Sir Henry Kemp

Henry Kemp of Thomastoun was a Scottish courtier. Career Henry or Harry Kemp was a yeoman of the king's chamber and the pursemaster of James V of Scotland. He accompanied the king and made payments for him and handed out tips and rewards. The royal treasurer's accounts include various payments to Kemp for the purse. On 26 May 1526 he received £20 in the tennis court at Stirling Castle. His land were at Thomastoun, near Cupar in Fife, Scotland. In April 1532, Kemp spent £20 Scots on the expenses of keeping James Stewart, the infant son of James V and Elizabeth Schaw, and his nurse's wages.