Will TEMPLE was born in 1879 in LA.6969,6970 Gave 1882 in 1920. In February 1920 he was a teamster in Webster Parish, LA.6969 His parents were both from LA.

Spouse: Sarah -135416. Sarah and Will TEMPLE were married in 1904 in LA.6970 Children were: John TEMPLE-135417, Sallie TEMPLE-135418, Lyam TEMPLE-135419.


Will TEMPLE was born in 1881 in NY.126695 In January 1920 he was a stationary engineer in Tiger Twp., Creek, OK.126695 His parents were both from NY.

Spouse: UNKNOWN-136026. UNKNOWN and Will TEMPLE were married before 1920.126695


Will TEMPLE was born in 1881.126696 He died on 15 June 1969 at the age of 88 in Shorter, Macon, AL.126696 Died of undisclosed causes at Shorter Hospital in Shorter, AL. Buried in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Shorter, AL. His only survivor named was Mrs. Jeanie Mae Temple, his daughter-in-law, of Shorter, AL.


Will TEMPLE was born in 1885 in LA.7193 In April 1930 he was a farmer in Franklin Parish, LA.7193 His parents were both from LA. Not found in 1920.

Spouse: Matilda TALBOT-137477. Matilda TALBOT and Will TEMPLE were married in 1906 in LA.7193 Children were: Robert TEMPLE-137478.


Will TEMPLE was born in 1890 in Saundersville, Shelby, TN.115583 He served in the military in 1917.115583 Served in World War I.


Will TEMPLE was born in 1890 in TN.17612 In January 1920 he was a saw mill laborer in Shelby Co., TN.17612

Spouse: Bertha BROWN-186141. Bertha BROWN and Will TEMPLE were married about December 1916 in Shelby Co., TN.17613 They took out their license on or shortly before 15 Dec.


Will TEMPLE was born on 7 June 1892.126697,126698 Cemetery records gave 7 Jun 1892, but SSDI gave 7 Jan 1889. He served in the military between 1917 and 1919.126697 Served as a cook in the Army, from 28 Oct 1917 to 1 Mar 1919. He lived in IL before 1951.126698 Will lived in TN in 1965.126698 He died on 4 November 1965 at the age of 73.126697,126698 Buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Section B, Site 1396B.


Will TEMPLE was born on 17 October 1894 in Davidson Co., TN.79541 He served in the military before 1917.79541 He served 6 months as a private in the infantry. In 1917 he was a farmer in Franklin, Williamson, TN.79541 He was illiterate.

Spouse: UNKNOWN-153048. UNKNOWN and Will TEMPLE were married. Children were: TEMPLE-153049.


Will TEMPLE was born on 7 June 1896 in Warren Co., KY.126699 He died on 4 November 1965 at the age of 69 in Memphis, Shelby, TN.126699 Died of advanced tuberculosis in a VA hospital. Buried in the National Cemetery, Memphis, TN. He was a carpenter.126699 Parents: Frank TEMPLE-184081 and Amanda COBURN-184082.

Spouse: UNKNOWN-185185. UNKNOWN and Will TEMPLE were married.


Will TEMPLE (private). Parents: William (Billy) TEMPLE-86354 and UNKNOWN-86390.


Will A. TEMPLE126700 was born in 1876. He died on 8 May 1877 at the age of 1 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI, Plot: B,1. Parents: TEMPLE-166136 and UNKNOWN-166137.


Will D. TEMPLE49386 lived in Nashville, Davidson, TN in January 1938.49846 Not readily found in 1930. Parents: J.P. TEMPLE-182838 and UNKNOWN-182839.

Spouse: Rose KENT-182835. Rose KENT and Will D. TEMPLE were married on 9 December 1935 in Franklin, Simpson, KY.49386 Not found together or apart in 1940.

Spouse: Frances Adele KING-182840. Frances Adele KING and Will D. TEMPLE were married on 4 December 1937 in Franklin, Simpson, KY.49846


Will Gus TEMPLE was born on 17 December 1884.83367 He served in the military about 1917. Registered for the draft in Jackson City, MS. He lived in Jackson, Hinds, MS about 1917.83367


Will H. TEMPLE was born in 1894 in TN.126701 In January 1920 he was a railway diner waiter in Evansville, Vanderburgh, IN.126701 His parents were both from TN. Possibly William, the son of William T. and Iona Temple.


Will R. TEMPLE was born in 1853 in KY.37789 He appeared in the census in July 1860 in Perryville, Boyle, KY.37789 Parents: Joseph Baylor TEMPLE(S)-51261 and Elizabeth GOODE-51262.


Willa Dean TEMPLE65341 was born on 11 September 1924 in Van Buren, Crawford, AR.66565,76917,126702 She appeared in the census in April 1930 in Oliver Springs, Crawford, AR.76917 She lived in Eldorado, Union, AR on 1 April 1935.66565 Willa appeared in the census in April 1940 in Fresno, Fresno, CA.66565 She lived in CA before 1951.126703 She died on 12 March 1991 at the age of 66 in Orangevale, Sacramento, CA.126703 Parents: Charles Franklin (Charles) TEMPLE-18441 and Fleeda Helen (Fleeda) WAGNER-18466.

Spouse: Fred Strawn BRASHEARS-18490. Willa Dean TEMPLE and Fred Strawn BRASHEARS were married on 18 February 1949.16599,16600


Willa Faye (Faye) TEMPLE was born on 30 July 1925 in Munson, Santa Rosa, FL.62885,126704 She appeared in the census in April 1930 in Kennedy Twp., Santa Rosa, FL.62885 She lived in Munson, Santa Rosa, FL in 2004.19188 Willa died on 20 December 2004 at the age of 79 in Milton, Santa Rosa, FL.126705,126706 Buried in McLellan Church of Christ Cemetery, Munson, FL. Parents: John Earl TEMPLE Sr.-48130 and Bessie BURNHAM-53373.

Spouse: J.D. COOLEY-64945.


Willa M. TEMPLE was born in 1928 in KS.38154 Of the 18 Temple females enumerated in KS in 1930 with birth dates from 1926 to 1930, none were named Willa or an obvious variant. Of the 12 Temple females enumerated in KS in 1940 with birth dates from 1926 to 1930, none were named Willa or an obvious variant. She lived in Multnomah Co., OR in 1951.38155 In September 1951 she was a factory worker in Portland, Multnomah, OR.38154

Spouse: Forest E. GOWER-160793. Willa M. TEMPLE and Forest E. GOWER were married on 15 September 1951 in Vancouver, Clark, WA.38155


Willa Waine TEMPLE (private).

Spouse: Wallace Ray COBURN-145454.


Willaminia (Minta) TEMPLE (private).42852 Parents: Green Irvin (Irvin) TEMPLE-20028 and Margaret Florene (Flossy) WILSON-24386.

Spouse: WIGSBY-124629.


Willard TEMPLE (private).126707


Willard TEMPLE died on 13 July 1929 in Van Wert Co., OH.126708


Willard TEMPLE94378 was born about 1772.83845 Parents: Archelaus TEMPLE-782 and Lucy THOMPSON-24004.


Captain Willard TEMPLE101523 was born on 1 May 1800 in Boylston, Worcester, MA. He turned over to a guardian in 1808 in Princeton, Worcester, MA.126709 He served in the military about 1846. His grave marker indicated he was a Mexican War veteran. In 1850 Willard was a farmer in Rutland, Worcester, MA.73511 He had his estate probated in 1852 in Rutland, Worcester, MA.126710 Estate turned over to administrator. He died on 30 August 1852 at the age of 52 in Rutland, Worcester, MA.23 Buried in Rural Cemetery, Rutland, MA. Willard has reference number RLT # 234-6.4848 Parents: Joshua TEMPLE-1057 and Abigail BROOKS-11355.

Spouse: Dolly Howe (Dolly) SMITH-26567. Dolly Howe (Dolly) SMITH and Captain Willard TEMPLE were married on 22 November 1837 in Princeton, Worcester, MA.23 Children were: William J. TEMPLE-26568, Mary Ann TEMPLE-26569, Jane M. TEMPLE-26570, Dolly E. TEMPLE-26571, Lucy Augusta TEMPLE-35844.


Willard TEMPLE93403 was born on 29 September 1805 in Marlborough, Middlesex, MA.9857,10954,79874 He died on 9 December 1805 at the age of 0 in Marlborough, Middlesex, MA.7190,9857,10954 Died young or as infant. Parents: Silas TEMPLE-903 and Lydia ARNOLD-1093.


Willard TEMPLE was born in 1869 in IL.2197 He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Walnut Twp., Bourbon, KS.2197 Parents: William TEMPLE-141109 and Elizabeth S. -141110.


Willard TEMPLE was born in October 1888 in MA.382 He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Buckland, Franklin, MA.382 Parents: Walter TEMPLE-134395 and Angelina (Angie) -134396.


Willard TEMPLE was born in 1911 in CA.2401 He appeared in the census in January 1920 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.2401 Parents: Dr. Pope Saxon TEMPLE-134981 and Dr. Emma -134982.


Willard TEMPLE was born on 12 March 1911 in IL.42659,126711 He died on 30 August 1917 at the age of 6 in Portland, Multnomah, OR.42659,86136,126712 Died of acute gastroenteritis. Buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetry, Portland, OR. Given as William in the Portland OR, Death Register and on his death certificate, he was Willard in his obituary. Parents: James Frederick TEMPLE-52246 and Catherine HENRY-121951.


Willard (Dick) TEMPLE1966,81363 was born on 28 August 1898 in Indian Springs, Vernon, MO.23,61658,61659,69970,81364,114747,126713,126714 He gave the place as MacDonald, MO, in his WWII draft registration. He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Waring, Ness, KS.114747 He appeared in the census in April 1910 in Date Twp., Texas, MO.69970 In 1918 Willard was a farmer in Summersville, Texas, MO.61659 In April 1930 he was a farmer in El Paso Co., CO.61658 In February 1942 he was a farmer in Kutch, El Paso, CO.126714 Willard lived in Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO in 1973.126713 He died in July 1973 at the age of 74 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO.61660,81364,126713 Buried 12 Jul 1973 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO. Parents: Lyman TEMPLE-535 and Martha Jane (Martha) RYAN-37975.

Spouse: Berda E. (Birdie) NOFFSINGER-38464. Berda E. (Birdie) NOFFSINGER and Willard (Dick) TEMPLE were married about March 1918 in MO.61658,61661 They took out their license on or just before 14 Mar 1918. Children were: Verna Leona TEMPLE-38465, Velma Lucille TEMPLE-41961, William Ray TEMPLE-43426.


Willard A. TEMPLE9188 was born on 2 July 1857 in Newport, Columbia, WI.1998,9188,9189,9884,9885,9886,9887,9888,9889,28327,95566,95567,120831 At the time of his birth, Newport was in Sauk Co. He appeared in the census in August 1860 in New Buffalo, Sauk, WI.95567 He appeared in the census in June 1870 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.95566 In June 1880 Willard was a cabinet salesman in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9189 He appeared in the census in June 1895 in Superior, Douglas, WI.126715 Enumerated by himself. He lived in Mauston, Juneau, WI before August 1897.1998 In June 1900 Willard was an editor of the Juneau Chronicle in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9888 In June 1905 he was a printer in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9887 In April 1910 he was a newspaper editor in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9886 In January 1920 Willard was an Editor of Juneau Co. Chronicle in Mauston, Juneau, WI.1998,9188,9884 He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9885 He died on 15 November 1933 at the age of 76 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9188,9889,120831,126716 Rise of the Temples indicated 1945. Died of an unspecified long illness. Buried in Mauston Cemetery, Mauston, WI. Enumerated as William in 1880. Parents: Oscar Fitzalwyn TEMPLE-1623 and Eliza Ann WILLARD-2310.

Spouse: Luella J. ANDERSON-2868. Luella J. ANDERSON and Willard A. TEMPLE were married on 8 January 1880 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.9188,9190,9193 Children were: Luella May TEMPLE-18421.

Spouse: Margaret J. ARNTZ-2869. Margaret J. ARNTZ and Willard A. TEMPLE were married on 28 August 1897 in Columbia Co., WI.1998,9188,9190,9886,9888,9891,9892 Children were: Estella Marie (Marie) TEMPLE-18420, Oscar Willard TEMPLE-2870, Thomas Leigh (Tom) TEMPLE Sr.-41500, Robert Jennings (Robert) TEMPLE-41501, Rosemary Jeanette (Jeanette) TEMPLE-41502, Helene M. TEMPLE-41503.


Willard Alexander TEMPLE was born on 26 June 1932 in Street, Harford, MD.52244,126717 He appeared in the census in April 1940 in Harford Co., MD.52244 Although enumerated as a son of Benjamin and Katie, perhaps he was really their grandson? He died on 2 April 2003 at the age of 70 in Chincoteague, Accomack, VA.126718 In his SSAN application, he claimed his mother's name was Grace C. Temple, which may indicate another marriage for his father, or one of the known wives' names is in error. Parents: Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-41225 and Catherine Swift (Kate) LEE-48585.

Spouse: THOMAS-83936.


Willard C. TEMPLE was born in 1905.30174,30175 He arrested for drawing a knife in January 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA. According to the newpaper report of his marriage, he "was arrested here (Harrisburg, PA) for drawing a knife on a taxicab driver. He was finded $50 and because he refused to pay was give a two months sentence in the county jail, but later released when he paid part of his fine."
The newspaper went on to explain, "Miss Drake formerly was an employee of the state health department, She appeared as a character witness for Temple in his January trial, and was later released from the state's employ." In 1930 he was a porter in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA.30174,30175 Not found in 1940.

Spouse: Margaret H. DRAKE-185942. Margaret H. DRAKE and Willard C. TEMPLE were married on 15 April 1930 in Lancaster, Lancaster, PA.30174,30175 Newspaper reports in Provo, UT, indicated theirs was the third inter-racial marriage there in the last eight years.


Willard Dempsey TEMPLE126719 was born on 5 April 1925 in Prince George Co., VA.126720 He died on 5 February 1927 at the age of 1 in Rives, Prince George, VA.126719,126721 Died of diphtheria. Buried in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. Middle name on death certificate was Denson. Unmarried. Parents: Lemuel Manuel (Lem) TEMPLE-22413 and Grace Eugenia (Gracie) HAIRE-22420.


Willard Franklin (Bubb) TEMPLE9549 was born on 2 September 1932 in Benton, Columbia, PA.126722 He died on 27 March 1994 at the age of 61 in Muncy, Lycoming, PA.126723 Parents: Calvin Milroy (Calvin) TEMPLE-22716 and Evah Reine (Eva) KILE-22735.

Spouse: Beverly Jane FORCE-28511. Beverly Jane FORCE and Willard Franklin (Bubb) TEMPLE were married before 1956.34414 They34414 were divorced before 1988.34414 Children were: April May TEMPLE-68641, Joseph DeWayne (Joey) TEMPLE Sr.-28608, Justine Deloris TEMPLE-28634, Loretta Jean TEMPLE-68653, Robin Elaine TEMPLE-68656.

Spouse: Patricia LUCAS-28512.

Spouse: Jane Eleanor Travellet LLOYD-24454. Jane Eleanor Travellet LLOYD and Willard Franklin (Bubb) TEMPLE were married before November 1972.40939


Willard Frederick TEMPLE Sr.126724 was born on 1 December 1915 in MS.2851,7557,126725 He appeared in the census in March 1920 in Franklin Parish, LA.7557 He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Franklin Parish, LA.2131 In April 1940 Willard was a farmer in Franklin Parish, LA.2851 He lived in LA before 1951.126725 He died in December 1984 at the age of 69 in Winnsboro, Franklin, LA.76157,126725 Buried in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA. Given as Willard W. in 1940. Parents: Mack C. (Mack) TEMPLE(S)-20788 and Dora WALTERS-40257.

Spouse: Mamie Lois STROUD-81637. Mamie Lois STROUD and Willard Frederick TEMPLE Sr. were married about 1939 in LA. Children were: Shirley M. TEMPLE-81649, Willard Frederick (Buddy) TEMPLE Jr.-81638, Billy Ray TEMPLE-81639, Beth TEMPLE-81650, Sarah TEMPLE-81651, Need Phillip TEMPLE-81655, Delmos Roy (Tony) TEMPLE-81656, Arthur Melvin (Big A) TEMPLE-81640.


Willard Frederick (Buddy) TEMPLE Jr.76157 was born on 20 July 1940 in Winnsboro, Franklin, LA.76156,126724 In 1958 he was a farmer in Winnsboro, Franklin, LA.126726 He died on 30 October 2005 at the age of 65 in Winnsboro, Franklin, LA.76156 Buried in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA. Parents: Willard Frederick TEMPLE Sr.-40258 and Mamie Lois STROUD-81637.

Spouse: Verna Pauline (Polly) MORGAN-81643. Children were: Lonnie TEMPLE-81644, Stephanie TEMPLE-81645, Laura TEMPLE-81646.


Willard Henry (Willard) TEMPLE was born on 18 December 1912 in St. Paul, Ramsey, MN.148,55743,74851,74853,74854,126727,126728 He appeared in the census in April 1930 in Richmond, Richmond, NY.55743 He lived in Niagara Falls, Niagara, NY on 1 April 1935.74853 In April 1940 Willard was a fiction writer in Orange, Essex, NJ.74853 He lived 16 West End Avenue in Summit, Union, NJ on 16 October 1940.74854 He lived 1211 Silvestre Road in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA in 1965.74851 Willard died on 15 November 1982 at the age of 69 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.148,126728 He was an author of books and magazine articles. He wrote "Web Adams," 1843; "Every Day is Sunday," 1959; "Give It Back To The Lemon Growers," 1962; "Too Young To Be A Grandfather," 1962." Parents: Sterling Nelson (Sterling) TEMPLE-2454 and Isabelle Mae MATCHETT-44861.

Spouse: Teresa LeRoy ST. JOHN-62244. Teresa LeRoy ST. JOHN and Willard Henry (Willard) TEMPLE were married on 22 August 1936 in Detroit, Wayne, MI.74850,74851 Willard's brother Ralph was one of the witnesses. Children were: Bonnie S. TEMPLE-62245, Cynthia L. TEMPLE-62247, Patricia A. TEMPLE-62250.


Willard James TEMPLE was born on 29 December 1892 in ND.37505,37506,37507,37508,107439,126729,126730 He claimed ND in 1930 bu MI in 1920. He put the date in 1895 when he registered for the draft. He moved in 1896 in Saskatchewan, Canada.36447 In 1917 he was a laborer in Rogers, Presque Isle, MI.126730 In January 1920 Willard was a laborer in Bearinger, Presque Isle, MI.107439 In April 1930 he was a steel mill grinder in Canton, Stark, OH.37507 In April 1940 he was a motor assembler in Canton, Stark, OH.37508 Willard lived in Carey, Wyandot, OH in 1972.126729 He died on 13 December 1972 at the age of 79 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot, OH.37506,126729,126731 Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, OH. Middle initial in 1930 was W. His parents were both from ND.

His parents were from Germany (father) and France (mother). Parents: John Barnum (John) TEMPLE-26237 and Hannah Jane (Jennie) HARPER-26241.

Spouse: Violet Irene May TYRELL-70684. Violet Irene May TYRELL and Willard James TEMPLE were married on 10 September 1917 in Onaway, Presque Isle, MI.34388,126732 Children were: Rosia May (Rose) TEMPLE-70685, Charles Willard TEMPLE-97346.

Spouse: Lucille E. GLOSS-70679. Lucille E. GLOSS and Willard James TEMPLE were married in 1929 in OH.37507 Children were: Willard James TEMPLE-83860, George James (George) TEMPLE-87542, Robert A. TEMPLE-87543.

Spouse: Mary E. WILCOX-70680. Mary E. WILCOX and Willard James TEMPLE were married on 22 December 1967 in OH.40819 This was probably not her first marriage.


Willard James TEMPLE126733 was born on 23 March 1930 in Canton, Stark, OH. He died on 23 March 1930 at the age of 0 in Canton, Stark, OH.126734 Buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, OH. Parents: Willard James TEMPLE-70678 and Lucille E. GLOSS-70679.


Willard Jean (Willa/Jean) TEMPLE43537 was born on 29 August 1935 in Bailey, Lauderdale, MS.22682,43541 She appeared in the census in April 1940 in Lauderdale Co., MS.43541 She died on 3 October 2005 at the age of 70.81762,126735 Parents: William Curtis (Curtis) TEMPLE-18760 and Thelma Beatrice (Thelma) HILL-18770.

Spouse: CLARK-103591. Willard Jean (Willa/Jean) TEMPLE and CLARK were married before April 1954.22682


Willard Madison (Willard) TEMPLE125816 was born on 6 October 1852 in Webster, Penobscot, ME.23,4756,61829,81598,87526,125817,126736 Some sources give Sabattus. Gave his age as 26 in 1870. He appeared in the census in June 1860 in Webster, Penobscot, ME.61829 In June 1870 he was a farmer in Webster Twp., Androscoggin, ME.87526,126737 Enumerated twice. In 1876 Willard was a Clothing store proprietor, Tush and Temple in Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME.4756,95222 He lived 113 Lisbon Street, where he was a boarder in Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME in 1880.95223 In June 1880 he was a part owner of Thompson, Temple & Co., hats and caps, and Thompson, Moseley and Co. in Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME.95223,126736 In April 1910 Willard was a clothing store proprietor in Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME.81598 Enumerated with his cousin Amanda. He died on 8 May 1910 at the age of 57 in Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME.431,4756,62604,126738 Died of kidney cancer. Find-A-Grave says 8 May, but that is probably an interment date, as the Cemetery Records of ME gave 2 May 1910 for his death. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Lewiston, ME. He lived 70 Lisbon Street in Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME.4756 Parents: Charles Ricker (Charles) TEMPLE-1504 and Emily NOWELL-13170.

Spouse: Sarah F. OSGOOD-25139. Sarah F. OSGOOD and Willard Madison (Willard) TEMPLE were married on 2 June 1873 in Durham, Androscoggin, ME.23,4099


Willard Melvin (Willard) TEMPLE126739 was born on 7 October 1880 in Sheffield Twp., Lorain, OH.31739,90213,126740,126741,126742,126743 Between 1897 and 1899 he was an employee of Grant Company News in Pond Creek, Grant, OK.31739 In 1896/7 he was a Star Mail Route carrier (with horses) in OK.31739 His route was between Pond Creek and Polk, OK. Willard was educated about 1900 in Alvinston, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.31739 He with G.A. Griffes, established the Pond Creek Free Press in 1899/1900 in Pond Creek, Grant, OK.31739 In June 1900 he was a composition job work for a newspaper in Pond Creek, Grant, OK.31739,71602,126740 Enumerated twice, once as Wilard W, and once as Willard M. Compositor of Latin examinations for St. Paul Seminary. Between 1902 and 1907 Willard was a compositor, Red Wing MN Advertising Company.31739 In 1901/2 he was an employee of Mason City Star in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.31739 In June 1905 he was a printer in Red Wing, Goodhue, MN.99616 Between 1907 and 1914 Willard was a manager of Globe Show Printing Company in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.31739 In April 1910 he was a show print company foreman in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.90213 In 1918 he was a printer in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.126742 In January 1920 Willard was a printer and owner, Central Show Printing Company in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.31739,90214 He lived 108 South Connectivut Avenue in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA in 1929.126744 In 1940 he was an owner and operator of a printing company in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.31739 Willard died in July 1968 at the age of 87 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.126745,126746 Buried in Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, IA. He has reference number RLT # (None).114472 He patented chemical water mark used in water marking writing papers.31739 His parents were both from Canada. His middle name was given as Melphan in his son Willard's WWI Bonus Case Files. Parents: George TEMPLE-62596 and Emma Georgianna (Emma) SENEY-62597.

Spouse: Leona VAN KIRK-62604. Leona VAN KIRK and Willard Melvin (Willard) TEMPLE were married on 24 September 1902 in Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, IA.31739,90213,126747 Children were: Gwendolyn (Gwen) TEMPLE-62605, Jacquelyn TEMPLE-62606, David Van Kirk TEMPLE-62607, Seaman 2nd Class Willard Meredith (Meredith) TEMPLE-62601, Jeanne (Jean) TEMPLE-62608, Robert Gibson TEMPLE-62615.


Seaman 2nd Class Willard Meredith (Meredith) TEMPLE was born on 14 February 1910 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.33115,90213,90214,126748 He appeared in the census in April 1910 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.90213 He appeared in the census in 1915 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.126749 Willard appeared in the census in January 1920 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.90214 In April 1940 he was a printing company foreman in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.33115 He served in the military in 1944/5.33118,126748,126750 Seaman Second Class, US Naval Reserve and a seaman first class in the Navy. Entered service on 24 Feb 1944. His WWII Service Compensation application said he was associated with the USS Kimberly, DD 521. While operating off Okinawa Gunto, Nansei Shoto, the Kimberly was attacked bya a Japanese plane which crashed into a gun mount on the ship. The intensity of the explosion which followed and the nature of the resulting damage indicated that the plane carried a bomb, estimated at 200 pounds. A fire broke out which was immediately extinguished, The ship prompltly circled the area searching for survivors who may have been blown overboard by the force of the explosion. A whaleboat, with two life rafts, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding waters, but no trace of Willard Temple could be found. The Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, indicated that he was probably blown overboard and lost, as his name never showed up in any prisoner of war camps. Willard died on 26 March 1945 at the age of 35 in Pacific.126748 Initially missing in action, his status was changed to killed in action on Okinawa 12 months after his loss in action. Service Number: 8601711. He was buried on 27 March 1946 in Honolulu, Honolulu, HI.80399,81716 Date also given as his death date. His name appears in the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial as Missing in Action or Buried at Sea in Honolulu, Hawaii. His marker in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA, gave the date as 26 Mar 1945. Parents: Willard Melvin (Willard) TEMPLE-62603 and Leona VAN KIRK-62604.

Spouse: Kathryn Jane FARRELL-62602. Kathryn Jane FARRELL and Seaman 2nd Class Willard Meredith (Meredith) TEMPLE were married on 14 September 1935 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA.33116 Children were: Karen TEMPLE-86289.


Wille TEMPLE Jr. (private).

Spouse: Lavonne MC CLOUD-165008.


Wille C. TEMPLE was born on 13 March 1895 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, VA.126751 In 1917 he was a locomotice engineer ont he Rockingham Railroad in Rockingham, Richmond, NC.126751

Spouse: UNKNOWN-153055. UNKNOWN and Wille C. TEMPLE were married before 1917.126751


Willena TEMPLE56151 was born on 18 August 1917 in Meadville, Franklin, MS.24896,25207,126752 Birth date in the 1920 census is Sep 1916. SSDI put it as Aug 1917. temple People Vol. 1 gave the date in 1918. She appeared in the census in February 1920 in Franklin Co., MS.24896 She appeared in the census in April 1930 in Franklin Co., MS.25207 Willena lived in Natchez, Adams, MS in 1993.7594 She died on 19 November 2004 at the age of 87 in Natchez, Adams, MS.2974,126753,126754 Buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, MS. Parents: Thomas Willie (Will\Junior) TEMPLE-20471 and Una Sophia (Unie) WHITTINGTON-20514.

Spouse: Ollie Lee HALL-20557. Willena TEMPLE and Ollie Lee HALL were married on 28 March 1936.39976 Children were: Bobby Gene HALL-82210, Billy Joe HALL-82211.

Spouse: FREEZE-101506.


William TEMPLE (private). Parents: Asa Parker (Asa) TEMPLE-1876 and Fannie MC CONNELL-2497.


William TEMPLE (private).79894 Parents: John TEMPLE-3669 and Susan SPENCER-24231.


William TEMPLE (private). Parents: William TEMPLE-4656 and Mary TEMPLE-5458.

Children were: Ella TEMPLE-19592.