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Kane, John K. (John Kintzing), 1795-1858

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1795 - 1858

biographical statement

Citation:
Dict. of American Biog. Vol. X, 1928: p. 257 (Born to Elisha and Alida Kane, graduated from Yale, achieved the bar in 1817, appointed by President Jackson to be commissioner at the 1831 convention, appointed Attorney General and then District Court judge) p. 258 (married Jane Duval Leiper, and had seven children, including Elisha Kent Kane, and Thomas L. Kane., died in Philadelphia Feb. 21, 1858)

Ancestry.org, Jan. 29, 2013: (Parents are Elisha Kane (1770 - 1834) and Alida Van Rensselaer (1772 - 1799))

His Address on the patent laws, 1849: t.p. (Hon. John K. Kane)

LC in OCLC, 1-24-92 (hdg.: Kane, John Kintzing, 1795-1858; usage: John K. Kane)

Circuit Court of the United States. Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1851: t.p. (Judge Kane)

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

John K. and Jane Duval Leiper Kane papers, 1835-1860, 1925

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3190 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains materials relating to the life and activities of John K. Kane and his wife, Jane Duval Leiper Kane. Among these are a book of letters written by them addressed to Elizabeth Kane, a pocketbook belonging to him, and a set of newspaper clippings found within the book of letters. The letters contain personal advice and correspondence. The pocketbook contains notes relating to a dispute he was adjudicating as part of his service as Judge of the U.S. District Court at Philadelphia. The...
Dates: Other: 1835-1860; Other: 1925

John K. Kane biographical materials, 1849-1857

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550621]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains an autobiography, portrait, and will by Kane, providing a biographical summary of his life and activities. Materials date from between 1849 and 1857.

Dates: 1849-1857

John K. Kane certificates, letters, and other material, 1814-1858

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates, letters of correspondence, and other materials. Materials date between 1828 to 1854.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1814-1858

John K. Kane correspondence with political leaders, 1832-1856

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains letters of correspondence between Kane and various national and local political leaders. Letters were recieved by Kane while he was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1832 and 1856.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1832-1856

John K. Kane family correspondence, 1809-1854

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

Contains outgoing and some incoming correspondence by Kane. Letters are primarily addressed to family members, and include information about family activities, politics, travel, and other subjects. Materials date from between 1809 and 1854.

Dates: 1809-1854

John K. Kane papers, 1773-1916

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, biographical materials, and other documents related to early Kane family and business activities, as well as the papers of the Kane. Includes both personal papers and materials relating to his work as a judge and political figure. Materials date from between 1773 and 1916.

Dates: 1773-1916

John K. Kane papers on ancestors and relatives, 1773-1916

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical information, biographies, correspondence, receipts, and other materials related to Kane's ancestors and other members of the extended Kane family. Items document personal activities, family relations, business ventures and transactions, and other topics. Materials date from between 1773 and 1916.

Dates: 1773-1916

John K. Kane professional papers, 1817-1851

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, the majority of which are sent to John K. Kane in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; legal documents, including those dealing with Dr. Robert Patterson's bond and mortgage, the Julia Taylor estate, and Girard Bank; and promissory notes, protests of promissory notes, and protests of non-payment of promissory notes. Materials date from between 1817 and 1851.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1817-1851

Kane family photographs, approximately 1840-1900

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 3190 Series 11 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs found in the second volume of the Kane family photograph album which were not mounted. The photographs primarily depict people and portraits of people known to the Kane family. These include Thomas L. Kane's father, John K. Kane, and many unnamed people who are presumably Kane or Wood family members. A single photograph depicts a living room. Materials are largely undated and unlabeled, but presumably date from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

Dates: approximately 1840-1900

John K. Kane letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324045]
Identifier: MSS SC 2474
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated February 1, 1846 and addressed to "dear Sir." Kane writes that he has recently been visited by a "Mr. Benson and Mr. Little" of the Mormon Church. They asked Kane's opinion of a case relating to a Joseph Sidwell. Kane comments on the Mormon plans to emigrate to the West U.S. "I am thoroughly convinced of the general integrity and right mindedness of this persecuted sect."

Dates: 1846 February 1