Manser, Philip

MANSER

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/29/2021 at 13:32:46

History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, by Rev. W. C. Martin, Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p.580

PHILIP MANSER
Philip Manser is one of the worthy citizens that England has furnished to Warren County, and he is now the owner of a fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres, situated on section 29, White Breast Township. He was born in County Sussex, England, where he was reared to farm life. Having heard favorable reports concerning the new world and the advantages here to be enjoyed, he decided to leave his native land and accordingly in 1871 crossed the Atlantic to the new world. Upon landing in New York he made his way at once to Des Moines in Polk County, where he remained one month, and then went to Marion County, where he secured employment on the railroad, and later on rented a farm which he cultivated for two decades. In 1893, however, he removed from Marion County to Warren County, and located on a farm in Lincoln Township, cultivating the same for two years. He then lived on other rented tracts for a few years, while in 1902 he purchased the farm on which he now makes his home. This comprises one hundred and sixty acres, situated on section 29, White Breast Township. He has divided the place into fields of convenient size by well kept fences, has tiled the land, erected a barn and other substantial outbuildings and has also built a good modern residence, which is surrounded by a nice lawn and shade trees. Here he is engaged in general ag­ricultural pursuits, following only the most modern methods in operating his farms, and using the latest improved machinery to facilitate his labors. He also raises horses, cattle and hogs, feeding for the market each year, and he also gives some attention to dairying, keeping a number of cows for this purpose. Each branch of his business is given close attention and thus he is meeting with excellent success in his undertakings.
It was prior to his emigration to the new world that Mr. Manser was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Ann Loveday, their wedding being celebrated on the 13th of August, 1870. By their marriage they have become the parents of three children: John, Fred and Ester, all of whom are married and in homes of their own.
Mr. Manser's study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give stalwart support to the men and measures of democracy. He has never sought nor desired public office, preferring to give his undivided time and attention to his private business affairs. Seeking a wider field in which to give full scope to his ambition and industry - his dominant qualities; Mr. Manser has here found the opportunities he sought. Although he began life in the new world a poor man, he has by his thrift, economy and determination and the assistance of his estimable wife, accumulated a valuable property, and at the same time he commands the confidence and esteem of his fellowmen, for he is everywhere known as an upright, honorable and public-spirited citizen.