George Justus Kempen
Full Name: George Justus KempenDate of birth: February 10, 1873
Date of death: March 24, 1949
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 83 | May 15, 1918 - Jan 14, 1919 | 35th (1) (2) | Unknown | Seguin / Guadalupe | Guadalupe |
(1) Oath of office administered 3/15/1918. House Journal.
(2) George J. Kempen, in special election 3/12/1918, sworn 5/15/1918, succeeded Rudolph Tschoepe, declared an enemy alien and resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 83
May 15, 1918 - Jan 14, 1919 Legislatures: 35th (1) (2) Party: Unknown Home City/County: Seguin / Guadalupe Counties in district: Guadalupe |
(1) Oath of office administered 3/15/1918. House Journal.
(2) George J. Kempen, in special election 3/12/1918, sworn 5/15/1918, succeeded Rudolph Tschoepe, declared an enemy alien and resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- "Geo. J. Kempen Passes," 4/1/1949, p. 1. Seguin Enterprise.
Other Resources
- George Justus Kempen, birth date 2/10/1873 in Austin, Texas, death date 3/24/1949 in Seguin, Texas, merchant. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- George Justus Kempen, home address Seguin, Texas, birth date 2/10/1873, merchant. FamilySearch United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
- George J. Kempen (1873-1949), burial in Riverside Cemetery, Seguin, Guadalupe County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "George J. Kempen Dies at Age 76 After Busy Life," 3/31/1949, p. 1, member of the Legislature. Guadalupe Gazette-Bulletin (Seguin, Texas).
Photographs
- Photograph. Geo. J. Kempen, 35th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 35th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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