James lawson kemper biography of martin
Born and raised in Madison County, Virginia, before the war Kemper was a lawyer and a politician.
James was lost when USS Monssen (DD ) was sunk on November 13, at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal..
James L. Kemper
Confederate general and American politician (1823–1895)
James L. Kemper | |
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Kemper (c. 1861–1865) | |
In office January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1878 | |
Lieutenant | Robert E. Withers Henry Wirtz Thomas |
Preceded by | Gilbert Carlton Walker |
Succeeded by | Frederick W.
M. Holliday |
In office December 2, 1861 – September 7, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Oscar M. Crutchfield |
Succeeded by | Hugh W. Sheffey |
In office December 5, 1853 – September 7, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Morris D.
Newman |
Succeeded by | William O. Fry |
Born | James Lawson Kemper (1823-06-11)June 11, 1823 Madison County, Virginia |
Died | April 7, 1895(1895-04-07) (aged 71) Walnut Hills, Orange County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic(Before 1867, 1873–1895) Conservative Party of Virginia(1867–1873) |
Spouse | Cremora "Belle" Conway Cave (m.1855, d.1870) |
Children | 7 |
Relatives | Frederick T.
Kemper (brother) |
Alma mater | Washington College |
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