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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

E. Kent Kane general research on the Kane family, 1851-1982

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains typescripts, articles, notes, pamphlets, and correspondence gathered by Kane on the history of the Kane family. Materials date from between 1851 and 1982.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1851-1982
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 Elisha Kent Kane, 1907-1961

 Sub-Series — Box 51: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232551173]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains clippings, notes, and other materials gathered by Kane relating to his research on Elisha Kent Kane (1856-1935). Materials date from between 1907 and 1961.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1907-1961
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 the Kane family, 1830-1982

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 9 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1830-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / E. Kent Kane papers

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

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 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 / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

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

Kane family ledgers, 1913-1931

 Sub-Series — Box 67: Series 11 [Barcode: 31197232570041]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 11 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains ledgers maintained by the family, dating from between 1913 and 1931. Includes information on personal finances, as well as family-owned enterprises.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1913-1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Kane family lithographs, clippings, and other material

Kane family lithographs, clippings, and other material, 1815-1931

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains lithographs, clippings, notes, and other materials relating to the Kane family activities. Materials date from between 1815 and 1931.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1815-1931
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, 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 / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane personal papers

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