Preceded by Robert Gilchrist Political party Whig Party Died August 19, 1884 | Name David Manners Succeeded by Samuel Wescott | |
Spouse(s) Deborah Phillips Johnes Residence Jersey City, New Jersey, United States | ||
David Stout Manners (January 12, 1808 at East Amwell Township, New Jersey - August 19, 1884) 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.
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.
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.
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