John H. Kamper (December 17, 1857October 3, 1933) was a

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immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician from

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. He was a member of the

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for seven terms in the early 20th century.

Biography

Kamper was born on December 17, 1857, in

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. He moved with his parents to

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in 1866, settling in Racine County. He died at his home in

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on October 3, 1933.

Career

Kamper was elected to the Assembly in 1908. In 1902, Kamper had been an unsuccessful candidate for the Assembly, losing to Edward F. Rakow after a tie vote. Additionally, he served as a Justice of the Peace, a town chairman (similar to Mayor) and Chairman of the Racine County Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.

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