John Shane

American politician, judge, and military officer

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John Shane

Judge of the Eighth Judicial District of Iowa
In office
1876–1882
Preceded by| James H. Rothrock
Member of the Iowa Senate
In office
1872–1876
Succeeded by| John David Nichols (District 28) William Harrison Gallup (District 33)
Personal details
Born| (1822-05-26)May 26, 1822
Jefferson County, Ohio, U.S.
Died| September 18, 1899(1899-09-18) (aged 77)
Vinton, Iowa, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Education| Washington & Jefferson College
Profession| Politician, Judge, Military Officer
Military service
Branch/service| Union Army
Years of service| 1861–1865
Rank| Colonel
Unit| 13th Iowa Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars|

* Battle of Shiloh
* Atlanta campaign

John Shane (May 26, 1822 – September 18, 1899)[1] was an American politician, judge, and military officer.

## Early life and education

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John Shane was born on May 26, 1822, in Jefferson County, Ohio. He graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania and studied law under Edwin M. Stanton.

## Career

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In 1856, Shane settled in Vinton, Iowa, where he established the law firm Alexander, Shane & McCartney. With the outbreak of the American Civil War, Shane enlisted in Company G of the 13th Iowa Infantry Regiment. He participated in significant battles, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Atlanta campaign. Shane began his military career as a captain and was promoted to colonel, succeeding Marcellus M. Crocker when Crocker was promoted to brigadier general.[2]

After the war, Shane returned to Vinton to resume his law practice. He was elected to the Iowa Senate as a Republican from District 33 in 1871. He was re-elected in 1875 and redistricted to District 28 before the 1877 election. However, he chose to accept an 1876 gubernatorial nomination to serve as a judge for the Eighth Judicial District of Iowa, succeeding James H. Rothrock, who had been elevated to the Iowa Supreme Court.

Shane was elected to a full term as a judge in 1878. He resigned from the position in 1882 due to paralysis.

## Death

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John Shane died on September 18, 1899, in Vinton, Iowa.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "John Shane (1822-1899)". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
2. ^ a b "Senator John Shane". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved 17 June 2022.