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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:

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 / 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 / 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 / Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers / E. Kent Kane research on the Kane family

E. Kent Kane research on William Wood, 1895-1918

 Sub-Series — Box 52: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551181]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 13
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1895-1918
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / 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 / 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 / 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 / Kane family papers / Kane family personal papers

Elizabeth Wood Kane autobiography, 1869

 Sub-Series — Box 31: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232550969], Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include a typescript copy of Elizabeth Wood Kane's autobiography, "The Story of the Mother of the Regiment". It focuses on on Elizabeth's life during the Utah War and the Civil War. She also writes about the founding of Kane, Pennsylvania and about her husband, Thomas L. Kane, going to Utah in 1857 and fighting in the Civil War. There are some marginal notes and underlining by Elizabeth's son, Elisha Kent Kane. Dated 1869.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1869
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane biography of John Kane, 1921

 Sub-Series — Box 34: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232551009], Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a published biography by Kane of the life of John Kane, dating from 1921. Includes genealogical information on the Kane family.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1921
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

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 / Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

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