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Kane (Family : Kane, Thomas L. (Thomas Leiper), 1822-1883)

 Family

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 notes and other material on Indians and settlement of the American West, 1845-1872

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains notes, letters, and other materials collected by Kane on the Indians of Utah, Indian sign language, and westward expansion. Materials date from between 1845 and 1872.

Dates: 1845-1872

Thomas L. Kane notes, correspondence, and other material from Civil War, 1861-1883

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes, clippings, and other material related to Kane's wartime service. Also contains additional materials related to the war without clear ties to Kane. Materials date from between 1861 and 1883.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1883

Thomas L. Kane papers on the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 1861-1906

 Sub-Series — Box 60: Series 5; Series 6; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197232569985], Folder: 39-40
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, telegraphs, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the formation of the 42nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Contains information on his role in the unit, and conflicts with Charles J. Biddle. Materials date from between 1861 and 1906.

Dates: 1861-1906

Thomas L. Kane papers on the American West and politics, 1845-1930

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains material relating to Kane's related activities connected with the development of the American West. Includes information on his lobbying for appointment to territorial governorships, his interests in Alaska and Mexico, Western railroad development, and his correspondence with a variety of state and national politicians.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1845-1930

Thomas L. Kane papers on the Civil War, 1861-1906

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains material relating to Kane's Civil War experience, including his correspondence with his wife, his capture by the Confederate Army, his release in a prisoner exchange, his Bucktails regiment, and a variety of post-war materials, including his correspondence with the artist of the murals for the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dates: 1861-1906

Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons, 1846-1884

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains material dating from Kane's initial meeting with the Mormons in 1846 through his relationships with various Mormons throughout his lifetime. Includes key materials relating to the call of the Mormon Battalion in 1846, the settlement of the Mormons on Indian lands in Nebraska during the winter of 1846-47, the establishment of Winter Quarters and Kanesville, their westward movement, Kane's public defense of the Mormons, the Utah War period, and later work with individuals like George...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1846-1884

Thomas L. Kane papers on Utah Expedition, 1857-1858

 Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550761]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, speeches, and other materials related to Kane's involvement in negotiating a resolution to the Utah Expedition. Materials date from between 1857 and 1858.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1857-1858

Thomas L. Kane personal papers, 1835-1886

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the more personal papers of Kane. It includes papers relating to his youth, a large collection of letters he sent home from England and France, his early correspondence with Elizabeth Wood, and their correspondence following their marriage. It also includes his correspondence with Elizabeth's father, William Wood, as well as with other Kane family members. Materials date between 1835 to 1886.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1835-1886

Thomas L. Kane travel correspondence, 1835-1854

 Sub-Series — Box 9: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232550712]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters of correspondence written and received by Kane throughout his travels in England and France. The materials span the years of 1835 and 1854, the bulk of the material dating from 1840 to 1846.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1835-1854

William Wood autobiography, 1894-1895

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232551009], Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains an autobiography and an obituary about Wood's life. Includes genealogical information about the family, copies of correspondence, photographs, and other information on the Wood family. Materials date from between 1894 and 1895.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1894-1895