Benjamin TEMPLE (private). Parents: Peter TEMPLE-64647 and Susan -64650.

Benjamin TEMPLE (private). Parents: Brad TEMPLE-70745 and Kara -70747.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born (date unknown). Although unlikely, Benjamin might be the son of William and Elizabeth (Chambliss) Temple. He is the right age, but the location in DE is odd. Benjamin, who we know was the child of William and Elizabeth, was born in NC, and appears in the 1790 census in Hillborough, Chatham, NC.

Spouse: Sarah BROOMER-78288. Sarah BROOMER and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 4 September 1768 in New Castle, New Castle, DE.¹⁰²⁰⁵

Benjamin TEMPLE (private). Parents: Enos TEMPLE-75733.

Benjamin TEMPLE^34260,34261 died before 1823. Died at age 30. Parents: John TEMPLE-4494 and Mary GRAY-4641.

Benjamin TEMPLE^{1829,34262,34263} was born on 27 July 1690 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.^{34262,34264,34265} He died on 6 March 1753 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.^{21,34262,34266} Buried in the Old Hill Burying Ground, Concord, MA. One of the original grantees of Templeton, MA. That town probably named after his father (Abraham), who was well known and respected as a veteran of King Phillips War. Parents: Abraham TEMPLE-5031 and Deborah HADLOCKE-34.

Spouse: Abigail WAITE-128. Abigail WAITE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 18 September 1718 in Weston, Middlesex, MA.^34265,34267 The LDS file lists date as 12 Oct 1719 and place as Acton, Middlesex, MA, both of which appear wrong.

Data supplied by Sylvia Temple Hartmann indicate that the marriage is recorded in the Concord, MA Library. Children were: Thomas TEMPLE-846, Benjamin TEMPLE-847, Abigail TEMPLE-848, John TEMPLE-849, Abraham TEMPLE-850, Sarah TEMPLE-46665, James TEMPLE-851, Peter TEMPLE-852.

Benjamin TEMPLE^{1829,6826,32439} was born in 1708 in Stow, Middlesex, MA.³²⁴³⁹ Rise of the Temples lists birthplace as Stowe, Middlesex, MA.
However, research supplied by Sylvia Temple Hartmann indicates no such
record exists at Stowe. He died on 9 September 1767 in Heath, Franklin, MA.^1829,3008 An original grantee of Heath.

According to the Harlow collection, from original Vital Records of Boylston, Levi Temple confused Benjamin with his uncle - and credited the former with a wife named Abigail. However, he had only one wife, Hannah, and his uncle Benjamin married Abigail Waite. Levi's confusion may come from this error appearing in the Family Register of Shrewsbury, MA. Parents: Dr. Richard TEMPLE-33 and Mary BARKER-4962.

Spouse: Hannah -854. Hannah and Benjamin TEMPLE were married about 1729. Children were: Thomas TEMPLE-856, Richard TEMPLE-857, Jemima TEMPLE-858, Elizabeth TEMPLE-859, Timothy TEMPLE-860, Abigail TEMPLE-848, Solomon TEMPLE-861, Amos TEMPLE-862, Tilly TEMPLE-26454, Lt. Seth TEMPLE-864, Salmon TEMPLE-863, Zebuda TEMPLE-865, Sarah TEMPLE-855.

Benjamin TEMPLE^33702,34268 was born in 1713 in Hopewell, Mercer, NJ.²⁵³⁶⁰ He died in August 1777 in Hopewell, Mercer, NJ.^25360,32491 Will dated 2 Aug 1777, with inventory of the estate on 31 Jul 1777. Parents: Abraham TEMPLE-116 and Phoebe -123.

Spouse: Polly HART-869.

Spouse: Sarah MOORE-870. Sarah MOORE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married about 1750.^25360,25361 Children were: Joanna TEMPLE-873, Daniel TEMPLE-874, Sarah (Sally) TEMPLE-872.

Spouse: Mrs. HORSEFIELD-871.

Benjamin TEMPLE¹⁹¹⁷⁸ was born on 29 January 1720/1 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.^{19178,26211,32495} He served in the military between December 1776 and March 1777.³²⁴⁹⁷ Private, Capt. John Hartwell's co., Col. Dike's regt.; muster roll for Dec 1776-Feb 1777; credited to town of Concord; enlisted Dec 1 1776; regiment raised to serve until Mar 1 1777; also, lists of men appearing under the heading "Hartwell Brook the first Everidge;" said Temple appears among men at Boston with Capt. Hartwell [year not given], and among men with Capt. Abishal Brown at Nantasket [year not given]. He died about 1805.¹⁹¹⁷⁸ Benjamin lived in Acton, Middlesex, MA.³⁴²⁶⁹ Served in Revolutionary War, and his application for a gun and blanket is on record. Parents: Benjamin TEMPLE-122 and Abigail WAITE-128.

Spouse: Abigail HARRIS-916. Abigail HARRIS and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1745 in Acton, Middlesex, MA.^{8934,12087,19178} Intention filed at Acton 12 Oct 1745. Children were: Mary TEMPLE-917, Abigail TEMPLE-918, John ("Pine Hill") TEMPLE-919, Anna TEMPLE-920, Lucy TEMPLE-921, Lucy TEMPLE-16834, Abraham TEMPLE-922, Benjamin TEMPLE-923, James TEMPLE-924.

Colonel Benjamin TEMPLE^{9261,9262,34270,34271,34272} was born in 1734 in "Presque Isle", King William, VA.^9261,9263 He served in the military in March 1759.³⁴²⁷³ Fought in the French and Indian War, as a lieutenant in the Virginia Battalion of Regulars commanded by Col. William Peachey. He owned on 2 June 1770 in Spotsylvania Co., VA.³⁴²⁷⁴ "June 2, 1770. Thomas Minor of Spts. Co. and Mary, his wife, to Robert Hill of King and Queen Co., Whereas, Benja. Temple of King Wm. Co. sold to Thomas Minor 250 a. in Spts. Co. for œ162 10s. curr. (same being part of a tract devised sd. Benja. Temple by the will of his father, Jo Temple, Decd., etc.), and did make and execute a deed to the sd. Minor Dec. 7, 1763, by which the sd. land was described as within certain bound and from a recent survey was found to include 56 a. above the sd. 250 purchased by the sd. Minor; and whereas the sd. Benja. Temple after selling and conveying several parcels of land devised him as aforesaid having bargained and sold to the sd. Robt. Hill all the residue of sd. land containing 376 a. including the sd. 56 a. as conveyed in the sd. Minor?? deed, hath by a deed, June 29, 1766, conveyed all right, title, interest, etc. to the sd. Hill, in fee, etc. Witnesses, J. Lewis, Jno. Todd, Jno Z. Lewis O. Towles, Geo. Stubblefield. No date of Record." Benjamin owned 2000 acres of land in 1773 in Augusta Co., VA.³⁴²⁷³ on 27 Nov 1773 he was granted land under a warrant from Dunmore as an inducement to relocate to Augusta (Botetourt) County. He sold the land 8 Apr 1774 to Valentine Crawford and John Nevill for 200 pounds. He served in the military between 1776 and 1783.³⁴²⁷⁵ Served in Revolutionary War, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel by 1780. Was a captain of Virginia Dragoons, 1776, lt col of the first Continental Dragoons from 31 Mar 1777 and served to the close of the war. Appears in the Return of the officers of the 4th Regiment of Dragoons for one month pay, 19 Sep 1783.

Captain Virginia Dragoons, 13th June, 1776, as part of the 2nd Troop of Horse (at the same time as Henry Lee was appointed to the 5th Troop of Horse); Lieutenant-Colonel 1st Continental Dragoons, 31st March, 1777; transferred to 4th Dragoons, 10th December, 1779, and served to close of war; Colonel, 30th September, 1783. He raised and equipped his own unit.

Charter member of the order of the Cincinnati. He was elected as Assemblyman between 1784 and 1788 in King William Co., VA.³⁴²⁷⁶ Elected in 1784, 1785, 1786, and 1787. He was elected again in 1789 (after the 1788 Convention). Benjamin a member of the Convention of 1788 in June 1788 in Richmond, Richmond, VA.³⁴²⁷⁷ This Convention was called from 2-27 Jun 1788 to ratify the Constitution. The Virginia Convention ratified it on 26 Jun 1788, becoming the 10th state to do so. He was elected as State Senator between 1790 and 1800 in King William Co., VA.³⁴²⁷⁸ He was elected to represent Essex, King William and King and Queen counties in 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, 1795, 1797, 1798, and 1799. He died in 1802 in King and Queen Co., VA.^9261,9263 Member of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate and the Convention of 1788.

Data supplied by Gwen DuVall, a descendant. She cites a letter written by Mrs. Polly Williamson (daughter of Col. Benjamin Temple) to Dr. William Gwathmey of King and Queen County in 1831.

The children shown are derived from the will of Lt. John Baylor. Parents: Colonel Joseph TEMPLE-4447 and Anne ARNOLD-16128.

Spouse: Mary Brooke (Molly) BAYLOR-4509. Mary Brooke (Molly) BAYLOR and Colonel Benjamin TEMPLE were married about 1765.⁹²⁶¹ Children were: Elizabeth (Betsy) TEMPLE-16477, Colonel Robert TEMPLE-4510, Reverend Benjamin Burnley TEMPLE-4511, Mary (Polly) TEMPLE-21209, Ann TEMPLE-34870, Nancy Brooke TEMPLE-17579.

Benjamin TEMPLE⁸⁹³⁵ was born about 1737 in Warwick Swamp, Charles, VA. He was born before 1772 in Chatham Co., NC.³³⁴³⁶ He served in the military in 1772 in Chatham Co., NC.³⁴²⁷⁹ Benjamin served in the Chatham militia under Captain Hogan. As a private, he also showed up in Captain Joab Brooks' company. Benjamin apparently was married, but to whom and whether there was issue are open questions. The 1790 census indicates 2 males over 16, 4 between 0 and 16, and 2 females. Given his age in 1790, these might be Benjamin's son and grandchildren. I may have found Benjamin as the husband of Sarah Broomer in DE in 1768, although this seems unlikely.

He may be the father of John, b 1765-1784. Parents: William TEMPLE-9827 and Elizabeth CHAMBLISS-17156.

Benjamin TEMPLE¹¹⁴⁷⁹ was born in 1744 in Ewing, Mercer, NJ.^11479,13664 He died in 1815/6 in West Windsor, Mercer, NJ.¹¹⁴⁸⁰ Will was dated 24 Oct 1815, and proved 19 Sep 1816. Parents: Return TEMPLE-388 and UNKNOWN-39093.

Spouse: Sarah BURGE-1014. Sarah BURGE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1780.^11479,11481 Children were: Asher TEMPLE-1015, Rebecca TEMPLE-1016.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born on 3 February 1745 in Kennett Square, Chester, PA.^{1480,4458,14936,21058,21695} Some sources give 3 Dec, as the DAR Genealogical Research Committee Book of family Charts, PA Vol. 69. He served in the military between 1782 and 1787.⁴⁴⁵⁸ The Miscellaneous Pennsylvania Records, Book of Family Charts, DAR GRC 1939, Vol. 69, p. 127, indicates that it was this Benjamin who was a Private in the Pennsbury Co., Chester Co., Militia under Capt Joseph Mendenhall, 2nd Co. 3rd Battalion, 1782-1783 (Archives 5th Ser, Vol. 5, pp. 583 and 575); 1st Co., 7th Battalion of the Chester Millitia, 1784, 1786 and 1787 (Archives 6th Series, Vol. 3, pp. 229, 234, 296 and 322). He died on 6 September 1815 in Kennett, Chester, PA.^4458,34280 Buried in Old Kennett Cemetery, Chester, PA. Existence derived from letter written by his father to a cousin. See William Temple note. Parents: William TEMPLE-4525 and Hannah TAYLOR-4526.

Spouse: Hannah JONES-21871. Hannah JONES and Benjamin TEMPLE were married.²¹⁶⁹⁵ They were first cousins. Children were: John TEMPLE-21874, James TEMPLE-21880, Jane TEMPLE-21875, Hannah TEMPLE-21876, Joseph TEMPLE-21877, Elizabeth TEMPLE-21878, William TEMPLE-21879.

Benjamin TEMPLE²⁹³⁶⁹ was born on 23 August 1746 in Wilmington, Middlesex, MA.^{13661,29369,34281} He was baptized on 12 December 1756 in Tewksbury, Middlesex, MA.³⁴²⁸² He was baptized in 1789 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁶⁸²¹ Benjamin died on 2 April 1817 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NH.^29369,34283 Parents: Ebenezer TEMPLE-4367 and Hephzibah JENKINS-4398.

Spouse: Sarah SANDERS-5797. Sarah SANDERS and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 9 July 1767 in Billerica, Middlesex, MA.^{8733,29369,29371} Children were: Joel TEMPLE-5798, Ebenezer TEMPLE-5799, Sarah (Sally) TEMPLE-5801, Benjamin TEMPLE Jr.-5800, James TEMPLE-5937, Elizabeth (Betsey) TEMPLE-5802, Lucy L. TEMPLE-5803, George TEMPLE-5804, William TEMPLE-5805.

Spouse: Mary FLETCHER-24624. Mary FLETCHER and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 2 October 1806 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NH.^2176,16821

Benjamin TEMPLE³⁴²⁸⁴ was born on 23 January 1762. He lived in Amherst, Hillsborough, NH in 1776.³⁴²⁸⁵ He died in 1780 in Amherst, Hillsborough, NH. Parents: Joseph TEMPLE-460 and Lucy -959.

Benjamin TEMPLE³⁴²⁸⁶ was born on 15 June 1764 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.^{12087,34286,34287} He died in 1803.³⁴²⁸⁶ Parents: Benjamin TEMPLE-847 and Abigail HARRIS-916.

Spouse: Grace STONE-29581. Grace STONE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 22 December 1791 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.^24042,31145 Vital records of Carlisle indicate her name was Susan.

Spouse: Grace CARLISLE-16833. Grace CARLISLE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married.¹²⁰⁸⁷

Benjamin TEMPLE Jr.³⁴²⁸⁸ was born on 4 May 1772 in Tewksbury, Middlesex, MA.^{8733,21326,34282} He died in 1820 in Stoddard, Cheshire, NH.²¹³²⁶ Rise of the Temples, Note 6 D, p. 87 conflicts with the data presented on p. 36. In the notes, dates are given as 1764 to 1803. No spouse cited. Parents: Benjamin TEMPLE-4401 and Sarah SANDERS-5797.

Spouse: Alice JENKINS-5931. Alice JENKINS and Benjamin TEMPLE Jr. were married on 19 May 1805 in Stoddard, Cheshire, NH.^{2176,7405,21326} Children were: Gilman TEMPLE-5932, Electa TEMPLE-5933, Melvin TEMPLE-5934, Mary TEMPLE-5935, John TEMPLE-5936.

Benjamin TEMPLE³²⁴⁵² was born on 21 March 1772 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, MA.^{3009,18397,32385} Rise of the Temples lists birth date as 1772, and place as Northborough, Worcester, MA. He was born before 1811 in Northborough, Worcester, MA.²¹⁷⁶ He died on 15 March 1829 in Northborough, Worcester, MA.^8080,18397 Indications are that he died a pauper. Benjamin was a Farmer.¹⁸³⁹⁷ He was a Miller.¹⁸³⁹⁷ After death of Phebe Green, children were brought up by families in New Ipswich, Fitzwilliam and Swanzey, NH. Parents: Timothy TEMPLE-860 and Eunice Deborah BALL-971.

Spouse: Phebe GREEN-1234. Phebe GREEN and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 27 October 1796 in Berlin, Worcester, MA.^{8083,10465,18397} Children were: Patricia (Patty) TEMPLE-20997, Martha TEMPLE-1235, Harriet TEMPLE-1236, Seth TEMPLE-21008, Arrabella TEMPLE-10890, Timothy Green (T.G.) TEMPLE-1237, Laura TEMPLE-1238.

Spouse: Phebe MASON-10891. Phebe MASON and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 16 December 1811 in Swanzey, Cheshire, NH.^2176,18398 Children were: Mason TEMPLE-1239, Elias TEMPLE-1240, Maria TEMPLE-1241, Elvira TEMPLE-1242, Lucy TEMPLE-1243, Seth F. TEMPLE-1244, John Mason (John) TEMPLE-1737, Elizabeth TEMPLE-1245.

Benjamin TEMPLE¹¹⁰⁰⁵ was born in 1776 in Chatham Co., NC.⁸⁷⁹¹ He witness to a deed of land sold by Robert Temple to Nathaniel Jones on 8 September 1800 in Wake Co., NC.³⁴²⁸⁹ He granted 100 acres of land by NC in 1802 in Wake Co., NC.³⁴²⁸⁹ Benjamin appeared in the census in 1830 in Madison Co., AL.³⁴²⁹⁰ Enumerated with himself were one male born between 1810 and 1815 and another between 1815 and 1820. Females included one born between 1780 and 1790, one between 1815 and 1820, one between 1820 and 1825, and one born between 1825 and 1830. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Bedford Co., TN.³⁴²⁹¹ Census is illegible. He died after 1850.⁸⁷⁸⁹ Benjamin has reference number RLT # W31.⁴⁶²⁴ Two of the children that appear in the 1850 census could not be read. One appears to have been William S, but that is a very tentative reading of the page.

Two of the children that appear in the 1850 census could not be read. One appears to have been William S, but that is a very tentative reading of the page. Parents: Samuel TEMPLE-18527 and Sarah -25005.

Spouse: Martha Winifred (Winny) TEMPLE-16104. Martha Winifred (Winny) TEMPLE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 15 December 1813 in Wake Co., NC.^{8789,12176,34292} Her name on the marriage bond is given simply as Winifred. Children were: Robert Henry TEMPLE Sr.-35334, Rebecca TEMPLE-16175, William Samuel (William) TEMPLE-16176, Martha Helen TEMPLE-16164, Sarah TEMPLE-30539, Sally TEMPLE-30540.

Benjamin TEMPLE^10258,34293 was born on 22 March 1777 in Prince George Co., VA.²⁵⁷⁴² He was born in 1793 in Hancock Co., GA.³⁰⁹⁶⁶ He was born in 1820 in Autauga Co., AL.³⁰⁹⁶³ Benjamin died in October 1843 in Autauga Co., AL.⁵⁴¹⁷ Served as the administrator of his father's estate in 1802. His family, according to the Temple-Myrick Family Bible, emigrated from VA to Autauga Co., AL, by way of Hancock Co., GA. Parents: Peter TEMPLE-17168 and Ann BONNER-17173.

Spouse: Jincy (Jensey) STEMBRIDGE-17232. Jincy (Jensey) STEMBRIDGE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1802 in Hancock Co., GA.³⁰⁹⁶³ Children were: William H. TEMPLE-18090, Martha Ann B. TEMPLE-18091, Uriah Alexander (Uriah) TEMPLE-18092, Henry Allen (Henry) TEMPLE-18093, Nancy Mason TEMPLE-18094, Peter Epps (Peter) TEMPLE-18095, Sarah K. TEMPLE-18096, Mary Jane (Jane) TEMPLE-18097, Armstead B. TEMPLE-18098.

Benjamin TEMPLE^{1829,12706,22889} was born on 27 August 1780 in Heath, Franklin, MA.^{1829,12706,19501} He was born about 1838 in Marietta, Washington, OH.¹⁰⁴⁷¹ He died in September 1856 in Marietta, Washington, OH.^10471,12706 Served in the War of 1812 at Boston harbor. Parents: Solomon TEMPLE-861 and Abigail HAYDEN-979.

Spouse: Rebena CHRISTEE-1265. Rebena CHRISTEE and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 20 March 1806 in Heath, Franklin, MA.^{10471,12530,12706} Children were: Lucy TEMPLE-1266, Samantha Christee (Samantha) TEMPLE-1267, Reverend Luther TEMPLE-1268, Persis Hunt TEMPLE-1269, Judge Henry C. TEMPLE-1270, Hannah Hunt TEMPLE-1271, Jane Persis TEMPLE-1272, Samuel Kimball TEMPLE-1273, Richard TEMPLE-25802.

Spouse: Ruth HIETT-29788. Ruth HIETT and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 12 October 1842 in Washington Co., OH.^19969,19971

Benjamin TEMPLE³⁴²⁹⁴ was born about 1783 in Springfield Twp., Windsor, VT.^21,34295 Place derived from siblings. He died in 1798.³⁴²⁹⁵ Parents: Frederick TEMPLE-785 and Hannah KING-792.

Benjamin TEMPLE⁸⁵⁵⁷ was born about 1795 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. He died after 1836 in Queen Anne's Co., MD. Parents: Joshua TEMPLE-27470 and Ann WILSON-27471.

Spouse: Frances BAILEY-27517. Frances BAILEY and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 14 October 1820 in Queen Anne's Co., MD.^8557,8558 Children were: James H. TEMPLE-31248, Joshua TEMPLE-31253, Frances A. TEMPLE-31249, John TEMPLE-66964, Thomas TEMPLE-66961, George TEMPLE-66965.

Benjamin TEMPLE¹⁵³⁴⁵ was born in 1795 in PA.^{21,15339,15340,15345} Some researchers put him in Loudon Co., VA, but the census give PA. In October 1850 he was a farmer in Whitely, Greene, PA.¹⁵³⁴⁰ In September 1860 he was a farmer in Whitely, Greene, PA.¹⁵³³⁹ Benjamin died in 1892.¹⁵³⁴⁵ He has reference number RLT # 7M.¹³¹¹ Parents: Nathaniel TEMPLE-822 and Sarah BLAKER-823.

Spouse: Jane DOUGLAS-1408. Jane DOUGLAS and Benjamin TEMPLE were married about 1815.¹⁵³⁴⁵ Children were: Nathaniel TEMPLE-16847.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1800 in King William Co., VA.³⁴²⁹⁶ He lived in Richmond, Richmond, VA about 1861.³⁴²⁹⁶ He lived in Mecklenburg Co., VA in August 1865.³⁴²⁹⁶ Benjamin application for pardon granted in August 1865 in Richmond, Richmond, VA.³⁴²⁹⁶ Application of Benjamin Temple of Mecklenberg Co., Virginia, for pardon.

Recommended by F.H. Peirpoint.

Virginia, Richmond, August 25th 1865
To His Excellency
Andrew Johnson
President of the U.S.

The petition of Benjamin Temple represents - That he is in his sixty fifth year of age. He was born in King William County in the State of Va and has always resided in Virginia. He resides at present in Mecklenberg County, Va.
In his early life he was a lawyer. He has not practiced law for many years. Since he ceased to practice law his occupation has been that of a farmer.
He has never held an office or position, civil, political or military, under the So-Called Confederate States government or any other government.
He has never borne arms against the United States government.
He was opposed to the secession and voted for the Union candidates for the Convention in Va, but acquiesced reluctantly in the action of his State when the ordinance of secession was passed, believing then, as he believes now that secession was no remedy for grievances real or imaginary.
He is not within any of the exceptions of the amnesty proclamation of the President of the United States of the 29th of May 1865 unless it be the 13th exception, and only within that because the estimated taxable value of his property may somewhat exceed twenty thousand dollars.
He has taken the prescribed oaths, under the proclamations of the President of the United States, in good faith, with the fixed and steady purpose of mind to keep and observe the same and to remain, as he is now, a peaceable and loyal citizen, and as far as he can be, a useful one.
No proceedings have been instituted against his property under the Confiscation acts. No property belonging to him is now in possession of the United States authorities as abandoned property or otherwise.
He respectfully asks that pardon which the Executive of the U.S. has, in clemency, so generously extended to others.
(signed)
Benjamin Temple

Witness:
State of Virginia, City of Richmond, to wit:

I, Hawes R. Sutton, a notary public in and for the city aforesaid, do hereby certify that Benjamin Temple whose name is signed to the foregoing petition, personally appeared before me in my aforesaid and made oath that the statements made in the said petition are true.
Given under my hand this 26th day of August 1865
(signed and sealed)
Hawes R. Sutton.

1st Endorsement

Richmond, Va, August 25th 1865
We have known Mr. Benjamin Temple for many years and take great pleasure in certifying that any statements he may make may be relied on with implied confidence.
He has been, and is, and will doubtless continue to be, a useful and peaceable citizen. We have no doubt of his loyalty to the U.S. Government, and are satisfied that he will, in the future, continue to be a loyal citizen.

Respectfully
Thomas J. Evans
William F. Taylor

Provost Marshall's Office
4th District
Richmond, Va., Aug 26th 1865

I do hereby certify, that on the 26th day of August 1865 at Richmond, Va., the oath prescribed by the President of the United States in his proclamation of May 29th 1865 was duly taken, subscribed and made matter of record of Benjamin Temple at OPM 2nd District, Richmond

(Signed) There are really no other alternatives - he must be Benjamin Temple of Berclair, in Spotsylvania Co., VA.

Benjamin TEMPLE^28928,28929 was born on 12 January 1801 in "Berclair", Spotsylvania, VA.^{11662,18549,28928,28930,28931,28932,34296} His amnesty papers claimed King William Co. He appeared in the census in 1830 in Hanover Co., VA.³⁴²⁹⁷ He appeared in the census in 1840 in Middlesex Co., VA.³⁴²⁹⁷ Appears with 2 males 5-10, 1 male 0-5, 2 females 10-20 and 1 female 0-5. He and his wife are listed as 30-40. In August 1850 Benjamin was a farmer in Spotsylvania Co., VA.²⁸⁹³⁰ In July 1860 he was a farmer in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, VA.²⁸⁹³² He lived in Richmond, Richmond, VA about 1861.³⁴²⁹⁶ Benjamin lived in Mecklenburg Co., VA in August 1865.³⁴²⁹⁶ He application for pardon granted in August 1865 in Richmond, Richmond, VA.³⁴²⁹⁶ Application of Benjamin Temple of Mecklenberg Co., Virginia, for pardon.

Recommended by F.H. Peirpoint.

Virginia, Richmond, August 25th 1865
To His Excellency
Andrew Johnson
President of the U.S.

Witness:
State of Virginia, City of Richmond, to wit:

1st Endorsement

Respectfully
Thomas J. Evans
William F. Taylor

Provost Marshall's Office
4th District
Richmond, Va., Aug 26th 1865

(Signed) He appeared in the census in June 1870 in Cortland, Spotsylvania, VA.^28931,34297 Benjamin died on 13 July 1872 in "Berclair", Spotsylvania, VA.^{11662,18549,28928,28933} Buried in Fredericksburg City Cemetery. He has reference number RLT # 105.²⁸²⁰¹ Parents: Colonel Robert TEMPLE-4510 and Elizabeth M. SKYRIN-5231.

Spouse: Lucy Lilly ROBINSON-5355. Lucy Lilly ROBINSON and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 26 September 1826 in Middlesex Co., VA.^{17867,18549,28928,28934} The date of 26 Sep 1826 also shows up as the date of the marriage bond in Middlesex Co. Children were: Elizabeth Lilly TEMPLE-21507, Virginia Nelson TEMPLE-21536, Major Robert Henry (Robert) TEMPLE-21120, Lieutenant Charles Wellford TEMPLE-21121, Molly Brooke TEMPLE-21537, Dr. Benjamin Brooke TEMPLE-21122, Judith Willantina TEMPLE-17623, Lieutenant John Taylor TEMPLE-21123, William Skyrin TEMPLE-5356, Bernard Moore TEMPLE-17590, Private Ludwell Robinson TEMPLE-21124, Lucy Lilly R. (Lucy) TEMPLE-5357.

Benjamin TEMPLE⁶⁸²⁷ was born on 20 January 1801 in Washington, Lycoming, PA.^{14174,14176,14177,14178,14179} Gave his age as 47 in 1850. In July 1850 he was a farmer in Madison, Guernsey, OH.¹⁴¹⁷⁶ In June 1860 he was a farmer in Washington, Guernsey, OH.¹⁴¹⁷⁷ In June 1870 Benjamin was a farmer in Washington, Guernsey, OH.¹⁴¹⁷⁸ He appeared in the census in June 1880 in Antrim, Guernsey, OH.¹⁴¹⁷⁹ He died on 19 May 1883 in Guernsey Co., OH.¹⁴¹⁷⁴ Buried in Antrim United Presbyterian, Madison, OH. Benjamin has reference number RLT # U47.⁹⁸⁵ It is possible that he is the son of William Temple, b 1780 in Ireland.

Spouse: Maria J. CUNNINGHAM-21911. Maria J. CUNNINGHAM and Benjamin TEMPLE were married before 1827. Children were: Samuel TEMPLE-21912, William TEMPLE-21913, Jane TEMPLE-21914, Joseph TEMPLE-21915, James TEMPLE-21916, Mary TEMPLE-21917, Samuel C. TEMPLE-21918, Nancy M. TEMPLE-21919, Rose Ann TEMPLE-21920, Martha C. TEMPLE-21921, Violet Lizzie TEMPLE-21922, Andrew S. TEMPLE-21923, Oscar Clayton (Oscar) TEMPLE-43780.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1804 in Hanover, Germany.⁵⁷⁶⁶ In June 1870 he was a farmer in Shannon, Carroll, IL.⁵⁷⁶⁶ He died.

Spouse: Mattie -52623. Mattie and Benjamin TEMPLE were married. Children were: Herbert TEMPLE-40183, Wessel Berend (Wesley) TEMPEL-40191, Benjamin TEMPLE Jr.-48217.

Benjamin TEMPLE²⁷¹⁸⁹ was born on 18 September 1806 in Ewing, Mercer, NJ.^{27188,27189,27190,27191} In July 1850 he was a hatter in Danbury, Fairfield, CT.²⁷¹⁸⁸ In June 1860 he was a hatter in Bethel, Fairfield, CT.²⁷¹⁹⁰ In June 1880 Benjamin was a hat shop employee in Norwalk, Fairfield, CT.²⁷¹⁹¹ He died on 15 February 1896 in Bethel, Fairfield, CT.^8364,27189 He has reference number RLT # 495.²²⁹⁸⁶ Parents: Asher TEMPLE-1007 and Mary (Polly) HART-1361.

Spouse: Catherine PECK-1933. Catherine PECK and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 5 January 1834 in Weston, Fairfield, CT.^8364,27189 Children were: Mary H. TEMPLE-17539, Charlotte TEMPLE-17540.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1807 in PA.⁴¹⁹ In October 1850 he was a laborer in Birmingham Meeting, Chester, PA.⁴¹⁹ He has reference number RLT # (None).⁹⁸⁵

Spouse: Ann -81553. Ann and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1831 in PA. Children were: Thebia TEMPLE-81554, Robert TEMPLE-81557, Sarah TEMPLE-81555, Mary Ann TEMPLE-81556.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born between 1810 and 1820.³⁴⁴² He appeared in the census in 1840 in Giles Co., TN.³⁴⁴² Enumerated with 1 male 20-30 (himself) 1 5-10, and 1 0-5; 1 female 20-30 and 1 0-5. Apparently a grandson of John and Jane (Russell) Temple.

Benjamin TEMPLE²⁶⁶⁵⁵ was born in 1812 in Princeton, Mercer, NJ.^{26655,26657,26662,34298} In 1850 he was a farmer in Morehouse Parish, LA.²⁶⁶⁶⁰ In July 1860 he was a farmer in Bastrop, Morehouse, LA.²⁶⁶⁶¹ In June 1870 Benjamin was a planter in Morehouse Parish, LA.^{26655,26662,34299} He died on 1 July 1877 in Ouachita Parish, LA.^8001,26655 He has reference number RLT # 497.¹²⁸⁶³ Benjamin was a Warehouseman.²⁶⁶⁵⁵ He lived in Point Pleasant, Morehouse, LA.²⁶⁶⁵⁵ Parents: Asher TEMPLE-1015 and Ann (Nancy) WOODMANSEE-1382.

Spouse: Cynthia Ann (Annie) PARKER-1941. Cynthia Ann (Annie) PARKER and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 27 May 1841 in Union Parish, LA.^{1966,8001,21356,26655,26656} Children were: Charles A. TEMPLE-30598, Anna Elizabeth (Lizzy) TEMPLE-1942, Henrietta W. (Hattie) TEMPLE-1943, Thadeus TEMPLE-30673, Franklin P. (Frank) TEMPLE-1945, Rollin L. (Lemmy) TEMPLE-30674, Lyda W. (Lida) TEMPLE-1944.

Benjamin TEMPLE²⁸³⁵⁷ was born on 12 August 1812 in Monongalia Co., WV.^{13781,28357,28359,28361,28362,28363,34300} Birthplace given as Pennsylvania in the 1870 federal and 1885 Iowa state censuses. Gave his age as 79 in 1885. In November 1850 he was a farmer in Wayne Twp., Greene, PA.²⁸³⁵⁹ In September 1860 he was a cooper in Wayne Twp., Greene, PA.²⁸³⁶¹ In 1869 Benjamin was in Corydon, Wayne, IA.¹³⁷⁸¹ In August 1870 he was a farmer in Clay, Wayne, IA.^28357,28362 In 1885 he was a farmer in Clay, Wayne, IA.²⁸³⁶³ Benjamin died on 25 February 1885 in Washington, Washington, IA.^28357,34301 Buried in Kirby Cemetery, Wayne Co., IA. He has reference number RLT # 502.¹³¹¹ Parents: Return TEMPLE-824 and Sarah DARR-825.

Spouse: Matilda REEVES-1984. Matilda REEVES and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 7 August 1832.^{13781,28357,28364} Children were: Sarah TEMPLE-1985, Thomas Jefferson TEMPLE-1986, Caroline Rebecca (Caroline) TEMPLE-1987, Benjamin Franklin TEMPLE-1990, Emmeline TEMPLE-1988, John Reeves (John) TEMPLE-1989, Charlotte TEMPLE-12984, Melissa Jane TEMPLE-1993, Matilda Ann TEMPLE-1994, Eliza Ellen (Eliza) TEMPLE-1991, George Washington (George) TEMPLE-1992.

Benjamin TEMPLE³⁴³⁰² was born on 11 April 1816.¹²⁶²⁸ Parents: Stephen TEMPLE-960 and Eunice Pamela WYETH-1202.

Benjamin TEMPLE²⁷⁵⁹³ was born on 14 April 1818 in Reading, Middlesex, MA.^{27219,27593,27594,27595,27596} He appeared in the census in 1850 in Reading, Middlesex, MA.²⁷⁵⁹⁷ In June 1860 he was a cordwainer in Reading, Middlesex, MA.²⁷⁵⁹⁴ In June 1870 Benjamin was a shoe maker in Courtland, Columbia, WI.²⁷⁵⁹⁵ He appeared in the census in 1875 in Courtland, Columbia, WI.¹⁸⁶⁷ Enumerated with 2 white males and 2 white females. He appeared in the census in June 1900 in Courtland, Columbia, WI.²⁷⁵⁹⁶ Benjamin died after 1902 in Cambria, Columbia, WI. Date is assumed based on his wife's death certificate, saying she was married, not a widow. He has reference number RLT # 373.¹²²⁴² Parents: John TEMPLE Jr.-5699 and Elizabeth (Betsey) CARTER-5708.

Spouse: Philena H. PLUMMER-6071. Philena H. PLUMMER and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 8 May 1848 in Reading, Middlesex, MA.^{8834,27593,27596} Children were: George Otis TEMPLE-6072, Georgiana TEMPLE-6073, Sarah Eliza (Sarah) TEMPLE-6074, Fanny Hall TEMPLE-6075, James Monroe (James) TEMPLE-6076.

Benjamin TEMPLE Jr. was born in 1842 in Hanover, Germany.^836,837 Gave his age as 33 in 1880. He immigrated before 1866. In July 1870 he was a farmer in Shannon, Carroll, IL.⁸³⁷ In June 1880 Benjamin was a farmer in Shannon, Carroll, IL.⁸³⁶ He died. Association of his children requires proof. He would seem to have been originally named Berend, I think, and anglicized his name to Benjamin. Parents: Benjamin TEMPLE-40190 and Mattie -52623.

Spouse: Barbara (Dena) -48218. Barbara (Dena) and Benjamin TEMPLE Jr. were married in 1866. Children were: Mary TEMPLE-48219, TEMPLE-48221, Gretchen TEMPLE-50346, Alex TEMPLE-50344, Annie TEMPLE-50347, Jennie TEMPLE-48220.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born about 1843 in Ewing, Mercer, NJ.²¹ Possibly Feb 1844 - if her mother died of childbirth complications. Parents: John TEMPLE-1367 and Mahala PHILLIPS-32084.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1846 in Canada.^34303,34304 In August 1870 he was a laborer in Burlington, Des Moines, IA.³⁴³⁰⁴ He died. Possibly related to George Temple, husband of Mary, who was in Polk Co., IA in 1870.

Benjamin TEMPLE¹⁶⁶⁵⁵ was born in 1848 in Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, ME.^20211,26194 He appeared in the census in August 1850 in Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, ME.²⁶¹⁹⁴ He died in 1854 in Bowdoin, Sagadahoc, ME.^21,20211 Buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, ME. Parents: Levi TEMPLE-1518 and Julia OLANTON-3478.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1849 in France.¹⁴⁵¹³ In 1899 he was a machinist in Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.¹⁴⁵¹³ Parents: Peter TEMPLE-107108 and Eliza -107109.

Spouse: Annie Maria DAVIS-106868. Annie Maria DAVIS and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 8 November 1899 in Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.¹⁴⁵¹⁴

Benjamin TEMPLE was born on 14 July 1849 in Amiens, France.¹⁸²³⁹ He immigrated between 1850 and 1855. In 1878 he was a machinist in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada.³⁴³⁰⁵ Benjamin died in 1888 in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada.⁷⁷²⁶ Identification as the Benjamin whose death was recorded in Hamilton in 1888 remains to be proved. He was a machinist, Grand Trunk Railway.¹⁸²³⁹ He was a machinist, E.T. Wright, Sawyer-Massey and Smart-Turner Machine Works in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada.¹⁸²³⁹ Parents: Peter TEMPLE-37763 and Eliza OWEN-37764.

Spouse: Margaret Sheriff (Margaret) GRAHAM-37773. Margaret Sheriff (Margaret) GRAHAM and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada.¹⁸²³⁹ Children were: Priscilla S. TEMPLE-64481, John Peter TEMPLE-64166, Benjamin Henry TEMPLE-64148, Margaret Ellore (Maggie) TEMPLE-64169, Ida Jane TEMPLE-64164.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in July 1849 in Graham, Jefferson, IN.^{7358,8256,27674,27675,34306} He appeared in the census in October 1850 in Graham, Jefferson, IN.²⁷⁶⁷⁵ He appeared in the census in June 1860 in Montgomery, Jennings, IN.²⁷⁶⁷⁴ In June 1900 Benjamin was a painter in Galveston, Galveston, TX.⁷³⁵⁸ He appeared in the census in January 1920 in Bremen, Cook, IL.³⁴³⁰⁶ 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 in Bremen, Cook, IL.³⁴³⁰⁷ Possibly the father of Benjamin F. Temple, who married Alice T. Rousey. Parents: Thomas TEMPLE(S)-10004 and Catherine PORCH-10009.

Spouse: Willie J. -53454. Willie J. and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1885 in TX.⁷³⁵⁸ Children were: Scott Wilson TEMPLE-53455, Louella TEMPLE-53456.

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

Benjamin TEMPLE³⁴³⁰⁸ was born on 9 September 1850 in Trenton, Mercer, NJ.^{8174,8175,10708,25994,34309} He appeared in the census in June 1860 in Southwick, Hampden, MA.⁸¹⁷⁴ In June 1870 he was a farmer in Monroe, Fairfield, CT.³⁴³⁰⁹ In June 1880 Benjamin was a farmer in Southwick, Hampden, MA.²⁵⁹⁹⁴ Enumerated with her sister Mary Anna's family. He died on 6 June 1896 in Southwick, Hampden, MA.^753,8175 Buried in the Ancient Burial Ground, Southwick, MA. Parents: Reverend John Furman (John) TEMPLE-1356 and Margaret APPLETON-1911.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in April 1854 in TX.³⁴³¹⁰ In June 1900 he was a clerk in Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, KS.³⁴³¹⁰ His parents were from MS (father) and NC (mother).

Spouse: UNKNOWN-103174. UNKNOWN and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1877.³⁴³¹⁰

Benjamin TEMPLE⁸³⁵⁰ was born on 29 July 1856 in Franklin Co., MS. He died on 29 July 1856. Parents: David D. TEMPLE-19178 and Cynthia H. WACTOR-19242.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in July 1858 in Morris, Grundy, IL.^{1314,1315,1316} He appeared in the census in June 1860 in Morris, Grundy, IL.¹³¹⁴ He appeared in the census in June 1870 in Whitefield, Marshall, IL.¹³¹⁵ In June 1900 Benjamin was a farmer in Breckenridge, Caldwell, MO.¹³¹⁶ He lived in Canton, Mc Pherson, KS in 1918.⁵⁸⁷⁸ In January 1920 he was a farmer in Harrison, Daviess, MO.⁵⁸⁷⁷ Benjamin died. Parents: Eno TEMPLE-76116 and Charlotte -76117.

Spouse: Sylvia -80614. Sylvia and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1887.¹³¹⁶ Children were: Opal TEMPLE-80615.

Spouse: May Louise (May) -81082. May Louise (May) and Benjamin TEMPLE were married on 29 January 1918 in Jackson Co., MO.⁵⁸⁷⁸ Application was dated 29 Jan 1918.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1860 in Russia.⁴⁰⁰⁶ He immigrated in 1885.⁴⁰⁰⁶ In January 1920 he was a men's clothing tailor in New York City, New York, NY.⁴⁰⁰⁶ He might be the Benjamin Temple naturalized in 1901.

Spouse: Lena -83489. Lena and Benjamin TEMPLE were married before 1901. Children were: Lilly TEMPLE-83490, Hannah TEMPLE-83491, Harry TEMPLE-83492, David TEMPLE-83493.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born on 15 June 1866.³⁴³¹¹ He died on 27 February 1910 in Union Co., AR.³⁴³¹¹ Buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, El Dorado, AR.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1869 in IL.⁵⁷⁶⁶ He appeared in the census in June 1870 in Shannon, Carroll, IL.⁵⁷⁶⁶ He died. Parents: Wessel Berend (Wesley) TEMPEL-40191 and Antje Klaasen (Anna) EDEN-48211.

Benjamin TEMPLE was born in 1872 in Russia.⁶⁰¹⁸ He immigrated in 1893.⁶⁰¹⁸ In April 1910 he was a kimono manufacturer in Manhattan, New York, NY.⁶⁰¹⁸ Benjamin died.

Spouse: Molly -90398. Molly and Benjamin TEMPLE were married in 1904 in NY.⁶⁰¹⁸