James Lawson Kemper
Former Governor of Virginia
James Lawson Kemper was a 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... Wikipedia
Born: June 11, 1823, Madison County, VA
Died: April 7, 1895 (age 71 years), Orange County, VA
Spouse: Conway Cave (m. 1853)
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Virginia (1874–1878) and Virginia State Delegate (1853–1863)
Education: Washington and Lee University
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