Dorothy Kemp

Dorothy Lindsay Kemp

Born: 13 November 1891, Lincoln 

Father: Charles Percival Kemp (b. 1861) – A solicitor in 1891

Mother: Katherine Kemp (b. 1861)

Brothers: Charles Percival Kemp (b. 1894)

In 1901 –

She is at 5 Carholme Terrace, Lincoln. Her mother is a widow and listed as ‘Teacher of Drawing and Painting’. Dorothy and her brother, Charles, are unlisted. Mary Jane Chapman (b. 1847) is a boarder, widow and ‘Living on Own Means’. Muriel Elizabeth Vousden (b. 1867), a boarder is listed as ‘Hospital Nurse’. Frances Mary Parker (b. 1885) and Elizabeth Bott (b. 1886) are unlisted boarders. There is a servant, Annie Holman (b. 1882).  

In 10/10 – 

PT at Diocesan Practising Girls', Lincoln.

Qualification: Oxf. Sen. and Matric. II.

In 1911 – 

She is at 10 Church Lane, Lincoln. Her mother is listed as widow and ‘Small Private Means’. Dorothy is listed as ‘Student at Training College’. Her brother, Charles, is listed as ‘Bank Clerk’.

In 10/12 – 

Appointed to Lincoln Education Authority. £70.             

In 1921 – 

She is at 10 Church Lane, Lincoln. Her mother and aunt, Elizabeth Langley (b. 1852), are unlisted. Dorothy is listed as ‘Certificated Elementary School Teacher’.

In 1939 – 

She is at 15 Haffenden Road, Lincoln. Eliza Stamper (b. 1874) is listed as ‘Companion and Housekeeper’. Nora E Langley (b. 1871) is unlisted. Dorothy is listed as ‘Head Teacher Elementary Infants School’. 

d.         17 August 1957, Skegness

KEMP, Dorothy Lindsay of 26 Edward Crescent, Skegness, Lincolnshire spinster died 17 August 1957 at The District Hospital, Skegness. Probate Lincoln 23 October to John Leslie Espinel Phillips, solicitor. Effect £10,786, 1s, 11d.