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 26 Collections and/or Records:
E. Kent Kane research on Francis Fisher Kane, 1920-1955
Contains letters and an article gathered by Kane relating to Francis Fisher Kane (1866-1955). Materials date from between 1920 and 1955.
E. Kent Kane research on John K. Kane, 1841-1962
Contains articles, biographical sketches, and other materials gathered by Kane on the life of John K. Kane (1795-1858). Materials date from between 1841 and 1962.
E. Kent Kane research on Robert Morris, 1955 June 28
Contains an article and typescript collected by Kane on Robert Morris (1734-1806). Materials date from 1955.
E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family, 1830-1982
Contains correspondence, articles, notes, clippings, and other research materials gathered by Kane in the course of his family history research. Includes information on various family members, their activities, and accomplishments. Materials date from between 1830 and 1982.
E. Kent Kane research on the Leiper family, 1915-1977
Contains correspondence, genealogical notes, and other materials gathered by Kane on the Leiper family. Materials date from between 1915 and 1977.
E. Kent Kane research on Thomas L. Kane, 1846-1977
Contains correspondence, biographical sketches, clippings, and notes gathered by Kane on the life of Thomas L. Kane (1822-1883). Materials date from between 1846 and 1977.
E. Kent Kane research on Thomas L. Kane, Jr., approximately 1931
Contains a letter and biographical sketch gathered by Kane on the life of Thomas L. Kane, Jr. (1863-1929). Materials date from approximately 1931.
E. Kent Kane research on William Wood, 1895-1918
Contains excerpts from autobiographical accounts and other material gathered by Kane on the life of William Wood (1808-1894). Materials date from between 1895 and 1918.
Elizabeth Wood Kane writings on settlement and development of Kane, Pennsylvania, approximately 1866-1896
Contains manuscripts, drafts, and source materials related to Kane's history of Kane, Pennsylvania. Includes information on the Kane family's role in settlement and autobiographical writings. Materials date from between approximately 1866 and 1896.