Templeton Family Papers

Collection — Box: Short Collection 7

Identifier: 0120

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Consists of correspondence (1900-1932) between members of the Templeton family of Camp Hill, Alabama. Includes letters to and from Fred A. Templeton, who was stationed at Camp Gordon near Atlanta, Georgia from December of 1917 to January of 1918; correspondence with the War and Treasury Departments regarding Templeton's death from the measles and insurance benefits to the family; and legal papers and correspondence regarding the Templetons' farm from 1882 to 1930.

1. Correspondence to and from Fred A. Templeton, 1917-1918

2. Correspondence and documents relating to the death of Fred A. Templeton, 1918-1919

3. Miscellaneous correspondence, 1900-1932

4. Legal papers, 1882-1930

5. Ephemera and receipts

Dates

1882 - 1930

Biographical / Historical

The James Abner Templeton (1851-1931) family resided and farmed near Camp Hill, Alabama during the later part of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century. Frederick A. Templeton was the son of James and Lula Herron (1874-1934) born on August 24, 1894. He was a private in the 21st Company, Casual Detachment, 157th Depot Brigade at Camp Gordon (Atlanta, Georgia) in December of 1917 and January of 1918. While stationed at Camp Gordon, Private Templeton contracted the measles and died on January 15, 1918. His body was interred at the Camp Hill Cemetery in Tallapoosa, Alabama. Abner Cortez Templeton was his older brother (1891-1928), Euna V. (1887 - 1935) and Cleo V. (1885 - 1954) were Frederick's older sisters. All were buried in the family plot at Camp Hill Cemetery.

Extent

5 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Processing Information

Processed by LSW April 4, 1973. Finding Aid listed by Dieter C. UIrich October 2003. Finding Aid entered into ArchivesSpace by Cara Eiland, November 26 2019