Kempe, John Tabor, d.1791.

Loyalist Attorney General for the province of colonial New York, 1759-1777; son of New York Attorney General William Kempe, who arrived in New York from England with his family to assume the post in 1752. As a Loyalist, John Tabor Kempe returned to England in 1778, where he remained until his death in 1791.

From the description of John Tabor Kempe papers, 1678-1782 (bulk 1752-1774). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475890811

John Tabor Kempe was the Attorney General for the Province of New York from 1759-1777.

Daniel Horsmanden was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New York beginning in March 1763.

From the description of John Tabor Kempe autograph letter signed to Daniel Horsmanden, 1763 July 11, with reply. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 778207461