John Kintzing Kane
John Kintzing Kane (1795-1858) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
He was nominated by President James Polk on June 11, 1846 to a seat vacated by Archibald Randall. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 1846, and received commission that same day.[1] He served until his death on February 21, 1858. Kane was succeeded in this position by John Cadwalader.
Early life and education
- Yale College, 1814
- Read law, 1817
Professional career
- Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1817-1824
- Pennsylvania state representative, 1824-1825
- Attorney and board member, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company, 1825-
- Philadelphia city solicitor, Pennsylvania, 1828-1830, 1832
- U.S. Commissioner to settle claims with France, 1832-1836
- Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1836-1845
- Commonwealth attorney general, Pennsylvania, 1845-1846
Judicial career
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Kane was nominated by President James Polk on June 11, 1846. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 1846,[1] and received commission that same day. He served until his death on February 21, 1858. Kane was succeeded in this position by John Cadwalader.
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Archibald Randall |
Eastern District of Pennsylvania 1846–1858 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: John Cadwalader
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| Polk |
Brockenbrough • Bronson • Dunlop • Dyer • Grier • Kane • Marvin • Miller • Watrous • Woodbury | ||
