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

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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 56 Collections and/or Records:

E. Kent Kane research on the Leiper family, 1915-1977

 Sub-Series — Box 52: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551181]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, genealogical notes, and other materials gathered by Kane on the Leiper family. Materials date from between 1915 and 1977.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1915-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane research on Thomas L. Kane, 1846-1977

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1846-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane research on Thomas L. Kane, Jr., approximately 1931

 Sub-Series — Box 52: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551181]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter and biographical sketch gathered by Kane on the life of Thomas L. Kane, Jr. (1863-1929). Materials date from approximately 1931.

Dates: Majority of material found in approximately 1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

Elisha Kent Kane, Jr. papers, 1906-1942

 Sub-Series — Box 40: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551066]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, cards, and other materials produced by Kane. Most of the letters relate to Kane's military service during the First World War. Items date from between 1906 and 1942.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1906-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elisha Kent Kane papers, 1869-1929

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, notes, pamphlets, clippings, and other materials by Kane. Materials document his activities, including his work at the hospital and his family relationships. Materials date from between 1869 and 1929.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1869-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elizabeth D. Kane correspondence, 1912

 Sub-Series — Box 40: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551066]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter from Kane relating to a family outing. Item dates from 1912.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1912
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence, 1857-1894

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232551009], Folder: 9-14
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by Kane written between 1857 and 1894. Most of the letters are to members of the Kane family, and include information on family activities and travels. Also includes correspondence related to Kane's research on Silas Freeman.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1857-1894
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence and other material, 1830-1909

 Sub-Series — Box 25: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232550886]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, programs, and other material by Kane. The correspondence is primarily with family members, and deals with concerns. Also includes materials related to her work with the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Materials date from between 1830 and 1909.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1830-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane writings from Utah trip, 1860-1877

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, notes, clippings, and other materials relating to Kane's visit to Utah in 1872. Includes information on their travels, conditions in Utah, and the publication of her account in the book Twelve Mormon Homes. Materials date from between 1860 and 1877.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1860-1877
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Evan O'Neill Kane papers, 1872-1930

 Sub-Series — Box 39: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551058]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, a journal, and published articles by Kane. Most of the unpublished materials deal with the Kane family and his personal interests, while the articles relate to his medical practice. Materials date from between 1872 and 1930.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1872-1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

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