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     Note: Anna Margaretha Kemper was the aunt of John Kemper, the 1714 Virginia immigrant. Anna Margaretha Kemper was born in September 1658 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. She was the daughter of Johannes Kemper and Anna Loew. Anna Margaretha Kemper was christened on 19 September 1658 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. She married Johannes Brombach, son of Jost Brombach and Catharina Klein, on 30 November 1682 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. Anna Margaretha Kemper died on 13 September 1733 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Anna Margaretha Kemper was born on 20 January 1702/3 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Georg Kemper and Agnes Kleb. Anna Margaretha Kemper married Thomas Curth on 1 October 1729 at Krombach, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Balthasar Kemper was born on 5 August 1657 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Loew. Balthasar Kemper died on 12 August 1657 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Catherina Kemper was born on 15 July 1720 at Germanna Colony, Orange Co. (now), VA. She was the daughter of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach. Catherina Kemper married John Smith circa 1740 at Fauquier Co., VA. Catherina Kemper died circa 1802 at Fauquier Co., VA.

     David Kemper married Elizabeth Stump. David Kemper was born in 1748 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Johann Heinrich Kemper and Diana Catherine Reichen. David Kemper died in 1833 at Pennsylvania.

     Dorothy Kemper was born circa 1716 at Germanna Colony, Orange Co. (now), VA. She was the daughter of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.

     Doyle C. Kemper was born on 9 April 1905 at Callaway Co., MO. He was the son of Alexander Efton Kemper and Annie Jane Young. Doyle C. Kemper married Ida Grace Stanley, daughter of James Harold Stanley and Myrta Edna Enyeart. Doyle C. Kemper died in February 1972 at Springfield, Greene Co., MO, at age 66. He was buried in 1972 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 82096258.

     Elizabeth Kemper was born in 1738 at Germantown, Fauquier Co., VA. She was the daughter of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.

     Note: Friederich Schmith / Kemper is the ancestor of John Kemper, the 1714 Germanna colonist. With Margaretha Brumbach he had a total of nine children. Friedrich Kemper was born circa 1560 at Ernsdorf, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Tillman Schmith and Elsa Limper. Friedrich Kemper married Margaretha Brumbach, daughter of Jost Brumbach and Elsbeth (?), in 1593. Friedrich Kemper died on 10 July 1624 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was buried on 11 July 1624 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Georg Kemper was born on 28 August 1712 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johann Georg Kemper and Anna Margaretha Waffenschmidt.

     Harman Kemper was born circa 1725 at Germantown, Fauquier Co., VA. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.

     Henry Kemper was born in 1730 at Germantown, Fauquier Co., VA. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.

     Jacob Kemper was born in 1727 at Germantown, Fauquier Co., VA. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.

     Johann Kemper was born circa 6 August 1601 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Friedrich Kemper and Margaretha Brumbach. Johann Kemper was christened on 9 August 1601 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany; Third Sunday after Epiphany. He married Margaretha Bracht, daughter of Adam Bracht, on 13 July 1620 at Hilchenbach, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. Occupation: Blacksmith and Kirchmeister of Muesen. Johann Kemper died in 1670 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was buried on 6 December 1670 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Johann Kemper was born circa 20 January 1598 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany, Probably died in infancy. He was the son of Friedrich Kemper and Margaretha Brumbach. Johann Kemper was christened on 22 January 1598.

     Note: Johann Georg Kemper was an elder in the church in Muesen. Johann Georg Kemper was born on 4 January 1663 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.² He was christened on 4 January 1662/63 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Loew. Johann Georg Kemper married Agnes Kleb on 30 April 1691 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. Johann Georg Kemper married Anna Margaretha Waffenschmidt, daughter of Johannes Waffenschmidt, on 26 October 1704 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. Johann Georg Kemper died on 23 October 1731 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany, at age 68.

     Johann Georg Kemper was born on 31 January 1705/6 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johann Georg Kemper and Anna Margaretha Waffenschmidt.

     Note: Went to Holland for 9 years, married, and came to America. Johann Heinrich Kemper was born on 2 March 1694/95 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johann Georg Kemper and Agnes Kleb. Johann Heinrich Kemper married Diana Catherine Reichen circa 1725 at Holland. Johann Heinrich Kemper immigrated on 20 September 1738 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 3 April 1769 at Pennsylvania at age 74.¹

     Johann Paul Kemper was born on 25 February 1698/99 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johann Georg Kemper and Agnes Kleb. Johann Paul Kemper died on 17 January 1733/34 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany, at age 34.

     Johannes Kemper was born in 1630 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johann Kemper and Margaretha Bracht. Occupation: Blacksmith. Johannes Kemper married Anna Loew, daughter of Johannes Loew and Christine Scheffhen, on 12 June 1656 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. Johannes Kemper died on 15 November 1668 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was buried on 16 November 1668 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Johannes Kemper was born in December 1665 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Loew. Johannes Kemper died on 13 October 1689 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany, at age 23.

     Johannes Kemper was also known as "John". He was born on 8 July 1692 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Johann Georg Kemper and Agnes Kleb. Johannes Kemper immigrated in 1714; To Germanna Colony at the forks of the Rapidan, (now Orange Co.) Virginia. He married Anna Catherina Otterbach, daughter of Hermann Otterbach, in 1716 at Germanna Colony, Orange Co. (now), VA. Johannes Kemper died after 1754 at Germantown (probably), Fauquier Co., VA.

     John Kemper was born on 17 May 1722 at Germantown, Fauquier Co., VA. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.

     John Kemper was born in 1741 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Johann Heinrich Kemper and Diana Catherine Reichen.

     John Peter Kemper was born on 25 December 1717 at Germanna Colony, Orange Co. (now), VA. He was the son of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach. John Peter Kemper married Elizabeth Fishbach on 7 September 1738 at Frederick Co., VA. John Peter Kemper died on 1 June 1768 at Cedar Grove, Fauquier Co., VA, at age 50.

     Joseph W. Kemper married Mary Harlan.

     Joseph William Kemper was born on 30 March 1909 at St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Victor H. Kemper and Charlotte Martha Kitzmiller. Joseph William Kemper married Florence Eileen Peebles on 4 June 1928. Joseph William Kemper died on 21 August 1964 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, at age 55 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Saturday, August 22, 1964, Page 1 (photo)

Brighton Crash
William Kemper, 55, of Medora, who operated Bill's Barber Shop at 120 W. Broadway, Alton, was fatally injured in an automobile wreck at Gun Club Road north of Brighton at 5 p.m. Friday.
Harold Zirkelback, 26, of 905 Rixon St., Alton and four members of his family were injured in the same crash. Zirkelbach is a patient at Alton Memorial Hospital suffering from a left shoulder injury and a head laceration.
According to police, cars driven by Kemper and Zirkelbach collided when Zirkelbach turned off Highway 67-111 to enter Gun Club Road. Kemper, who was riding alone, was passing a string of several cars.
With Zirkelbach were his wife, Ruth, 24, and three children, Terry, 5, Tony, 3 and Tommy, 2. All of the passengers were injured but were not hospitalized.
Kemper was taken to Jersey Community Hospital, where he died shortly after his arrival.
The body is at Warner Funeral Home in Medora.


OBITUARY - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Saturday, August 22, 1964, Page 13

Kemper
Funeral services for William Kemper, 55, of Medora, proprietor of Bill's Barber Shop, on West Broadway, Alton, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Warner Funeral Home, Medora. Burial will be in Kemper Cemetery.
Visiting hours at the funeral home will be after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Kemper died Firday at 9:50 p.m. in Jersey Community Hospital where he had been taken after being injured in an automobile accident on Rtes. 67 and 111, north of Brighton.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kemper he was born March 30, 1909, in Saint Louis.
He had lived nearly all of his life in Medora and had operated a barber shop there and at Alton, and also tuned pianos.
Mr. Kemper was a member of Medora Baptist Church and of Alton Local of the Barbers Union.
Surviving are his widow, the former Eileen Peebles, who he married June 4, 1928; a son, J. William Kemper, Danville, Ky., and a grandchild.

Cause of death: Automobile accident. He was buried in August 1964 at Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, Jersey Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 22922540.

     Jost Kemper was born in September 1595 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. He was the son of Friedrich Kemper and Margaretha Brumbach. Jost Kemper was christened on 21 September 1595. He married Margareta Wurm in 1627.

     Maria Elisabetha Kemper was born in 1660 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. She was the daughter of Johannes Kemper and Anna Loew. Maria Elisabetha Kemper died in 1668 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany. She was buried on 16 November 1668 at Muesen, Nassau-Siegen (now in Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany.

     Mary Kemper was born in 1726 at Germantown, Fauquier Co., VA. She was the daughter of Johannes Kemper and Anna Catherina Otterbach.