Francis Kernan

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	Francis Kernan (1816-01-14)January 14, 1816 Wayne, New York
Died	September 7, 1892(1892-09-07) (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

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.