Background
Hempstead, Mary Claire was born on March 3, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George Elgin and Mary Theresa (Hannon) Johnson.
Hempstead, Mary Claire was born on March 3, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of George Elgin and Mary Theresa (Hannon) Johnson.
AB, Bradley University, 1954.
Teacher English, history, Spanish Limestone High School, Peoria, 1954-1956, Mid-County High School, Varna, Illinois, 1956-1957, Avon (Illinois) School, 1961-1963, Washington (Illinois) Schools, 1964-1971. Assistant to director school services Illinois State History Library, Springfield, 1972-1980. Editor Illinois History Preservation Agency, since 1980.
Member American Association of University Women (vice president 1987-1989, honoree 1987), Illinois State History Society, Sangamon County History Society.
Married Charles A. Hempstead, August 18, 1956. Children: Charles Junior, Theresa Hempstead-Pearce, Catherine, Jeffrey.