William Temple (politician)

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William Temple
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district
In office March 4, 1863 – May 28, 1863
Preceded by	George P. Fisher
Succeeded by	Nathaniel B. Smithers
35th Governor of Delaware
In office May 6, 1846 – January 19, 1847
Preceded by	Joseph Maull
Succeeded by	William Tharp
Member of the Delaware Senate
In office January 7, 1849 – January 2, 1855
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office January 7, 1845 – May 7, 1846
Personal details
Born	(1814-02-28)February 28, 1814 Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Died	May 28, 1863(1863-05-28) (aged 49) Smyrna, Delaware
Political party	Whig Democratic
Spouse	Sarah Ann Ringgold
Residence	Smyrna, Delaware
Occupation	Merchant

William Temple (February 28, 1814 – May 28, 1863) was an American merchant and politician from Smyrna, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party, and later the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as Governor of Delaware, and as U.S. Representative from Delaware. He is the youngest governor to serve in Delaware in all of its history.