Born in Frostburg, Maryland, Sprigg completed preparatory studies.

He held a number of local offices, and served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1821, 1823, 1837, 1840, and 1844.

He served as president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company in 1841 and 1842.

He died in Cumberland, Maryland, and is interred in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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