Marcus Arnold Kemp (September 25, 1878October 17, 1957) was a

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immigrant, machinist, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 11th Senate district during the

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and

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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 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

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People from Northumberland County, Ontario Canadian emigrants to the United States Republican Party Wisconsin state senators Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 1878 births 1957 deaths {{Wisconsin-WISenate-stub