Francis Kernan
Francis Kernan (January 14, 1816 – September 7, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician. A resident of New York, he was active in politics as a Democrat, and served in several elected offices, including member of the New York State Assembly, member of the United States House of Representatives, and United States Senator from 1875 to 1881.
Francis Kernan | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Platt |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | R. Holland Duell |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe Conkling |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Oneida County, 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1861 – December 31, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | James McQuade |
| Succeeded by | Charles M. Scholefield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1816 Wayne, New York |
| Died | September 7, 1892 (aged 76) Utica, New York |
| Resting place | St. Agnes Cemetery, Utica, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Hannah A. Devereux (m. 1843-1892, his death) |
| Children | 10 |
| Education | Georgetown University |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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