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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 correspondence with William Wood, 1840-1877

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters of correspondence between Kane and William Wood. The letters date between 1840 and 1877. The bulk of the letters are from 1840 to 1852.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1840-1877
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane personal papers

Thomas L. Kane deeds, letters, and other material, 1690-1912

 Series — Box 57: Series 10 [Barcode: 31197232548831]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains deeds, programs, letters, poems, and other items related to Kane and the Kane family. Includes genealogical and financial information. Materials date from between 1690 and 1912.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1690-1912
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers

Thomas L. Kane journals, manuscripts, and other material, 1839-1886

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains journals and notebooks belonging to Kane, as well as manuscripts, letters, passports, and other materials. Items include lists of Kane's everyday dealings, his poetic and philosophical writings, his last will and testament, and his obituary. Materials date between 1839 and 1884.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1839-1886
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane personal papers

Thomas L. Kane, Jr. papers, approximately 1888-1925

 Sub-Series — Box 40: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232551066]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 7 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, legal documents, and other materials produced by Kane. Items provide information on Kane's medical practice, as well as personal business items. Materials date from between approximately 1888 and 1925.

Dates: Majority of material found within approximately 1888-1925
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Thomas L. Kane legislative drafts on Utah statehood, approximately 1849-1872

 Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550761]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains legislative drafts regarding Utah statehood. Materials date between approximately 1849 and 1872.

Dates: Majority of material found within approximately 1849-1872
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane letters and notes from visit to Utah, 1871-1873

 Sub-Series — Box 17: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550795]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and notes by Kane relating to his trip to Utah and tour of settlements in the territory, as well as information on local Indians. Materials date from between 1871 and 1873.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1871-1873
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane manuscripts, correspondence, and other material on Mormons, 1845-1873

 Sub-Series — Box 17: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550795]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the Mormons. Materials date from between 1845 and 1873.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1845-1873
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane newspaper clippings on Mormons, 1858-1859

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings on the Mormons collected by Kane. Includes information on the development of Utah, the Mormon Church, and the Utah Expedition. Some articles discuss Kane's role in the settlement of the crisis. Materials date from between 1858 and 1859.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1858-1859
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane note and orders for Mormon Battalion, 1846-1847

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

Contains a note and order regarding the Mormon Battalion. Materials date between 1846 and 1847.

Dates: 1846-1847
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the Mormons

Thomas L. Kane notebook, 1839

 Sub-Series — Box 66: Series 11 [Barcode: 31197232570033]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 11 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains notes and quotations written by Kane on a variety of topics. Volume dates from 1839.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1839
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Kane family lithographs, clippings, and other material

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