Hiram's parents were:
Clement Lewis "Lute" Kemp, b. Dec. 6, 1873 in Fernwood, Humboldt County, CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1956 in Scotia, Humboldt County, CA. &
Mary Evelyn Pollard, b. Aug. 1875 in CA. and d. Nov. 28, 1935 in Ferndale, Humboldt County, CA.
In the Jun. 3, 1900 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Hiram Kemp, b. Dec. 1897 in CA., was living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
25 yr. old father, Clement Kemp, a dairyman, b. Dec. 1874 in CA.
24 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. Aug. 1875 in CA.
5 yr. old sister, Polly Kemp, b. May 1895 in CA.
2 mth. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, b. Apr. 1900 in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Lewis Carr, a farm laborer, b. Mar. 1881 in CA.
Clement and Mary had been married for 6 years.
May was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 12 yr. old Hirim (Hiram) Kemp, b. in CA., was attending school and living on Elk Valley Rd. in Crescent, Del Norte, CA. with his
36 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer, b. in CA.
34 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, Pollard Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Bertha Kemp, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Deloss Kemp, b. in CA.
2 yr. old sister, Evelyn Kemp, b. in CA.
Clement's father was b. in Michigan and his mother in MA.
Mary's father was b. in KY. The birthplace of her mother was unknown.
This was a first marriage for Clement & Mary. They had been marr. for 15 yrs.
Mary was the mother of 6 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Sep. 1, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 20 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, a student, b. Dec. 11, 1898, was living at 36 So. 6th St. in Alhambra, L. A. county, CA. and working in Los Angeles, L. A., CA.
Hiram was described as tall, of medium build, with gray eyes, brown hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.
The person who would always know his address was Luther Kemp of Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 22 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA., was unmarried and living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Mary E Kemp, b. in CA.
15 yr. old brother, Delose C Kemp, a farm laborer doing general farming, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Ruth E Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, John C Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 31 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in CA., was living on Covina Blvd. in Covina, Los Angeles, CA. with his
57 yr. old widowed father-in-law (and head of household), Robert F Bickley, a farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in VA.
30 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucille S Bickley, a drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
26 yr. old wife, Irene J H Kemp, b. in KS.
Hiram was 27 yrs. old and Irene was 22 when they married.
Hiram's parents were both b. in CA.
Robert's parents were both b. in VA.
Lucille and Irene's mother was b. in KS.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 41 yr. old (head of household) Hiram E Kemp, a plumber in the building industry and an employer, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned, valued at $5,000 at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in El Monte township, Los Angeles, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Sirene (Irene) Jewel Kemp, b. in KS.
9 yr. old daughter, Virginia Ann Kemp, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Mariyn (Marilyn) Kemp, b. in CA.
69 yr. old widowed father-in-law, Robert F Bickley, doing odd jobs in the orange-growing industry, b. in KY.
38 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucile Bickley, a high school drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
Hiram and Irene were high school graduates. The highest grade Robert had completed was 8th; and Lucile was a college graduate.
Hiram worked 45 hours in the week prior to the census and 42 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as 0 - but he had income from other sources.
Hiram was not a military veteran.
According to his Feb. 14, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 44 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, b. Dec. 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA., was self-employed and living with his wife, Irene, at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in Covina, L. A. county, CA.
Hiram was described as 6' tall, weighing 190 lbs., with gray eyes, brown hair, a light brown complexion and false teeth (an upper plate).
Hiram died in the La Salle Mountains near Moab, Utah while on a deer hunting trip.
Progress-Bulletin (Pomona, CA.), P.28, Col. 1
Mon., Oct. 24, 1955
Hiram Kemp Dies on Trip
COVINA - Hiram E. Kemp, 57-year-old former plumbing contractor here, died of a heart attack Saturday in the LaSalle Mountains near Moab, Utah, while on a deer hunting trip.
Mr. Kemp had lived in Covina many years. The family home is at 19250 E. Covina Ave.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 Wednesday afternoon but the place has not yet been selected.
Covina Argus (Covina, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Thu., Oct. 27, 1955
Death Claims Civic Leader Hiram Kemp
(*See photo of Hiram Kemp to the left)
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Hiram E. Kemp, long-time Covina civic leader, member of the city Planning Commission, and rancher, who died last Saturday while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah.
Mr. Kemp was stricken by a heart attack Saturday morning before going out on a hunt. With him were Glenn White, business manager of the Covina Union High School District; City Councilman Elmer Monia; and Bill McIntyre, well-known local contractor. This was the 17th consecutive year Mr. Kemp and White had gone hunting together.
A native Californian, Mr. Kemp was born Dec. 11, 1892, in Ferndale, Humboldt County, where he attended school.
He came to Covina 27 years ago and became engaged in ranching and operated a plumbing business here. In recent years, he has been a leading local subdivider, and he was named to the planning commission last year.
The Commission adjourned its regular meeting Monday night in his honor, praising his work done while serving on it.
Mr. Kemp was active in many civic affairs during his years here. He was a past president of the Lion's club; past master of the Covina Masonic Lodge; member of the Y's Men club; and of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Mr. Kemp leaves his wife, Irene, at the family home at 19250 E. Covina Blvd.;
two daughters, Marilyn Kemp, who lives at the home, and Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, 840 E. Benbow, Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice, and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California;
and his sister-in-law, Lucille Bickley, also of Covina.
The Christian Science services were read at Covina Church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
The Times Standard (Eureka, CA.), P. 28, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 7, 1955
HIRAM E. KEMP
Hiram E. Kemp of Covina, died recently while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah. Kemp was a native of Ferndale and former resident of this county. Born December 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Kemp attended schools there, moving to Covina 27 years ago where he became engaged in ranching and operating a plumbing business.
Surviving him are his wife, Irene;
daughters, Marilyn Kemp, Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, all of Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice; and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California.
Christian Science services were read at Covina church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
Clement Lewis "Lute" Kemp, b. Dec. 6, 1873 in Fernwood, Humboldt County, CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1956 in Scotia, Humboldt County, CA. &
Mary Evelyn Pollard, b. Aug. 1875 in CA. and d. Nov. 28, 1935 in Ferndale, Humboldt County, CA.
In the Jun. 3, 1900 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Hiram Kemp, b. Dec. 1897 in CA., was living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
25 yr. old father, Clement Kemp, a dairyman, b. Dec. 1874 in CA.
24 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. Aug. 1875 in CA.
5 yr. old sister, Polly Kemp, b. May 1895 in CA.
2 mth. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, b. Apr. 1900 in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Lewis Carr, a farm laborer, b. Mar. 1881 in CA.
Clement and Mary had been married for 6 years.
May was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 12 yr. old Hirim (Hiram) Kemp, b. in CA., was attending school and living on Elk Valley Rd. in Crescent, Del Norte, CA. with his
36 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer, b. in CA.
34 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, Pollard Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Bertha Kemp, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Deloss Kemp, b. in CA.
2 yr. old sister, Evelyn Kemp, b. in CA.
Clement's father was b. in Michigan and his mother in MA.
Mary's father was b. in KY. The birthplace of her mother was unknown.
This was a first marriage for Clement & Mary. They had been marr. for 15 yrs.
Mary was the mother of 6 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Sep. 1, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 20 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, a student, b. Dec. 11, 1898, was living at 36 So. 6th St. in Alhambra, L. A. county, CA. and working in Los Angeles, L. A., CA.
Hiram was described as tall, of medium build, with gray eyes, brown hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.
The person who would always know his address was Luther Kemp of Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 22 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA., was unmarried and living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Mary E Kemp, b. in CA.
15 yr. old brother, Delose C Kemp, a farm laborer doing general farming, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Ruth E Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, John C Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 31 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in CA., was living on Covina Blvd. in Covina, Los Angeles, CA. with his
57 yr. old widowed father-in-law (and head of household), Robert F Bickley, a farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in VA.
30 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucille S Bickley, a drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
26 yr. old wife, Irene J H Kemp, b. in KS.
Hiram was 27 yrs. old and Irene was 22 when they married.
Hiram's parents were both b. in CA.
Robert's parents were both b. in VA.
Lucille and Irene's mother was b. in KS.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 41 yr. old (head of household) Hiram E Kemp, a plumber in the building industry and an employer, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned, valued at $5,000 at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in El Monte township, Los Angeles, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Sirene (Irene) Jewel Kemp, b. in KS.
9 yr. old daughter, Virginia Ann Kemp, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Mariyn (Marilyn) Kemp, b. in CA.
69 yr. old widowed father-in-law, Robert F Bickley, doing odd jobs in the orange-growing industry, b. in KY.
38 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucile Bickley, a high school drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
Hiram and Irene were high school graduates. The highest grade Robert had completed was 8th; and Lucile was a college graduate.
Hiram worked 45 hours in the week prior to the census and 42 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as 0 - but he had income from other sources.
Hiram was not a military veteran.
According to his Feb. 14, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 44 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, b. Dec. 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA., was self-employed and living with his wife, Irene, at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in Covina, L. A. county, CA.
Hiram was described as 6' tall, weighing 190 lbs., with gray eyes, brown hair, a light brown complexion and false teeth (an upper plate).
Hiram died in the La Salle Mountains near Moab, Utah while on a deer hunting trip.
Progress-Bulletin (Pomona, CA.), P.28, Col. 1
Mon., Oct. 24, 1955
Hiram Kemp Dies on Trip
COVINA - Hiram E. Kemp, 57-year-old former plumbing contractor here, died of a heart attack Saturday in the LaSalle Mountains near Moab, Utah, while on a deer hunting trip.
Mr. Kemp had lived in Covina many years. The family home is at 19250 E. Covina Ave.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 Wednesday afternoon but the place has not yet been selected.
Covina Argus (Covina, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Thu., Oct. 27, 1955
Death Claims Civic Leader Hiram Kemp
(*See photo of Hiram Kemp to the left)
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Hiram E. Kemp, long-time Covina civic leader, member of the city Planning Commission, and rancher, who died last Saturday while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah.
Mr. Kemp was stricken by a heart attack Saturday morning before going out on a hunt. With him were Glenn White, business manager of the Covina Union High School District; City Councilman Elmer Monia; and Bill McIntyre, well-known local contractor. This was the 17th consecutive year Mr. Kemp and White had gone hunting together.
A native Californian, Mr. Kemp was born Dec. 11, 1892, in Ferndale, Humboldt County, where he attended school.
He came to Covina 27 years ago and became engaged in ranching and operated a plumbing business here. In recent years, he has been a leading local subdivider, and he was named to the planning commission last year.
The Commission adjourned its regular meeting Monday night in his honor, praising his work done while serving on it.
Mr. Kemp was active in many civic affairs during his years here. He was a past president of the Lion's club; past master of the Covina Masonic Lodge; member of the Y's Men club; and of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Mr. Kemp leaves his wife, Irene, at the family home at 19250 E. Covina Blvd.;
two daughters, Marilyn Kemp, who lives at the home, and Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, 840 E. Benbow, Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice, and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California;
and his sister-in-law, Lucille Bickley, also of Covina.
The Christian Science services were read at Covina Church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
The Times Standard (Eureka, CA.), P. 28, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 7, 1955
HIRAM E. KEMP
Hiram E. Kemp of Covina, died recently while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah. Kemp was a native of Ferndale and former resident of this county. Born December 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Kemp attended schools there, moving to Covina 27 years ago where he became engaged in ranching and operating a plumbing business.
Surviving him are his wife, Irene;
daughters, Marilyn Kemp, Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, all of Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice; and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California.
Christian Science services were read at Covina church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
Hiram's parents were:
Clement Lewis "Lute" Kemp, b. Dec. 6, 1873 in Fernwood, Humboldt County, CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1956 in Scotia, Humboldt County, CA. &
Mary Evelyn Pollard, b. Aug. 1875 in CA. and d. Nov. 28, 1935 in Ferndale, Humboldt County, CA.
In the Jun. 3, 1900 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Hiram Kemp, b. Dec. 1897 in CA., was living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
25 yr. old father, Clement Kemp, a dairyman, b. Dec. 1874 in CA.
24 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. Aug. 1875 in CA.
5 yr. old sister, Polly Kemp, b. May 1895 in CA.
2 mth. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, b. Apr. 1900 in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Lewis Carr, a farm laborer, b. Mar. 1881 in CA.
Clement and Mary had been married for 6 years.
May was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 12 yr. old Hirim (Hiram) Kemp, b. in CA., was attending school and living on Elk Valley Rd. in Crescent, Del Norte, CA. with his
36 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer, b. in CA.
34 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, Pollard Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Bertha Kemp, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Deloss Kemp, b. in CA.
2 yr. old sister, Evelyn Kemp, b. in CA.
Clement's father was b. in Michigan and his mother in MA.
Mary's father was b. in KY. The birthplace of her mother was unknown.
This was a first marriage for Clement & Mary. They had been marr. for 15 yrs.
Mary was the mother of 6 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Sep. 1, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 20 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, a student, b. Dec. 11, 1898, was living at 36 So. 6th St. in Alhambra, L. A. county, CA. and working in Los Angeles, L. A., CA.
Hiram was described as tall, of medium build, with gray eyes, brown hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.
The person who would always know his address was Luther Kemp of Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 22 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA., was unmarried and living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Mary E Kemp, b. in CA.
15 yr. old brother, Delose C Kemp, a farm laborer doing general farming, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Ruth E Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, John C Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 31 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in CA., was living on Covina Blvd. in Covina, Los Angeles, CA. with his
57 yr. old widowed father-in-law (and head of household), Robert F Bickley, a farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in VA.
30 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucille S Bickley, a drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
26 yr. old wife, Irene J H Kemp, b. in KS.
Hiram was 27 yrs. old and Irene was 22 when they married.
Hiram's parents were both b. in CA.
Robert's parents were both b. in VA.
Lucille and Irene's mother was b. in KS.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 41 yr. old (head of household) Hiram E Kemp, a plumber in the building industry and an employer, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned, valued at $5,000 at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in El Monte township, Los Angeles, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Sirene (Irene) Jewel Kemp, b. in KS.
9 yr. old daughter, Virginia Ann Kemp, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Mariyn (Marilyn) Kemp, b. in CA.
69 yr. old widowed father-in-law, Robert F Bickley, doing odd jobs in the orange-growing industry, b. in KY.
38 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucile Bickley, a high school drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
Hiram and Irene were high school graduates. The highest grade Robert had completed was 8th; and Lucile was a college graduate.
Hiram worked 45 hours in the week prior to the census and 42 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as 0 - but he had income from other sources.
Hiram was not a military veteran.
According to his Feb. 14, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 44 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, b. Dec. 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA., was self-employed and living with his wife, Irene, at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in Covina, L. A. county, CA.
Hiram was described as 6' tall, weighing 190 lbs., with gray eyes, brown hair, a light brown complexion and false teeth (an upper plate).
Hiram died in the La Salle Mountains near Moab, Utah while on a deer hunting trip.
Progress-Bulletin (Pomona, CA.), P.28, Col. 1
Mon., Oct. 24, 1955
Hiram Kemp Dies on Trip
COVINA - Hiram E. Kemp, 57-year-old former plumbing contractor here, died of a heart attack Saturday in the LaSalle Mountains near Moab, Utah, while on a deer hunting trip.
Mr. Kemp had lived in Covina many years. The family home is at 19250 E. Covina Ave.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 Wednesday afternoon but the place has not yet been selected.
Covina Argus (Covina, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Thu., Oct. 27, 1955
Death Claims Civic Leader Hiram Kemp
(*See photo of Hiram Kemp to the left)
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Hiram E. Kemp, long-time Covina civic leader, member of the city Planning Commission, and rancher, who died last Saturday while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah.
Mr. Kemp was stricken by a heart attack Saturday morning before going out on a hunt. With him were Glenn White, business manager of the Covina Union High School District; City Councilman Elmer Monia; and Bill McIntyre, well-known local contractor. This was the 17th consecutive year Mr. Kemp and White had gone hunting together.
A native Californian, Mr. Kemp was born Dec. 11, 1892, in Ferndale, Humboldt County, where he attended school.
He came to Covina 27 years ago and became engaged in ranching and operated a plumbing business here. In recent years, he has been a leading local subdivider, and he was named to the planning commission last year.
The Commission adjourned its regular meeting Monday night in his honor, praising his work done while serving on it.
Mr. Kemp was active in many civic affairs during his years here. He was a past president of the Lion's club; past master of the Covina Masonic Lodge; member of the Y's Men club; and of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Mr. Kemp leaves his wife, Irene, at the family home at 19250 E. Covina Blvd.;
two daughters, Marilyn Kemp, who lives at the home, and Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, 840 E. Benbow, Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice, and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California;
and his sister-in-law, Lucille Bickley, also of Covina.
The Christian Science services were read at Covina Church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
The Times Standard (Eureka, CA.), P. 28, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 7, 1955
HIRAM E. KEMP
Hiram E. Kemp of Covina, died recently while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah. Kemp was a native of Ferndale and former resident of this county. Born December 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Kemp attended schools there, moving to Covina 27 years ago where he became engaged in ranching and operating a plumbing business.
Surviving him are his wife, Irene;
daughters, Marilyn Kemp, Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, all of Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice; and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California.
Christian Science services were read at Covina church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
Clement Lewis "Lute" Kemp, b. Dec. 6, 1873 in Fernwood, Humboldt County, CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1956 in Scotia, Humboldt County, CA. &
Mary Evelyn Pollard, b. Aug. 1875 in CA. and d. Nov. 28, 1935 in Ferndale, Humboldt County, CA.
In the Jun. 3, 1900 U. S. census, 2 yr. old Hiram Kemp, b. Dec. 1897 in CA., was living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
25 yr. old father, Clement Kemp, a dairyman, b. Dec. 1874 in CA.
24 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. Aug. 1875 in CA.
5 yr. old sister, Polly Kemp, b. May 1895 in CA.
2 mth. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, b. Apr. 1900 in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Lewis Carr, a farm laborer, b. Mar. 1881 in CA.
Clement and Mary had been married for 6 years.
May was the mother of 3 children, all still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 12 yr. old Hirim (Hiram) Kemp, b. in CA., was attending school and living on Elk Valley Rd. in Crescent, Del Norte, CA. with his
36 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer, b. in CA.
34 yr. old mother, Mary Kemp, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, Pollard Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Elizabeth Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Bertha Kemp, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Deloss Kemp, b. in CA.
2 yr. old sister, Evelyn Kemp, b. in CA.
Clement's father was b. in Michigan and his mother in MA.
Mary's father was b. in KY. The birthplace of her mother was unknown.
This was a first marriage for Clement & Mary. They had been marr. for 15 yrs.
Mary was the mother of 6 children, all still alive by this census.
According to his Sep. 1, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 20 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, a student, b. Dec. 11, 1898, was living at 36 So. 6th St. in Alhambra, L. A. county, CA. and working in Los Angeles, L. A., CA.
Hiram was described as tall, of medium build, with gray eyes, brown hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.
The person who would always know his address was Luther Kemp of Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 22 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA., was unmarried and living in Pacific, Humboldt, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Clement L Kemp, a farmer engaged in general farming, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Mary E Kemp, b. in CA.
15 yr. old brother, Delose C Kemp, a farm laborer doing general farming, b. in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Ruth E Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, John C Kemp, attending school, b. in CA.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 31 yr. old Hiram E Kemp, a self-employed farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in CA., was living on Covina Blvd. in Covina, Los Angeles, CA. with his
57 yr. old widowed father-in-law (and head of household), Robert F Bickley, a farmer on a citrus ranch, b. in VA.
30 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucille S Bickley, a drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
26 yr. old wife, Irene J H Kemp, b. in KS.
Hiram was 27 yrs. old and Irene was 22 when they married.
Hiram's parents were both b. in CA.
Robert's parents were both b. in VA.
Lucille and Irene's mother was b. in KS.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 41 yr. old (head of household) Hiram E Kemp, a plumber in the building industry and an employer, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned, valued at $5,000 at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in El Monte township, Los Angeles, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Sirene (Irene) Jewel Kemp, b. in KS.
9 yr. old daughter, Virginia Ann Kemp, b. in CA.
4 yr. old daughter, Mariyn (Marilyn) Kemp, b. in CA.
69 yr. old widowed father-in-law, Robert F Bickley, doing odd jobs in the orange-growing industry, b. in KY.
38 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Lucile Bickley, a high school drama (dramatics) teacher, b. in KS.
Everyone in the household was living in the same place in 1935.
Hiram and Irene were high school graduates. The highest grade Robert had completed was 8th; and Lucile was a college graduate.
Hiram worked 45 hours in the week prior to the census and 42 weeks in 1939.
Because he was self-employed, his income was listed as 0 - but he had income from other sources.
Hiram was not a military veteran.
According to his Feb. 14, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 44 yr. old Hiram Earl Kemp, b. Dec. 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Humboldt county, CA., was self-employed and living with his wife, Irene, at 744 E. Covina Blvd. in Covina, L. A. county, CA.
Hiram was described as 6' tall, weighing 190 lbs., with gray eyes, brown hair, a light brown complexion and false teeth (an upper plate).
Hiram died in the La Salle Mountains near Moab, Utah while on a deer hunting trip.
Progress-Bulletin (Pomona, CA.), P.28, Col. 1
Mon., Oct. 24, 1955
Hiram Kemp Dies on Trip
COVINA - Hiram E. Kemp, 57-year-old former plumbing contractor here, died of a heart attack Saturday in the LaSalle Mountains near Moab, Utah, while on a deer hunting trip.
Mr. Kemp had lived in Covina many years. The family home is at 19250 E. Covina Ave.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 Wednesday afternoon but the place has not yet been selected.
Covina Argus (Covina, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Thu., Oct. 27, 1955
Death Claims Civic Leader Hiram Kemp
(*See photo of Hiram Kemp to the left)
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Hiram E. Kemp, long-time Covina civic leader, member of the city Planning Commission, and rancher, who died last Saturday while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah.
Mr. Kemp was stricken by a heart attack Saturday morning before going out on a hunt. With him were Glenn White, business manager of the Covina Union High School District; City Councilman Elmer Monia; and Bill McIntyre, well-known local contractor. This was the 17th consecutive year Mr. Kemp and White had gone hunting together.
A native Californian, Mr. Kemp was born Dec. 11, 1892, in Ferndale, Humboldt County, where he attended school.
He came to Covina 27 years ago and became engaged in ranching and operated a plumbing business here. In recent years, he has been a leading local subdivider, and he was named to the planning commission last year.
The Commission adjourned its regular meeting Monday night in his honor, praising his work done while serving on it.
Mr. Kemp was active in many civic affairs during his years here. He was a past president of the Lion's club; past master of the Covina Masonic Lodge; member of the Y's Men club; and of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Mr. Kemp leaves his wife, Irene, at the family home at 19250 E. Covina Blvd.;
two daughters, Marilyn Kemp, who lives at the home, and Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, 840 E. Benbow, Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice, and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California;
and his sister-in-law, Lucille Bickley, also of Covina.
The Christian Science services were read at Covina Church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
The Times Standard (Eureka, CA.), P. 28, Col. 2
Wed., Dec. 7, 1955
HIRAM E. KEMP
Hiram E. Kemp of Covina, died recently while on a hunting trip near Moab, Utah. Kemp was a native of Ferndale and former resident of this county. Born December 11, 1897 in Ferndale, Kemp attended schools there, moving to Covina 27 years ago where he became engaged in ranching and operating a plumbing business.
Surviving him are his wife, Irene;
daughters, Marilyn Kemp, Mrs. Thomas E. Hesketh, all of Covina;
two grandchildren;
his father, C. L. Kemp;
three brothers, John, D. C. and Pollard Kemp;
three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockel, Mrs. Mary Brice; and Mrs. Ruth Holmes, all living in Northern California.
Christian Science services were read at Covina church of the Brethren, followed by Masonic rites at Oakdale Memorial Park.
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