George Kempt
George Kempt (July 8, 1821 – March 9, 1885) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Victoria South in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Liberal Party of Canada member.[1]
George Kempt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Victoria South | |
| In office 1867–1872 | |
| Succeeded by | George Dormer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1821 Cromarty, Scotland |
| Died | March 9, 1885 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Jane Macaulay |
He was born in Cromarty, Scotland in 1821,[1] the son of Kenneth Kempt,[2] and came to Peterborough County in Upper Canada with his family in 1831. Kempt was a lumber and grain merchant. He served on the township council for Lindsay, also serving as reeve. In 1872, he was named sheriff for Victoria County.[3]
In 1849, he married Anne Jane Macaulay. He died in Lindsay at the age of 63.[2]
References
- George Kempt – Parliament of Canada biography
- Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
- The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men ... (1880)
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