Frank E. TEMPLE

TEMPLE, RUGG

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Date: 2/25/2011 at 00:46:53

1883 History of Franklin and Cerro Gordo Counties, Iowa

FRANK E. TEMPLE

Frank E. Temple, one of the early settlers of Cerro Gordo county, purchased his present home in the spring of 1856 on section 23, living, however, in Mason City, renting land, but in the meantime continued improving his farm until 1866, when he built a comfortable residence and removed to his own home.

He was born in Gilsum, Cheshire Co., N. H., and was reared on a farm. When twenty-one years of age he worked in a woolen factory at Gilsum and later at Harrisville.

He was married Feb. 13, 1855, to Lucy A. Rugg, born in Sullivan, Cheshire Co. In the same spring they emigrated west, remaining awhile at Whiteside, Ill., then coming to Mason township. Mrs. Temple was one of the first teachers in the county. Mr. Temple has filled offices of trust in the town and is one of the school board.

SOURCE: History of Franklin and Cerro Gordo Counties, Iowa. p. 947. Union Publishing Co. Springfield IL. 1883.

Transcription by Susan Steveson