For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 664
THOMAS J. MANNING....Thomas J. Manning, who is the owner of a farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 25, Cedar township owes his success to his own good management and the active cooperation of his estimable wife who has for thirty years been to him a constant inspiration. Born in Indiana, April 24, 1847, he is a son of Daniel and Hannah Ann ( Jones ) Manning. The father was a native of Pennsylvania and the mother of Delaware. They were married in Indiana, where they resided for some years, but in 1855 resumed their journey westward and took up their residence on rented land in Muscatine county, Iowa. Here the mother died in 1864 and Mr. Manning subsequently went to Linn county, Iowa, where he purchased a farm, there departing this life in 1892. Ther were six children in the family, four of whom are now living.Thomas J. Manning came to Muscatine county with his parents at eight years of age and received his education in the district schools of this county. When eighteen years of age he began to provide for himself by working by the month, continuing in that way for nine years, when he rented a farm which he cultivated with a goodly measure of success for fifteen years. In 1889 he purchased the farm in Cedar township upon which he now lives. In addition to cultivating cereals he raises cattle and hogs and by well applied labor and excellent management he has made all branches of his business yield substantial profits and has gained a deserved reputation as a successful farmer.
In 1876 Mr. Manning was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Jones, who was born in Ross county, Ohio, in June, 1856. She is a daughter of A. J. and Mary A. ( Crute ) Jones, both natives of Ohio, who came to Louisa county, Iowa, in 1856 and became identified with its farming interests. There her father died in 1891 and the mother in September, 1872. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Manning, both of whom died in infancy.
Mr. Manning since arriving at the estate of manhood has given his allegiance to the republican party, believing that its principles are most conducive to the prosperity of the country. He has for a number of years been connected with the Odd Fellows whose teachings have found in him a worthy disciple. He and his wife are both earnest members of the United Brethren church and active workers in its behalf. Mr. Manning is greatly interested in the religious training of the young and is now superintendent of the Sunday school. He and his wife may always be depended upon to perform their part in forwarding any cause that is essential to the permanent welfare of the community.
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