This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: leoniekemp Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.kemp/824.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ann, I didn't know that Major Kemp was in Jamaica in early 1800s, but there are no records for 1600s. His parentage is uncertain, but he was born in Ireland late 1700s Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.