FIRST GENERATION

1. William TEMPLE was born about 1650 in Coombs Lane, Wiltshire, England.⁽¹⁾ He died in England. William Temple is listed in Mary B. Temple's book " Notable Men of Tennessee," as the grandson of Thomas Temple of Heytesbury, Wiltshire, England. Thomas died about 1594, leaving ten children. If these dates are correct, there may be two generations between Thomas and William. William Temple's home was Coombs Lane, Parish of Atworth (Bradford-on-Avon). William had at least three children. His third son was Thomas.

Susannah CARRINGTON was born in England. She died in England. William TEMPLE and Susannah CARRINGTON had the following children:

2 i. Susannah TEMPLE was born about 1686.⁽²⁾
+3 ii. William TEMPLE.
+4 iii. Thomas TEMPLE.