Kemp, Matthew, 64 Cornhill, London, cm and glass grinder (c. 1798–1816). Son of George Kemp snr and brother of George Kemp jnr. Father of Ebenezer Kemp. Free of the Upholders’ Co. by patrimony, 1 May 1782. Partner with his father in the business of George Kemp & Son, c. 1785–97. He then took over the business, though one directory still shows M. & G. Kemp as late as 1802. It is possible that as Matthew's initial is listed first that this might be George jnr rather than his father. In 1803 listed in Sheraton's Cabinet Dictionary as a master cm. [D; GL, Upholders’ Co. records]