George and Hannah "were among the early pioneers of Jay County, where they entered a tract of land and where the father became a man of influence and local prominence. he was a staunch democrat, was a recognized leader of his party, served his county as justice of the peace, county recorder, county treasurer, coutny commissioner, and in other positions of confidence and trust. He was also a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, and at his death the Methodist church lost one of its most devoted and consistent members".
GENEALOGY
1. James Templer (1751 - 1847
2. Stacy Templer (abt 1782 - 29 October 1864)
3. George Washington Templer (6 March 1812 - 2 June 1886)
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