John H. Kamper

John H. Kamper (December 17, 1857 – 1933) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Kamper was born on December 17, 1857 in Denmark.[1] He moved with his parent to Wisconsin in 1866, settling in Racine County, Wisconsin.

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.[2] 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Statewide County WI Archives Biographies Kamper, John H." USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
  2. ↑ "An Easy Way to Settle It". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. November 13, 1902. p. 4. Retrieved July 23, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.

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