James L. Kemper | |
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 Kemper (c. 1861–1865) | |
| 37th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1878 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert E. Withers Henry Wirtz Thomas |
| Preceded by | Gilbert Carlton Walker |
| Succeeded by | Frederick W. M. Holliday |
| 27th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 2, 1861 – September 7, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar M. Crutchfield |
| Succeeded by | Hugh W. Sheffey |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Madison County | |
| In office December 5, 1853 – September 7, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Morris D. Newman |
| Succeeded by | William O. Fry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lawson Kemper June 11, 1823 Madison County, Virginia |
| Died | April 7, 1895 (aged 71) Walnut Hills, Orange County, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1867, 1873–1895) Conservative Party of Virginia (1867–1873) |
| Spouse | Cremora "Belle" Conway Cave (m.1855, d.1870) |
| Children | 7 |
| Relatives | Frederick T. Kemper (brother) |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
| Profession | Lawyer, Soldier, Politician |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Virginia Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1848 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank |  Captain (USV) Major General (CSA) |
| Unit | Regiment of Virginia Volunteers (USA) |
| Commands | 7th Virginia Infantry Kemper's Brigade Kemper's Division Virginia Reserve Forces |
| Battles/wars | |
James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was an American lawyer, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the 37th Governor of Virginia. He was the youngest brigade commander and only non-professional general officer in the division that led Pickett's Charge, during which he was severely wounded.