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Richard Kemp 1922–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1922

Birth Location: Covington, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1985

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: Napoleon Kemp

Mother: Sophie Kemp

Spouse(s): Dorothy Dobbs

Children(s):

In 1922, Richard Kemp entered the world in Covington, Georgia, USA, born to Napoleon Kemp And Sophie Barksdale Kemp. In 1935, Richard Kemp resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. In 1940, Richard Kemp resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Richard Kemp married Dorothy E Dobbs. Richard Kemp passed away in 1985 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Richard Kemp entered the world in Covington, Georgia, USA, born to Napoleon Kemp And Sophie Barksdale Kemp.
  • In 1935, Richard Kemp resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • In 1940, Richard Kemp resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Richard Kemp married Dorothy E Dobbs.
  • Richard Kemp passed away in 1985 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Napoleon Kemp
1899–
Birth Location: Sparta, Hancock, Georgia, USA
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Sophie Kemp
1899–1938
Birth Location: Barnett, Warren County, Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy Dobbs
1921–2005
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Children(s)

Richard Kemp's Ancestors

Self
Richard Kemp
1922–1985
Birth Place: Covington, Georgia, USA
Parents
Napoleon Kemp
1899–
Sparta, Hancock, Georgia, USA
Sophie (Barksdale) Kemp
1899–1938
Barnett, Warren County, Georgia
Grandparents
Edward Kemp
1873–
Westminster, London, England
Jule (Ann) Harris
1885–1918
Hanover County, Virginia
Richard ("Dickers" Barksdale) Jr.
1845–1925
Barnett, Warren County, Georgia
Martha Roberts
1856–1924
Hancock County, Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Milton Kemp
1852–1920
Samuel Harris
1850–
Susie Harris
1851–1920
Richard Sr.
1825–
Sophia Seal(s)
1827–1900
Amos Andrews
1829–
Lucy Andrews
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Kemp
1814–1883
Narcissy Collins
1824–1901

Richard Kemp's Timeline

5 Records

1922
2 Jul 1922
Birth of Richard Kemp in Covington, Georgia, USA
Covington, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Richard Kemp resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 18
Richard Kemp resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Richard Kemp resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1985
29 Aug 1985
Age 63
Death of Richard Kemp in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1922
    Event Place: Covington, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 614
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01843; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-123
    [3] Michigan, Deaths
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 355; Film Title: 82 Wayne 406960-410259; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 5844; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 85-449

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01843; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-123

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01843; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-123

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 5844; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 85-449

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 355; Film Title: 82 Wayne 406960-410259; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 614

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths
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