John H. Kamper (December 17, 1857October 3, 1933) was a
Danish American immigrant, farmer, and
Republican politician from
Racine County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the
Wisconsin State Assembly for seven terms in the early 20th century.
Biography
Kamper was born on December 17, 1857, in
Denmark. He moved with his parents to
Wisconsin in 1866, settling in
Racine County
Racine County (, sometimes also ) is a county in southeastern Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, its population was 197,727, making it Wisconsin's fifth-most populous county. Its county seat is Racine. The county was founded in 1836, then a par ...
.
He died at his home in
Raymond on October 3, 1933.
Career
Kamper was elected to the Assembly in 1908. In 1902, Kamper had been an unsuccessful candidate for the Assembly, losing to
Edward F. Rakow
Edward F. Rakow (August 30, 1861 – September 2, 1942) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Rakow was born on August 30, 1861 in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Career
Rakow was officially elected to the Assembly in 1903 in a speci ...
after a tie vote.
[ ] Additionally, he served as a Justice of the Peace, a town chairman (similar to Mayor) and Chairman of the Racine County Board of Supervisors. He was a
Republican.
References
External links
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The Political Graveyard
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1857 births
1933 deaths
Danish emigrants to the United States
People from Racine County, Wisconsin
Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
County supervisors in Wisconsin
Burials in Wisconsin