Benjamin F. TEMPLE was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Sally COX-181847. Sally COX and Benjamin F. TEMPLE were married on 31 August 1889 in Greene Co., PA.²⁵⁵²⁶

Benjamin F. TEMPLE lived in Darby, Delaware, PA in 1925.⁵⁶³⁴⁹

Spouse: Mary E. MC CLAIN-182716. Mary E. MC CLAIN and Benjamin F. TEMPLE were married on 15 August 1925 in Lancaster, Lancaster, PA.⁵⁶³⁴⁹ Benjamin and Mary drove with two friends to Lancaster where they married and the friends were the witnesses.

Before 1900 Dr. Benjamin F. TEMPLE was a physician. He died on 2 October 1900 in Zanesville, Muskingum, OH.⁸³⁹²⁹

Benjamin F. TEMPLE^{9020,60689,60690} was born in 1849 in Myrick, Jones, MS.^{4585,9022,60691} Gave 1852 and FL in 1880. He appeared in the census in September 1850 in Jones Co., MS.⁴⁵⁸⁵ He appeared in the census in October 1860 in Ellisville, Jones, MS.⁹⁰²³ In August 1870 Benjamin was a farm laborer in Jones Co., MS.⁹⁰²² In June 1880 he was a farmer in Jasper Co., MS.⁶⁰⁶⁹¹ He died. His parents were both from FL, in the 1880 census, but this may be a misreading. In the 1900 census, however, his son William Jeff claimed his parents were both from MS. However, I am wondering if he is in fact the Benjamin F. Temple that was the son of William L. and Almeda Temple(s) of Jones Co., MS. At least one of his children, William Jeff, was living near children and grandchildren of William and Almeda in the 1900 census. Some sources make his name William Benjamin Temple. Parents: William L. TEMPLE(S) Sr.-20734 and Almeda Virginia (Almeda) ANDERSON-20735.

Spouse: Clarinda Elizabeth MUSGROVE-43307. Clarinda Elizabeth MUSGROVE and Benjamin F. TEMPLE were married about 1871. Children were: William Jefferson (Jeff) TEMPLE(S)-43300, Roland Cas TEMPLE(S)-43308, F.E. TEMPLE-43309, Dora TEMPLE-89290.

Benjamin F. TEMPLE³²⁴⁴⁴ was born in September 1854 in MS.^{7250,7251,32445,32446} He appeared in the census in August 1860 in Canton, Madison, MS.³²⁴⁴⁵ In July 1870 he was a farm laborer in Canton, Madison, MS.⁸³⁹³⁰ Enumerated working on the farm of Jesse Hickman. In June 1900 Benjamin was a farmer in Sharon, Madison, MS.⁷²⁵¹ In January 1920 he was a farm laborer in Rankin Co., MS.⁷²⁵⁰ He died. His parents were both from MS. Middle initial seemed to be L in 1900. Parents: Armstead B. TEMPLE-18098 and Sarah Frances ESTES-18184.

Spouse: Susan M. (Susie) -18189. Susan M. (Susie) and Benjamin F. TEMPLE were married on 16 October 1890 in Scott Co., MS.^{7249,7251,7252} This was her second marriage. Marriage records give her as Mrs. S.M. Kaufman. License dated 15 Oct 1890, and married the next day. Temple People Vol. 1 gives only the license date.

Benjamin F. TEMPLE was born in 1875 in OH.⁸³⁹³¹ He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Concord Twp., Highland, OH.⁸³⁹³¹ He died. Parents: Hannah TEMPLE-24974.

Benjamin F. TEMPLE was born in 1896.⁴⁹⁷⁹⁸ He lived 1311 Pease Street in Houston, Harris, TX in 1941.⁴⁹⁷⁹⁸

Spouse: Bessie MC KENZIE-143485. Bessie MC KENZIE and Benjamin F. TEMPLE were married on 24 February 1941 in Harris Co., TX.⁴⁹⁷⁹⁸ Certificate 55674, Book 91, p. 221.

Spouse: Elsie -174429. Elsie and Benjamin F. TEMPLE were married on 6 April 1947 in Houston, Harris, TX.²²⁹⁵ Certificate # 119100, Book 130, p. 281.

Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE⁴⁴³⁷⁰ was born on 15 August 1844 in IN.^{10215,55120,55121,62055,69505,83932} Gave his age as 13 in 1860 and 22 in 1870. Gave his age as 30 in 1880. His death certificate put the date in 1848. He appeared in the census in July 1850 in Madison, Jefferson, IN.⁵⁵¹²⁰ He appeared in the census in June 1860 in Madison, Jefferson, IN.¹⁰²¹⁵ Benjamin served in the military between 1863 and 1866.⁸³⁹³³ Served as a private and later as a corporal with the 77 Cavalry, 119th Reg. Co., in the Union Army. On 9 Sep 1863 he was mustered into Company M, IN 7th Cavalry. Transferred on 21 Jul 1865 to Company B. Mustered out 18 Feb 1866. In June 1870 he was a farm laborer in Rock Creek, Bartholomew, IN.⁶²⁰⁵⁵ In June 1880 he was a farm laborer in Rock Creek, Bartholomew, IN.⁵⁵¹²¹ In June 1900 Benjamin was a day laborer in Lancaster, Jefferson, IN.⁶⁹⁵⁰⁵ He died on 9 August 1902 at the age of 57 in Lancaster, Jefferson, IN.^{69504,83932,83934} Died of lung congestion. His marker in Rockdale Cemetery, Dupont, Jefferson, IN, has no dates. His parents were both from IN. Parents: Solomon TEMPLE-39133 and Mary Ann (Mary) MARGUSON-39134.

Spouse: Jemima (Jane) O'NEAL-39157. Jemima (Jane) O'NEAL and Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE were married on 14 March 1867 in Bartholomew Co., IN.¹⁵³⁰⁰ Children were: Marietta TEMPLE-39153, Ella TEMPLE-39154, Louie TEMPLE-39155, Alonzo F. TEMPLE-97798, John TEMPLE-39156.

Spouse: Alice Virginia ROUSSE-76269. Alice Virginia ROUSSE and Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE were married in 1882 in IN.⁶⁹⁵⁰⁵ Children were: Laura Frances (Fannie) TEMPLE-76278, Jesse B. TEMPLE-76266, Virginia M. (Virgie) TEMPLE-76279, George R. TEMPLE-76274, Nellie M. TEMPLE-76270.

Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE^51346,69495 was born on 27 October 1858 in Crawford Co., IN.^{18120,18121,18122,18125,73194,83935,83936} Gave 1859 in 1920. He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Sterling Twp., Crawford, IN.⁷³¹⁹⁴ He lived in IN in 1885.⁵¹³⁴⁶ In June 1900 Benjamin was a hardware dealer in Sterling Twp., Crawford, IN.⁸³⁹³⁵ In April 1910 he was a hardware retail merchant in Sterling Twp., Crawford, IN.¹⁸¹²⁵ Enumerated close by Elvira (Sloan) Temple and Charles S. Temple. In January 1920 he was a hardware merchant in English, Crawford, IN.¹⁸¹²⁰ In April 1930 Benjamin was a hardware merchant in English, Crawford, IN.¹⁸¹²¹ He died on 12 April 1937 at the age of 78 in English, Crawford, IN.^83936,83937 Died of heart disease. Buried in English Cemetery, English, IN. His parents were both in IN.

Parents: Caleb L. TEMPLE-5197 and Elvira SLOAN-23850.

Spouse: Alice T. ROUSEY-50503. Alice T. ROUSEY and Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE were married on 17 December 1881 in Jennings Co., IN.⁶⁹⁴⁹⁵ Children were: John Tyler TEMPLE-51300.

Spouse: Anna (Annie) ROSENBARGER-88323. Anna (Annie) ROSENBARGER and Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE were married before 1885. Children were: Nellie TEMPLE-106747.

Spouse: Babe -88146. Babe and Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE were married about 1890 in IN. Children were: Claudia A. TEMPLE-128113.

Spouse: Ona (Oda) BROWN-50497. Ona (Oda) BROWN and Benjamin F. (Ben) TEMPLE were married in 1894 in IN.^18121,18125 Children were: Harry Loteal TEMPLE-50498, Roy Wilbur TEMPLE-50496, Aileen Geneva TEMPLE-50499, Dorothy Mae (Dortha) TEMPLE-50500, Frederick R. (Fred) TEMPLE-50501, Margaret (Margie) TEMPLE-50502.

Benjamin Favis TEMPLE was born on 5 June 1881.⁶²⁶ His handwriting was very hard to read, so the date could be 8 Jun. In 1918 he was a manager in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.⁶²⁶ His handwriting was illegible, so his name is somewhat uncertain.

Spouse: Annie -152971. Annie and Benjamin Favis TEMPLE were married before 1918.

Benjamin Floyd (Ben) TEMPLE Jr.³⁴⁷⁴ was born on 13 May 1937 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE.^83938,83939 He appeared in the census in April 1940 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE.⁸³⁹³⁸ He lived in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE in 1970.⁴²²⁶ Benjamin lived in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE in 1997.⁸³⁹⁴⁰ He lived in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE in 2003.³⁴⁷⁴ Parents: Benjimin Floyd (Floyd) TEMPLE-41126 and Nathalia (Dolly) TUTIN-53781.

Spouse: Jan -61685. Jan and Benjamin Floyd (Ben) TEMPLE Jr. were married before 1957. Children were: Kim Marie TEMPLE-61686, Tony TEMPLE-61688.

Benjamin Forsythe TEMPLE^14414,55692 was born on 28 February 1875 in Johnston Co., NC. He died on 14 November 1875 at the age of 0. Parents: Alfred Henry TEMPLE-17122 and Annie Eliza (Annie) MYATT-17128.

Captain Benjamin Foster (Benjamin) TEMPLE^24336,24337 was born on 6 January 1835 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH.^{24336,50493,50494,68920,83941} Rise of the Temples gave 6 Jan, but his death certificate, informed by his wife, said 8 Jan. He appeared in the census in September 1850 in Campbell Co., KY.⁵⁰⁴⁹³ Living with parents. In June 1860 he was a ship's carpenter in Madison, Jefferson, IN.²⁴³³⁸ In June 1880 Benjamin was a ship carpenter in Madison, Jefferson, IN.⁵⁰⁴⁹⁴ Enumerated with him in 1880 was one John Barnes, ae 3, given as a grandson, but I do not know through which daughter. It may be Stella B. Temple, but this requires proof. He lived in Washington, DC before 1905.⁶⁰⁴⁵⁴ When he retired from his government inspector job, he moved from Washington, DC, to Madison, IN. In April 1910 he was a shipyard carpenter in New Albany, Floyd, IN.⁶⁸⁹²⁰ Benjamin died on 29 October 1911 at the age of 76 in New Albany, Floyd, IN.^{24336,26915,60454,83941,83942,83943} Died at home of colon cancer, reported in his obituary as stomach cancer. Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, IN. He has reference number RLT # 112.⁴⁴³⁴ His parents were from NY (father) and ME (mother). He was a prominent steamboat builder in Madison, IN, later becoming a government inspector responsible for the Atlantic Coast, working out of Washington, DC. Parents: Alexander Foster (Alexander) TEMPLE-5260 and Almira KNOWLES-5268.

Spouse: Anna M. CONNELL-5379. Anna M. CONNELL and Captain Benjamin Foster (Benjamin) TEMPLE were married about 1856.²⁴³³⁶ Children were: Stella B. TEMPLE-5381, Alexander Foster TEMPLE-5382, Nellie TEMPLE-5383, Edward E. (Ed) TEMPLE-5384, Hessie Inez (Bessie) TEMPLE-5385, Burton F. TEMPLE-5386.

Spouse: Ellen E. (Nellie) ROBINSON-5380. Ellen E. (Nellie) ROBINSON and Captain Benjamin Foster (Benjamin) TEMPLE were married on 23 November 1873 in Jefferson Co., IN.^{24336,68920,68921} Children were: Lottie E. TEMPLE-5387.

Benjamin Frank TEMPLE was born on 16 February 1874.⁸³⁹⁴⁴ In 1918 he was a spinner for Melrose Spinning Company in Chester, Delaware, PA.⁸³⁹⁴⁴ In his WWI draft registration, he gave Jennie Dunlap of Darby, PA, as his next of kin. I don;t know who she was nor her actual relationship with him.

Benjamin Frank (Frank) TEMPLE²¹⁹⁷⁴ was born in 1906 in PA.^83945,83946 He lived in Waynesburg, Greene, PA in 1926.⁸³⁹⁴⁵ He convicted of forgery on 16 July 1926 in Greene Co., PA.⁸³⁹⁴⁵ Given a sentence of 1 to 2 years. Benjamin lived in Waynesburg, Greene, PA on 1 April 1935.⁸³⁹⁴⁶ He appeared in the census in April 1940 in Kelly, Union, PA.⁸³⁹⁴⁶ He inmate # 8040 at the US Penitentiary in April 1940 in Kelly, Union, PA.⁸³⁹⁴⁶ Despite similarity of birth year and location in Greene Co., PA, he does not appear to be related to Frank J. Temple, Sr., son of Charles Jefferson and Isa (Kern) Temple.

Spouse: Alice CHAPMAN-161610. Alice CHAPMAN and Benjamin Frank (Frank) TEMPLE were married before 1929. It is not clear that they were married. They were married before 1940. Children were: TEMPLE-161611.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE⁴⁹³⁴² was born on 15 January 1821 in Windsor, Windsor, VT.^{457,8524,22095,49342,49343,49344,83947} The 1850 census indicates NH. Gave his age as 37 in 1860. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lowell, Middlesex, MA.⁴⁹³⁴⁶ Enumerated with the Charles M. Howe family. In June 1860 he was a farmer in Eden, Lamoille, VT.⁴⁹³⁴⁴ In July 1870 Benjamin was a woolen mill worker in Lowell, Middlesex, MA.⁸³⁹⁴⁷ Enumerated without any of his family. In June 1880 he was a farmer in Eden, Lamoille, VT.⁴⁹³⁴³ He died on 9 April 1895 at the age of 74 in Newton, Middlesex, MA.^{685,22095,49342} Buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA (no stone). Benjamin has reference number RLT # 576.²¹¹¹⁰ Parents: Nahum TEMPLE-5765 and Nancy SMITH-6096.

Spouse: Athalia M. KENNEN-6344. Athalia M. KENNEN and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 10 September 1848.^19776,49342 Children were: Cornelia Medora TEMPLE-6345, Elizabeth Elberta (Lizzie) TEMPLE-6346, Charles Edward (Charles) TEMPLE-6347, Martha Ann TEMPLE-6348, Laurinda Maria (Rinda) TEMPLE-6349, Athalia Frances TEMPLE-6351, TEMPLE-32014, Susan Ellen (Susie) TEMPLE-6350.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE^25418,83948 was born on 14 May 1838 in PA. He died on 17 December 1840 at the age of 2. Parents: Benjamin TEMPLE-1393 and Matilda REEVES-1984.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE^80751,83949 was born on 24 September 1841 in Meadville, Franklin, MS.^{8992,8996,8997,43215,83950} He appeared in the census in September 1850 in Franklin Co., MS.⁴³²¹⁵ He served in the military between 1860 and 1865.⁸³⁹⁵¹ Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company A, 7th Mississippi Infantry from Franklin Co. Wounded at Shiloh, he served under Nathan Bedford Forrest in the cavalry when he was able to walk again. Records show he enlisted in Company B, 14th Confederate Cavalry. He was eventually discharged, but the date is not known. In September 1860 Benjamin was a farm laborer in Meadville, Franklin, MS.⁸³⁹⁵⁰ In July 1870 he was a farmer in Meadville, Franklin, MS.⁸⁹⁹² He moved in 1875 in Jackson Parish, LA.⁸³⁹⁵² In June 1880 Benjamin was a farmer in Jackson Parish, LA.⁸⁹⁹⁶ In June 1900 he was a farmer in Jackson Parish, LA.⁸⁹⁹⁷ He died on 7 October 1902 at the age of 61 in Jackson Parish, LA.⁸³⁹⁵³ He had become addicted to a pain killer containing morphine and opium, eventually taking poison to end his life. Buried in Transport Cemetery, Dodson, LA. Benjamin has reference number RLT # W116.⁶²⁰⁵⁰ Parents: Benjamin TEMPLE-18870 and Elizabeth Amy (Amy) WRIGHT-18876.

Spouse: Martha V. LANGHMAN-73671. Martha V. LANGHMAN and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 9 January 1860 in Franklin Co., MS.⁵¹⁶⁶¹ In marriage book 4, p. 150.

Spouse: Sarah E. YOUNG-19758. Sarah E. YOUNG and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 2 February 1866 in Franklin Co., MS.^53589,83954 In marriage book 4, p. 408A. Children were: Albert Hiram (Albert) TEMPLE-20031, Sarah Adeline (Adaliza) TEMPLE-19761.

Spouse: Marinda (Rin) ANDERS-20032. Marinda (Rin) ANDERS and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 1 October 1868 in Meadville, Franklin, MS.^8991,8999 In marriage book 5, p. 6. Children were: Emily Ida (Ida) TEMPLE-20033, Amy Ellender (Ella) TEMPLE-20034, Annie A. TEMPLE-20035, Martha G. (Mattie) TEMPLE-20036, Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE Jr.-20037, Sarah Arminta (Minta) TEMPLE-20038, Marinda Lauretta (Lauretta) TEMPLE-20039, Frances E. (Fannie) TEMPLE-20040, William David (William) TEMPLE-20041, Johnnie Lee TEMPLE-20042, Joseph Eugene TEMPLE-20043, George Galleton TEMPLE-20044.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE⁸³⁹⁵⁵ was born on 9 July 1847 in Graham, Jefferson, IN.^{9794,25404,65718,65719,83956,83957} Gave Jul 1849 in 1900. He appeared in the census in October 1850 in Graham, Jefferson, IN.⁶⁵⁷¹⁹ He appeared in the census in June 1860 in Montgomery, Jennings, IN.⁶⁵⁷¹⁸ In June 1900 Benjamin was a painter in Galveston, Galveston, TX.²⁵⁴⁰⁴ He appeared in the census in January 1920 in Bremen, Cook, IL.⁸³⁹⁵⁶ Enumerated as a widow. He was institutionalized in the Oak Forest Institution. It is possible that he was not the same Benjamin who was son of Thomas and Catherine. The identification is based on the birth date and place. In 1920, he claimed his parents were both from England, which was not so if he was actually the son of Thomas and Catherine, but it could have been a common error. He died on 31 December 1922 at the age of 75 in Bremen, Cook, IL.^{83957,83958,83959} Buried in Tinley Park Memorial Cemetery, Tinley Park, IL. Possibly the father of Benjamin F. Temple, who married Alice T. Rousey. Parents: Thomas TEMPLE(S)-10004 and Catherine PORCH-10009.

Spouse: Willie J. COWART-53454. Willie J. COWART and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married in 1885 in TX.²⁵⁴⁰⁴ Children were: Scott Wilson TEMPLE-53455, Louella TEMPLE-53456.

Spouse: Elizabeth C. STUDDARD-59510. Elizabeth C. STUDDARD and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married. Children were: Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE-59503.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE^83960,83961 was born on 26 September 1867 in Bula, Monongalia, WV.^{15680,39311,39312,39313,39314,52185,83960,83962} Gave his age as 56 in 1920, and 65 in 1930. He appeared in the census in September 1870 in Battelle, Monongalia, WV.⁸³⁹⁶² He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Clay, Wayne, IA.¹⁵⁶⁸⁰ In June 1900 Benjamin was a farmer in Clay, Monongalia, WV.³⁹³¹⁴ He lived in Blacksville, Monongalia, WV in 1909.³⁹³¹⁰ In April 1910 he was a laborer in Wayne Twp., Greene, PA.³⁹³¹³ In January 1920 Benjamin was a farmer in Wayne Twp., Greene, PA.³⁹³¹¹ He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Wayne Twp., Greene, PA.³⁹³¹² He died on 16 March 1932 at the age of 64 in Franklin Twp., Greene, PA.^{83960,83961,83963} Died of cerebral hemorrhage and paralysis. Buried in Blacksville Cemetery, Wayne Twp., WV. His son-in-law Ira Rogers was the informant on his death certificate. Parents: John Reeves (John) TEMPLE-1989 and Mary Elizabeth WATTERS-2597.

Spouse: Mahalia (Haley) GUMP-41219. Mahalia (Haley) GUMP and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married in 1893.^{39312,39313,39314} The 1930 census indicated 1904. They claimed 1891 in 1900. It seems likely that they are the Benjamin F. Temple and Sallie Cox married 31 Aug 1889 in Greene Co., PA, but for this to be true, there must be a misreading of handwriting for her given name. There are no other Benjamin F. Temples who were married at that time in PA. Children were: Ola Mae TEMPLE-49760, Emma Jane TEMPLE-49761, Cora B. TEMPLE-41220, Gladys TEMPLE-41221, Iva G. TEMPLE-49762, Jessie Hazel (Hazel) TEMPLE-41222.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE Jr.⁸⁹⁹¹ was born on 28 October 1876 in Jackson Parish, LA.^{8995,8996,27669,27671,27672,27673,83952,83964} Gave his age as 2 in 1880. He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Jackson Parish, LA.⁸⁹⁹⁶ In April 1910 he was a farm laborer in Jackson Parish, LA.⁸⁹⁹⁵ In 1918 Benjamin was a farmer in Wyatt, Jackson, LA.²⁷⁶⁷³ At the time, Wyatt was part of Winn Parish. In January 1920 he was a farmer in Winn Parish, LA.²⁷⁶⁶⁹ He lived in Winn Parish, LA on 1 April 1935.²⁷⁶⁷² Benjamin lived in Dodson, Winn, LA in 1938.⁸⁹⁹⁸ In April 1940 he was a farmer in Winn Parish, LA.²⁷⁶⁷² He lived in Dodson, Winn, LA in 1950.⁸¹⁷⁵² Benjamin died on 17 October 1965 at the age of 88 in Winnfield, Winn, LA.^27671,83965 Died of an undisclosed but lengthy illness in an unnamed Winnfield hospital. Buried in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham, LA. Claimed he and his parents were all born in LA. Parents: Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-19183 and Marinda (Rin) ANDERS-20032.

Spouse: Lela Eliza (Lela) DAVIS-20092. Lela Eliza (Lela) DAVIS and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE Jr. were married on 11 September 1910 in Jackson Parish, LA.^27668,27674 In Marriage Book H, 1907-1912, p. 404. Children were: Judson Eugene TEMPLE-20093, Laura TEMPLE-20094, Roxie Lee TEMPLE-20095.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE⁵⁹²⁰ was born on 22 March 1878 in Fallston, Harford, MD.^{4133,52244,52246,59456,83966,83967} Find-A-Grave says the place was Baltimore Co., MD. He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Fallston, Harford, MD.⁵⁹⁴⁵⁶ He lived in PA in 1920.⁵⁹²⁰ In January 1920 Benjamin was a blacksmith in Colerain, Lancaster, PA.⁴¹³³ After 1920 he was a blacksmith in Carson Run, Prince George's, MD.⁵⁹²⁰ In April 1930 he was a blacksmith horse-shoer in Harford Co., MD.⁵²²⁴⁶ In April 1940 Benjamin was a farmer and blacksmith in Harford Co., MD.⁵²²⁴⁴ In February 1942 he was a self employed in Street, Harford, MD.⁸³⁹⁶⁶ He was illiterate and had to sign using his mark. He gave Mrs. Katie Temple as the person who would always know where he was in his draft registration for WWII. He died on 24 February 1948 at the age of 69 in Harford Co., MD.⁸³⁹⁶⁷ Buried in Dublin Southern Cemetery, Dublin, MD. His parents were both from MD. Did not appear with his family in 1900. Parents: Benjamin Franklin (Franklin) TEMPLE-5466 and A. Elizabeth MOORE-19596.

Spouse: Catherine Swift (Kate) LEE-48585. Catherine Swift (Kate) LEE and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 4 August 1910.⁵⁹²⁰ Children were: Ira LEE-48588, Grace K. TEMPLE-48590, Sara TEMPLE-41226, Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-41227, Carroll Robert TEMPLE-41228, Florence A. TEMPLE-41229, Anna V. TEMPLE-48589, Beulah Thelma TEMPLE-48591, Esther M. TEMPLE-48592, Willard Alexander TEMPLE-83935.

Spouse: Alice Augusta CARRECK-67271. Alice Augusta CARRECK and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 29 January 1901 in Towson, Baltimore, MD.^{20894,20895,20896} Children were: Burnett Franklin TEMPLE-67270.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE²³ was born on 3 December 1892 in Denver, Denver, CO.^{148,18885,18886,18887,18888,75580,83968} He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Denver, Denver, CO.⁷⁵⁵⁸⁰ He served in the military between 1917 and 1919.^83969,83970 Daes approximate. He served in the Navy as a pilot in WW1. He was Naval Aviator # 2574. In 1917 Benjamin was a stationary engineer and miner in Pioche, Lincoln, NV.⁸³⁹⁶⁸ In January 1920 he was a smelter stationary engineer in Clarkdale, Yavapai, AZ.¹⁸⁸⁸⁵ In April 1930 he was an acetylene and electric welding inspector in Bell, Los Angeles, CA.¹⁸⁸⁸⁶ In April 1940 Benjamin was a bottle gas company manager in Chico, Butte, CA.¹⁸⁸⁸⁷ In 1942 he was a self employed, founder of Modern Gas Service, Inc. in Chico, Butte, CA.^18888,83969 In 1946 he was a founder of Western Butane Service, Inc. in Chico, Butte, CA.⁸³⁹⁶⁹ In 1952 Benjamin was a founder of Modern Gas Service, Inc. in Spanish Fork, Utah, UT.⁸³⁹⁶⁹ He died on 1 October 1962 at the age of 69 in Fresno, Fresno, CA.^{148,83969,83971} Buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, CA. His parents were from Canada (father) and CO (mother), in 1930. but in 1930 he gave Ireland (father) and Prince Edward Island, Canada (mother).

Parents: James TEMPLE-131592 and Lydia F. STEWART-131593.

Spouse: Florence Leona BUNKER-134420. Florence Leona BUNKER and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married on 10 November 1918 in Greenwich, Fairfield, CT.^{23,12013,18886} Children were: Luene TEMPLE-136703.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE⁶⁷⁰⁵⁰ was born on 20 August 1896 in Aston Mills, Delaware, PA.^{49702,67051,67052,67055,83972} He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Aston, Delaware, PA.⁴⁹⁷⁰² In January 1920 he was a boiler maker in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.⁶⁷⁰⁵¹ In April 1930 Benjamin was a city policeman in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.⁶⁷⁰⁵² He lived 232 Roxborough Avenue in Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA in 1938.⁴⁹⁷⁰¹ He was the informant on his mother's death certificate. He served in the military between 1942 and 1945.⁸³⁹⁷³ Dates approximate. Served in the Navy as a Fireman 1. Specific dates, ranks, units and locations unknwon. In 1942 Benjamin was an employee of Edward G. Budd in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.⁶⁷⁰⁵⁵ He died in February 1978 at the age of 81 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.^83972,83973 Buried in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. His parents were both from PA. Parents: Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE-47756 and Rachel A. OSBORNE-47757.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth (Mary) RATCLIFF-47753. Mary Elizabeth (Mary) RATCLIFF and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married in 1918 in PA.⁶⁷⁰⁵² Children were: Russell George TEMPLE-47754, Franklin Brook TEMPLE-47755.

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE was born on 20 November 1913 in Harford Co., MD.^{924,4133,27301,43303,52246} He appeared in the census in January 1920 in Colerain, Lancaster, PA.⁴¹³³ In April 1930 he was a blacksmith shop helper in Harford Co., MD.⁵²²⁴⁶ In April 1940 Benjamin was a farmer in West Nottingham, Chester, PA.⁹²⁴ In October 1940 he was an employee of G.W. Reynolds farm in Nottingham, Chester, PA.⁴³³⁰³ He served in the military in 1945/6.^{1006,27301,83974} Dates approximate. Drafted in the Army of the US on 5 Apr 1945 in Philadelphia, PA as a private, serving as a Private First Class in the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, until 29 Jul 1946. Service # 33982450. Benjamin lived in Nottingham, Chester, PA in 1970.⁴³³⁰¹ He died on 13 September 1970 at the age of 56 in Jennersville, Penn Twp., Chester, PA.^{27301,43301,83975} Buried in Union Cemetery, Nottingham, Chester, PA. He was the second cousin of Curtis Rollen Temple who also married a Hilaman, and their wives might be siblings or cousins as well. Parents: Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-41225 and Catherine Swift (Kate) LEE-48585.

Spouse: Bessie -87773. Bessie and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married before 1940.

Spouse: Mary Alice HILAMAN-113806. Mary Alice HILAMAN and Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE were married before October 1940.⁴³³⁰³

Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE Jr.^{10937,44937,83976} was born on 28 June 1942 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.^{44937,61521,83977} He lived in Indianapolis, Marion, IN in 1963.⁸³⁹⁷⁷ He died on 2 February 1997 at the age of 54 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.⁶¹⁵²¹ Died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease due to alcoholism. Buried in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. The clerk gave his middle initial as E in his marriage record with Sharon Snider. Parents: Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr.-60510 and Mary Helen SLOAN-86529.

Spouse: Sharon Frances SNIDER-106303. Children were: Bobbit Lee (Bob) TEMPLE-106300, Luke Timothy TEMPLE-106301.

Spouse: Kathleen Sue MATHIS-106304. Children were: Carolyn Ann TEMPLE-106315.

Benjamin Franklin (Barney) TEMPLE was born on 4 March 1857 in Hopkinton, Middlesex, MA.^685,32889 He died on 14 October 1857 at the age of 0 in Hopkinton, Middlesex, MA.^685,32889 Died of whooping cough. Died as an infant. Parents: John Newell TEMPLE-24902 and Sarah Melinda FAIRBANKS-24903.

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE was born on 28 September 1882 in Hillsboro, Hill, TX.^{9794,25405,76209,76210,76211,76212,83955} In June 1900 he was a farm laborer in Montague Co., TX.⁹⁷⁹⁴ He lived in Frederick, Tillman, OK in 1903.⁷⁹⁴⁶⁷ In April 1910 Benjamin was a cotton thread company wmployee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK.⁷⁶²¹¹ His occupation was illegible in 1910. He lived in Electra, Wichita, TX in 1918.⁷⁶²¹² In January 1920 he was an oil lease foreman in Wichita Co., TX.⁷⁶²⁰⁹ In April 1930 Benjamin was a car wrecking yard operator in Howard Co., TX.⁷⁶²¹⁰ He lived in Vernon, Wilbarger, TX in 1938.⁷⁶²¹³ He lived 1022 East Wenonah in Wichita Falls, Wichita, TX in 1956.⁸³⁹⁷⁸ Benjamin died on 24 August 1956 at the age of 73 in Wichita Falls, Wichita, TX.^{83978,83979,83980} Died of uremia. Buried in Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls, TX. His parents were from IL (father) and AL (mother) in 1900 and 1920, but both from AL in 1930. In 1910, they were from IN (father) and TX (mother). Parents: Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-38393 and Elizabeth C. STUDDARD-59510.

Spouse: Sarah Ann STUDDARD-59504. Sarah Ann STUDDARD and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE were married in 1902 in OK.^76210,76211 It is possible that Sarah and Ben were cousins, since both had parents surnamed Studdard from roughly the same location. They^{^76210,76211} were married on 26 August 1938 in Lawton, Comanche, OK.⁷⁶²¹³ Since there seems no record that they divorced, this appears to be a retaking of vows. Children were: TEMPLE-65038, Abraham Franklin (Abe) TEMPLE-59505, Martha Ellen TEMPLE-59506.

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE^{4226,83981,83982} was born on 6 April 1895 in Dysart, Tama, IA.^{41466,42017,72819,83983,83984,83985,83986,83987,83988,83989,83990,83991} He gave the date in 1885 in his WWI draft registration. The Cass Co. Return of Births register said the date was 7 Apr, though most other sources say 6 Apr. It is closer to primary source than later draft registrations and Social Security records, but Soem Temple Pedigrees, another very early source, says the date was 6 Apr. He appeared in the census in 1905 in Dysart, Tama, IA.⁷²⁸²³ He appeared in the census in April 1910 in Clark, Tama, IA.⁷²⁸¹⁹ In 1915 Benjamin was a railroad brakeman in Cedar Rapids, Linn, IA.⁸³⁹⁸³ He had been unemployed for 6 months in 1915. He had spent his whole life in IA. He served in the military between 1917 and 1919.^83984,83992 He served with the US Army in France from 23 Jul 1917 to 4 Apr 1919. Served as a private in Company C, 13th US Engineers (Railway). Departed for France from New York aboard the SS Orduna on 23 Jul 1917. He was scheduled to return to the US aboard the Leviathan, to depart Brest on 22 Mar 1919, but the manifest had his name stricken, and the anotation "Det at Brest." What that meant was not clear, as it might mean "detained at Brest" or "detached at Brest." At the time, he was said to be a "walking case requiring no dressing, and was coming out of the Hospital Center Kerhuon.
The hospital center at Kerhuon was situated 4 miles southeast of Brest and about 1½ miles from the railroad station of Kerhuon. The center was planned to consist of 8 base hospitals, with a total capacity of 8,000 beds, for embarkation purposes; however, only 4,000 beds had been provided when the armistice was signed and further construction was abandoned.
He finally departed Brest aboard the Plattsburg on 5 Apr 1919, and arrived at Hoborken on 14 Apr, and was described as a walking patient.
His service number was 163462. In 1917 he was a machinist in Charles City, Floyd, IA.⁸³⁹⁸⁶ In January 1920 Benjamin was a railroad machinist in Oelwein, Fayette, IA.⁴¹⁴⁶⁶ In 1922 he was an armory caretaker in Gary, Lake, IN.⁸³⁹⁸⁴ He an applicant for a passport to visit relatives in France in 1922.⁸³⁹⁸⁴ Benjamin lived in Gary, Lake, IN in 1927.⁸³⁹⁸⁹ He lived in Gary, Lake, IN in 1940.⁸³⁹⁹¹ In April 1940 he was a steam railroad machinist in Gary, Lake, IN.⁸³⁹⁸⁸ In 1942 Benjamin was an employee of Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad in Gary, Lake, IN.⁸³⁹⁸⁷ He died on 30 December 1988 at the age of 93 in Oswego, Labette, KS.^{83982,83985,83993} Buried in Oswego Cemetery, Oswego, KS. He holder of Railroad Pension # 714031099.⁴⁹¹⁰ His parents were both from US in 1915. Identified as Benjamin B in one passenger list for transport to France in WW1. He was a 7th cousin of Franklin Leroy Temple, who served as a sergeant in Company B, 13th Engineers (Railway) in WW1. Parents: Jefferson Gilbert (Jefferson) TEMPLE-2923 and Mary E. SIMONSON-3367.

Spouse: Andree R. LE CROIX-53401. Andree R. LE CROIX and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE were married before 22 March 1919 in IA.⁵²⁰⁵⁸ In the passenger manifest for his return to the US, with a departure date scheduled for 22 Mar 1919, Benjamin had changed his next of kin from his mother to his wife, so they were married sometime before 22 Mar 1919.

Spouse: June Bell BARKER-67915. June Bell BARKER and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE were married before 1931. Children were: Evelyn Joyce TEMPLE-67916, TEMPLE-124963.

Spouse: Blanche Mabel TERRY-90704. Blanche Mabel TERRY and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE were married on 25 July 1927 in Nashua, Chickasaw, IA.⁸³⁹⁸⁹ This was a second marriage for both.

Spouse: Vera M. TEMPLIN-86501. Vera M. TEMPLIN and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE were married in January 1940 in Chicago, Cook, IL.⁸³⁹⁹¹

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr.⁹⁶⁸⁶ was born on 4 September 1901 in GA.^{74156,74157,83994,83995,83996,83997,83998,83999,84000} Gave TX in 1920, his prison records and his WWII draft registration. Gave 1904 in his prison records. He appeared in the census in April 1910 in Montague Co., TX.⁸³⁹⁹⁶ In January 1920 he was a railroad shop painter in Houston, Harris, TX.⁸³⁹⁹⁵ Benjamin appeared in the census in January 1920 in Hunt Co., TX.⁸³⁹⁹⁷ Enumerated twice. In April 1930 he was a produce receiving clerk in Abilene, Taylor, TX.⁷⁴¹⁵⁶ In 1931 he was a painter in Harris Co., TX.^83999,84001 Benjamin lived in Harris Co., TX in 1931.⁸³⁹⁹⁹ He an inmate in the Texas State Penitentiary in 1931/2 in TX.⁸³⁹⁹⁹ He was convicted on 14 Feb 1931 of one count of passing a forged instrument and sentenced to two years. Received at Huntsville on 14 Jul 1931, his sentence was to expire on 14 Feb 1933. Transferred to Central Prison on 17 Jul 1931. There was a general parole on 24 Mar 1932, but he was not discharged until 8 Jul 1932. He lived in Abilene, Taylor, TX on 1 April 1935.⁷⁴¹⁵⁷ In April 1940 Benjamin was a market produce company poultryman in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.⁷⁴¹⁵⁷ He lived 2123 Avenue C in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX in February 1942.⁸⁴⁰⁰⁰ He lived in Kennesaw, Cobb, GA in 1985.^12532,83998 Benjamin died on 9 October 1985 at the age of 84 in Cherokee Co., GA.^{83994,83998,84002} Buried in Memoryland Memorial Park, Greenville, TX. Middle initial was W in 1910. His parents were both from GA in 1930, but TX in 1920.

No other B.F. Temples in the Harris County area are known who were painters born about the same time and were married before 1931. That points to his having been the person who was in Huntsville Penitentiary in 1931. However, some of the facts he gave in prison do not match, such as his parents' birthplaces, which he said were MS (father) and LA (mother),

Parents: Clayton Thomas (Clay) TEMPLE-35352 and Amanda Priscilla (Amanda) WATSON-35366.

Spouse: Lena CAMPBELL-109687. Lena CAMPBELL and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr. were married on 12 September 1922 in Houston, Harris, TX.²⁰³³⁶ License # 56450 was dated the same day.

Spouse: Sydney Irene SMITH-56948. Sydney Irene SMITH and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr. were married on 24 January 1928 in Tom Green Co., TX.^74156,74159 Children were: Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Jr.-54103, Amanda Lou TEMPLE-56949.

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr.^{21665,21674,61522} was born on 11 July 1907 in Westport, Decatur, IN.^{5986,46893,46895,46896,46897,61524,84003} SSACI, informed by Benjamin, put the date in 1907, but his death certificate, informed by his daughter, put it in 1905. His death certificate also placed his birth in Madison Co., IN. He appeared in the census in April 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.⁴⁶⁸⁹⁷ He appeared in the census in January 1920 in Graham, Jefferson, IN.⁴⁶⁸⁹⁵ In April 1930 Benjamin was a packing company laborer in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.⁴⁶⁸⁹⁶ In April 1940 he was a road project laborer in Mars Hill, Marion, IN.⁶¹⁵²⁴ In May 1950 he was a stock yard carpenter in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.⁵⁹⁸⁶ Benjamin lived in Mooresville, Morgan, IN in 1968.⁸⁴⁰⁰⁴ He lived in Camby, Marion, IN in 1977.⁷¹⁷⁶² He lived 315 North Drive in Camby, Marion, IN in 1991.⁷¹⁷⁶⁰ Benjamin died on 4 October 1995 at the age of 88 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN.^84003,84005 Died of a myocardial infarction. Buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greenwood, IN. His wife Mary Helen's obituary did not mention him as a survivor. Parents: John TEMPLE-39156 and Bearl (Burl) JANES-60509.

Spouse: Mary Helen SLOAN-86529. Mary Helen SLOAN and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr. were married about 1938. They were divorced before May 1950.⁵⁹⁸⁶ Children were: Christine May (Tootsie) NIER-107933, Merle F. NIER-86537, Shirley Ann WILSON-86532, Ida TEMPLE-86540, Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE Jr.-86536.

Spouse: Helen Jean SHAFFER-105867. Helen Jean SHAFFER and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr. were married on 9 May 1977 in Martinsville, Morgan, IN.^71759,71762 Both claimed to have never married prior to their marriage to each other. Children were: Carolyn Rae TEMPLE-106773, Kathy Lynn TEMPLE-86541.

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE³⁸⁶⁶¹ was born on 24 December 1916 in Avella, Washington, PA.^{11328,11329,52969,52970,84006} He appeared in the census in January 1920 in Independence Twp., Washington, PA.⁵²⁹⁶⁹ He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Independence Twp., Washington, PA.⁵²⁹⁷⁰ Benjamin lived in Barnesville, Belmont, OH on 1 April 1935.¹¹³²⁸ In April 1940 he was a farm laborer in Hopewell Twp., Washington, PA.¹¹³²⁸ He lived Rural Delivery # 1 in Rea, Washington, PA in October 1940.¹¹³²⁹ Benjamin died on 18 April 1983 at the age of 66 in Hickory, Washington, PA.^84006,84007 Possibly buried in Mount Prospect Cemetery, Hickory, PA, but there was no death date on the marker as of Mar 2016. His wife's obituary said he died on 11 Apr 1983, but that disagrees with other sources, such as Find-A-Grave. Parents: Justus Francis (Justus) TEMPLE-2634 and Dena Blanche (Blanche) LIGGETT-32862.

Spouse: Elizabeth Louisa (Libby) BARBE-62274. Elizabeth Louisa (Libby) BARBE and Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE were married on 7 February 1939 in Belmont Co., OH.^2314,11331 Find-A-Grave gave the date as 7 Feb 1939. Ancestry's "Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993" gave 30 jan 1939 in Belmont, OH. The latter source did not discriminate between marriage dates and filing dates - this may be the date the minister's return was filed or when the license was applied for. Children were: Darrell J. TEMPLE-62275, David Clovis TEMPLE-62277, B. Dale TEMPLE-62276, David TEMPLE-93738.

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Jr. was born on 11 March 1930 in Abilene, Taylor, TX.^{74156,84008,84009} He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Abilene, Taylor, TX.⁷⁴¹⁵⁶ He died on 30 October 1934 at the age of 4 in Abilene, Taylor, TX.^84008,84010 Find-A-Grave says he was buried in Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, TX. Death records say he was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Crockett, TX. Parents: Benjamin Franklin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr.-41387 and Sydney Irene SMITH-56948.

Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin) TEMPLE^{23344,23345,50836} was born on 6 February 1850 in Fordyce Twp., Greene, PA.^{12401,23344,23346,23347,23348,23349,23350,29936,29937,84011} Rise of the Temples cites birthplace as Whitely, PA, but this could not be located in an atlas. He appeared in the census in October 1850 in Whiteley, Greene, PA.²⁹⁹³⁷ He appeared in the census in September 1860 in Whiteley, Greene, PA.²⁹⁹³⁶ In June 1880 Benjamin was a farmer in Whiteley, Greene, PA.²³³⁵⁰ In June 1900 he was a farmer in Richhill Twp., Greene, PA.²³³⁴⁸ In April 1910 he was a farmer in Independence Twp., Washington, PA.²³³⁴⁹ Benjamin retired before 1920.²³³⁴⁶ He appeared in the census in January 1920 in West Middletown, Washington, PA.²³³⁴⁶ He appeared in the census in April 1930 in West Middletown, Washington, PA.²³³⁴⁷ Benjamin died on 8 March 1931 at the age of 81 in West Middletown, Washington, PA.^{23353,23354,84011} Died of prostate cancer. Buried in West Middletown Cemetery, West Middletown, PA. He has reference number RLT # (None).³⁶²¹⁶ Related to Shirley Temple, the movie actress, her biography said he was a physician. Parents: Alpheus Myers (Alpheus) TEMPLE-1405 and Lucinda A. (Lucy) GREENE-2028.

Spouse: Catharine W. LOAR-2631. Catharine W. LOAR and Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin) TEMPLE were married in 1870.^23344,50855 Children were: Alpheus Jacob (Al) TEMPLE-2633.

Spouse: Mary Jane (Mary) CLUTTER-2632. Mary Jane (Mary) CLUTTER and Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin) TEMPLE were married on 17 May 1877 in PA.^{23344,23348,23349,23354,23355} Children were: George Franklin (George) TEMPLE-18314, Justus Francis (Justus) TEMPLE-2634.

Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin) TEMPLE was born on 28 July 1895 in Wilmington, New Castle, DE.⁸⁴⁰¹² In 1942 he was a self-employed paper hanger in Chester, Delaware, PA.⁸⁴⁰¹² He lived 715 East 17th Street in Chester, Delaware, PA in 1942.⁸⁴⁰¹² Benjamin moved to 28 East Mary Street on 31 October 1942 in Chester, Delaware, PA.⁸⁴⁰¹² Possibly unmarried or widowed, as he claimed Roland Jones, of no known relationship, as the person who would always know where he was in 1942.

Benjamin Franklin (Bennie) TEMPLE was born on 10 June 1895 in Crockett, Houston, TX.^{45775,45778,84013} The place may have been called Wesley Chapel. Gave the date in 1896 in his draft registration. He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Crockett, Houston, TX.⁴⁵⁷⁷⁸ He appeared in the census in April 1910 in Temple, Bell, TX.⁴⁵⁷⁷⁵ In 1917 Benjamin was a painter and paper hanger in Crockett, Houston, TX.⁸⁴⁰¹³ He served in the military between 1918 and 1919.⁷⁴¹⁵³ As a private assigned to Company E, 143rd Infantry, 36th Division, he sailed for France from Newport News, VA, aboard the Dante Alighieri on 18 Jul 1918.
Elements of the Texas National Guard were assembled at Camp Bowie (near Fort Worth), Texas, during the period 11 April - 9 May 1917. The Texas National Guard and The Oklahoma National Guard were combined to form the 36th Infantry Division. The significant date during World War I was 15 Oct 1917, when the 143d Infantry Regiment was formed from the 3d Infantry (less the Machine Gun Company), Texas National Guard and the Fifth Infantry, Texas National Guard.
The 143d Infantry Regiment, as a part of the 36th Infantry Division, arrived in France during the early summer of 1918. The Regiment was first stationed at Bar-sur-Aube in a training assignment. On 26 Sep 1917, it was shipped by rail to an area between Epernay and Chalons-sur-Marne, where it was the reserve of the French group of Armies of the Center.
The Division was transferred on 3 Oct to the Fourth French Army where the Second Infantry Division (American) was already serving. The 143d Infantry was first placed in the line on 10 Oct by relieving an infantry regiment of the Second Infantry Division. With the Second Division Artillery supporting, the 143d Infantry received its baptism of fire in an attack about 6 p.m. on 10 Oct when they attacked near St. Etienne. The Regiment attacked in the direction of Machault and Cauray with success. The next day the enemy began their retreat to the north in the direction of Dricourt and Attigny. The Regiment, as part of the 72d Infantry Brigade, took up the pursuit and lively rear guard actions followed between St. Etienne and Machault, which resulted in the encircling of the latter town and the establishment of a new firm Allied Line. The following day, 12 Oct, the Regiment continued its relentless attack and gained control of the northern bank of the Aisne. The Regiment maintained strong contact with the enemy until it was relieved by other Allied forces about 28 Oct. The Regiment was assembled as a part of the 36th Infantry Division in the Suippes-Somme-Suippes area and from this point moved to the Triaucourt areas. It remained here as a unit of the First American Army until the signing of the Armistice.
Shortly after conclusion of hostilities, the Regiment moved to Tonnerre and remained here until 26 Apr 1919, when it started embarking at Brest for return to the United States. The Regiment had spent 23 days in action, none of them in quiet sectors. The Regiment, as part of the Division, is credited with the freeing of Rheims. The total advance of the Division was 13.8 miles; total prisoners captured, 813; total material captured; 3 pieces heavy artillery, 6 pieces light artillery, 17 trench mortars and 277 machine guns. The value of enemy ammunition captured was $10 million.
The Division had 331 officers and 469 men killed in action; 4 officers and 70 men died of wounds; 177 officers and 329 men gassed; 42 officers and 89 men slightly wounded; 39 officers and 474 men severely wounded; total casualties, 2,601 officers and men. Awards for valor to members of the Division were 30 Distinguished Service Crosses; 128 Croix de Guerres and 2 Congressional Medals of Honor.
Before he returned, he had been reassigned to Company K, 9th Infantry, but at the time of his return,m he was assigned to the St. Aignan Casual Company # 5989, Benjamin returned to Hoboken aboard the SS Rex Italia, departing Marseille 23 Jun 1919, and arriving 9 Jul 1919. He was transferred to Camp Merritt for processing. Camp Merritt was a US Army Training and Embarkation Camp for the port at Hoboken, NJ, both for incoming and outgoing soldiers.
His service number was 1495010. He lived 168 Willow Street in Humble, Harris, TX in 1960.⁸⁴⁰¹⁴ Benjamin died on 11 December 1960 at the age of 65 in Humble, Harris, TX.^{74153,84014,84015} Died of acute coronary occlusion. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Crockett, TX. Parents: Thomas Jackson TEMPLE(S)-17201 and Ellen Nora (Eleanor) HUMPHRIES-52725.

Spouse: Elsie Leona BAXLER-84706. Elsie Leona BAXLER and Benjamin Franklin (Bennie) TEMPLE were married.

Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE^8221,19407 was born on 19 March 1832 in OH.^{8221,32661,44971,44972,44973,44976} Gave 1838 in 1920. He appeared in the census in August 1850 in Washington, Scioto, OH.³²⁶⁶¹ In June 1860 he was a farmer in Jefferson, Scioto, OH.⁴⁴⁹⁷² In June 1870 Benjamin was a farmer in Orvil, Logan, IL.⁸⁴⁰¹⁶ In June 1880 he was a farmer in Orvil, Logan, IL.⁴⁴⁹⁷⁶ He died on 26 April 1894 at the age of 62 in Emden, Logan, IL.^8221,84017 Buried in Bethel Cemetery, Emden, IL. The 1920 census misleadingly designates his brother, Francis Marion as Frank B. Temple. Parents: James TEMPLE-21621 and Lydia EVANS-21622.

Spouse: Sarah Lavinia (Lavinia) HOUCHINS-21896. Sarah Lavinia (Lavinia) HOUCHINS and Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE were married on 31 January 1856 in Portsmouth, Scioto, OH.⁸²²¹ Children were: Charles Robert TEMPLE-28229, Anna Florence TEMPLE-28230, Mary Baker (Mary) TEMPLE-28231, George Walter TEMPLE-28232, James Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE-28233, Harry A. TEMPLE-28235, Carrie May TEMPLE-28236, Lydia Berdel (Lottie) TEMPLE-28237, Stephen Clark (Stephen) TEMPLE-28234, Carrie May (Mae) TEMPLE-31630, Lulu Agusta TEMPLE-28238, Maude Vestatia TEMPLE-28239.

Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE⁶⁹⁷⁸⁸ was born in December 1867 in Magnolia, Columbia, AR.^{21188,67328,69793,69794,84018} Gave Dec 1867 in 1900. He appeared in the census in July 1870 in Tubal, Union, AR.⁶⁹⁷⁹³ He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Magnolia, Columbia, AR.⁶⁹⁷⁹⁴ Benjamin died on 27 February 1910 at the age of 42 in Wesson, Union, AR.^21188,84018 Buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wesson, AR. Parents: James F. (Jim) TEMPLE(S)-19185 and Sarah Abigail (Abigail) RUSH-19192.

Spouse: Rosie Lee REAVES-19233. Rosie Lee REAVES and Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE were married in 1894 in AR.⁵⁹⁰⁸⁰ Children were: Goldie Mae (Goldie\May) TEMPLE-19234, William Elijah (Jack) TEMPLE-19235, Ethel Lee (Ethel) TEMPLE-19236, Henry Byrd (Bird) TEMPLE-19237.

Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE was born on 15 February 1874 in PA.^{44575,49702,67054} He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Downingtown, Chester, PA.⁴⁴⁵⁷⁵ In June 1900 he was a mule skinner in Aston, Delaware, PA.⁴⁹⁷⁰² Benjamin died on 18 November 1927 at the age of 53 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.^67054,84019 Died of shock and hemorrhage from injuries by a car. Buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Collingdale, PA. He has reference number RLT # 125ii.⁴⁹³² His parents were both from PA. He is buried under the same gravestone as Joseph B. Temple (1840-1916), who was also designated as "Uncle." He was the informant on Joseph's death certificate. Parents: Thomas S. TEMPLE-5468 and Mary L. HOOPES-19598.

Spouse: Rachel A. OSBORNE-47757. Rachel A. OSBORNE and Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE were married in 1894 in PA.⁴⁹⁷⁰² Children were: Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-47752.

Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE⁸⁴⁰²⁰ was born on 17 January 1882 in IA.^{7656,7657,7658,7659,7660,7661,7664,66366} Some Temple Pedigrees gave Greene Co., PA. In April 1910 he was a farmer in Richman Twp., Wayne, IA.⁷⁶⁵⁸ In 1915 he was a farmer in Clay, Wayne, IA.⁸⁴⁰²¹ In 1918 Benjamin was a molder for Hercules Manufacturing Company in Centerville, Appanoose, IA.⁷⁶⁶⁴ In January 1920 he was a foundry moulder in Centerville, Appanoose, IA.⁷⁶⁵⁶ He appeared in the census in 1925 in Centerville, Appanoose, IA.⁸⁴⁰²² In April 1930 Benjamin was a factory moulder in Centerville, Appanoose, IA.⁷⁶⁵⁷ In April 1940 he was a factory molder in Centerville, Appanoose, IA.⁷⁶⁶¹ He died in 1962 at the age of 80 in Centerville, Appanoose, IA.⁷⁶⁶⁰ Buried in Oakland (old Dale) Cemetery, Centerville, IA, Plot: Secction 18 Row 9. His parents were from OH (father) and PA (mother) in 1920, but in 1930 he gave WI (father) and OH (mother). In 1910, they were both from IA. Parents: George Washington (George) TEMPLE-1992 and Margaret (Mag) BOTT-2606.

Spouse: Sarah ABLE-57240. Sarah ABLE and Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE were married in 1904 in IA.^7657,7658 Children were: Beatrice TEMPLE-57241, Erma TEMPLE-60396, Velma TEMPLE-57242, Frank Junior (Frank) TEMPLE-62767.

Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE⁹⁵⁴⁹ was born on 22 November 1888 in Hunter Lake, Columbia, PA.^{8686,22051,22052,24072,43477,49652,49653,49654,49655,84023,84024} Gave Oct in 1900. He claimed Eagles Mere, PA, in his WWII draft registration. He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Davidson, Sullivan, PA.²²⁰⁵¹ In April 1910 he was a farm laborer in Picture Rocks, Lycoming, PA.²⁴⁰⁷² In April 1910 Benjamin was a laborer in Wolf Twp., Lycoming, PA.²²⁰⁵² In 1917 he was a laborer in lumber woods in Muncy Valley, Davidson, Sullivan, PA.⁴⁹⁶⁵⁵ In January 1920 he was a tannery laborer in Sugarloaf Twp., Columbia, PA.⁴⁹⁶⁵³ In April 1930 Benjamin was a timber tract timber chopper in Middleport, Schuylkill, PA.⁴⁹⁶⁵⁴ In April 1940 he was a Works Progress Administration carpenter in Palo Alto, Schuylkill, PA.⁴³⁴⁷⁷ In 1942 he was an employee of Pennsylvania Wood and Lumber Company in Williamsport, Lycoming, PA.⁴⁹⁶⁵² His draft registration says he was a Negro, but I think that is a mistake. Benjamin lived in Eagles Mere, Sullivan, PA in 1942.⁴⁹⁶⁵² He lived in Glen Mawr, Penn, Lycoming, PA in 1950.⁸²¹³⁹ He lived in Hughesville, Lycoming, PA in 1985.⁸⁴⁰²⁴ Benjamin died on 11 August 1985 at the age of 96 in La Porte, Sullivan, PA.^{8686,84023,84024} Buried in Franklin "Stone Heap" Cemetery, Lycoming, PA. Parents: George Franklin (George) TEMPLE-21797 and Emma Rebecca ROBERTS-22699.

Spouse: Emma Rita (Emma) KILE-22707. Emma Rita (Emma) KILE and Benjamin Franklin (Frank) TEMPLE were married in January 1916 in Jackson, Columbia, PA.⁴⁹⁶⁵⁷ Children were: Phyllis Imogene TEMPLE-22708.

Benjamin Franklin (Franklin) TEMPLE^3659,84025 was born in 1833 in AL.^3660,46779 In October 1850 he was a farmer in Huddleston, Autauga, AL.³⁶⁶⁰ In July 1860 he was a farm laborer in Coosa Co., AL.⁴⁶⁷⁷⁹ Benjamin died on 20 September 1863 at the age of 30 in Chickamauga, Walker, GA.¹⁷⁶⁶⁰ Died at the Battle of Chickamauga in TN. He has reference number RLT # (None).⁵²⁵² Parents: William H. TEMPLE-18090 and Jerusha -18099.

Spouse: Amanda JAMES-28823. Amanda JAMES and Benjamin Franklin (Franklin) TEMPLE were married on 2 October 1859 in Shelby Co., AL.^{8384,12230,46782} Some records transcriptions give Jones as her surname. In Shelby County Marriage Book, 1859-1867, p. 62. Children were: Elizabeth TEMPLE-67707, Jerusha TEMPLE-67708, William Thomas (Tom) TEMPLE-64115.

Benjamin Franklin (Franklin) TEMPLE^81728,84026 was born on 11 May 1834 in Chester Co., PA.^{8789,8794,41437,59456,84027} the 1850 census mistakenly assigns his birthplace as MD. In August 1850 he was a farmer in Harford Co., MD.⁴¹⁴³⁷ In June 1860 he was a stonemason in Bel Air, Harford, MD.⁸⁴⁰²⁷ Benjamin served in the military between 1862 and 1864.^81729,84028 Under the name of Franklin, enlisted in Company C, 7th Regiment of Maryland Infantry with his brother Amos, mustering in 16 August 1862. He was transferred to the V.R.C. 26 Jan 1864. In the 1890 Veteran's Census, he was unable to provide the year of his enlistment, claiming then that the date was 25 Oct. Also, he provided no discharge date. He claimed to have been a corporal. In June 1880 he was a stonemason in Fallston, Harford, MD.⁵⁹⁴⁵⁶ He appeared in the census in 1890 in Baltimore Co., MD.⁸⁴⁰²⁸ Benjamin died on 12 September 1890 at the age of 56 in Joppa, Harford, MD.⁸⁴⁰²⁹ Buried in Mountain Christian Church Cemetery, Joppa, MD. Franklin's inclusion with this family is a conclusion that needs to be proved. His parents were both from PA. Parents: Joseph S. TEMPLE-5206 and Thirza J. HARVEY-5462.

Spouse: A. Elizabeth MOORE-19596. A. Elizabeth MOORE and Benjamin Franklin (Franklin) TEMPLE were married before 1868.⁸⁷⁹⁴ Children were: John Burnett (John) TEMPLE-54098, TEMPLE-81921, Florence TEMPLE-54099, Alfred Guilbert (Alfred) TEMPLE-54090, Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-41225, Elmer C. TEMPLE-81922.

Spouse: Mary E. WALKER-54101. Mary E. WALKER and Benjamin Franklin (Franklin) TEMPLE were married about 1855. Children were: Amos B. TEMPLE-54102.

Benjamin Franklin (Nick) TEMPLE^16779,84030 was born on 23 August 1853 in Pennington, Bradley, AR.^{25092,32477,42492,42494,43144,57807,57808} The 1900 census gives Aug 1855. He gave his age as 65 in 1920. The 1930 census gave 1857. He gave 1851 in 1860. He appeared in the census in July 1860 in Pennington, Bradley, AR.^43144,84031 Name given as Franklin. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Pennington, Bradley, AR.⁴³¹⁴⁸ In June 1880 Benjamin was a farmer in Pennington, Bradley, AR.³²⁴⁷⁷ He inmate in the Texas State Penitentiary between 1885 and 1887 in Rusk Co., TX.^84032,84033 Convicted of manslaughter on 1 Jul 1885 and sentenced to two years. Started serving in the prison at Rusk on 4 Jul 1885, and due to serve through 1 Jul 1887, he was discharged 4 May 1887. He was punished for "laziness" on 14 Jan 1887, receiving 25 hours of someunstated punishment. He lived in Jacksonville, Cherokee, TX in July 1885.⁸⁴⁰³² In June 1900 Benjamin was a roof painter in Palestine, Anderson, TX.⁵⁷⁸⁰⁶ He lived next door to his nephew John Stanley Temple. In April 1910 he was a painter in Palestine, Anderson, TX.⁵⁷⁸⁰⁸ In January 1920 he was a railroad watchman in Palestine, Anderson, TX.⁵⁷⁸⁰⁷ Benjamin appeared in the census in April 1930 in Cherokee Co., TX.⁴²⁴⁹² He died on 26 November 1934 at the age of 81 in Reese, Cherokee, TX.^{25092,42494,84034,84035} Committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid. Buried in Reese Cemetery, Cherokee Co., TX. His parents were from NC (father) and AL (mother). Parents: Stanmore Butler (Stanmore) TEMPLE-16123 and Elizabeth HICKMAN-16126.

Spouse: Lula Patricia MEADOWS-24245. Lula Patricia MEADOWS and Benjamin Franklin (Nick) TEMPLE were married on 13 January 1884 in Cherokee Co., TX.^{7708,9354,57806} Gave 20 years of marriage in 1910.

Benjamin G. TEMPLE (private).

Spouse: Suzanne Teresa HAGELIN-160968.

Benjamin H. TEMPLE was born on 20 September 1889 in PA.¹⁴⁸ He died on 19 February 1960 at the age of 70 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.¹⁴⁸

Benjamin H. (Benj) TEMPLE⁸⁴⁰³⁶ was born on 11 October 1867 in Shannon, Carroll, IL.^{31392,31393,32014,32015,42987,84037} He appeared in the census in June 1870 in Shannon, Carroll, IL.³¹³⁹³ He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Shannon, Carroll, IL.³¹³⁹² In April 1910 Benjamin was a farmer in Shannon, Carroll, IL.³²⁰¹⁵ In January 1920 he was a farm operator in Shannon, Carroll, IL.³²⁰¹⁴ He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Shannon, Carroll, IL.⁸⁴⁰³⁷ Gave no occupation in 1930. Benjamin died on 18 August 1933 at the age of 65 in Shannon, Carroll, IL.⁴²⁹⁸⁷ Buried in the Brethren Cemetery, Shannon, IL. Unmarried. Appears with german spelling in 1910. He may be the father of a child b 1881 in Shannon, IL, based only on timing, location, and lack of other Benjamins with similar data, but he did not marry the mother if this was the case. Parents: Herbert B. TEMPLE-40183 and Johanna (Hannah) ELTJER-40184.

Benjamin Hackett (Ben) TEMPLE was born on 6 December 1884 in Guernsey Co., OH.^{76787,76790,76791,84038,84039,84040,84041,84042} Gave his age as 42 in 1930. He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Washington, Guernsey, OH.⁷⁶⁷⁹⁰ In April 1910 he was a rubber works tire builder in Washington, Guernsey, OH.⁷⁶⁷⁹¹ In 1918 Benjamin was a teacher and superintendant in Minerva, Stark, OH.⁸⁴⁰⁴² At the time of the WWI draft registrations, he was unemployed. In January 1920 he was a high school chemistry teacher in Alliance, Box Butte, NE.⁸⁴⁰⁴³ In February 1920 he was a high school teacher in Paris Twp., Stark, OH.⁷⁶⁷⁸⁷ He was enumerated twice in 1920. In April 1930 Benjamin was a teacher in Alliance, Stark, OH.⁸⁴⁰³⁸ He died on 10 October 1968 at the age of 83 in Alliance, Stark, OH.^{84039,84040,84041,84044} Buried in Fairmont Memorial Park Cemetery, Washington, Stark, OH. Unmarried in 1920. His parents were both from OH. Possibly related to Ingrid K. Temple. Parents: Joseph TEMPLE-21915 and Isabella M. (Belle) TANNEHILL-31583.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth YAGEL-44504. Mary Elizabeth YAGEL and Benjamin Hackett (Ben) TEMPLE were married on 22 June 1922 in Coesse, Union Twp., Whitley, IN.^54010,84038 They were married in the home of the bride's parents. Children were: Julia N. TEMPLE-44505.

Benjamin Harold (Ben) TEMPLE^6458,84045 was born on 5 June 1901 in MI.^2917,84046 SSDI put the date in 1902, but his grave marker puts it in 1901. In January 1920 he was a clerk in Buffalo, Erie, NY.²⁹¹⁷ On 14 February 1942 he was an employee of Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, Erie, NY.⁶⁴⁵⁸ Benjamin lived 1580 East Delavan Street in Buffalo, Erie, NY on 14 February 1942.⁶⁴⁵⁸ He lived 6794 East Robeson Place in Memphis, Shelby, TN after March 1942.⁶⁴⁵⁸ The date of his move was not noted in his draft records. He lived in NY before 1951.⁸⁴⁰⁴⁶ Benjamin died on 25 June 1966 at the age of 65 in Birmingham, Jefferson, AL.^84045,84046 Buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, AL. Parents: TEMPLE-135743 and Gertrude S. -135744.

Spouse: Onlee Edna (Edna) LOUKI-170609. Onlee Edna (Edna) LOUKI and Benjamin Harold (Ben) TEMPLE were married before 1924. Children were: Paul Charles (Paul) TEMPLE-142399.

Spouse: Phyllis -179002. Phyllis and Benjamin Harold (Ben) TEMPLE were married before 14 February 1942.⁶⁴⁵⁸

Benjamin Harrison (Gus) TEMPLE was born on 22 July 1890 in Austin, Travis, TX.^{12286,12289,30664,30665,39195,83431,84047,84048,84049} Gave Jul 1889 in 1900. Gave his age as 38 in 1930. He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Montgomery Co., TX.^39191,39195 In April 1910 he was a lumber mill feeder in Angelina Co., TX.⁸⁴⁰⁴⁸ Benjamin served in the military in 1915.^84050,84051 Enlisted 15 Mar 1915. As a recruit, he departed San Francisco aboard the US Transport Thomas, headed for Honolulu on 15 May 1915. He served in M Company, 2nd Infantry, 3rd Battalion, 19th Division, in the Foreign Service for 9 months. As a private, he returned to San Francisco aboar the US Transport Logan, departing Honolulu 6 Nov 1915. At the time, he was listed as sick and in the hospital. Discharged 28 Dec 1915. Service number C 2 297 675. In 1917 he was a carpenter for the Texas South-Eastern Railroad in Diboll, Angelina, TX.³⁰⁶⁶⁵ He served in the military in 1917/8.³⁰⁵²¹ Served as a Private in the 2nd Infantry, 19th Division. In January 1920 Benjamin was a farmer in Angelina Co., TX.³⁰⁶⁶⁴ In April 1930 he was a lumber mill employee in Angelina Co., TX.¹²²⁸⁶ In April 1940 he was a saw mill carpenter in Lufkin, Angelina, TX.^12289,84052 Benjamin lived Route 5 in Lufkin, Angelina, TX in 1951.⁸⁴⁰⁵³ He died on 21 October 1951 at the age of 61 in Lufkin, Angelina, TX.^{39191,83431,84049,84053,84054,84055} Died of angina pectoris. Buried in Old Union Cemetery, Lufkin, TX. Death records give his middle name as Harris, but this could be a space limitation. Parents: John Dixon TEMPLE(S)-32331 and Susan Caroline (Carrie) GRUMBLES-32341.

Spouse: Mary Elva (Elvie) DUNN-33968. Mary Elva (Elvie) DUNN and Benjamin Harrison (Gus) TEMPLE were married on 19 April 1914 in Lufkin, Angelina, TX.^{12286,30521,30666} Children were: Burnise (Burnis) TEMPLE-33970, TEMPLE-33971, John Benjamin (Ben) TEMPLE Sr.-33972, Lucille Blanche TEMPLE-33973, Robert Glynn (Bob) TEMPLE-33974.

Spouse: Mildred Elaine PATTERSON-33969. Mildred Elaine PATTERSON and Benjamin Harrison (Gus) TEMPLE were married on 23 October 1934 in Lufkin, Angelina, TX.³⁰⁵²¹ Children were: William Harris TEMPLE-33975.