William Thornton Kemper Sr. (November 3, 1866 – January 19, 1938) was the patriarch of the Missouri Kemper family, which developed both Commerce Bancshares and United Missouri Bank to become a major banking family in the Midwest. He also founded the Kemper Grain Company and the Kemper Loan and Investment Company. He was treasurer of the Kansas City Commercial Club, a club made of local businessmen to promote Kansas City's growth.
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3 November 1866
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Died |
19 January 1938 (aged 71)
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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