James William Henry Harrison Kemmerer was the tenth child of 15 born to Joseph and Elizabeth M. (Johnson) Kemmerer. His place of birth was Norton Township, Summit County, OH 08-25-1850. He died 03-18-1928 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. James married Hannah Baughman 10-02-1873 in Christian County, IL. Following is a list of his siblings, most with no dates of birth or death.
1. Maria Lusinda b.06-08-1838 d.02-12-1926
2. Adeline Emelie
3. Ellewisa Cylesta
4. Anna Elizabeth Matilda
5. Emelina Sisillia
6. Fayanna Elenora b.12-25-1845 (twin)
7. Fayetta Elemira b.12-25-1845 (twin)
8. Johann Nicolaus Martin
9. Joseph Benjamin Louis Janson
11. Sevana Abbacena
12. Sara Jane Margaret
13. Carroline Allis Kittian
14. Edgar Monrow Franklin
15. Clarence Allen Alonzo
1. Charles Elmer Kemmerer b.01-27-1876? d.12-03-1937
2. Ida May b.08-12-1881 d.01-15-1953
3. Frederick H. b.03-21-1891? d.12-23-1937 m.Nina Huston
Ida May Kemmerer married Charles Elmer Ginther 08-21-1902. More information on this couple and a photograph of their monument will be on subsequent pages.