John Shane

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

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

Early life and education

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

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.

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

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