Family Life
Temple was the youngest son of Rev. William Johnston Temple and Anne Stow. He was born and raised in Cornwall.
In 1805 Temple married Dorcas Carveth in Cornwall. The couple had been introduced by Temple's godfather Sir Christopher Hawkins (Bart) MP. They had five children.
In 1830 Temple and purchased a farm - Axon, near Culmstock (now part of Tiverton), Devon whilst in England between postings.
He was the father of Frederick Temple and grandfather of William Temple, both Archbishops of Canterbury.
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