Templeton, John L. (1855-1936)

TEMPLETON

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Date: 9/22/2019 at 20:25:44

John Lloyd Templeton
Apr 11, 1855 - Mar 16, 1936

(From the 1891 Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, p.649)
J. L. TEMPLETON, Marshal of Council Bluffs, was elected to his present position in March 1890. He is a native of Missouri, born April 11, 1855, son of James M. TEMPLETON. His parents came to Council Bluffs in 1863, where he was reared and educated in the public schools. While a youth, he learned the cigar business, with which he has since been connected. In 1882 he established a cigar manufactory and store, No. 550 West Broad Street. He carries a full line of manufacturers’ supplies, and is doing a fine business. In 1871 he joined the city fire department, and was Chief of the same during the years 1882, 83 and 84, and also during 1887 and 88. He was one of the organizers of the paid fire department and was the first Chief. Mr. TEMPLETON has been considered one of the most successful chiefs of this order in the west. He is a member of the National Association of Fire Engineers and was a delegate to the convention of the same held in Detroit, Michigan in 1890. He is also a member of the State Fireman’s Association, being its Vice President. Mr. TEMPLETON is associated with the I.O.O.F., Hawkeye Lodge No. 184. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat and takes an active interest in political matters. When he was elected Marshal, he received the largest majority ever cast in Council Bluffs.

March 2, 1880, Mr. TEMPLETON married Miss Ella LAMB, a native of Wisconsin. Her death occurred in November 1882, at the age of 24 years.