James L. Kemper

James L. Kemper
Kemper (c. 1861–1865)
37th Governor of Virginia
In office
January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1878
LieutenantRobert E. Withers
Henry Wirtz Thomas
Preceded byGilbert Carlton Walker
Succeeded byFrederick W. M. Holliday
27th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
December 2, 1861 – September 7, 1863
Preceded byOscar M. Crutchfield
Succeeded byHugh W. Sheffey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Madison County
In office
December 5, 1853 – September 7, 1863
Preceded byMorris D. Newman
Succeeded byWilliam O. Fry
Personal details
Born
James Lawson Kemper

(1823-06-11)June 11, 1823
Madison County, Virginia
DiedApril 7, 1895(1895-04-07) (aged 71)
Walnut Hills, Orange County, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic (Before 1867, 1873–1895)
Conservative Party of Virginia (1867–1873)
SpouseCremora "Belle" Conway Cave (m.1855, d.1870)
Children7
RelativesFrederick T. Kemper (brother)
Alma materWashington College
ProfessionLawyer, Soldier, Politician
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
 Virginia
 Confederate States
Branch/service United States Army
 Confederate States Army
Years of service1846–1848 (USA)
1861–1865 (CSA)
Rank Captain (USV)
Major General (CSA)
UnitRegiment of Virginia Volunteers (USA)
Commands7th 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.