This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: egswanso1 Surnames: KEMP, HOLBROOK Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.kemp/1389.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found the following in Gloucester VR: Joanna (HOLBROOK) KEMP died 13 June 1869 in Gloucester (MDR 220:178) age 35 years 9 months. According to her death record, she was born in Yarmouth NS, and her parents were John (b. Wiscasset [sp?] Maine & Joanna (b. Yarmouth NS) HOLBROOK There are numerous John's dying in Gloucester, but I can't conclusively tell which one is yours. Children of John & Joanna KEMP: Ellen M. KEMP, born 25 July 1852 in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA (MBR v. 63, p. 168) Florence Boyden KEMP, born 07 April 1854 in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA (MBR v. 81, p. 169, n. 30) Frank W. KEMP, born 12 October 1856 in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA (MBR v. 96, p. 176, n. 56) Each record lists John's occupation as a barber. Parents' birthplaces are consistantly given as Salem and Gardner, ME, however, they are not consistant is reporting which parent was born in which town. I wonder if your John could be related to my John (also from Salem - see my other posts) 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.