John J. Kempf

John J. Kempf was a politician in Wisconsin.

Biography

Kempf was born on May 4, 1857 in Granville, Wisconsin.[1] He would attend Spencerian Business College.[2]

Career

Kempf served as a Milwaukee, Wisconsin alderman from 1887 to 1888. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Register of Deeds of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin before serving as Treasurer of Wisconsin from 1903 to 1904 and again from 1905 to 1907. Additionally, he was a member of the Republican State Central Committee from 1900 to 1903. On August 30, the Governor of Wisconsin Robert M. LaFollette, Sr. removed Kempf from office and appointed Thomas M. Purtell acting treasurer.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "John J. Kempf". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  2. ↑ "John J. Kempf". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
  3. ↑ 'Kempf Still Fights,' Eau Claire Leader, September 2, 1904, pg. 8