Notes for: Matilda Jane KEMP

Matilda Kemp , the oldest daughter of Henry and Sarah (Cox) Kemp , born in Dubois county Indiana November 18 , 1833 and died January 6 , 1912 . Buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in the Kemp row , at present there is no marker . She is buried beside her brothers . She never married , always made her home with her parents until their deaths . Then lived with her sister Sarah (Kemp) Wood for years , until her mind failed her . She died in Woodmere Hospital at Evansville , Indiana . Buried in the home cemetery . She was a very willing worker , very industrious , willing to help those that needed assistance . All her brothers and sisters are indebted to her for the assistance and sympathy rendered them in service .She was the main stream in the Kemp family for years , but still she enjoyed life and was always looking forward to the best in life . She took much interest in the affairs of the community .