Background
KEMP, Bolivar Edwards Son of Judge William Breed and Elizabeth (Nesom) Kemp.
KEMP, Bolivar Edwards Son of Judge William Breed and Elizabeth (Nesom) Kemp.
Private Tutors; Public Schools. Louisiana. State University. Law Department, Tulane University.
Admitted to bar, 1897. Began practice of law in 25 Judicial District of Louisiana., in partnership with father and brother, the late Duncan Stuart Kemp. After death of father in 1900 became sr. member of firm of Kemp & Buck.
Has been active in promoting development of agri. and trucking industries of his section. Interested in several agri. enterprises. Interested in Educational work.
Member, Board of Supervisors of Louisiana. State University, by Governor. Hall, 1910, re-appointed by Govs.
Pleasant, Parker and Simpson to date. Elected to 69 Congress to represent Sixth Louisiana. District, re-elected to 70 and 71 Congresses.
Democrat Member, Episcopalian Church. Clubs: Boston, Chess, Checkers and Whist.
Spouse Esther Edwards Conner, 1903. Two children.