James L. Kemper

James L. Kemper
Kemper (c. 1861–1865)
37th Governor of Virginia
In office January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1878
Lieutenant	Robert E. Withers Henry Wirtz Thomas
Preceded by	Gilbert Carlton Walker
Succeeded by	Frederick W. M. Holliday
27th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office December 2, 1861 – September 7, 1863
Preceded by	Oscar M. Crutchfield
Succeeded by	Hugh W. Sheffey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Madison County
In office December 5, 1853 – September 7, 1863
Preceded by	Morris D. Newman
Succeeded by	William O. Fry
Personal details
Born	James Lawson Kemper (1823-06-11)June 11, 1823 Madison County, Virginia
Died	April 7, 1895(1895-04-07) (aged 71) Walnut Hills, Orange County, Virginia
Political party	Democratic (Before 1867, 1873–1895) Conservative Party of Virginia (1867–1873)
Spouse	Cremora "Belle" Conway Cave (m.1855, d.1870)
Children	7
Relatives	Frederick T. Kemper (brother)
Alma mater	Washington College
Profession	Lawyer, Soldier, Politician
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Military service
Allegiance	United States  Virginia  Confederate States
Branch/service	United States Army  Confederate States Army
Years of service	1846–1848 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA)
Rank	Captain (USV) Major General (CSA)
Unit	Regiment of Virginia Volunteers (USA)
Commands	7th Virginia Infantry Kemper's Brigade Kemper's Division Virginia Reserve Forces
Battles/wars	Mexican–American War American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run Battle of Seven Pines Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Antietam Battle of Gettysburg (WIA) Battle of Cold Harbor

James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was an American 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 which he was severely wounded.