David Stout Manners
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David Stout Manners was the ninth Mayor of Jersey City. He succeeded Robert Gilchrist
. A Whig
politician, he served five one-year terms from May 3, 1852 to May 3, 1857. He was succeeded by Samuel Wescott
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He was the son of David Manners, an army captain during the War of 1812
. His grandfather was John Schenck, a captain during the American Revolution
who served at the Battle of Princeton
and the Battle of Monmouth
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He married Deborah Phillips Johnes in 1843 and had four daughters and three sons: Virginia (wife of John W. Beekman), Marie Louise, Helen, Blanche, Sheridan, Edwin
, and Clarence. He is the first cousin of New Jersey state senator John Manners
.
Robert Gilchrist
Robert Gilchrist was the eighth mayor of Jersey City in New Jersey.Born around 1790, Gilchrist became the president of the Jersey Board of Selectmen from 1835 to 1836. He succeeded Henry C. Taylor as mayor. He served two years from April 19, 1850 to May 2, 1852. He was succeeded by David S....
. A Whig
Whig Party (United States)
The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic...
politician, he served five one-year terms from May 3, 1852 to May 3, 1857. He was succeeded by Samuel Wescott
Samuel Wescott
Samuel Wescott was the tenth Mayor of Jersey City. He succeeded David Stout Manners. Wescott served a single term from May 4, 1857 to May 2, 1858. He was succeeded by Dudley S. Gregory. Wescott served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1860 to 1862....
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He was the son of David Manners, an army captain during the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. His grandfather was John Schenck, a captain during the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
who served at the Battle of Princeton
Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was a battle in which General George Washington's revolutionary forces defeated British forces near Princeton, New Jersey....
and the Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was an American Revolutionary War battle fought on June 28, 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The Continental Army under General George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army column commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court...
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He married Deborah Phillips Johnes in 1843 and had four daughters and three sons: Virginia (wife of John W. Beekman), Marie Louise, Helen, Blanche, Sheridan, Edwin
Edwin Manners
Edwin Manners, was an American lawyer, property owner and diarist. He graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1877, went on to earn a degree in Law at Columbia University, and was accepted to the bar. He became involved in projects to improve Jersey City, such as a project...
, and Clarence. He is the first cousin of New Jersey state senator John Manners
John Manners (New Jersey politician)
John Manners was an American physician, lawyer, and politician who served as President of the New Jersey Senate.-Biography:...
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