Background
Templeton, Samuel Moore was born on December 27, 1853 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of David G. and Mary (Moore) Templeton.
Templeton, Samuel Moore was born on December 27, 1853 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of David G. and Mary (Moore) Templeton.
Bachelor of Arts, Trinity University, Texas, 1881, Master of Arts, 1886, Doctor of Divinity, 1903, Doctor of Laws, 1926.
Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1878. Pastor Rockwall, Mesquite, Forney, Turner’s Point, Texas, 1885-1891, South Dallas, 1891-1892, Clarksville, 1892-1914, Rockwall, 1914-1927 (retired). Stated clerk Texas Synod, since 1888.
Moderator General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902.
Member Committee on Presbyterian Fraternity and Union, 1903-1906, that negotiated reunion with Presbyterian Church United States of America Trustee Trinity U. (Waxahachie, Texas).
Member Committee on Presbyterian
Married Jennie Wofford, November 21, 1882. Children: Thomas Wofford, Frances Allen (deceased), David Henry, Anna Louise, Samuel Moore, Jane.