He was the son of Elisa Unknown and John Kane, and the brother of Civil War veteran Robert Kane of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first regiment of the United States made up entirely of enlisted men of color.
Education
In 1850, he is attending school, probably in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Residences
1850: Columbia, Pennsylvania with his parents and siblings
Census Race
1850: Mulatto
Sources
1850 United States Federal Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_787; Page: 239A; Image: 481
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