Born in England around 1796, Kempshall attended the common schools. He immigrated to the United States with his father, who settled in Pittsford, New York, in 1806. He moved to Rochester, New York, in 1813, where he was employed as a carpenter. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and later became engaged in milling.
He served as member of the board of aldermen of Rochester, New York in 1834 and again in 1844, serving as mayor in 1837. He was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor in 1852.
Kempshall was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841).
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
January 01, 1970
thomas, kempshall, 1796, january, 1865, representative, from, york, mayor, rochester, yorkin, office, march, 1837, 1838preceded, byabraham, schermerhornsucceeded, byelisha, johnsonmember, house, representatives, from, york, 28th, districtin, office, march, 183. Thomas Kempshall c 1796 January 14 1865 was a U S Representative from New York Thomas Kempshall4th Mayor of Rochester New YorkIn office March 1837 1838Preceded byAbraham M SchermerhornSucceeded byElisha JohnsonMember of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 28th districtIn office March 4 1839 March 3 1841Preceded byTimothy ChildsSucceeded byTimothy ChildsPersonal detailsBornc 1796 1796 England Kingdom of Great BritainDiedJanuary 14 1865 1865 01 14 aged 68 69 Rochester New York U S Political partyWhigProfessionMiller Born in England around 1796 Kempshall attended the common schools He immigrated to the United States with his father who settled in Pittsford New York in 1806 He moved to Rochester New York in 1813 where he was employed as a carpenter He engaged in mercantile pursuits and later became engaged in milling He served as member of the board of aldermen of Rochester New York in 1834 and again in 1844 serving as mayor in 1837 He was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor in 1852 Kempshall was elected as a Whig to the Twenty sixth Congress March 4 1839 March 3 1841 He died in Rochester New York January 14 1865 aged about 69 years He was interred in Mount Hope Cemetery Sources editUnited States Congress Thomas Kempshall id K000087 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress External links edit nbsp Biography portal Thomas Kempshall at Find a Grave Political offices Preceded byAbraham M Schermerhorn Mayor of Rochester NYMarch 1837 1838 Succeeded byElisha Johnson U S House of Representatives Preceded byTimothy Childs Member of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 28th congressional district1839 1841 Succeeded byTimothy Childs nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thomas Kempshall amp oldid 1191204151, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
