Ann KEMP died in 1855.

Spouse: Abraham Cumberbatch SOBER Major. Children were: Anne Cecilia SOBER.

Annie E M KEMP was born in 1912 in Dartford, Kent, England. Birth GRO 3rd qtr 1912
KEMP, Annie E M WAKEMAN Dartford 2a 1233

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Beatrice KEMP was born in 1910. Parents: George E KEMP and Edith F.

Claude W KEMP was born about 1908 in New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Claude appeared in the census in 1930 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Parents: William L "Willie" KEMP and Marion L RIDER.

Living (private).

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Dora Bertha KEMP was born in 1884 in Ticehurst, Sussex East, England. She died in 1950 at the age of 66 in Hastings, Sussex East, England. Birth GRO 2nd qtr 1884
Kemp, Dora Bertha Ticehurst 2b 107
Death GRO 1st qtr 1950
Clements, Dora B 66 Hastings 5h 401

Spouse: William Amos WINCHESTER. Dora Bertha KEMP and William Amos WINCHESTER were married in 1903 in Ticehurst, Sussex East, England. Marriages GRO 3rd qtr 1903
Winchester, William Amos Ticehurst 2b 243
KEMP, Dora Bertha Ticehurst 2b 243
Children were: James M M WINCHESTER, Kitchener J WINCHESTER.

Spouse: Living.

Edith G KEMP was born in 1873 in New York, USA. She lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA 1875/1880. Parents: Sumner KEMP and Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Elmer Sumner KEMP was born in 1861 in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He died on 13 March 1935 at the age of 74 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Elmer was buried in Ballston Spa Village Cmtry., Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA 1875/1880. Burial Plot Section - Lot # C - 44 Grave - L
Find a Grave Memorial ID 71110126
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USA Census, 1900
Name: Elmer S Kemp
Event Place: ED 122 Milton Township Ballston Spa village (prt.), Saratoga, New York
Birth Date: Apr 1862
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 18
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1882
Page: 1
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 5
Reference ID: 12
GS Film number: 1241159
Digital Folder Number: 004114746
Image Number: 00058
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Elmer S Kemp M 38 New York
Wife Hattie A Kemp F 37 New York
Son George E Kemp M 27 New York [Age should be 17]
Son Willie L Kemp M 15 New York
Parents: Sumner KEMP and Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Hattie A/g WEAVER. Children were: George E KEMP, William L "Willie" KEMP.

Spouse: Blanche DIEFENDORF. Blanche DIEFENDORF and Elmer Sumner KEMP were married on 25 December 1917 in Saratoga Co., New York, USA. New York, County Marriages
Name: Elmer S Kemp
Event Date: 25 Dec 1917
Event Place: Saratoga, New York
Age: 55
Birth Year (Estimated): 1862
Father's Name: Sumner Kemp
Mother's Name: Lavandy Chatfield
Spouse's Name: Blanche Granger
Spouse's Age: 45
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1872
Spouse's Father's Name: Judson Diefendorf
Spouse's Mother's Name: Johannah Roberts
GS Film number: 1287474
Digital Folder Number: 004489254
Image Number: 00466

Eva T KEMP was born in 1867 in New York, USA. She lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA 1875/1880. Parents: Sumner KEMP and Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Living.

Frances KEMP was born about 1911 in New York, USA. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Parents: William L "Willie" KEMP and Marion L RIDER.

Frederick H "Freddie" KEMP was born in 1869 in New York, USA. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA 1875/1880. Parents: Sumner KEMP and Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD.

George KEMP was born about 1836 in Hambledon, Hampshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1891 in Marlpitts, Maresfield, Sussex East, England. He appeared in the census on 31 March 1901 in Beacon Rd., Maresfield, Sussex East, England. George appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Dane Hill, Maresfield, Sussex East, England. Father: John Kemp
Mother: Charlotte Kemp
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England and Wales Census, 1891
Name George Kemp
County Sussex
Parish Maresfield
Ecclesiastical Parish ST JAMES
Registration District Uckfield
Residence Note Marlpitts
Gender Male
Age 60
Marital Status Married
Occupation Wheelwright
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birth Year (Estimated) 1831
Birthplace Hampshire, England
Page Number 14
Registration Number RG12
Piece/Folio 786/ 103
George Kemp Head M 60 Hampshire, England
Elizabeth Kemp Wife F 45 Sussex, England
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England and Wales Census, 1911
Name George Kemp
County Sussex
Parish Dane Hill
Sub-District Maresfield
Registration District Uckfield
Gender Male
Age 65
Birthplace Hambledon, Hampshire

Spouse: Elizabeth GURR. Elizabeth GURR and George KEMP were married in 1881 in Uckfield, Sussex East, England. Marriages GRO 4th qtr 1881
GURR, Elizabeth Uckfield 2b 253
KEMP, George Uckfield 2b 253

George E KEMP was born in September 1883 in New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Parents: Elmer Sumner KEMP and Hattie A/g WEAVER.

Spouse: Edith F. Children were: Beatrice KEMP, Living.

Hattie A KEMP was born in 1860 in New York, USA. She lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA in 1875. Parents: Sumner KEMP and Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Living.

Living (private).

Spouse: Marion YOUNG.

Kate KEMP was born in 1877 in Maldon, Essex, England. She appeared in the census in 1911 in Plumstead, London, England. Birth GRO 3rd qtr 1877
KEMP, Kate Maldon 4a 299

Spouse: Andrew ALCORN. Kate KEMP and Andrew ALCORN were married in 1906 in Marylebone, London, England. Marriages GRO 2nd qtr 1906
Alcorn, Andrew Marylebone 1a 1232
Kemp, Kate Marylebone 1a 1232

Lucinda KEMP was born in 1836 in New York, USA. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. She died in 1855 at the age of 19 in New York, USA. Parents: Oliver KEMP and Wealthy ?.

Spouse: John Ezekiel CHATFIELD. Children were: John E CHATFIELD.

Living (private). Parents: William L "Willie" KEMP and Marion L RIDER.

Living (private). Parents: George E KEMP and Edith F.

Melvin E KEMP was born about 1907 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Melvin appeared in the census in 1930 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Parents: William L "Willie" KEMP and Marion L RIDER.

Oliver KEMP was born about 1790 in Massachusetts, USA. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA in 1850. USA Census, 1850
Name: Oliver Kemp
Event Place: Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Birth Year (Estimated): 1790
House Number: 205
Family Number: 205
Line Number: 22
GS Film number: 444309
Digital Folder Number: 004203146
Image Number: 00067
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Oliver Kemp M 60 Massachusetts
Wealthy Kemp F 54 New York
Sumner Kemp M 17 New York
Lucinda Kemp F 14 New York

Spouse: Wealthy ?. Children were: Sumner KEMP, Lucinda KEMP.

Living (private).

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Living (private). Parents: Living and Living.

Stanley KEMP was born about 1913 in New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Parents: William L "Willie" KEMP and Marion L RIDER.

Sumner KEMP was born on 11 November 1832 in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA in 1850. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA in 1892. Sumner died on 16 July 1918 at the age of 85 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He was buried in Greenridge Cmtry., Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA 1875/1880. Burial Plot Lot- R Area-New
Find a GraveMemorial ID 66042529
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Sumner Kemp in household of Oliver Kemp, "USA Census, 1850"
Name: Sumner Kemp
Event Place: Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Birthplace: New York
Birth Year (Estimated): 1833
House Number: 205
Family Number: 205
Line Number: 24
Affiliate Publication Number: M432
Affiliate Film Number: 593
GS Film number: 444309
Digital Folder Number: 004203146
Image Number: 00067
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Oliver Kemp M 60 Massachusetts
Wealthy Kemp F 54 New York
Sumner Kemp M 17 New York
Lucinda Kemp F 14 New York
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USA Census, 1880
Name: Sumner Kemp
Event Place: Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Teamster
Race (Original): W
Ethnicity: American
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Birthplace: New York
Birth Date: 1834
Spouse's Name: Abigail Kemp
Spouse's Birthplace: New York
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
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New York, State Census, 1892
Name: Sumner Kemp
Event Date: 1892
Event Place: Greenfield, E.D. 02
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Birthplace: USA
Birth Year (Estimated): 1833
Citizenship Status: Citizen
GS Film number: 0559941
Digital Folder Number: 004369937
Image Number: 00116
Parents: Oliver KEMP and Wealthy ?.

Spouse: Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD. Children were: Hattie A KEMP, Elmer Sumner KEMP, Addie L KEMP, Eva T KEMP, Frederick H "Freddie" KEMP, Edith G KEMP, Truman P KEMP.

Truman P KEMP was born in 1877 in New York, USA. He lived in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., New York, USA in 1880. He died in 1900 at the age of 23. Parents: Sumner KEMP and Abigail Lavanda CHATFIELD.

William L "Willie" KEMP was born in October 1885 in New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. Willie appeared in the census in 1920 in Milton Twp., Ballston Spa village, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA. United States Census, 1920
Name: William Kemp
Event Place: Milton, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1884
Birthplace: New York
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 12
Record Number: 3540
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
William Kemp Head M 36 New York
Marion Kemp Wife F 38 Vermont
Melvin Kemp Son M 12 New York
Claude Kemp Son M 11 New York
Francis Kemp Dau F 9 New York
Stanley Kemp Son M 7 New York
James Ryder Father-in-law M 67 Vermont
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United States Census, 1930
Name: William L Kemp
Event Place: Ballston Spa, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1886
Birthplace: New York
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 13
Record Number: 1887
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
William L Kemp Head M 44 New York
Marion L Kemp Wife F 40 Vermont
Malson Kemp Son M 23 New York
Claude Kemp Son M 22 New York
Frances Kemp Dau F 19 New York
Stanley Kemp Son M 17 New York
Marion Kemp Dau F 8 New York
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United States Census, 1940
Name: William L Kemp
Event Place: Ballston Spa, Milton Town, Saratoga, New York
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1885
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 7
Digital Folder Number: 005458744
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
William L Kemp Head M 55 New York
Marion Kemp Wife F 51 Vermont
Melvin E Kemp Son M 33 New York
Marion R Kemp Dau F 18 New York
Parents: Elmer Sumner KEMP and Hattie A/g WEAVER.

Spouse: Marion L RIDER. Children were: Melvin E KEMP, Claude W KEMP, Frances KEMP, Stanley KEMP, Living.

Charles William KEMPER was born on 1 May 1867 in Gasconade Co., Missouri, USA. He died on 15 September 1950 at the age of 83 in St Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan, USA. He was buried in Riverview Cmtry., St Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan, USA. Charles lived in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA 1910/1920. He lived in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA 1930/1940. Parents:
Frederick Kemper (1819 - 1873)
Anna Catherine Buddemeyer Kemper (1834 - 1890)
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Find A Grave Memorial# 115382559
Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Edith Mary CHATFIELD. Edith Mary CHATFIELD and Charles William KEMPER were married on 4 December 1901 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, USA. Michigan, Marriages
Name: Chas W. Kemper
Age (Expanded): 34 years
Birth Year: 1867
Birthplace: Mo.
Spouse's Name: M. Edith Chatfield
Spouse's Age (Expanded): 30 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1871
Spouse's Birthplace: Ohio
Event Date: 04 Dec 1901
Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Father's Name: F. Kemper
Mother's Name: Buddenmeyer
Spouse's Father's Name: J.J. Chatfield
Spouse's Mother's Name: Crittenden
GS Film number: 2342517
Digital Folder Number: 4208653
Image Number: 92
Reference ID: v 1 p 416 rn 442
Children were: Katherine KEMPER, Rev. Robert Chatfield KEMPER.

Living (private).

Spouse: Living. Children were: Charles William KEMPER.

Living (private).

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

Katherine KEMPER was born on 13 October 1902 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. She lived in Oronoko Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan, USA in 1940. She died on 1 January 1982 at the age of 79 in St Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan, USA. Katherine was buried in Spring Run Cmtry., Scottdale, Berrien Co., Michigan, USA. She lived in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA 1910/1920. Michigan, Births
Name: Catharine Kemper
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1902
Birthplace: Lansing City, Ingham, Michigan
Gender: Female
Father's Name: Chas. Kemper
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Name: Edith Kemper
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
GS Film number: 2363096
Digital Folder Number: 4032379
Image Number: 360
Reference ID: item 2 rn 1127
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Michigan, Death Index
Name: Katherine Prillwitz
Event Date: 01 Jan 1982
Event Place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
Residence Place: Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan
Gender: Female
Certificate Number: 1294
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USA Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Katherine
Surname: Prillwitz
Birth Date: 13 October 1902
Social Security Number: 370-05-2186
State: Michigan
Last Place of Residence: Berrien, Michigan
Previous Residence Postal Code: 49103
Event Date: January 1982
Age: 80
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Find A Grave Memorial# 120057623
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Occupation: Administration Secretary at Michigan State University, worked for Bell Telephone.
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USA Census, 1940
Name: Katherine Prillwitz
Event Place: Oronoko Township, Berrien, Michigan
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Birthplace: Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated): 1908
Last Place of Residence: Benton Harbor, Michigan
District: 11-66
Family Number: 166
Sheet Number and Letter: 7B
Line Number: 63
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1733
Digital Folder Number: 005461570
Image Number: 00142
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Richard Prillwitz M 30 Michigan
Wife Katherine Prillwitz F 32 Michigan
Parents: Charles William KEMPER and Edith Mary CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Richard "Dick" PRILLWITZ. Katherine KEMPER and Richard "Dick" PRILLWITZ were married on 25 October 1936 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan, USA. Children were: Living.

Living (private). Parents: Rev. Robert Chatfield KEMPER and Rev. Virginia May OWENS.

Rev. Robert Chatfield KEMPER was born on 6 August 1904 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. He died on 8 May 1991 at the age of 86 in Alton, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. He was buried in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens., Bethalo, Madison Co., Illinois, USA. Robert was a Congreational Church of the Redeemer, 600 Henry St.. He lived in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA 1910/1920. QUERY
USA Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Robert
Middle Name: C
Surname: Kemper
Birth Date: 6 August 1904
Social Security Number: 358-30-4111
State: Illinois
Event Date: 8 May 1991
Age: 87
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Find A Grave Memorial# 110291784
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ROBERT CHATFIELD KEMPER, REV.
1930-2000, Illinois
The Rev. Kemper Becomes Pastor At Congregational — Huntley, IL
Minister to Arrive in Alton Jan. 15
The Rev. Robert Kemper of Huntley, IL has accepted the pastorate of the Congregational Church and will arrive to take up his new duties the middle of January. He is a graduate of the Chicago Theological Seminary and for some time has been preaching at Huntley. The Rev. Kemper, who is unmarried, was in Alton several weeks ago and spoke in the Congregational church. He will succeed the Rev. J. C. Townsend, who resigned as pastor of the Congregational Church last fall. Since the Rev. Townsend's departure, the Congregational Church has been without a pastor.
Alton Telegraph - Saturday, January 4, 1930, p.3, c.8
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Rev. R.C. Kemper Applies for Navy Chaplain Post
The Rev. Robert C. Kemper, pastor of the Congregational Church, has applied for a commission as a chaplain in the Navy, it was announced Sunday in the Church bulletin.
The Rev. Kemper has passed a preliminary physical exam at St. Louis the bulletin announced. The Rev. Kemper has achieved a successful record as pastor of the Congregational Church, and has been active in inter-church organizations. He is married and the father of two sons.
Alton Telegraph - Saturday, June 7, 1943, p.2, c.2
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Rev. and Mrs. Kemper
The family of Rev. & Mrs. Robert Chatfield Kemper of 1109 Washington Ave., Alton, will honor them Saturday at a dinner at Hotel Stratford in observance of their golden wedding anniversary.
The couple is also planning a "sentimental journey" retracing their honeymoon trip. The former Virginia Owens and Kemper were married Oct. 8, 1933 in Pilgrim Congregational Church in St. Louis.
They have two sons, Rev. Robert G. of Western Springs and Larry Owens of Alton. There are three grandchildren.
Alton Telegraph - Tuesday, October 11, 1983, p. A-10
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Rev. Robert Kemper
ALTON--The Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper, 86, died at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1991, at home. Kemper had been pastor of the First Congregational Church of Alton from 1929-45 and 1961-78. He had been pastor of churches in Northern Illinois, California and Michigan and served as interim pastor locally after his retirement. He was minister emeritus for Mayflower Congregational Church of Godfrey and First Congregational Church of Alton.
Born on Aug. 6, 1904, in Lansing, Mich., he was a son of the late Charles and Edith (Chatfield) Kemper. He and the former Virginia M. Owens were married on Oct. 8, 1933, in St. Louis.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Robert Graham Kemper of Western Springs and Larry O. Kemper of Alton; and three grandchildren. A sister, Katherine Prillwitz, preceded him in death.
Visitation is from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, with rites at 7:30 p.m. by Franklin Masonic Lodge 25 AF&AM, of which he was a member. The Kemper family will conduct services at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial is in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens at Bethalto.
Alton Telegraph - About May 9/10, 1991
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QUERY
USA Census, 1940
Name: Robert C Kemper
Event Place: Ward 4, Alton, Alton Township, Madison, Illinois
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 60-15
Family Number: 45
Sheet Number and Letter: 3A
Line Number: 1
Digital Folder Number: 005459589
Image Number: 00413
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Robert C Kemper M 35 Michigan
Wife Virginia Kemper F 31 Illinois [nee Owens]
Son Robert C Kemper M 5 Illinois
Son Laray Kemper M 3 Illinois
Servant Catherine E Hays F 21 Missouri
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Alton Evening Telegraph 3 September 1966 › Page 6
The pastor of the church, the Rev. Robert Chatfield Kemper, says he became concerned some time ago about the number of deaths on the highways, which are ...
Parents: Charles William KEMPER and Edith Mary CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Rev. Virginia May OWENS. Rev. Virginia May OWENS and Rev. Robert Chatfield KEMPER were married about 1934. Children were: Rev. Dr. Robert Graham KEMPER, Living.

Rev. Dr. Robert Graham KEMPER was born on 31 March 1935 in LaGrange Park, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. He lived in Alton, Madison Co., Illinois, USA in 1940. He died on 26 July 2010 at the age of 75. Expert at consoling the bereaved
Veteran minister wrote seven books, served in churches around the country
By Maureen O'Donnell
Staff Reporter / mmoconnell@suntimes.com
The Rev. Robert G. Kemper used to joke with brides and grooms that they shouldn't get nervous during their wedding ceremony if they happened to glance over and notice he was holding his minister's book upside-down.
"I've got it memorized," he'd say.
It was a good thing, too, because Bob Kemper was legally blind.
The book was a prop — he memorized church services and had such prodigious powers of recall that he easily could unfurl touching sermons that people would quote decades later.
"Any time he would preach, the church would fill up, said a friend, Nancy Conforti.
Services were held recently for Mr. Kemper, 75, who died at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital in July from heart issues.
Vision loss honed his empathy, helping him to comfort people who were grieving losses. He served 25 years at First Congregational Church of Western Springs and a minister for 40 years in all.
His book. "An Elephant's Ballet," helped many cope. In it, he wrote about losing his sight, at 37, to macular degeneration. His wife Margie summarized a passage: "The linger I lamented what I lost, the worse I became; but when I realized what good things still remained, I became better."
Mr. Kemper also chaired Evangelical Health Systems. After a 1995 merger, it became Advocate Health Care.
Mr. Kemper was born in Alton, IL, the son of a minister. His family moved around the country as his father served different churches.
Mr. Kemper attended Cornell College in Iowa, where he majored in English. He loved to eat. In fact, it was a missed slice of cake at a wedding that brought him together with his future wife, then Margie Klontz.
"He had to leave early and was lamenting he didn't have a piece of cake, so I mailed him a piece," she recalled. By the time he got it, it was very hard and dry, but he was touched."
At 20, Mr. Kemper began ministering in Port Byron, IL The Kempers married in 1959. He earned joint degrees in ministry from the University of Chicago and the Chicago Theological Seminary. Later, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the seminary.
He served at churches around the USA. A stint in New Jersey allowed Mr. Kemper to indulge his love of Broadway shows, including a favorite night at "The King and I" with Yul Brynner.
In 1968, the Kempers returned to Chicago, where he was asked to be founding editor of Christian Ministry magazine, an offshoot of Christian Century. He moved to full-time ministry in 1973 at the Western Springs church, where some found his sermons so meaningful, they would even take notes. Others were so inspired that they became minsters themselves.
He wrote six other books before retiring in 1998.
He continued going to plays. Though he couldn't see the actors, he gloried in their language.
"He loved the poetry of the Old Testament," said church minister Rich Kirchherr. "He would find rhythms and patterns in Shakespeare's writing that he found in the Book of Common Prayer."
... Mr. Kemper also is survived by two daughters, Betsy, and Ginny Freiberger; a son, Edward; a brother, Larry, and six grandchildren.
Parents: Rev. Robert Chatfield KEMPER and Rev. Virginia May OWENS.

Spouse: Living.

Living (private). Parents: Living and Sarah Regina THORSEN.

Living (private).

Spouse: Sarah Regina THORSEN. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.

Living (private). Parents: Living and Sarah Regina THORSEN.

Living (private). Parents: Aubrey Leslie KENDALL and Dorothy Millicent CHATFIELD.

Arthur Edward KENDALL Sr was born on 17 August 1870 in Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, USA. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, USA. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. Arthur appeared in the census in 1930 in Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. He died on 9 April 1950 at the age of 79 in Holbrook, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. He was buried in Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, Thornton Co., Illinois, USA. Arthur appeared in the census 1900/1910 in Crete, Will Co., Illinois, USA. Illinois, Cook County Deaths
Name Arthur Edward Kendall
Event Date 09 Apr 1950
Event Place Holbrook, Cook, Illinois
Address 194th And Morgan Street
Gender Male
Age 79
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Occupation Custodian
Birth Date 17 Aug 1870
Birthplace , , Illinois
Funeral Home West End Funeral Home
Burial Place Homewood, , Illinois
Cemetery Oak Lawn (Known as Homewood Memorial Gardens)
Father's Name Edwin Kendall
Mother's Name Martha Chatfield
Informant's Name Arthur E Kendall
Entry Number 92
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Find A Grave Memorial# 176070481
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USA Census, 1900
Name Arthur E Kendall
Event Place Crete Township Crete & Steger villages, Will, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 30
Marital Status Married
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Years Married 4
Birth Date Aug 1870
Birthplace Illinois
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1896
Father's Birthplace New York
Mother's Birthplace Indiana
Arthur E Kendall Head M 30 Illinois
Lena Kendall Wife F 24 Illinois
Arthur E Kendall Jr. Son M 2 Illinois
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USA Census, 1910
Name Arthur E Kendall
Event Place Crete, Will, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 38
Marital Status Married
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birth Year (Estimated) 1872
Birthplace Illinois
Father's Birthplace Illinois
Mother's Birthplace Illinois
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 3
Arthur E Kendall Head M 38 Illinois
Lena Kendall Wife F 34 Illinois
Arthur E Kendall Jr. Son M 11 Illinois
Edith M Kendall Dau F 9 Illinois
Marion L Kendall Dau F 6 Illinois
William J Kendall Son M 2 Illinois
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USA Census, 1920
Name A E Kendall
Event Place Chicago Ward 1, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Gender Male
Age 48
Marital Status Married
Race White
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Own or Rent Own
Birth Year (Estimated) 1872
Birthplace Illinois
Father's Birthplace New York
Mother's Birthplace New York
Sheet Letter B
Sheet Number 14
A E Kendall Head M 48 Illinois
Lena Kendall Wife F 43 Illinois
Arthur Kendall Son M 21 Illinois
Edith Kendall Dau F 18 Illinois
Marion Kendall Dau F 15 Illinois
William Kendall Son M 12 Illinois
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USA Census, 1930
Name Arthur E Kendall
Event Place Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 59
Marital Status Married
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birth Year (Estimated) 1871
Birthplace Illinois
Mother's Birthplace Indiana
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 17
Arthur E Kendall Head M 59 Illinois
Lena Kendall Wife F 54 Illinois
Arthur Kendall Son M 31 Illinois
Lyle Kendall Son M 5 Illinois
Leatrice Kendall Dau F 0 Illinois
Marion Kendall Dau F 26 Illinois
Parents: Edwin R KENDALL and Martha CHATFIELD.

Spouse: Lena W KOENNING. Children were: Arthur Edward KENDALL Jr, Edith M KENDALL, Marion L KENDALL, William James KENDALL.

Arthur Edward KENDALL Jr was born in December 1898 in Illinois, USA. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. Arthur appeared in the census 1900/1910 in Crete, Will Co., Illinois, USA. Parents: Arthur Edward KENDALL Sr and Lena W KOENNING.

Children were: Living, Living.

Aubrey Leslie KENDALL was born on 6 July 1895 in Milton, NSW, Australia. He died on 29 September 1963 at the age of 68 in Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia. He was buried in Woronora Cmtry., Sutherland, NSW, Australia. Cremation Memorial Plot: Palm Court - Wall of Memories Panel R - 0035
Find A Grave Memorial# 125388374
Parents: Walter Thomas KENDALL and Amelia Allice Augusta BRISTOW.

Spouse: Dorothy Millicent CHATFIELD. Dorothy Millicent CHATFIELD and Aubrey Leslie KENDALL were married in 1920 in Ryde, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Children were: Patricia Margaret KENDALL, Living, Living.

Charlie KENDALL was born on 21 November 1866 in USA. He died in February 1869 at the age of 2 in USA. Parents: Edwin R KENDALL and Martha CHATFIELD.

Edith M KENDALL was born on 14 February 1901 in Crete, Will Co., Illinois, USA. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Crete, Will Co., Illinois, USA. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. Edith appeared in the census in 1930 in Concord Twp., Elkhart Co., Indiana, USA. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois, USA. She died on 18 August 1977 at the age of 76 in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, USA. Illinois, Cook County, Obituaries
Deceased
Name Edith K Hellriegel
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 1977
Event Place Cook, Illinois
Event Place (Original) Cook, Illinois
Gender Female
Relationship to Deceased Deceased
Birth Date 14 Feb 1901
Birthplace Crete, ,
Death Date 18 Aug 1977
Death Place Joliet, ,
Newspaper The Star
Spouse and Children
Frank Husband Male
Mrs Jacqueline Freeh Daughter Female
Kenneth Son Male
Parents and Siblings
Mrs Marion Muirhead Sister Female
Arthur Kendall Brother Male
Others on Record
Reverend H D Mitchell Non Relative Unknown
Parents: Arthur Edward KENDALL Sr and Lena W KOENNING.

Spouse: Francis Peter "Frank" HELLRIEGEL Jr. Children were: Living, Living.

Edwin R KENDALL was born in 1830 in New York, USA. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, USA. He died after 1879 at the age of 49. Edwin appeared in the census in 1880 in Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, USA. Father's Birthplace Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace New York
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USA Census, 1860
Name E R Kendall
Event Place Momence, Kankakee, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 25
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1835
Birthplace N. Y.
Page 143
E R Kendall M 25 N. Y.
Martha C Kendall F 26 Ind.
Jennie Kendall F 1 Ill.
Harmon Willis M 20 N. Y.
Celia Willis F 18 N. Y.
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USA Census, 1880
Name Edwin R Kendall
Event Place Momence, Kankakee, Illinois
Gender Male
Age 44
Marital Status Married
Race White
Occupation Atty
Relationship to Head of Household Self
Birth Year (Estimated) 1836
Birthplace New York
Father's Birthplace Connecticut
Mother's Birthplace New York
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 65
Person Number 0
Volume 1
Edwin R Kendall Self M 44 New York
Martha C Kendall Wife F 46 Indiana
William C Kendall Son M 19 Illinois
Arthur E Kendall Son M 9 Illinois
Nellie Grant Kendall Dau F 7 Illinois
Jamie B Kendall Son M 6 Illinois
Tillie Margus Other F 16 Germany

Spouse: Martha CHATFIELD. Martha CHATFIELD and Edwin R KENDALL were married on 22 February 1858 in Kankakee Co., Illinois, USA. Illinois, County Marriages
Name Edwin R Kendall
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 22 Feb 1858
Event Place Kankakee, Illinois
Event Place (Original) Kankakee, Illinois
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Martha Chatfield
Spouse's Gender Female
Children were: Jennie KENDALL, William Chatfield KENDALL, Prudie KENDALL, John KENDALL, Charlie KENDALL, Arthur Edward KENDALL Sr, Nellie Grant KENDALL, James Blaine KENDALL.

Fred KENDALL was born about 1891 in California, USA. He lived in Marysville Twp., Yuba Co., California, USA in 1940.

Spouse: Edith Henrietta PHILLIPS. Marriage not found.

Living (private). Parents: Walter Thomas KENDALL and Amelia Allice Augusta BRISTOW.