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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 for the 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