Abigail KEMP is listed in Middlesex County, with daughter Abigail. This is most likely the wife of William Kemp, who was b. 10 Jan 1750 in Billerica. William married in Billerica, 10 Oct 1769, to Abigail Clarke. No record of William's death has been found, but he did have a daughter, Abigail, born 5 Jun 1775 in Billerica.

Further investigation brought out a curious fact - the Massachusetts Archives of Soldiers in the Revolutionary War contains an entry for a William Kemp, town not known, who enlisted 15 May 1775. He was assigned to Captain Thomas Foster's Company; Colonel Richard Gridley's Regiment (Artillery). He was reported as having deserted on 12 Jun 1775, just 7 days after the birth of Abigail. Is this a coincidence??

In the 1790 Census, Abigail is listed as living in the town of Carlisle.

Amasa KEMP (CAMP) was born 21 May 1744 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of John and Sarah (Holden) Kemp. He married on 17 Jan 1769, in Medford, Massachusetts, to Tamerson Henley. He is listed in the 1790 Census as living in Shelburne, Massachusetts, where he died 4 May 1799.

Amasa was a Sergeant in Captain Benjamin Phillips' Company of the Hampshire County militia, enlisting 23 Dec 1776. He saw action at Ticonderoga in 1777. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 6 Oct 1778, and was with the Quartermaster Corps in Springfield. He last served in Claverack, New York, and was discharged 22 Nov 1779.

Benjamin KEMP (CAMP) was born 20 Jun 1731 in Billerica, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Chamberlain) Kemp. He married on 5 May 1761, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, to Judith Reed, who was born 10 Nov 1745 in Woburn, Massachusetts, the daughter of John and Judith (Proctor) Reed. Benjamin and family were in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 1790 Census. By 1794, they had removed to Acworth, New Hampshire, whereBenjamin died 12 Jul 1809, and Judith died 24 Oct 1837.

Benjamin enlisted as a private in Captain Jonathan Butterfield's Company on 1 May 1758, and went on the expedition that year against Canada.

Benjamin KEMP (CAMP) was born 22 Feb 1764 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin and Judith (Reed) Kemp. He married, probably in Fitchburg, before 1788 to Prudence (surname not known). When his father removed to Acworth, New Hampshire, Benjamin, Jr., remained behind in Fitchburg, where he was still living in the 1800 Census.

Dudley Bradstreet KEMP was born 21 Apr 1754, Groton, Massachusetts, son of Ebenezer and Mary (Bradstreet) Kemp. He married 3 Oct 1783 in Pepperell, Massachusetts, as her second husband, to Abigail Blood. She had first married in 1778 to John Parker. Dudley died in Pepperell on 8 Jul 1840; his wife Abigail died Apr 1855. They are buried in the Town Cemetery on Main Street in Pepperell.

Dudley Kemp had a lengthy and illustrious career during the Revolutionary War. He initially enlisted as a private in Captain James Hosley's Company of Minutemen which marched from Townsend to Cambridge on 19 Apr 1775. He served for 9 days.

On 19 May 1775, he enlisted in Colonel Richard Gridley's Artillery Regiment for 2 months, 18 days.

Dudley Kemp later appears as a member of the Continental Army, in the 6th Middlesex Regiment. He served in various locations (as shown by muster rolls) from 1777 to 1783. Among locations at which he can be accounted are Valley Forge (PA), Camp Greenwich (CT), Providence (RI), Salem (MA), Peekskill (NY), and West Point (NY). A descriptive muster roll was prepared in 1781, which described Dudley as age 26 yrs; stature, 6 ft; complexion, dark; hair, brown; eyes, grey; residence, Groton. He completed his enlistment in February 1783.

Ebenezer KEMP is probably the Ebenezer born Feb 1744/5, Billerica, Massachusetts, son of John and Susannah (Gilson) Kemp. This Ebenezer also served in the Revolutionary war as a private in Captain Asa Lawrence's Company of volunteers. He enlisted in either Westford or Littleton, Massachusetts, on 27 Sep 1777, and was discharged on 9 Nov 1777. His company marched to assist the army under General Gates. There is no record of a marriage or children for this Ebenezer, nor was any claim made for a pension based on his service.

Ephriam KEMP was born 22 Mar 1741, Groton, Massachusetts, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Gilson) Kemp. He married about 1768 in Groton to a woman named Esther (surname not known). Ephriam died 30 Apr 1812 in Groton; Esther died 31 Dec 1824 in Groton.

Ephriam was a Private in Captain Henry Farwell's Company, Colonel William Prescott's Regiment, in the Revolutionary war. He enlisted from Groton on 19 Apr 1775. He marched with the company to Lexington on 19 Apr 1775 in response to the Lexington Alarm.

He enlisted in either Westford or Littleton, Massachusetts, on 27 Sep 1777, and was discharged on 9 Nov 1777. His company marched to assist the army under General Gates.

Hannah KEMP was the wife of David Kemp. Her maiden name was Sawtell. David Kemp was born 30 Sep 1722, Groton, Massachusetts, son of Samuel and Sarah (Lacy) Kemp. He married 5 Jan 1743/4, Groton, to Hannah Sawtell, who was b. 19 Apr 1725, Groton, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Keyes) Sawtell. Both David and Hannah were great-grandchildren of Samuel Kemp, the progenitor.

David and Hannah had 9 children by the year 1768. He enlisted as a private in Captain Isaac Woods' Company, Colonel Jonathan Reed's Regiment of guards, on 31 Mar 1778, and served at Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was discharged 16 Dec 1778.

His son, David, was at the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he was taken prisoner by the British. He died in captivity 10 Sep 1775 in Boston.

Joel KEMP was born 16 Apr 1769, Groton, Massachusetts, son of Joseph and Lucy Kemp. He married 21 Nov 1786, in Groton, to Bathsheeba Kemp, who was born in Vermont, and died 30 Jun 1837 in Deerfield, Mass. The parentage of Bathsheeba has not been determined conclusively, but is thought to be a daughter of Elijah Kemp, who was in Vermont in the 1790 census. Joel and Bathsheeba removed from Groton to Deerfield after 1790. Nothing further is known of this family at this time.

John Reed KEMP (CAMP) was born 19 May 1766 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin and Judith (Reed) Kemp. He married first, on 19 Oct 1786, in Pepperell, Massachusetts, to Hannah Wheeler, who was born 19 Sep 1769 in Pepperell, daughter of Benjamin and Hannah Wheeler. Hannah died circa 1811, and John married second to Eunice Benjamin, born 6 Dec 1780, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Daniel and Tamezin (Fitch) Benjamin. John died circa 1819 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and Eunice died the following year.

Jonas KEMP was born 5 Jul 1745 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, son of Josiah and Rachel (Davis) Kemp. He married 12 Sep 1769, Westford, Massachusetts, to Joanna Corey, who was born 17 Nov 1748, Groton, daughter of John and Ruth (Keyes) Corey. Joanna died 16 Sep 1845 in Shirley, Mass. The date/place of death for Jonas is not known.

He enlisted as a private in Captain Timothy Underwood's Company, Colonel William Prescott's Regiment of Minutemen on 19 Apr 1775. He re-enlisted 1 Jan 1776, and was at Fort Ticonderoga 27 Nov 1776. On 3 May 1777, he enlisted for three years' service in the Continental Army, and was discharged 18 Jul 1780.

Jonas KEMP was born was born 27 Jul 1760 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Gilson) Kemp. He married in Groton, 10 Feb 1783, to Molly Nutting, who was born 21 Jul 1764, Groton, daughter of William and Jane (Boynton) Nutting. Jonas died 18 Sep 1835 in Groton; Molly died Sep 1838.

Jonas enlisted on 15 Aug 1777 in Captain Aaron Jewett's Company, and took part in the Battle of Saratoga. He re-enlisted in Apr 1778, and again in Jul 1779, with service primarily at Newport, Rhode Island.

Joseph KEMP was born 16 Jan 1737 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Gilson) Kemp. He married circa 1763 to Lucy (surname not known). Joseph died in Groton 9 Jun 1820; his wife, Lucy, died in Mason, New Hampshire, on 6 Feb 1804. Joseph and Lucy had nine children. They were in Middlesex County, Mass, in the 1790 census, but removed some years later to Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. After the death of his wife, Joseph returned to Groton, Mass, where he lived with his children.

Joseph served in Captain Joseph Moor's Company, enlisting in October 1775. He had varying terms of service until 25 Apr 1781, when he enlisted in the Continental Army for three years.

Lawrence KEMP was born 24 Sep 1733 in Groton, Massachusetts, the son of John and Sarah (Holden) Kemp. He married 12 Jul 1757, in Deerfield, Massachusetts, to Dorothy Stebbins, born 6 Jan 1738, in Deerfield, daughter of John and Hannah (Allen) Stebbins. Lawrence died in Shelburne, Massachusetts, 2 Oct 1805; Dorothy died in Shelburne 6 Oct 1820.

Lawrence marched with the Minuteman Company from Shelburne, on 19 Apr 1775, at the Lexington Alarm. He was later commissioned a Captain and given command of a Company in the Fifth Hampshire County regiment. He saw action at Ticonderoga in 1777. He resigned his commission in April 1780 and returned to Shelburne.

Levi KEMP was born 3 Jul 1748 in Pepperell, Massachusetts, son of John and Sarah (Holden) Kemp. He married 28 Sep 1769 in Groton, Massachusetts, to Rebecca Nevers, who was born 20 Aug 1750, Groton, daughter of William and Rebecca Nevers. Levi died in Groton 1 Nov 1841; Rebecca died in Groton 29 Mar 1845. They are buried in the Kemp plot of the Central Cemetery of Groton.

After Levi and Rebecca married, they removed to Shelburne, Massachusetts, apparently to be with Levi's brother, Lawrence. They remained there until after the Revolutionary War, when the moved back to Groton (between 1783 and 1785).

Levi was a Sergeant in Captain Oliver Avery's Company of Minutemen who marched from Shelburne 21 Apr 1775, in support of those who had marched two days earlier. He was active in the training of the local militia in Groton after his return, and attained the honorary rank of Lieutenant.

Oliver KEMP was born 15 Dec 1757 in Deerfield, Massachusetts, the son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Stebbins) Kemp. He was included on a list of men drafted by order of Colonel Brooks, 14 Aug 1777, in Concord, Mass. He appeared in the 1790 census, but is not found in Massachusetts after that. He may be one of the handful of Kemp's who migrated to Quebec after the War. In the 1790 Census, Oliver is listed as living in Shelburne.

Oliver KEMP was born 9 Sep 1744 in Billerica, Massachusetts, son of Joseph and Margaret (Chamberlain) Kemp. No further record of Oliver has been found as yet, but he is probably the Oliver listed in the 1790 Census as living in Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Oliver KEMP was born 27 Jun 1765 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Ebenezer and Mary (Bradstreet) Kemp. He married 12 Apr 1790 in Groton, Massachusetts, to Lydia Blood, born in Groton 24 Mar 1773, daughter of Lemuel and Lydia (Blood) Blood. Oliver was a GG grandson of Samuel Kemp, the progenitor, and Lydia was a GGG granddaughter. They had five known children, and disappear from the Groton area soon after the birth of their last child in 1798. It is possible that they migrated to Maine along with Oliver's brother, Ebenezer.

Robert KEMP was first noted to be in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, in 1774. The Kemp family of Wellfleet, Barnstable County, was involved in the shipping and fishing trade. Robert is currently the earliest known Kemp on Cape Cod, and is believed to have removed from Maryland. It is also believed that a Samuel Kemp, active in the shipping trade, and owner of numerous ships in Salem, Massachusetts around 1825 to 1840 was a member of this branch.

Samuel KEMP was born 13 Apr 1716 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Samuel and Sarah (Lacy) Kemp. He married first, on 2 Feb 1736/7 in Groton, to Elizabeth Gilson, born 11 Feb 1720, Groton, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Shed) Gilson. He married second, on 29 Jun 1759, to Lydia Phillips, born 23 Dec 1727, Groton, daughter of Seth and Lydia Phillips. Samuel and Elizabeth were parents to 10 children.

Samuel was a private in Captain William Lawrence's Company in the Autumn of 1746, when Boston was threatened by the French fleet commanded by the Duc d'Anville. He also served as a private in Captain Thomas Tarbell's Company in 1748, scouting near Groton for signs of an Indian attack.

Samuel KEMP was born 1 Aug 1743 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Gilson) Kemp. He married first, on 6 Jun 1770, in Groton, to Elizabeth Kezar, born in Shirley, Massachusetts, daughter of Moses and Sarah Kezar. They had 9 children, all born in Groton. He married second, 29 Dec 1791, to Hepzibeth Perkins of Pepperell.

Samuel was a private in Captain Henry Farwell's Company, Colonel William Prescott's Regiment, that marched from Groton to Cambridge on 19 April 1775, at the Lexington Alarm. In 1776, he was in Captain Zachariah Fitch's Company, and by 1778, he had been promoted to Sergeant in Captain Joseph Boynton's Company.

Simeon KEMP was born 23 Oct 1750 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the son of Josiah and Rachel (Davis) Kemp. He married, on 19 Nov 1785, in Westford, Massachusetts, to Susanna Hildreth, born 5 Mar 1766 in Westford, daughter of Amaziah and Ruth (Reed) Hildreth. Simeon died in Westford 9 Jan 1813.

Simeon served in several capacities during the Revolutionary War. He was on picket guard under Major Baldwin in May 1775. He was in Captain Joseph Read's Company in 1776, and served in Captain Joshua Parker's Company at Newport, Rhode Island in 1778. He was discharged in Jan 1779.

Simeon KEMP was born 28 Sep 1758 in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Ebenezer and Mary (Bradstreet) Kemp. He married on 6 May 1784, in Groton, to Tryphena Parker, born 14 Aug 1760 in Groton, daughter of Ephriam and Azubah (Farnsworth) Parker. Simeon died in Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, on 8 Feb 1836. Tryphena died, probably in Mason, after 10 Sep 1838, when she made application for a widow's pension.

Simeon was in the Continental Army from 13 Mar 1777 to 31 Dec 1779, with his service being credited to the town of Lunenburg, Massachusetts. In 1779, he was at Rhode Island, and went to Salem, Massachusetts, later that year. He was discharged from the Continental Army 13 Mar 1780.

He enlisted in the Massachusetts Volunteers 5 Jun 1780. He was described as being 5 foot 9 inches tall, ruddy complexion. By Jan 1781, he was at West Point. He finally left service on 9 Sep 1782, returning to Groton.

Simeon, along with his wife and children, removed to Mason, New Hampshire, after 1800, but before 1804, when the birth of a child was recorded at Mason.

Simon KEMP was born 13 Jul 1755 in Pepperell, Massachusetts, son of John and Sarah (Holden) Kemp. No record of his marriage or death has been found as yet. He was living in Groton, Massachusetts, in the 1790 Census.

William KEMP (CAMP) listed in Manchester, Essex County, in the 1790 Census may have been a member of the Camp Family. If he was, indeed, a member of the Kemps, he was probably the son of Hezekiah and Rebecca Kemp born 16 Apr 1755 in Groton, Massachusetts,. He married on 30 Mar 1780, in Shelburne, Massachusetts, to Emma Farnsworth, born 18 Sep 1757 in Groton, the daughter of Oliver and Sarah (Tarbell) Farnsworth. William died in Shelburne on 17 Aug 1806, and Emma died in Shelburne on 30 Jun 1834.

William served as a Sergeant in Captain Nathaniel Lakin's Company. He enlisted 7 Jul 1777, and at that time was still residing in Groton. He served six months at North Kingston, Rhode Island.

Charles KEMP is listed in the 1790 census with one male and one female in the household, residing in Wallingford, New Haven County. There has been no record found of when he arrived in Connecticut. It is a probability that he was a member of the CAMP family, who were plentiful in New Haven County from the mid-1600's.

Ebenezer KEMP was born 11 Jan 1749 in Groton, Massachusetts, the son of Ebenezer and Mary (Bradstreet) Kemp. He married first, 31 Aug 1773, in Groton, Mass, to Relief Phillips. They removed first to Shelburne, Massachusetts, where the first two children were born. They returned to Groton for a short period, and then removed to Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, about 1784. Relief Phillips Kemp died about 1799, and Ebenezer married second, 7 Nov 1800, Gorham, Maine, to Lydia Elder.

Ebenezer was a Private in Captain Henry Farwell's Company, Colonel William Prescott's Regiment, in the Revolutionary war. He enlisted from Groton on 19 Apr 1775. He marched with the company to Lexington on 19 Apr 1775 in response to the Lexington Alarm.

Ebenezer died in Gorham, Maine, in 1833. Lydia preceded him in death on 18 Apr 1825.

Abel KEMP was born 15 Aug 1743 in Groton, Massachusetts, the son of Hezekiah and Dorothy (Adams) Kemp. He married first, on 4 May 1775, in Pepperell, Massachusetts, to Lucy Pratt, born 2 Apr 1757 in Groton, daughter of Jonathan and Lucy (Bradstreet) Kemp. Lucy died in 1777, possibly during childbirth. Abel married second, on 3 Apr 1778, in Groton, to Rebekah Archabald, born 3 Oct 1750 in Groton, daughter of John and Catharine Archabald. Abel died in Mason, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire on 23 Sep 1829.

Abel served in Captain John Minot's Company at Dorchester Heights, and was discharged from service 30 Nov 1776.

Abel had no children. It is not known exactly when he removed to New Hampshire, but he is known to have been in Groton, Massachusetts, in April 1778, but in Mason, New Hampshire on the 1790 Census.

Asa KEMP was born 5 Aug 1764 in Groton, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph and Lucy Kemp. He married on 17 May 1781, in Groton, to Alice Nutting, born 1765 in Pepperell, Massachusetts, daughter of Eleazer and Sarah (Farnsworth) Nutting. Asa died 30 Mar 1823 in Francestown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. His wife, Alice, died after 1837 in Francestown.

Asa enlisted 12 Jul 1779, just shy of his 15th birthday, into Captain Thomas Hovey's Company, serving for over 5 months in Rhode Island. In Dec 1780, he is described as age 18 (also given as age 20), 5 foot 8 inches tall, light complexion, light hair, dark eyes, occupation farmer/laborer. It seems that Asa lied about his age in order to enlist, and continued to lie in order to remain in the service.

Asa and Alice had one daughter, born about 1799. Alice applied for a widow's pension on 5 Apr 1837, living in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Benjamin KEMP was born 15 Sep 1761 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the son of Jacob and Martha (Melvyn) Kemp. He married on 7 Jun 1784, in Deerfield, Massachusetts, to Abigail Nims, born 18 Jul 1763, Keene, New Hampshire, daughter of David and Abigail (Hawks) Nims. Benjamin died 6 Jul 1843 in Sullivan, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. His wife died in Sullivan on 27 Mar 1842.

Benjamin served in the Continental Army from 1779 to 1782, his service being credited to the town of Fitchburg. A receipt for payment, dated 14 May 1782, was issued at Worcester, Mass. His service being credited to Fitchburg has caused confusion, as at this time there was also a Benjamin Kemp, son of John Reed and Hannah (Wheeler) Kemp living in Fitchburg. However, his application for pension clearly states he was born in Chelmsford in 1761.

Benjamin moved about 1779 to Fitchburg, then on to Deerfield, where he married in 1784. Within six months of his marriage, he was located in Sullivan, New Hampshire, where he remained until his death.

Jacob KEMP was born 12 Aug 1735 in Billerica, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Chamberlain) Kemp. He married first on 14 Dec 1758, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Martha Melvyn. He married second on 26 Feb 1778, in Concord, to Susannah Locke. Jacob and Susannah removed to Stoddard, Cheshire County, New Hampshire in 1779, and their first child was born there in 1780.

There is no indication of Jacob's death date or place, but it is believed that the Jacob Kemp listed in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the 1790 Census may have been an unlisted son of this Jacob. His wife/widow, Susannah, is listed in the 1790 Census as living in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Jessa KEMP was listed as living in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, along with Jessa, Jr. As both are listed separately, then Jessa, Jr., was at least 21 years of age. There is no indication that these two men were part of the Samuel Kemp lineage. They do not appear in future census indices, including the New Hampshire state census of 1795. Who they were, where they came from, and where they went remains a mystery.

John KEMP was born 26 May 1761 in Hollis, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, the son of Zerubabbel and Hannah (Colburn) Kemp. He married 31 Oct 1782 in Plymouth, Grafton County, New Hampshire to Hannah Chillis. He removed from Plymouth in 1797 to Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. In 1806, he moved to Jericho, Vermont, then to Onandago County, New York in 1820. In 1826 he finally moved to McKean, Licking County, Ohio, where he died after 1834.

John served in the New Hampshire Line of the Continental Army, and applied for his pension in 1834 from Ohio.

Levi KEMP was born 20 Jun 1760 in Billerica, Massachusetts, the son of Jason and Hannah (Meers) Kemp. He died in Henniker, New Hampshire 1 Nov 1841, and his wife, whose name is not known, died in Henniker 29 Mar 1845. Levi was listed as a resident of Hopkinton, New Hampshire in 1786, and was in Hillsborough County (possibly in Francestown) in 1790 and 1800, before removing to Henniker.

Nathaniel KEMP was born 20 Jun 1759 in Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, the son of Nathaniel and Mary (Russell) Kemp. No further record of Nathaniel is found except that he is listed in the 1790 and 1800 Census as residing in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

Reuben KEMP was born in 1754 in Billerica, Massachusetts, the son of Jason and Hannah (Meers) Kemp. He married on 28 Dec 1800, in Brooklyn, Connecticut, Hannah Herrick, born on 5 May 1767 in Pomfret, Connecticut, the daughter of Rufus and Prudence (Cary) Herrick. He was in Reading, Massachusetts in 1780, and in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire for the 1790 and 1800 Census. Shortly after the 1800 Census, he removed to Brooklyn, Connecticut, where he married, lived and died.

Reuben enlisted 5 Jun 1780 in Reading, Massachusetts, in the militia which was raised to support the Continental Army. He was described as 5 foot 8 inches tall, and of light complexion. In his pension application, dated 1818, he also stated he was a member of the New Hampshire Continental Line, which would imply that he removed to Hillsborough County shortly after his time in the militia was completed.

Susannah KEMP was listed in the 1790 Census as living in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. She was probably Susannah (Locke) Kemp, wife/widow of Jacob Kemp (see listing for Jacob Kemp, above).

Zachariah KEMP was born 26 July 1750 in Groton, Massachusetts, the son of Zerubabbel and Abigail (Lawrence) Kemp. He married 3 Dec 1772, in Hollis, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, to Sarah Townsend.

By the time of the 1790 Census, he was located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It is known that he was a later resident of Groton, New Hampshire.

Elijah KEMP was born 4 Feb 1762 in Billerica, Massachusetts, the son of Jason and Hannah (Meers) Kemp. He married 11 Oct 1785 in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, to Sarah Stewart. Elijah died in St. Armands, Quebec, on 6 Dec 1834. His wife, Sarah, died in St. Armands after Dec 1838.

Elijah first enlisted in the Middlesex County, Massachusetts, militia as a resident of Ashby, Massachusetts, on 19 Oct 1779. After serving for 6 months, he returned to his family, and helped his father move to Henniker, New Hampshire. Elijah then enlisted in the New Hampshire Continental Line from Henniker, where he served until the end of the war in 1783. By 1790, he had married and moved to Windsor County, Vermont, and finally removed to Lower Canada before 1800.

John KEMP (CAMP) was born 26 Apr 1766 in Deerfield, Massachusetts, the son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Stebbins) Kemp. He married on 29 Mar 1786, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to Hannah Wells, who was born 26 Apr 1764 in Greenfield. In the 1790 Census, this couple had removed over the state line into Bennington County, Vermont.

Silas KEMP (CAMP) was born 11 Nov 1741 in Groton, Massachusetts, the son of Hezekiah and Dorothy (Adams) Kemp. In the 1790 Census, Silas was living in Addison County, Vermont, apparently unmarried. He does not appear in the 1800 Census, and probably died before that date.

Silas was a private in Captain Nehemiah Curtis' Company, having enlisted on 7 Jul 1779. He served over 2 months on the Penobscot Expedition in Maine. He was discharged on 25 Sep 1779 at Harpswell, Maine.