Elias Kane
American politician (1794–1835) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elias Kent Kane (June 7, 1794 – December 12, 1835) was the first Illinois Secretary of State and a U.S. Senator from Illinois.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Illinois, Preceded by ...
Elias Kent Kane | |
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United States Senator from Illinois | |
In office March 4, 1825 – December 12, 1835 | |
Preceded by | John McLean |
Succeeded by | William Ewing |
1st Secretary of State of Illinois | |
In office 1818–1822 | |
Governor | Shadrach Bond |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Samuel D. Lockwood |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1794-06-07)June 7, 1794 New York City, New York |
Died | December 12, 1835(1835-12-12) (aged 41) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Jacksonian |
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