TEMPLE, James

TEMPLE, SMALLEY, ALVASON

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 1/31/2006 at 16:20:55

James Temple is one of the oldest living settlers in Cedar township. He came here from Wisconsin in 1854, and entered land on section 34. He was born Feb. 29, 1824, in Clermont Co., Ohio, and when fifteen years of age moved with his parents to Ripley Co., Ind. In 1840 the family removed to Wisconsin, and were among the first settlers in Rock county. There his father bought government land and opened a farm. James lived with his parents until 1854, when he came here, and after entering his land returned to Wisconsin for his parents, who came back with him to his new home and lived here until the time of their death.

James was married, March 17, 1857, to Caroline A., daughter of Harrison and Eliza (Alvason) Smalley. Her birth place was Vermont. They have two children – Minnie M. and Frank C. Mr. Temple has been prominently identified in township affairs. He was trustee when this township belong to Osage, and was elected trustee of Cedar township at the first election.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 298.