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James Harvey Kemp

Birth	:	6 Oct 1871 Virginia, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 1962 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9813995
Plot	:	Block 5 Lot 31
Description	:	From the book: "Fullerton's First 100 Years" Pg.#151 James H. Kemp, a native of Virginia, (Son of Thomas E. & Elizabeth (Kibler) Kemp) where he attended William & Mary College at Williamsburg, came to Nebraska as a young man and received a law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1898. That same year he began the practice of law in Fullerton and later became associated with Robert C. Brower in the legal firm of Kemp & Brower. In 1909,(6-15-1909 at Fullerton, NE. by Rev. Ambrose E. McVay.) he married Elinor Orton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.... Read More	From the book: "Fullerton's First 100 Years" Pg.#151 James H. Kemp, a native of Virginia, (Son of Thomas E. & Elizabeth (Kibler) Kemp) where he attended William & Mary College at Williamsburg, came to Nebraska as a young man and received a law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1898. That same year he began the practice of law in Fullerton and later became associated with Robert C. Brower in the legal firm of Kemp & Brower. In 1909,(6-15-1909 at Fullerton, NE. by Rev. Ambrose E. McVay.) he married Elinor Orton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Orton, a pioneer Nance county family. Mrs. Kemp died in 1959. During his residence in Fullerton, he served as city and county attorney, was a member of the board of education, served as a director since 1915 and in 1919 was named vice-president of the First National Bank here. He was the first president of the Fullerton Lions Club. As a member of the Nebraska Legislature, he was presiding officer of the senate in 1913. He was a candidate for governor of Nebraska and also was a candidate for U.S. Senator. He was a member of state and national bar associations. Mr. Kemp was one of the organizers of the local golf club, which was later named Kemp Country Club in his honor, and he was the donor of the annually-presented Kemp Trophy. Mr. Kemp donated the tract of land which is today's golf course south of town. At the time of his death, on February 19, 1962, at the age of 90 years, he had extensive land holdings in Nance county. From the Who's Who of 1940: KEMP, JAMES H: Attorney: b Shenandoah Valley, Va Oct 6, 1871: s of Thomas J Kemp-Elizabeth Kibler; ed Luray Va HS; William & Mary Coll 1891; U of N, LLB 1898; m Nellie Orton June 15, 1909 Fullerton; 1898- prac law, Fullerton; Neb St & Amer Bar Assns: Nance Co atty 2 terms; former Neb sen, pres of sen 1913; past mbr sch bd; VP First Natl Bank; Neb St Hist Soc; Lions: AF&AM 151; OES; Presby Ch: Rep; hobby, golf; off Kemp & Brower. Attys; res Fullerton.

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James Harvey Kemp's memorial is located at: Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA.
When did James Harvey Kemp death?
James Harvey Kemp death on 19 Feb 1962 in Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9813995

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas M. Kemp

(1836 - 1926)

Elizabeth Joyce Kibler Kemp

(1843 - 1896)

Spouse

Ellinor O. Orton Kemp

(1877 - 1959)

Siblings

Zada Teresa Kemp Shenk

(1868 - 1953)

Bessie Kemp Menefee

(1870 - 1954)

Francis Mahlon Kemp Sr.

(1876 - 1930)

Hubert C Kemp

(1877 - 1889)

Anna Kemp Rowe

(1881 - 1968)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

2. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

3. Nance County Rural Grave Site
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

4. Morning Star Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

5. Bureau Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

7. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

8. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

9. Redwing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

10. Main Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

11. Skeedee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5038986, -97.8850021

12. Burke Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

13. Naomi Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

14. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Krakow, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

15. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

17. Lingle Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

18. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

19. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

20. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

21. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

22. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

23. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026