American politician (1878–1957)
Marcus A. Kemp
[ 1] In office Feb. 27, 1923 – January 3, 1927Preceded by Ray J. Nye Succeeded by R. Bruce Johnson
Born (1878-11-25 ) November 25, 1878Colborne, Ontario , Canada Died October 17, 1957(1957-10-17) (aged 78)Proctor, Minnesota , U.S. Resting place Oneota Cemetery, Duluth, Minnesota Political party Republican Spouse Dessie Irans “Jessie” Howenstine Kemp (m. 1921–1957) Parents Townsend Kemp (father) Mary Jane Huyck Kemp (mother)
Marcus Arnold Kemp (September 25, 1878 – October 17, 1957) was a Canadian American immigrant, machinist, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate , representing Wisconsin's 11th Senate district during the 1923 and 1925 sessions.
Early life
Marcus Arnold Kemp was born on September 25, 1878, in Colborne, Ontario .
Career
On February 3, 1923, Kemp was elected to the Senate in a special election [ 2] to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ole G. Kinney . Kemp was a member of the Republican Party of Wisconsin .
Personal life
Kemp married Dessie Howenstine in 1921. The two remained married until his death on October 17, 1957, in Proctor, Minnesota . He was buried in the Oneota Cemetery, located in St. Louis County, Minnesota .[ 3]
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