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]

References

  1. ^ "Photos of Marcus Arnold Kemp - Find a Grave".
  2. ^ Biographical. Wisconsin Blue Book 1923. 1879. p. 608. Retrieved February 4, 2014. Marcus Kemp+Wisconsin+Senate.
  3. ^ "KempFamilyHistory". kempfamilyhistory.com.


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