The Lyon's Whelp

     In 1629, Ralph Sprague emmigrated to the New World aboard a ship named the "Lyon's Whelp". This man and this vessel have become ledgendary to the Sprague family, representing much of what we are and who we would like to be. Most of what we know about these two icons is word of mouth with not enough physical proof. I hope to make this part of the site a depository of all the information available on the Whelp, for my family and for anyone interested.
     Navigation: Presenting this information is not going to be the easiest thing in the world. This is the best set-up so far, but expect it to change.

Where did the name "Lyon's Whelp" come from?

Partial report of the crossing

Collected History of Ten 1628 Whelp's.

Short article about possible history of the whelp, re-posted here.

Was the Whelp purchased by the Salem Company?

My Sprague lineage back to the 1629 Whelp.

Under Investigation: