Kemper, G. W. H. (General William Harrison), 1839-1927

Physician of Muncie, Indiana enlisted in the 7th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and in the 17th Indiana Volunteers, serving as hospital steward and as assistant surgeon.

From the description of William H. Kemper papers, 1861-1925. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 10470388

A distinguished physician and citizen of Muncie, Dr. Kemper was an avid local historian who published a comprehensive two volume work on the history of Delaware County in 1908. He was also an earnest advocate of temperance reform.

From the description of Papers, 1900-1913. (Ball State University Library). WorldCat record id: 34276379

General William Harrison Kemper was born in Rush County on December 14, 1839. At the beginning of the Civil War, Kemper enlisted as a private in Company B, 7th Indiana Volunteers; he later wrote a history of the 7th Regiment. He studied medicine at Michigan University, and opened a medical office in Munice, Ind. He died in September 1927, survived by three children.

From the description of [Enrollment Certificate], 1918. (Lincoln Library). WorldCat record id: 247144921

Physician, student (non-graduate) of the University of Michigan Medical School, class of 1864-1865.

From the description of General William Harrison Kemper poster, ca. 1915. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421116