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KEMPF, John

Male 1852 - 1936  (83 years)


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  • Name KEMPF, John 
    Birth May 1852  Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    CENSUS 11 Jun 1900  Liberty Township, Effingham Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Surname incorrectly spelled Kemp vs Kempf
      Age 48, married 12 yrs
      Farmer; own farm. mortgaged
      Can read and write
    1900 US Census: Liberty Township, Effingham Co., IL, sht 8
    1900 US Census: Liberty Township, Effingham Co., IL, sht 8
    Death Apr 1936  Davenport, Scott Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Obituary: John Kempf 1936
    Obituary: John Kempf 1936
    "The funeral of John Kempt, 72, who died this week in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leonard Jor-dan, 714 South Fifth street, was held this afternoon in Central Church of Christ. The Rev. A. C. Stowe officiated. Mrs. Leo Monson and Mrs. Stowe sang during the service. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, Camanche, Ia."
    Burial 26 Apr 1936  Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Headstone: John Kempf
    Headstone: John Kempf
    Person ID I2198  Main
    Last Modified 11 Feb 2024 

    Family 1 DEWITT, Alice,   b. 1859, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. KEMPF, George,   b. Aug 1883, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
     2. KEMPF, Edward M.,   b. Dec 1884, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
     3. KEMPF, Minnie D.,   b. Jan 1887, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
    Family ID F697  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Feb 2024 

    Family 2 WARD, Emily,   b. Abt 1848, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Oct 1905, Beecher City, Effingham Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years) 
    Marriage 9 Jan 1889  Beecher City, Effingham Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Marr John Kempf and Emma H Sewell Ward
    Marr John Kempf and Emma H Sewell Ward
    License no. 2406
    John Kempf, 37, b. IIN; residence: Beecher City, IL, farmer
    2nd marriage
    Parents: George Kempf and Elizabeth Rolo
    Emma H. Sewell Ward, 41, b. IL (should be KY); residence: Fayette Co., IL,
    2nd marriage
    Parents: Valentine Ward and Lottie Burton
    Witness: W. T. Miller
    Officiating: Wm. Sneazy? J. P.
    Children 
     1. KEMPF, Hazel M.,   b. 1903, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
    Family ID F696  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - May 1852 - Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 9 Jan 1889 - Beecher City, Effingham Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 11 Jun 1900 - Liberty Township, Effingham Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Apr 1936 - Davenport, Scott Co., IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 26 Apr 1936 - Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton Co., IA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S580] 1900 US Census, Illinois , (Ancestry.com), 11 Jun 1900, Liberty Township, Effingham Co., sht 8 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S837] News article: The Davenport Democrat and Leader Sun, Davenport IA, (The Davenport Democrat and Leader Sun, Davenport IA), 26 Apr 1936, p 26 (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S592] Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940, (Illinois State Archives, Springfield IL), 9 Jan 1889, Effingham. Marriage Records 1878–1908, p 170 (Reliability: 2).