James Manning [926]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1831 - Virginia 103
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1. Census 2560, 1860 U.S., Jul 1860 in Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Jas. Manning, age 29, male, carpenter, value of personal property: 25, born in Va.2. Occupation 103, carpenter, Jul 1860 in Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Eliz. Manning, age 22, female, born in Va.
Ann E. Manning, age 4 months, born in Va.
3. Residence 103, Jul 1860 in Jefferson Ward, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth [927] (Abt 1838 - ) 103 [MRIN:340]
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1. Ann E. Manning [932] (Abt 1860- ) 104
James Manning [1889]
Sex: M
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1. *Mary [1888] ( - ) [MRIN:647]
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1. Ada Manning [656] (Abt 1861-1863) 302
2. John Cleland Manning [1714] (1866-1900) 152,287,303
James Manning [2766]
Sex: M
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Birth: Between 1765 and 1784 235
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Death: Between 6 and 15 Jul 1816 46
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1. Deed 2561, bought from Benjamin & Mary Boulton 35 acres swamp land, 10 Apr 1786 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantors: Benjamin Boulton & wife, Mary Residence: Norfolk Co.2. Property tax 2562, List of taxable property within the district of the parishes of Portsmouth & Elizabeth River, 12 May 1796 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantees: James Manning Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 10 April 1786 Date Recorded: 18 Jan 1787
Consideration: 55 pounds
Signatures or Marks: Benjamin Boulton Mary Boulton (x her mark)
Witnesses: John Bowers, William Rhonnald, Wright Bowers
Description: Tract of 35 acres of swamp land near the head of the Western Branch of Elizabeth at the head of Hall's Mill Run beginning at a gum near the side of the desert about a north westerly course by a line of marked trees to a live oak by the run side joining the land of said Boulton from the said live oak up the run about a southwesterly course to the desert all the above parcel of land
James Manning--1 white male, 1 horses3. Deed 2563, sells land to Lydia Jones, 13 Jun 1796 in St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Deed 2564, sell land to John Corprew, 20 Nov 1796 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
5. Property tax 2565, List of taxable property within the district of the parishes of Portsmouth & Elizabeth River, 13 May 1797 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
James Manning--1 white male, 1 horses6. Census 2566, U.S., 1810 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Jas. Manning7. Will 2567, 6 Jul 1816 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
1 male between ages 0-10
1 male between ages 10-16
1 male between ages 26-45
1 female between ages 10-16
1 female between ages 26-45
Testator: James Manning Residence: Norfolk Co.
Executors: (not named)
Date Signed: 6 July 1816 Date Proved: 15 July 1816
Signature or marks: James (x his mark) Manning
Witnesses: Robert (x his mark) Manning, Thomas (x his mark) Tucker, Henry Spratt
Bequests, Devises:
To my wife, Lettisha Manning & my sons, Willis & Robert Manning--my farm on which I now live to be equally divided among them after paying the rent of the land. Also to them what money that I have to be equally divided after payiny the doctors bill
To my daughter, Sarah Manning--one bed and furniture and bedstead and one wooling wheel
The remaining property that is not given in will to be sold and equally divided among my wife and all my children: that is, the household and kitchen furniture, horses, hogs, cattle, bees and thirty five acres of land to be sold and equally divided among them
Other pertinent information: Lettisha Manning gives oath and makes bond for letters of administration on the estate of her husband, James Manning
Spouses and Children
1. *Lettisha [2767] (Between 1765 and 1784 - After Jul 1816) 46 [MRIN:926]
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1. Willis Manning [2768] (Between 1794-After 1816) 46
2. Robert Manning [655] ( - ) 41,43,44,45,46
3. Sarah Manning [2770] (Between 1794-After 1816) 46
Perhaps James Manning [1368]
Sex: M
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1. Power of Attorney 202, by John Brett, 1671-1672 in Isle Of Wight Co., Virginia
Perhaps, James Manning, who in 1671/2 was given power of attorney by John Brett in Isle of Wight Co.
There was a Thomas Manning in early Norfolk records who was a comtemporary of John ManningI who may have been father of No. 8 above
*this needs further research
Parents
Father: John Manning # 1 [3057] (1615-Between 1669) 17,2472,2473 [MRIN:510]
Mother: Mary White [1359] (Abt 1634- ) 202
James E. Manning [669]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1846 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 85
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Death: 5 Mar 1883 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 2568
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Cause of Death: phthesis pul 85
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1. Occupation 85, laborer, Mar 1883 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Parents
Father: Peter Manning [2355] ( - ) 85 [MRIN:793]
Mother: Eliz [2356] ( - ) 85
Spouses and Children
1. *Josephine [2354] ( - ) 85 [MRIN:792]
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Notes
Death Notes:
Name: James E. Manning Race: colored Sex: male
Date of Death: 5 March 1883 Place of Death: Portsmouth
Cause of Death: phthesis pul
Parents: Peter & Eliz Manning
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Father's Occupation: laborer
Consort: Josephine Manning
Informant: Josephine Manning, wife
James E. Manning [1774]
Sex: M
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Death: Between 9 Mar 1917 and 3 May 1917 2486
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1. Will 2569, 9 Mar 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Last Will and Testament of James E. Manning
I, James E. Manning of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made.
First: I desire all my just debts to be paid as soon after my decease as may conveniently be done.
Second: I bequeath unto my daughter James Elizabeth Manning the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)
Third: I devise and bequeath unto my daughter Edna Almeda Manning all the residue of my estate of every kind and wheresoever located.
Fourth: I nominate and appoint as Executor of this my last will and testament and as guardian of my said daughter Edna Almeda Manning Joseph J. France of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. Done at Portsmouth, Virginia, this ninth day of March A. D. nineteen hundred and seventeen and in testimony whereof I hereto set my signature and seal.
James E. Manning (his mark)
Signed and acknowledged by the testator James E. Manning as his last will and testament before us we being then present together and we in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses this ninth day of March A.D. nineteen hundred and seventeen.
A. Aug. Bilisoly
J. M. Broughton
Virginia:
At the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth held on the 3rd day of May, 1917: The last will and testament of James E. Manning, late of this City, deceased, was this day presented to the Court by Joseph J. France, the executor therein named, and fully proved by the oaths of A. Aug. Bilisoly and J. M. Broughton, subscribing witnesses thereto, and was thereupon ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of Joseph J. France, the only executor named in the said will, who made oath as the law directs, and entered into a bond in the penalty of six thousand dollars, conditioned according to law, with the Maryland Casualty Company, Incorporated, his surety therein, (which bond being acknowledged by the obligors therein, is ordered to be recorded,) certificate is granted the said Joseph J. France for obtaining a probat of the said will, in due fore; and thereupon the said Joseph J. France, executor as aforesaid, filed the list required by law containing the names and so far as possible the ages and addresses of the heirs of the said James E. Manning, deceased, verified by the affidavit of the said Joseph J. France that the said list is believed by him to be true.
Teste: E. Thompson, Clerk
Spouses and Children
1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:612]
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1. Edna Almeda Manning [1773] (Abt 1905- ) 2483,2484
2. James Elizabeth Manning [1775] ( - ) 2569
James Edward Manning [946]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 23 Feb 1888 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 852,2385,2570
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Death: 6 Jan 1919 - Assawoman, Virginia 2386,2387,2571
Burial: 8 Jan 1919 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 852,2386,2572
Cause of Death: Pneumonia 2386,2387
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1. Physical Description 2385, medium height, medium build, grey eyes, brown hair, not bald, 5 Jun 1917
2. Residence 2385, 1110 A Street, 5 Jun 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3. Residence 2387, 318 Hatton Street, 1919 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
4. Residence 2386, 1919 in Accomack Co., Virginia
5. Occupation 2385, pharmacist with W. D. Clark, 5 Jun 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
6. Occupation 2384, member of the firm of W. C. Gleason, Jr., 1919
druggists operating a pharmacy in Scottsville, and another in Port Norfolk.7. Military 2385, WW1 draft registration card, 5 Jun 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: James Edward Manning Age: 298. Obituary 2387, 7 Jan 1919 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Address: 1110 "A" , Portsmouth, Va.
Date of Birth: Feb. 23, 1888 Natural born
Where were you born: Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.A.
What is your occupation: Pharmacist
By whom employed: W. S. Clark
Where employed: Portsmouth
Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12 or sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support: wife and child
Married or single: married Race: caucasian
I affirm that I have vertified above answers and that they are true
James Edward Manning
Registrar's Report
Medium height Medium build
Color of eyes: grey Color of hair: brown Bald: no
Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot or both eyes, or is he otherwise disabled: no
E. C. Allen, Registrar
Precinct: Marshall
City or County: Portsmouth
State: Virginia
Date: June 5, 1917
James E. Manning, of this city, died yesterday morning in Assawoman, Va., where he was visiting with his family. He was a victim of pneumonia, which he contracted when he went to Assawoman a few days ago.9. Funeral notice 2573, 8 Jan 1919 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Mr. Manning was 31 years old and lived at 318 Hatton Street, this city. For many years he had been identified with the local drug trade, and recently acquited an interest in a drug store in Port Norfolk, and was also identified with the operation of a pharmacy in Scottsville. He was popular with a large circle of acquaintances.
He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Caroline Knock Manning, and two children, James Edward Manning, Jr. and Ruth Manning. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Carrie E. Manning; a sister, Mrs. t. T. Taylor, and four brothers, J. C., H. E., W. A., and K. G. Manning.
The body will be brought to this city this morning over the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad and will be conveyed to the residence of the mother of the deceased, 7 Cooke Street, where the funeral service will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
James E. Manning---The body of James E. Manning, who died last Monday morning in Assawoman, Va., of pneumonia, was brought to the city yesterday morning over the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad, and was conveyed to the residence of his mother Mrs. Carrie E. Manning, 7 Cooke Street, where the funeral service will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon.10. Funeral 2572, 9 Jan 1919 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
James E. Manning---The funeral of James E. Manning, who died on Monday, was held at the home of his mother, Mrs. Carrie E. Manning, 7 North Cooke Street, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Rev. R. M. Chandler, pastor of the Park View M. E. Church, officiated, assisted by the rev. W. E. Abernathy, pastor of central M. E. Church, and the interment was made in Oak Grove Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Maywood O. Lawrence, Frank D. Lawrence, W. L. Allen, W. C. Meapine, Edward Allen, Harry Davis, Henry H. Cooke, and R. C. Barclay.11. Cemetery 216, Oak Grove Cemetery, 6 Jan 1919 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
During the service a solo, "Does Jesus Care?" was admirably sung by Mr. W. W. Moore. There were anmerous beautiful floral tokens, among which was a large wreath of carnations and sweet peas from Shop No. 1E in the navy yard, and a large wreath of carnations and roses from the issuing department. There was also a large wreath of carnations and sweet peas from the inspectors of the navy yard.
Record of Graves Oak Grove Cemetery
Lot No. 56 Avenue B
J. W. Laycock, owner N.H.
J. C. Manning, owner, S.H.
James E. Manning Jan. 6, 1919
Parents
Father: John Cleland Manning [1714] (1866-1900) 152,287,303 [MRIN:343]
Mother: Caroline Elizabeth Land [950] (1867-1921) 152
Spouses and Children
1. *Caroline Knock [1720] ( - 6 Jan 1919) 2382,2383 [MRIN:589]
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1. James Edward Manning Jr. [1721] ( -After 1919) 2384,2387,2388
2. Ruth Manning [1722] ( -After 1919) 2382,2389,2390
Notes
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James E. Manning
Born Feb. 23, 1888
Died Jan. 6, 1919
Name: James E. ManningMedical:
Age: 31
Died: Jan. 6, 1919
Buried: Jan. 8, 1919
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings
Born:
Residence: Accomack Co., Va.
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Avenue B, lot 56
*Inflammation of the lungs 675
James Edward Manning Jr. [1721]
Sex: M
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Father: James Edward Manning [946] (1888-1919) 2385,2386,2387 [MRIN:589]
Mother: Caroline Knock [1720] ( -1919) 2382,2383
James Elizabeth Manning [1775]
Sex: F
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Father: James E. Manning [1774] ( -Between 1917) 2486 [MRIN:612]
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James T. Manning [924]
Sex: M
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Birth: Abt 1825 - Virginia 2574
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1. Census 2574, 1850 U.S., Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
James T. Manning, age 25, male, laborer, born in Va.2. Occupation 2574, laborer, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Cameron Manning, age 18, male, born in Va.
Edwin Manning, age 14, male, born in Va.
John Manning, age 4, male, born in Va.
3. Residence 2574, Aug 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
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*Did not add the additional members listed in James T. Manning's household during the 1850 U.S. census. According to the ages listed--think this family needs more research before piecing together