An American Family History

Oliver Sprye was born about 1638 in England. His wife was named Johanna. Their daughter was Mary Sprye Harmer.

A letter dated May 23, 1658 he wrote to "Mr. [Robert Clarke]" requesting that his warrant for 850 acres be laid out "near my son Godfrid."

Oliver and his son-in-law, Godfrey Harmer, built a fort at Ford (or Fort) Point.

In 1659 three tracts were laid out for him at the lower end of Gunpowder Neck near the bay: Upper Ollives, Middle Ollives and Ollives.

Samson was surveyed for Thomas Sampson in 1659 and assigned to Oliver. He deeded it to his daughter Mary Harmer, wife of Godfrey Harmer in 1663, the year they married.

In 1661 Oliver sued William Hambleton for payment for his wife's services.

his wife hath Ceured William Hambitons wife of Some Distemper she had

for which sattisfat beinge demanded in Court the said william Hamblton hath proffered Six hundred pounds of tobaco which this Court thinks Suffitient Sattisfaction . . .

Hopewell and Chestnut Neck were laid out for Spry in 1662 Hopewell Marsh in 1667.