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For the journalist and author, see David Stout.
David Stout Manners
9th Mayor of Jersey City
In office
May 3, 1852 – May 3, 1857
Preceded byRobert Gilchrist
Succeeded bySamuel Wescott
Personal details
BornJanuary 12, 1808
East Amwell Township, New Jersey
DiedAugust 19, 1884
Political partyWhig
SpouseDeborah Phillips Johnes
ResidenceJersey City, New Jersey
SignatureFile:File:D.S.Manners-sig.jpg

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.[1] 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.

References

  1. ^ Winfield, Charles (1874). History of the County of Hudson, New Jersey: from its earliest settlement to the present time. Kennard & Hay Stationery M'fg and Print. Co. p. 289.


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