John H. Kamper Explained

John H. Kamper
Office:Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Constituency:Racine 3rd district
Term Start:January 1, 1923
Term End:January 2, 1933
Predecessor:District established
Successor:Edward F. Rakow
Constituency1:Racine 2nd district
Term Start1:January 4, 1909
Term End1:January 6, 1913
Predecessor1:John O. Thomas
Successor1:Joseph C. Hamata
Party:Republican
Birth Date:17 December 1857
Birth Place:Denmark
Death Place:Raymond, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting Place:North Cape Lutheran Cemetery,
Occupation:Farmer

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.[1] He moved with his parents to Wisconsin in 1866, settling in Racine County.

He died at his home in Raymond on October 3, 1933.[2]

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 after a tie vote.[3] 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statewide County WI Archives Biographies Kamper, John H.. USGenWeb Archives. 2011-12-23.
  2. News: John H. Kamper Dies in Raymond . . 1 . 1933-10-04 . 2020-06-24 . Newspapers.com.
  3. News: An Easy Way to Settle It . Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. November 13, 1902. 4. Newspapers.com. July 23, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150723084854/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2866487/john_h_kamper_18571933/ . 2015-07-23 . dead.