Charles A. Sprague

Charles A. Sprague
22nd Governor of Oregon
In office January 9, 1939 – January 11, 1943
Preceded by	Charles H. Martin
Succeeded by	Earl Snell
Personal details
Born	(1887-11-12)November 12, 1887 Lawrence, Kansas
Died	March 13, 1969(1969-03-13) (aged 81) Salem, Oregon
Resting place	Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Oregon
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Blanche Chamberlain
Alma mater	Monmouth College
Profession	Politician

Charles Arthur Sprague (November 12, 1887 – March 13, 1969) was the 22nd Governor of the US state of Oregon from 1939 to 1943. He was also the editor and publisher of the Oregon Statesman from 1929 to 1969. Sprague High School in Salem, Oregon is named after him.^[1]

He was also a direct descendant to two Rhode Island Governors, William Sprague III and William Sprague IV.