Pg 467

         AARON KEMP, a farmer of Port Louisa Township, and a son of William and Hester (Goodwin) Kemp, was born April 24, 1843, in Fayette County, Ohio. In 1855 he came with his parents to Louisa County, Iowa, where he has since resided. His marriage with Martha J. House was celebrated Dec. 7, 1865. Mrs. Kemp is a native of Ohio, and a daughter of Jacob House, who was born in Hamilton County, that State. Seven children have graced the union of this worthy couple, and with the exception of one all are living: Clarence, Marilla H., Olive M., Elizabeth J., Harley O., and Edwin O. Ella Myrtle is now deceased. Mr. Kemp is a member of the Church of God. He is the owner of eighty acres of land in Port Louisa Township, is a systematic and progressive farmer, and is highly esteemed throughout the community.