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Kane, M. J. (Matthew John), 1863-1924

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1863-11-28 - 1924-01-02

Biography

Matthew John Kane was Chief Deputy to Marsshal Nagle, and later a Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court from 1907 to 1923, serving as Chief Justice from 1909 to 1912. 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.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Reward Authorization, 1896-08-28

 Item
Identifier: 2006.012.201
Scope and Contents

A letter authorizing Heck Thomasto receive the reqard for Bill Doolin after the fatal confrontation with Deputy Thomas.

Dates: 1896-08-28