Kane, John Kintzing Born May 16, 1795, in Albany, NY Died February 21, 1858, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by James K. Polk on June 11, 1846, to a seat vacated by Archibald Randall. Confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 1846, and received commission on June 17, 1846. Service terminated on February 21, 1858, due to death. Education: Yale College, 1814 Read law, 1817 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1817-1824, 1836-1845 State representative, Pennsylvania, 1824-1825 Attorney/board member, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company, 1825- City solicitor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1828-1830, 1832 U.S. commissioner to settle claims with France, 1832-1836 Attorney general, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1845-1846 Research Collections Bibliography