John H. Kamper
20th century American politician
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John H. Kamper (December 17, 1857 – October 3, 1933) was a Danish American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician from Racine County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for seven terms in the early 20th century.
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byEdward F. Rakow
ConstituencyRacine 3rd district
Preceded byJohn O. Thomas
John H. Kamper | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1923 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Edward F. Rakow |
| Constituency | Racine 3rd district |
| In office January 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. Hamata |
| Constituency | Racine 2nd district |
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| Born | December 17, 1857 |
| Died | October 3, 1933 (aged 75) Raymond, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Cape Lutheran Cemetery, North Cape, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Ella Elizabeth Adland
(m. 1885; died 1920) |
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| Occupation | Farmer |
Biography
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.[3] 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.
