Temple Sir Thomas 1614-1674 Born In England Given A Grant Of Land
in Nova Scotia, in 1656; induced Cromwell to confirm it, and in 1657
appointed governor of Acadia. Sailed for America, and occupied the forts
of St. John and Pentagoet. On the restoration of Charles II, his claims
were again in jeopardy, but were eventually confirmed. In 1662 created
by Charles II a baronet of Nova Scotia, and again appointed governor. In
1667 Nova Scotia was ceded to France, and in 1670 forced to resign his
claims to the territory. Afterwards settled in Boston, finally returning
to England. =Index=: (Count Frontenac era) English governor of Acadia, 1656, 268. =Bib.=:
Dict. Nat. Biog.; Murdoch, History of Nova Scotia.