Jacob J. Manning

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[HCM p.917] Jacob J. Manning is of Irish-German lineage, and is a descendant of a prominent old family, the founder in America being a native of Ireland, and a pioneer settler in Dutchess County, New York, in which county he located many years before the Revolutionary war. Jacobe Manning, the grandfather of our subject, was born in York State, and was a farmer by occupation, and during the American Revolution was a Loyalist, emigrating a few years after that struggle to Canada, where he and his tree sons each were given 200 acres of land for the assistance they rendered the British Government during that war. Jacob J. Manning was born near Rouse's Point, N.Y., in 1795, but was reared on his father's farm in Canada, marrying, after a suitable age, Elizabeth Palen, which union resulted in the birth of eight children - Henrietta,Lawrence, Lucetta, William, Rachel, Sally A., John G., and Almina. Mr. Manning was appointed Lieutenant in the Militia, and rose to the rank of Captain, and afterwards began filling the duties of Magistrate. He owned a farm, and, about 1834, emigrated to Middlesex County, and settled on the Sixth Concession of Westminster Township, where he cleared a farm of 200 acres. He was appointed Magistrate soon after coming to this county, which office he is still filling, and became Captain of the Militia, being afterwards appointed to the rank of Colonel, an office he filled until old age compelled him to resign. He has been a church member for more thatn sixty years, and throughout his long and useful walk through life has commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. During his early career he kept a store for fourteen years, where Belmont now stands. which enterprise was attended with good success, and although at the present time he has reached the advanced age of ninety-three years, he is still active, and retains his mental faculties to a remarkable degree.

Jacob married Elizabeth Palen. [Group Sheet]

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[HCM, p. 918]: Lawrence Manning, was born Henrysburg, Canada, 1818, and was in his sixteenth year when he came to Westminster Township, where he assisted his father to clear their farm and get it in good tillable condition. He was married to Miss Hannah Duncaw, a daughter of Joseph Duncaw sen., by whom he became the father of one son, who grew to manhood - Jacob J. The family attend the Methodist Church, and are classed among the prosperous, highly honored, and progressive citizens of the county.

Lawrence married Hannah Duncaw. [Group Sheet]

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[HCM, p. 918]: Jacob J. Manning is a man of forty-three years, and was born on the old homestead in Middlesex County. He received a common school education, and was wedded to Miss Rebecca A. McKnight, a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Borland) McKnight, which union was blessed with the birth of a daughter - E. Addie. Mr. Manning has always been an industrious farmer. Neither he, his father, nor his grandfather was ever sued for any cause, being peaceable, law-abiding citizens. There are four generations now living on the old homestead, the fifthe generation being Harry L. Collard, son of Mr. M. Collard of North Dorchester. This instance forcibly illustrates the remarkable longevity of the staunch old pioneer family.

Jacob married Rebecca A. McKnight. [Group Sheet]