S. E. Sprout sues A. B. Sprout to collect a note of $1000.00.

Samuel E. Sprout
(1828 - 1911)

Ariel B. Sprout
(1818 - 1890)

Both were sons of Ebenezer Sprout

"This family was remarkable for robust constitutions, height, weight, and longevity; the father and four sons were each six feet in height, and their average weight was 200 pounds. They were farmers, inventors, and manufacturers. Many of their inventions have been patented and several of them manufactured by them until the expiration of the patents, proving useful and remunerative. Several of the grandchildren seem inclined to continue the same occupations, and have prospects of even greater success. Some have been successful teachers, and one, Clarence E. Sprout, son of Samuel E., is practicing law at Williamsport."

History of Lycoming County Pennsylvania
edited by John F. Meginness; ©1892

a side note on Samuel E. Sprout:

"was one of the man who were attracted to California in the early 50's, by the gold fever. He made the trip from New York, passing around the horn on a sailing vessel. He was quite successful in his mining operations and, after a few years, returned to Pennsylvania"

Gazette and Bulletin
19 Jan 1911 , Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania