Background
Dempsey, Francis Kenneth was born on May 16, 1906 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of John Francis and Rose (Mathis) Dempsey.
Dempsey, Francis Kenneth was born on May 16, 1906 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of John Francis and Rose (Mathis) Dempsey.
Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1931.
Admitted to the State of Indiana bar, 1931. Private practice law, South Bend, 1931-1954. Mayor South Bend, 1945-1948.
Judge Saint Joseph Superior Court, 1954-1973.
Member American, Indiana, Saint Joseph County bar associations, American Judicature Society.
Married Grace A. McLaughlin, June 28, 1932. Children: F. Kenneth, Mary Ellen (Mistress Gerald Kettelkamp), Sheila Maureen (Mistress Richard Eage), John Dennis, Susan Marie (Mistress John Donahue), Patricia Rose (Mistress Gerald Kinyon).