On 17 May 1777 when Jonathan was 25, he married
Rebecca Howe (51655) , daughter of
Ezekiel Howe (29 Jun 1720-7 Oct 1800) &
Elizabeth Rice (34523) (25 Oct 1718-13 Sep 1776), in Cambridge, MA.
Born on 3 Apr 1754 in Worcester, MA.
Rebecca first married Jonathan Temple, second Stephen Calef as his second wife.
From the hand written Westminster town records:
Jonathan Temple & Rebeca his wife
June the 4th 1778, Rebeca Temple borne at Cambridge
Febr 22d 1780, Elizabeth Temple born at molborough
March 30th 1782, Jonathan temple ws born at Worcester
April 22d 1784, Joel Temple born at Sterling
April 30th 1787, Thomas Temple born
April 5th 1789, Phebe Temple born
April 18th 1792, Asa Temple borne