Janis  

1784    Indenture between Winson Sprouse and Anthony Gaineny (both of Albemarle) a certain tract of land on Buck Island Creek “being part of a larger tract purchased by the said Winson of one George Dudly Jr “and divided from the remainder of the said tract by the ___which ____from Charlottesville to the _____ordinary in the county of Fluvanna and being all the land which the said George Dudly sold to the said Winson on the right hand of the said road...”  Vinson signed with his mark. 

1784A David Sprouse md Lucy Sprouse, daughter of Vincent Sprouse.  Sureties are David Sprouse (his mark) and William Bailey (His mark).  PAPERS OF THE ALBEMARLE CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY.  Vol. VI p 49

(Bulletin of the Albemarle County Historical Society. Charlottesville, Va. : The Society, 1980-

                 Volume 6, pg 48) 

1784   Micajah Sprouse born in VA - from Augustus Co VA 1850 Census 

1784-1790     John Sprouse born - from 1810, 1820 and 1830 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1784-1790     Benjamin Sprouse born - from 1810, 1820 and 1830 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1784-1790     Zachariah Sprouse born - from 1810, 1829 and 1830 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1784-1790     Tandy Sprouse born - from 1810, 1820 and 1830 Albemarle Co VA Census

 1784-1790     Peter Sprouce born - from 1810, 1820 and 1830 Albemarle Co VA Census 

1785   Peter Sprouse born in VA - from Albamarle Co VA 1850 Census 

1785    Charles Sprouse listed on Tithables for Fredericksville Parish - Sprouse Web Page 

1785A Vincent Sprouse and David Sprouse listed for April 15, 1785 Order Bk 1, pg 3 (?)

(Historic Roads of Virginia, Albemarle County Road Orders 1783-1816 Pawlett, 1975) 

1785A Vinson Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle Co with 1 free male over 21 , 3 cattle and 1 horse and no slaves. - Sprouse Web Page.

 1785A David Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, with 1 free male over 21, 0 cattle and 1 horse and no slaves. 

1785L  Charles Sprouse listed in the Fredericksville Parish Tithables, in  LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, TITHABLES AND CENSUS 1743-1785 FHL 975.5465 P 94 

1785 The census of 1785 dose not list any Sprouse’s or other variations in the name. 

1786A Vinson Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, with 1 free     male, 2 cattle and 1 horse and no slaves.  

1786A Vinson Sprouse listed as delinquent tax payer for 8 shillings. 

1786A David Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County with 1 free male, 0 cattle and 1 horse and no slaves. 

1786A Thomas Sprouse listed as delinquent tax payer for 2 shillings. 

1787    THE VIRGINIA GENEALOGIST January-March 1975 Vol 19 No. 1 FHL 975.5 B2vg lists the following information: “Some Delinquent Taxpayers” contributed by Robert Y. Clay of Richmond, Virginia.  Among the collection of state records at the Virginia State Library is a large body of papers transferred for the Auditor’s Office.  The personal property and land tax books comprised a portion of these records.  Less frequently used to have been the papers in Auditor’s item #148, Insolvent Land and Property.   These papers are frequently valuable in giving indication of migrations within Virginia and to other states.  Some of the lists on which notations of migrations are entered are transcribed hereafter.  Albemarle Co May 23^rd 1789 I do hereby certify that the within Insolvents have removed to the places as within marked by me according to the best information I can receive.  Those not Marked are still living in the county.  Thomas Garth Comr. tax Al.  Following the date of 1787 [under South Carolina] comes the following names: Vinson Sprouse 0.8.0; Thomas Sprouse 0.2.0 William Thacker 0.2.0"  [at least one member of our family has viewed the films of the originals and did not observe a place of where they went to on the Sprouse names as Mr. Clay did.  This needs to viewed again and decided which it is because if no mark is there it indicates they are still in Albemarle Co.]

 1787A John Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle C with 1 cattle and 1 horse.

(Personal Property Tax Listfor the Year 1787 For Albemarle County, VA by Netti Schreiner-Yantis

 and Florenne Love, 1987 Genealogical Books in Print, Springfield Va.) 

1787A Vinson (Speece) Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, with 2 cattle and 1 horse.

(Personal Property Tax List for the Year 1787 For Albemarle County, VA by Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florenne Love, 1987 Genealogical Books in Print, Springfield Va.)

 1787A Thomas Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, 5 cattle and 1horse.

            (Personal Property Tax Listfor the Year 1787 For Albemarle County, VA by Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florenne Love, 1987 Genealogical Books in Print, Springfield Va.)

1788   John N Sprouse born in NC - from Vinton Co Ohio 1850 and 1860 Census (was also in Gallia Co 1840 Census).

1789   Thomas George born in SC - from 1870 Neshoba Mississippi Census 

1789    Jeremiah Sprouce married Elizabeth DePriest 13 Nov 1789 Louisa Co VA - Sprouse Web Page Marriage list

1790   Zachariah Sprouse born in VA - from Albemarle Co 1850 Census 

1790-1800     Elijah A Sprouse - from Pike Co Ohio Census 

1790-1800     Tandy Sprouse born - from 1840 Lewis Co VA Census

1790-1800     Lewis Sprouse born - from 1840 Cabell VA Census 

1790ca             Vinson Sprouse listed as a petitioner keeping original spellings for Fluvanna Co VA.  Sprouse Web Page.

 1790ca             lists James Sprouse, Henson (Vinson) Sprosue, John Sprouse and Henry Sprouse as Petitioners not to dissolve the County of Fluvanna. - Sprouse Web Page 

1790    John Sprouse listed as head of household with 9 white 0 blacks Sprouse Web Page 

1792A Thomas Sprouse listed in personal property tax lists for Albemarle County, 1 male older than 15 with 0 cattle and 1 horse. Sprouse Web Page.

 1792    Betsey Wilton Sprouse daughter of Thomas, Jr. Septe 9 1792 in the records of the South Church of Portsmouth NH NEW ENGLAND HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER VOL 28 FHL 974b2ng p 141 

1793    Vinson Sprouse arrived near area of Gowdeyville, SC [see entry 1830 in the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER]

 1793-1801       William Sprouse to Robt Irving - Sprouse Web Page 

1795    James Sprouse who was buried in Robertson Co Tenn says he was born in 1795 

1795   Zachariah Sprouse born in VA - from Albaemarle Co VA Census 

1797    Tabitha Sprouse and Fleming Rinns married 3 Jan 1787: Min - William Baskett - 4 January 1797. VIRGINIA HISTORIC MARRIAGE REGISTER FLUVANNA COUNTY MARRIAGES 1781-1849 BY John Vogt and T. William Kethley, Jr. 

1798   John Sprouse born in SC - from Sanford Alabama 1860 & 1870 Census 

1798   Elijah Sprouse born in SC - from Grimes Co Texas 1850 Census 

1798   William Sprouse born in SC from Union Co SC 1850 Census 

1798   Vinson Sprouse born in SC from Polk Co NC Census 1860 

Ca 1800 Heirs Will of  Tabitha Moore Sprouce, John Will book #1 p. 76 Here are some

marriages: Could this Tabitha be the one that is identified as Tabitha Thacker in most of

the Material I have seen? Fluvanna County Marriages

(http://members.aol.com/leeintn/private/fluvanna/fluixb.htm)  

1800A Benjamin Sprouse listed in Albemarle County 1800 Tax list for St. Anne’s Parish, with 1male 21 or over and 0 horses.

                (Bulletin of Albemarle County Historical Society 1980, Volume 3, pg 162-164)

1800A Ann Sprouse listed in Albemarle County 1800 Tax list for St. Anne’s Parish, with  no males 21 or over and 2 horses.

(Bulletin of Albemarle County Historical Society 1980, Volume 3, pg 162-164) 

1800    John and John Jr. listed as taxed for 2 whites and 1 horse. Sprouse Web Page. 

1800     Will of James Sprouse of Louisa CO., Virginia

In the name of God, Amen, April 15, 1800.  I, James Sprouse, of Louisa County, being

                weak and in a low state of health tho of sound and dispossing mind and memory do direct that this my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth; to wit, after all my just debts are paid, I lend unto Massie Thacker all my Estate of every kind during her natural life; except my Sorrel horse, Jolly, which I give and bequeath of my son Thomas Thacker to have immediate possession of him after my death.  And after the death of Massie Thacker it is my desire that all my Estate except the above mentioned horse shall be equally divided amongst the rest of my children.  To wit, Rachel Dalton, Nelson Thacker, Nicholas Thacker and Martin Thacker & it is my will and desire that Jno Lasley and Peter Crawford should act as my Executors. In testimony whereof I have hereonto set my hand and affixed my seal agreeable to the above date. his  James X Sprouse (his mark) in presence of James Shelton, Thomas  X   Napier (his mark) Maryan Johnson 

1800    Union Co SC Census;  Vincent Sprouse listed in with 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-45 and 1 female 16-26; Vincent Sprouse listed with 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26 and 1 female over 45. 

1800    Laurens Co SC Census; William Sprouse listed with 1 male under 10, 1 male 26045 3 females under 10 one female 26-45

 1802    David Sprouse married Rachel Humphreys 17 Feb 1802 in Henry Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list.

 1802   John Sprouse born in NC - from Chrisan Co Ill 1850 Census 

1804   Peter Sprouse (African-American) born in DM - from Talbot Co MD - from 1860 Census.  This is interesting as black slaves often took the surname of their plantation owners. 

1804   Elizabeth George (Sprouse? or daughter of Elizabeth Sprouse George?) born in SC - from Neshoba Miss 1870 Census

 1804   W.B. Sprouse born in NC - from Rutherford Co NC 1850 Census

 1804    Dicey Sprouce married Randolph Gibson 4 Jul 1804 Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Pate Marriage list.

1804    Henry Sprouse married Dicey Thacker 5 Mar 1804, Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Pate Marriage list. 

1804    John Sprouce married Rachel Wood 2 Jul 1804 Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Pate Marriage list.

 1805    Currier, James married Sprouse, Elizabeth in Fluvania County, Virginia

 1807    Jack Sprouce married Elizabeth Wood 2 Mary 1807 Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Pate Marriage list.

1807A John Sprouse listed for July 7, 1807 order book 1806, pg 227

(Historic Roads of Virginia, Albemarle County Road Orders 1783-1816 -  Pawlett, 1975) 

1809A Micajah Sprouse listed for February 6, 1809, order book 1808, pg 156

(Historic Roads of Virginia, Albemarle County Road Orders 1783-1816 -  Pawlett, 1975) 

1810    David Sproat - AMERICAN STATE PAPERS DOCUMENTS LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE OF THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S. from the second session of the 11^th to the third session of the thirteenth congress, inclusive commencing Nov. 27, 1809 and ending March 3, 1815.    Implement DEED No 1 “To all people to whom these presents shall com, greeting: David is listed as a recipient in the above deed.  FHL 973 R2ag 1994 Vol 2 

1810    Albemarle County, Virginia, 1800 Tax List Saint Anne’s Parish District of James Lewis lists Benjn Sprouse 1-0; Mary Spouse 0-2 THE VIRGINIA GENEALOGIST Vol 19 No 1 FHL 975.5 B2vg

 1810    Union Co SC Census lists the following: James Sprouse with 4 males under 10 1 male 10-16 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16 and 1 female 26-45; Vinson Sprouse one male under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, two females under 10, one female 16-26.

 1810    Lauren Co SC Census lists William Sprouse with 1 male under 10, one male 16-26, one male over 45, 3 females under 10, one female 10-16, one female 16-26 and 1 female 26-45

 1810   George, David and Robert Sprouse listed in 1810 Tax lists of Patrick Co., Virginia

 1811    Rowland Sprouse married Martha Gibson 21 May 1811 in Chesterfield Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list.

 1813    Robert Sprouse married Haynie Hollenback 9 Feb 1813 in Cabell Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list.

 1813   Robert Sprouse - purchased Aug 3, 1813 Cabell County, Va, 50 acres On Dawson

           Branch grants 63, 1812-13 pg 536

 1814    Micajah Sprouce married Polly Patterson 7 Mar 1814 Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list. 

1814    Tandy Sprouce married Nancy Sprouce 4 Apr 1814 Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list. 

1815-1861       MARRIAGES OF LOUISA CO VIRGINIA compiled by William H. Kiblinger & Janice L. Abercrombie lists in the index the following Sprouse marriages.  Alexander, Elizabeth, Garland A. James, Jeremiah, John, Martin, Nancy, Nelson (2), Nicholas, Washington and William.  I believe all of these are included in the marriage list of Jeff Miller’s Sprouse Web Page.

 1815    Benjamin Sprouce and Elizabeth Dove married 24 Oct 1815 Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list.

 1815    Celia Sprouce md a Thacker 22 Apr 1815, Albemarle Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list.

 1815    Elizabeth Sprouse married John Carver 8 Nov 1815 in Louisa Co VA Sprouse Web Page Marriage list.

 1819    Susanna Sprouse and James Johnson married on 3 Aug 1819 min- John Goodman VIRGINIA HISTORIC MARRIAGE REGISTER FLUVANNA COUNTY MARRIAGES 1781-1849 BY John Vogt and T. William Kethley, Jr. 

1820    Union Co SC Census lists: James Sprouse one male 26-45; James Sprouse Sr one male 26-45; Joel Sprouse two males under 10 one male 16-26 and one male 26-45, 3 females under 10 1 female 16-26; Vinson Sprouse one male under 10, 1 26-45, 1 over 45 2 females under 10 1 female 16-26; Vinson Sprouse 1 male under 10, one male over 45, 2 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; Vinson Sprouse Jr 1 male over 45 1 female 10-16 1 female over 45

 1820    Laurens Co SC Censuslists John Sprouse 1 male 16-26 1 female 16-26; William Sprouse 3 male under 10 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16 and 1 female over 45. 

1820    Spartanburg SC Census lists Vincent Sprouse 1 male 16-26.

 1824 - Hudson Sprouse killed Susan Sprouse. “Near the latter part of 1822 a brutal murder was committed on the Ragged Mountains, not far from Taylor’s Gap. A man named Hudson Sprouse killed Susan Sprouse, a women nearly related to him by the ties of kindred. He was tried for the crime at the October term of Circuit Court, 1823 and though defended by Rice Wood, Frank Dyer and V. W. Southall, was convicted of murder in the first degree.”“The prisoner being arraigned again at the October term 1824, it was found impossible to obtain a jury, the whole community appearing to have adjudged him guilty. The judge immediately removed the case to Rockingham County, where he was tried on the nineteeth of the same month, and convicted. He was hanged at Harrisonburg ob the tenth of the ensuing December, utterly hardened to his fate.”

(Albemarle County in Virginia; giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made

 by man, and of some of the men who made it. By Edgar Woods. 1901, reprint 1989, pg 113)

 1829 - Tandy Sprouse - Book II, pg 15 - Orphan Eliza Allfred, Fath James Allfred, dated June 1,

            1829, quardian Tandy Sprouse, security John B. Spiece, amount 25 dollars

(Historic Roads of Virginia, Albemarle County Road Orders 1783-1816 Pawlett, 1975)

 1829    Robertson Co Tenn Census lists John Sprause 100010/10100/15 and James Sprause 100010/31010/0.

 1830    Union Co SC Census lists the following; Vincent Sprouse 1 male 10-15 1 50-60 1 over 100 1 female 5-10 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40; William Sprouse 2 males under 10, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 20-30 1 female 5-10,1 female 20-30; William Sprouse, 1 male under 10 1 male 70-80, 1 female under 5, 1 female 40-50; William Sprouse 1 male 20-30 3 feamles under 5 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30.

 1830    Laurens Co SC Census lists: John Sprouse 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 2 females 5-10, 1 females 30-40; Reutha Sprouse 2 males under 5 2 males 5-10 1 male 1-15 2 females under 5 2 females 20-30 and 1 female 70-80

1830    Spartanburg Co SC lists: J Sprouse, along with R Casach E Elder as 3 singles 20-30; James Sprouse 3 males under 5 1 male 10-15 1 male 15-20 1 male 50-60 1 female under 5 2 females 5-10 1 female 15-20, Jesse Sprouse 1 male 20-30 1 female under 5 1 female 20-30 1 female 30-40. 

1830    Pickens Co Alabama lists the following: Elijah, George and Joel Sprouse - for counts see Census document

1830    THE SOUTH CAROLINA MAGAZINE OF ANCESTRAL RESEARCH Vol XXI Summer 1993 No. 3  page 175 (at the bottom of the page):DEATH NOTICES OF VINSON SPROUSE AND RACHEL JEFFERIES. The following notices are found in the Charlston Courier, issue of 16 Novenmber 1830 on page 2. Deaths.  Near Gowdeysville, Uion district, on the 6th September last, Mr. Vinson Sprouse, aged  One  Hundred years.  He was a native of Louisa county, Va.  On the 17th ult. in Union District, Mrs. Rachel Jefferies, consort of John Jefferies, aged sixty five years.

1830    NATIONAL INTETILLGENCER, Sprouse, Vinson, aged 100, died near Gowdeysville, Union district SC 6 Sept.  He was a native of Louisa Col, VA but for the last 37 years a resident near this place.  In 1754 he was on his way to join Braddock’s Army when he heard of his defeat (18 Nov).

 1830A - Randall Sprouse - Book II, pg 59 - Orphan Henry Thacker, Fath Ezekial Thacker dated

June 10, 1830, quardian Father, security Randall Sprouse, amount 40 dollars   

(Historic Roads of Virginia, Albemarle County Road Orders 1783-1816 Pawlett, 1975)

 1832A - George and Tipton Sprouse - Book II, pg 117 - Orphan Elizabeth Mundy, Fath Joseph Fox, date December 3, 1832 quardian Tipton Sprouse, security George Sprouse, amount 20 dollars.

(Guardian Bonds of Albemarle County, Va 1783-1853 by Murphy, 1968) 

1838A -  Mrs Mary Sprouse died in Albemarle Co., Va., May 7, 1838 Age 90.