William Thornton Kemper, Sr.

Banker, Deceased Person

1866 – 1938

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Who was William Thornton Kemper, Sr.?

William Thornton Kemper, Sr., aka William T. Kemper, is the patriarch of the Missouri Kemper family who 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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Born
Nov 3, 1866
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • UMB Financial Corporation
Died
Jan 19, 1938

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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