Matthew John Kane
American judge (1863–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matthew John Kane (November 28, 1863 – January 2, 1924) was a justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court from 1907 to 1923, serving as chief justice from 1909 to 1911. A native of New York state, he earned a law degree at Georgetown University. Joining the Land Run of 1889 in Indian Territory, he settled in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
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Matthew John Kane | |
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Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
In office 1909 – January 11, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Robert L. Williams |
Succeeded by | Jesse James Dunn |
In office 1915–1917 | |
Preceded by | Samuel W. Hayes |
Succeeded by | J. F. Sharp |
Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
In office November 16, 1907 – 1923 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | J.D. Lydick |
Personal details | |
Born | November 28, 1863 Niagara County, New York, US |
Died | January 2, 1924(1924-01-02) (aged 60) Oklahoma City, US |
Relatives | M. John Kane IV (great-grandson) |
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