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biography
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Kane, Elizabeth, physician; born Allegheny, Pa., in the home of her uncle, Justice George Shiras;
daughter of Margaretta (Kennedy) Kane; descendant of the explorer, Dr. Kane; educated at Woman's Medical College, Baltimore, Md. and University of Nashville, graduated from the latter in
1898; was the first woman to be appointed on the Memphis City Hospital Staff of Surgeons in 1902; actively interested in "Public Health" work; is now chairman Department of Health, Tenn. Federation Women's Club.
Who's Who in Tennessee, Memphis: Paul & Douglass Co., Publishers, 1911; transcribed by Kim Mohler.
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