KANE, Thomas Leiper USA

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KANE, Thomas Leiper USA


Born January 27 1822, Philadelphia PA
Died December 26 1883, Philadelphia PA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, US commissioner, served with the Underground Railroad, associated with the Mormons.
War Service 1861 organised the 13th Pennsylvania Reserves (the "Bucktails", also known as the 42nd Pennsylvania) - Lt. Col., Dranesville (w), Shenandoah Valley campaign, Harrisonburg (w,c), September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, resigned due to ill health November 1863.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Businessman, author.