William Samuel Sprong was born 10 Apr 1806, the son of George W. Sprong and Maude Anna Moyer.

He married first Nova Annis McMullen, children Glen Earl, Arlene Etta, & Betty Lou; and second Alice Drayer. Children Cecile Marie & Cheryl Audrey.

He served in the US Army during WWI. 

William Samuel Sprong died 24 Sept 1950 and is buried in Denny Cemetery in Hayfield Township.