About George Kempt
Lived 1821 – 1885 (aged 63). George Kempt was a Canadian politician, timber merchant and merchant.
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.
He was born in Cromarty, Scotland, in 1821, 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.
In 1849, he married Anne Jane Macaulay. He died in Lindsay at the age of 63.
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Who was George Kempt?
Canadian politician (1821-1885)
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George Kempt was born on 8 July 1821 in Cromarty, Scotland.
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George Kempt died on 9 March 1885.
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George Kempt was a politician, timber merchant and merchant.
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George Kempt was Canadian.
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