Kane (Family : Kane, Thomas L. (Thomas Leiper), 1822-1883)
Dates
- Existence: 1853-
Biographical History
The Thomas L. Kane (1822-1883) and Elizabeth Kane (1836-1909) family was a prominent family from Pennsylvania, and friends of members to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 19th Century.
The Kane family was a prominent family of politicians, lawyers, and doctors in Pennsylvania. Thomas L. Kane (1822-1883) was born in Philadelphia to John K. Kane (1795-1858), judge and politician in the city. In 1853, Thomas married Elizabeth Dennistown Wood (1836-1909), and they had four children: Harriet, Elisha, Evan, and William, who later changed his name to Thomas after the death of his father. Thomas L. Kane was a friend of Brigham Young and other members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and helped facilitate their migration to Utah, and forged a compromise that kept the Utah War of 1857-58 from escalating to bloodshed. Elizabeth Kane wrote a book on her visit to Utah and interaction with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the winter of 1872-73, titled "Twelve Mormon Homes." Following the Civil War, the Kane family moved to western Pennsylvania to found the town of Kane, Pennsylvania.
Citation:
UPB files, Oct. 24, 2016 (The Kane family was a prominent family of politicians, lawyers, and doctors in Pennsylvania. Thomas L. Kane (1822-1883) was born in Philadelphia to John K. Kane (1795-1858), judge and politician in the city. In 1853 he married Elizabeth Dennistown Wood (1836-1909), and they had four children: Harriet, Elisha, Evan, and William, who later changed his name to Thomas after the death of his father. Thomas L. Kane was a friend of Brigham Young and other members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and helped facilitate their migration to Utah, and forged a compromise that kept the Utah War of 1857-58 from escalating to bloodshed. Elizabeth Kane wrote a book on her visit to Utah and interaction with the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the winter of 1872-73, title "Twelve Mormon Homes." Following the Civil War, the Kane family moved to western Pennsylvania to found the town of Kane, Pennsylvania)Kane family photographs and albums, approximately 1830-1920
Wikipedia, via WWW, Apr. 17, 2013 (Thomas L. Kane (1822-1883); b. in Philadelphia, Pa.; son of John K. Kane; m. 1853 to Elizabeth Dennistown Wood (1836-1909), four children; est. Kane, Pa. after Civil War)
Found in 132 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas L. Kane correspondence on territorial appointments, approximately 1869-1875
Contains correspondence by Kane with federal officials to be appointed as territorial governor in Utah or Washington. Materials date approximately from 1869 to 1875.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence on the Mexican War, 1846 June-1846 December
Contains Kane's correspondence relating to the Mexican War, focusing on his efforts to gain a military commission. Materials dated from June to December 1846.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence regarding Winter Quarters, 1846-1848
Contains correspondence regarding Winter Quarters, including the procurement of Indian lands, correspondence from Winter Quarters and Council Bluffs, and petitions for a post office at Council Bluffs. Materials date between 1846 and 1848.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence with Elizabeth Wood Kane, 1853-1878
Contains letters between Thomas L. Kane and his wife, Elizabeth. Correspondence materials date between 1853 to 1878, with the bulk of the material dating between 1853 to 1854.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence with friends and family, 1840-1878
Contains incoming and some outgoing correspondence by Kane. Letters are primarily from family and friends, and include information about day-to-day activities, political matters, travels, and other subjects. Materials date from between 1822 and 1878.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence with George Q. Cannon, 1859-1884
Contains letters of correspondence between Thomas L. Kane and George Q. Cannon. Many of the letters were sent by Cannon from Washington, D.C. and Salt Lake City, Utah as he served as chief political strategist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were received by Kane in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Letters date between 1859 to 1884, the majority of which date between 1874 to 1878.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence with Horace Greeley, 1849-1872
Contains letters to Kane from Horace Greeley. The correspondence includes information on politics, exploration, and other topics. Materials date from between 1849 and 1872.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence with Lajos Kossuth, approximately 1852
Contains a card with messages to and from Kossuth. Materials date approximately 1852.
Thomas L. Kane correspondence with national and local political leaders, 1845-1877
Contains letters between Kane and political figures at the national, state, and territorial levels regarding issues and appointments. Materials date between 1845 and 1877.