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Jonathan Lee Kemp 1827–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1827

Birth Location: Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: June 1896

Death Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States

Father: Burrell Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Rowlings

Spouse(s): Lucy Payne, Matilda Knight

Children(s): Haywood Kemp, Van Kemp, Bettie Kemp, Robert Kemp, Benjamin Kemp, Virginia Kemp, Tennessee Kemp, James Kemp, Louisa Kemp, Lavinia Kemp

In 1827, Jonathan Lee Kemp entered the world in Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA, born to Burrell Payton Kemp Jr And Elizabeth Jane Rowlings. In 1850, Jonathan Lee Kemp resided in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers,. In 1860, Jonathan Lee Kemp resided in District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA. Jonathan Lee Kemp married Lucy E Payne, Matilda Knight, and had children including Benjamin Hickman Kemp, Bettie Kemp, Haywood Ralston Kemp, James H Kemp, Lavinia Kemp, Louisa H Kemp, Robert E L Kemp, Tennessee Kemp, Van Allen Kemp, Virginia Alice Kemp. Jonathan Lee Kemp passed away in 1896 in Smith, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Jonathan Lee Kemp entered the world in Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA, born to Burrell Payton Kemp Jr And Elizabeth Jane Rowlings.
  • In 1850, Jonathan Lee Kemp resided in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers,.
  • In 1860, Jonathan Lee Kemp resided in District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • Jonathan Lee Kemp married Lucy E Payne, Matilda Knight, and had children including Benjamin Hickman Kemp, Bettie Kemp, Haywood Ralston Kemp, James H Kemp, Lavinia Kemp, Louisa H Kemp, Robert E L Kemp, Tennessee Kemp, Van Allen Kemp, Virginia Alice Kemp.
  • Jonathan Lee Kemp passed away in 1896 in Smith, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burrell Jr
1794–1886
Birth Location: Wake, North Carolina, United States
BJ
Elizabeth Rowlings
1795–1874
Birth Location: Wake, North Carolina, United States
ER

Spouses(s)

Lucy Payne
1828–1880
Birth Location: Kempville, Smith, Tennessee, USA
LP
Matilda Knight
1824–1929
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MK

Children(s)

Haywood Kemp
1865–1934
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
HK
Van Kemp
1861–1932
Birth Location: Tennessee
VK
Bettie Kemp
1863–1929
Birth Location: Tennessee
BK
Robert Kemp
1868–1943
Birth Location: Tennessee
RK
Benjamin Kemp
1857–1921
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee
BK
Virginia Kemp
1852–1916
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States
VK
Tennessee Kemp
1850–1882
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee
TK
James Kemp
1854–1921
Birth Location: Tennessee
JK
Louisa Kemp
1856–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LK
Lavinia Kemp
1854–
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States
LK

Jonathan Kemp's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Kemp
1827–1896
Birth Place: Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Burrell Payton Kemp Jr
1794–1886
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Jane) Rowlings
1795–1874
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Burrell (Payton Kemp) Sr.
1760–1826
Virginia, United States
Nancy Fauster
1775–1835
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Kemp
1740–1819
Frances Diana
1740–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Kemp
1715–1800
Susannah Piggott
1723–1781
Sioux American)
1720–

Jonathan Kemp's Descendants

1.
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Jonathan (Lee) Kemp (10 Apr 1827–June 1896) m. Lucy (E) Payne (22 Feb 1828–May 1880) m. Matilda Knight (1824–1929)
  1. 1. Haywood (Ralston) Kemp 1865–1934 m. Sarah (Sallie Ellen) Kemp 1867–1952
    1. 1. Willard (Douglas) Kemp 1886–1976 m. Birdie (Hale) Kemp 1888–1969
      1. 1. Carsie (Dee) Kemp 1912–1984 m. Doris (Daphene) Copeland 1912–1974
        1. 1. Albert (Rudolph) Kemp 1930–2002 m. Betty (Marie) Brewington 1931–2014 m. Barbara (Patterson) McCormick 1939–1992
        2. 2. Eunice (Delores) Kemp 1931–2005
        3. 3. Linda (Lou) Kemp 1936–1936
      2. 2. Genie Kemp 1904–1995 m. Ozie (Lee) Cain 1910–1996 m. Delta (D) Kemp 1905– m. Dexter (Odell) Brown 1905–1967
        1. 1. Glenn (Allen Kemp) Sr 1922–2015 m. Frances (Mae) Rader 1923–2018
        2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Kemp 1946–1946
    2. 2. Ossie Kemp 1904–1920
    3. 3. Mary (Dora "Mollie") KEMP 1884–1918
    4. 4. Kirk Kemp 1891–1981
      1. 1. Beulah (Lee) Kemp 1909–2002
      2. 2. Earl Kemp 1923–2010
    5. 5. Verah Kemp 1896–1983
    6. 6. Lummie (W) Kemp 1901–1975
  2. 2. Van (Allen) Kemp 1861–1932
  3. 3. Bettie Kemp 1863–1929
  4. 4. Robert (E.L.) Kemp 1868–1943
  5. 5. Benjamin (Hickman) Kemp 1857–1921
  6. 6. Virginia (Alice) Kemp 1852–1916
  7. 7. Tennessee Kemp 1850–1882
  8. 8. James (H) Kemp 1854–1921
  9. 9. Louisa (H) Kemp 1856–
  10. 10. Lavinia Kemp 1854–

Jonathan Kemp's Timeline

8 Records

1827
10 Apr 1827
Birth of Jonathan Lee Kemp in Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
Jonathan Lee Kemp resided here in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee, USA
North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
Jonathan Lee Kemp resided here in District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Jonathan Lee Kemp resided here in District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Jonathan Lee Kemp resided here in District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1896
June 1896
Age 69
Death of Jonathan Lee Kemp in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1896
6 Jul 1896
Age 69
Jonathan Lee Kemp - Probate in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1898
20 Nov 1898
Age 71
Jonathan Lee Kemp - Probate in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1827
    Event Place: Pleasant Shade, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 55
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1280; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 117
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1564; Page: 64A; Family History Library Film: 553063
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1272; Page: 307; Family History Library Film: 805272
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M432_896; Page: 267B; Image: 31
    [7] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M432_896; Page: 267B; Image: 31

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1272; Page: 307; Family History Library Film: 805272

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1564; Page: 64A; Family History Library Film: 553063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 27; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1280; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1896
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Administrator's and Executor's Records, 1846-1966; Author: Tennessee County Court (Smith County); Probate Place: Smith, Tennessee
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Settlements (Smith County, Tennessee), 1803-1952; Author: Tennessee. Probate Court (Smith County); Probate Place: Smith, Tennessee
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1896
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Administrator's and Executor's Records, 1846-1966; Author: Tennessee County Court (Smith County); Probate Place: Smith, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1898
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Estate Settlements (Smith County, Tennessee), 1803-1952; Author: Tennessee. Probate Court (Smith County); Probate Place: Smith, Tennessee
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