A.B. Amherst, ྞ (D.K.E.) LL.B., New York University 1903

She was of Wrentham, Mass.

He became a tailor, and lived in N. H. and Vt. The birthplaces of his children furnish the only available clew to his residence at various times, and biographical data are lacking.

He resided in his native town. He was a colonial soldier under Capt. John Toplin in the expedition "destined for Canada," the service being in 1759 from Apr. 2 to Sep.; and, again, in 1761, under Capt. Toplin and Col. Frye. The first-mentioned expedition "sailed from the Castle" (Fort Independence) Apr. 24. Tradition says that, in private life, he was occupied with the ferry between Charlestown and Boston, so long operated by his father. When, after the battle of Bunker Hill, Charlestown was burned, James and his family shared in the general flight caused by the spreading flames. The mother took Aaron, the youngest child, in her arms, and carried him on foot into the country, the older children running by her side. Mr. Manning carried on his back what valuables he could thus convey. The house in which they lived, with the greater part of its contents, was destroyed by fire. He set his loss of personal property at £20.8.2. There is still in existence an old mahogany desk, with secret drawers, which belonged to him, and which was in the house while the above battle was in progress, but which was saved. In modern times it was 30 years in the keeping of his great grandson, Mr. Prentice C. Manning, and by him was more recently given into the care of his older brother, Charles F. Manning. How soon James and family returned to Charlestown is not certain; they were there in 1784, and he remained and d. there 1790, Nov. 11. He was probably in ill health 1784-90. No estate in the Probate Office. He m. 1765, Feb. 18, Ann Brown. Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies says she was dau. of Benjamin and Anna (Boylston) Brown. If this is correct she was bap. at Charlestown, 1742-3, Mch. 21. The memorandum of Mr. Franklin Manning (a grandson of James, and a careful and reliable recorder) says that James "married Ann Brown, of Concord." and adds: "The widow Brown of Concord was my father's grandmother, and she was sister to the mother of Nathan Kinsman, of Hanover, N. H." Ann Manning "owned the covenant" 1765, Sep. 22.

Of Boston, merchant, who joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1640.

About 1647 John Manning directed John Devereux to deliver a boat to "my brother Moses," intending Moses Maverick [EQC 1:216].

His childhood and early youth were passed at Bedford, N. H. In 1849 he settled in Reading, Mass., where he lived six years, and then removed to Pepin, Wis., when to be a pioneer meant privations and hardship. He struggled bravely with adversity which followed the general financial depression of 1857, and gradually built up a business in the line of real estate and investments. In 1868 he removed to Lake City, Minn., of which place he was thereafter a resident, and where he continued the last-named business as long as he lived, after which it passed to his son. During these years in the West he held many town and county offices. He was always identified with church and Sunday school work, and contributed generously to their support.

He was a farmer in his native town, where be always lived until the last three years of his life, which were passed at Gloversville, in Fulton county.

2nd husband of Louisa B. Noyes.

Civil War veteran.

By occupation, he was a house carpenter. From 1670 to 1680, he kept a tavern, having been licensed by the court to "keep an ordinary."

In Banks' 'Topigraphical Dictionary, etc.', E.R. Brownell, Philadelphia, 1937, it is said that March came from West Tytherley, co. Hants. The name George March, so transcribed by some reader of the 'Confidence's' passenger list, turns out, according to Col. Banks, to be George Church.

George H. Marks was born February 22, 1829 in Galen, Wayne County, New York, to Cornelius and Fanny (Litts) Marks, the oldest of nine children. Corneilus and Fanny were both born in Rensselaer County, New York, as were their fathers. Their grandparents settled in the area before 1790. Cornelius mother, Elizabeth Soule, was a decendent of George Soule, a Mayflower passenger and the 35th signer of the Mayflower Compact.
In 1835, when George was six years old, his family struck out for the west, purchasing land in Lenawee County. They cut their own roads into the prairie and built a home and farmed the land. On October 29, 1851, George married Polly Dolbear. Four children were born: Sarah 1854, Avery 1858, Frances 1860, and Myron 1866. George puchased the land in Branch County in 1866 and moved his family from Rome Township, Lenawee County, to their new home, a 70-acre farm located in Section 10, a mile north of Quincy on Main Street. In 1877, he purchased another 10 acres on the north end of the farm. They joined the Baptist Church in Quincy and were active members, George serving as a Trustee. George was a carpenter and followed that trade for thirty years, probaly constructing some of the old buildings in the Quincy area. To his home he added two story section on the south end.
Polly (Dolbear) Marks died October 9, 1870. On December 24, 1871, George married Polly (Noyes) Pease, widow of Charles Pease of Wheatland, Hillsdale Co., who died in 1867. Her parents, Gershom and Lydia (Franklin) Noyes, moved to Lenawee County in 1830 and then to Hillsdale County in 1840. Gershom Noyes (1792-1867) was decended from Rev. James Noyes 1 (1608-1656) who arrived from England in 1634 and settled at Newberry, Mass. Lydia Franklin (1802-1867) was the granddaughter of Col. John Franklin (1749-1831) who was a prominent figure in Pennsylvania History.
One daughter, Georgia Ruth, was born September 6, 1877, to George and Polly. She was raised with the older Marks children on the farm, all attending Quincy schools. Georgia graduated from Quincy High School in 1895 and, on March 1, 1903, married Elmore Dewitt Culbert of Hillsdale County. They and their family occupied the farm. Elmore enlarged the barn and added to a silo. When sold in 1950 it had been in the family for 84 years. Today the Bailey family occupies the farm. George died September 28, 1895. His obituary states he will be remembered for his kindness of heart, his integrity, and loyalty to what he regarded to be right. He was burried in West Rome Cemetery, Lenawee County, beside his first wife. When Polly Marks died October 13, 1911 she was burried in the Pease Cemetery, Hillsdale County, beside her first husband. Her obituary says she was one of the cheery ones who could smile and make others happy though her own heart was aching.

One of twelve children and was born on Marsh's Hill, a mile west of the meeting-house.

He removed to Halifax, Vt. afterwards with son Nathan, in 1840 to Canisteo, N. Y., and in 1844 to Burnet, Dodge Co., Wis.

He was a man highly respected for his business capacity and integrity, and became quite wealthy.

From "The History of Rockland, S. Thomaston, Me." - "Robert and Ruth came early in Oldtown but 1803 made in company with John White the first clearing in town of Bradford, Me. Robert moved family in 1805."