John Manchester

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According to John's Revolutionary War Pension File, both he and Mary were born in Tiverton, and knew each other from their youth.

I have roughly estimated his year of birth. At present it is unclear which family group this John Manchester belongs to. He may be a son of Isaac Manchester and Hannah Cundall, since the name Isaac is found several times in subsequent generations.

Or, could he be a son of John & Lidia who were married 13 May 1749 at Tiverton?

Glenn Russell's family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect lists 8 children for this couple, but I am including only 5 of them at this point. This family needs more research.

John married Mary Fish 8 Sep 1780, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI. Mary was born Abt 1758; died Aft 3 Oct 1836. [Group Sheet]

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William died at age 102+.

In the 1850 Federal Census, William is age 63 and living at Portsmouth, RI, near his brother John. With him is son William M. Manchester, age 36, and also Abby B. Bennett, 29. Abby may be his niece, through either the Bennett or the Fish family

From notes of Glenn Russell at Rootsweb's Worldconnect: William Manchester's will dated 21 Nov 1883 and probated 12 Jan 1885 at Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI mentions son, William M.; John, son of late brother, Edward; Ann Augusta, Clara W. Rathbone, and Bertha L. -- all daughters of John; unnamed daughters of Henry King of Tiverton, granddaughters of brother John.

William married Elizabeth Fish Abt 1812. Elizabeth (daughter of William Fish and Martha Unknown) was born Abt 1788; died 30 Dec 1839; was buried , St Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1850 Federal Census, Edward is age 65 and living at Portsmouth, RI. His son John, age 32, is living with him. They are living near his brother William and son.

Edward — Ann Sherman. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1850 Federal Census, John & Betsey, ages 59 & 57, are living at Tiverton, RI. Five children are in the household with them: Amanda, Frederick, Albert, John A., & William W.

John died at age 83 (RIDI).

John — Betsey Manchester. Betsey was born 15 Oct 1792; died 17 Apr 1864, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

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I have included Freelove in this family group for three reasons: her death record identifies her parents as John & Mary; she died at Portsmouth, where Edward & William also died; and, she is included in this family on Glenn Russell's family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect.

Additionally, John Redfern's research shows that Freelove and Isaac are sister and brother, as they are buried near each other. Also, they both became church members on 22 Oct 1820 at Tiverton (see James N. Arnold's published church records).

Freelove — David Bennett. David was born Between 1791 and 1792; died 28 Feb 1868; was buried , Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Main St., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

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Isaac died at age 73.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Isaac is 50 and his (second) wife Mary is 53. They are living at Tiverton, RI. Two children are in the household: Isaac 15 and Mary 10. Also with them is Mary Pearce aged 96 (possibly Isaac's mother-in-law), and 7 other individuals.

The family is still at Tiverton in 1860: John 60, Mary 64, Isaac C. 25, and Mary P. 20.

In 1870, Isaac and Mary, ages 70 & 74, are still at Tiverton. With them are Levi and Amy A. Manchester and their three children, as well as two other individuals.

I have included Isaac in this family group for three reasons: his death record identifies his parents as John & Mary; William named a son Isaac; and, Glenn Russell's family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect lists Isaac here.

Additionally, John Redfern's research shows that Isaac and Freelove are brother and sister, as they are buried near each other. Also, they both became church members on 22 Oct 1820 at Tiverton (see James N. Arnold's published church records).

Isaac married Mary Durfee Abt 1828. Mary (daughter of George Durfee and Sarah Coggeshall) was born 19 Feb 1805; died 3 Mar 1831. [Group Sheet]

Isaac married Mary Pearce Abt 1834. Mary was born Abt 1797, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1850 Federal Census, William M. Manchester is age 36 and living at Portsmouth, RI.

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In the 1860, 1870, and 1880 Federal Censuses, John & Lydia are living at Portsmouth, RI. John is 42/52/62; Lydia is 28/38/48. children listed with them in the household are: Ann Augusta (7/17/27), Clara W. (11 mos in 1860 and 10 y in 1870), and Bertha L. (6 in 1870 and 16 in 1880).

John — Lydia Wales Coggeshall. Lydia was born Abt 1832, RI. [Group Sheet]

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John & Ann are living at Tiverton, RI, in the 1880 and 1900 Federal Censuses.

John — Ann Unknown. Ann was born Abt 1837, New Brunswick, Canada; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1850 Federal Census, Levi Manchester is age 20, living at Tiverton, RI, with his maternal grandparents George & Sarah Durfee, and other family members.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Levi & Amy A. Manchester are ages 38 & 35, living at Tiverton, RI, with John & Mary, Levi's father and stepmother. Also in the household are three children: Isaac F., Jessie A., & Arthur. (In 1880 Arthur is Martha, but in 1900 he is Arthur again.)

In 1880 Levi, age 48, is married to Isabella, age 42, b Scotland. They have four children in the home: Jessie May, Martha, Ida Isabel, & Roland.

In the 1900 census, Levi's birth date is given as Mar 1830, and he is age 70. Isabella is 62. With them are Ida B. & Rowland L. Also in the household is Arthur, age 30, his wife Grace, 26, and their son Arthur W., 2.

Levi married Amy A. Simmons Abt 1854. Amy was born Abt 1835, RI; died Between 1 Jun 1870 and 1875. [Group Sheet]

Levi married Isabella Unknown Abt 1875. Isabella was born Abt Feb 1838, Scotland; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

Mary — David T. Church. David was born Abt 1836, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1900 Federal Census, Annie A. Manchester is age 47, living at Portsmouth, RI, with her sister Clara Rathbone and family.

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Clara W. Rathbone is mentioned in the will of her uncle William Manchester dated 21 Nov 1883 at Portsmouth, RI.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Clara is 11 months old.

Clara married Abram L. Rathbone Abt 1880. Abram was born Jan 1854, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1920 and 1930 censuses, John & Mary are living at Tiverton, RI. According to the 1930 Federal Census, John was 38 and Mary was 40 when they were married.

John married Mary Manchester Abt 1911. Mary (daughter of Isaac Allen Manchester and Delia Simmons Macomber) was born Between 1871 and 1873, RI; died 1949; was buried , Pleasant View Cemetery, Stone Church Rd., Tiverton, RI. [Group Sheet]

Isaac married Mary T. Unknown Abt 1876. Mary was born Abt Mar 1858, RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

Arthur — Grace Unknown. Grace was born Jun 1873; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]