City: Memphis
KANE, Elizabeth C., physician; born Alleghany, Pa., in the home of her uncle, Justice George Shiras; daughter of Margaretta (Kennedy) KANE; descendant of the explorer, Dr. KANE; educated 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 Clubs.
