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George Temple

1804 – 1878

American politician in Iowa

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About George Temple

Lived 1804 – 1878 (aged 73). George Temple was an American politician and tailor.

George Temple (April 6, 1804 – January 23, 1878) was an American politician.

Early life Born on April 6, 1804, in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, Temple worked as a tailor and moved steadily westward in adulthood. He married Sarah F. Deaton on October 27, 1825, in Madison County, Illinois, and eventually settled in Burlington, Iowa, then in Wisconsin Territory, in 1836. His son Edward Temple was a prominent banker in Des Moines.

Career Politically, Temple was affiliated with the Democratic Party. After Iowa Territory was created, Temple held the District 1 seat in the Iowa Territorial House of Representatives, the lower house of the Iowa Legislative Assembly, from November 12, 1838, to November 3, 1839. Between December 2, 1850, and December 5, 1852, Temple returned to the Iowa legislature, reconstituted as the Iowa General Assembly, representing District 7 of the Iowa House of Representatives, and concurrently serving as speaker.

Personal life Temple died on January 23, 1878, in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Temple?

American politician in Iowa

When was George Temple born?

George Temple was born on 6 April 1804 in Westmoreland.

When did George Temple die?

George Temple died on 23 January 1878.

What was George Temple's occupation?

George Temple was a politician and tailor.

What nationality was George Temple?

George Temple was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Temple

· Wikidata: Q125944344

· DBpedia: George Temple (politician)

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