DR. THOMAS JEFFERSON MANNING
I am looking for the ancestors of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Manning.He was born 24 Sept 1832 at Kings Creek, York County, South Carolina.His family then moved to Walker County, Georgia.
Thomas Jefferson Manning's neighbor in Walker County, Georgia was an attorney named Andrew G. Gordon.He was a great influence on Thomas Jefferson Manning's decision to enter school in the study of Medicine. Thomas' older brother John also urged his being a physician and surgeon. They urged him to leave the sucessful farm skills and do more with his life.Farming was his first choice as a vocation.He gave this up at the insistence of his neighbor and older brother.
Thomas Jefferson Manning's neighbor in Walker County, Georgia was an attorney named Andrew G. Gordon.He was a great influence on Thomas Jefferson Manning's decision to enter school in the study of Medicine. Thomas' older brother John also urged his being a physician and surgeon. They urged him to leave the sucessful farm skills and do more with his life.Farming was his first choice as a vocation.He gave this up at the insistence of his neighbor and older brother.Thomas Jefferson Manning studied medicine and graduated as a surgeon from the Medical Department, University of Nashville and the University of Tennessee in 1855 in Nashville, Tennessee.His residence at that time was listed as Villanow, Walker County, Georgia.Villanow is in the southeast area of Walker County and is in what is now know as the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Thomas Jefferson Manning studied medicine and graduated as a surgeon from the Medical Department, University of Nashville and the University of Tennessee in 1855 in Nashville, Tennessee.His residence at that time was listed as Villanow, Walker County, Georgia.Villanow is in the southeast area of Walker County and is in what is now know as the Chattahoochee National Forest.Dr. Thomas Jefferson Manning went to Doaksville, Choctaw Nation in 1856 to begin his medical practice as a surgeon and general practice. Nearby Doaksville, on the east side of the creek was Fort Towson.He was recruited to come to Fort Townson by General Douglas Cooper, the Indian Agent for the Choctaw Nation.Dr. Manning was to be the physicain/surgeon for the soldiers at Fort Towson and the Choctaw Nation.
Dr. Thomas Jefferson Manning went to Doaksville, Choctaw Nation in 1856 to begin his medical practice as a surgeon and general practice. Nearby Doaksville, on the east side of the creek was Fort Towson.He was recruited to come to Fort Townson by General Douglas Cooper, the Indian Agent for the Choctaw Nation.Dr. Manning was to be the physicain/surgeon for the soldiers at Fort Towson and the Choctaw Nation.It was in Doaksville, Dr. Manning met the Forbis LeFlore family.Matilda was the eldest child of Forbis andDr. Manning and Matilda made their home in Caddo, Blue County, Choctaw Nation.Caddo is now in Bryant County, Oklahoma.He also began to farm and raise a large herd of cattle.Dr. Manning was successful in the field of Medicine.He also work with his first love of farming, horses and cattle ranching.He soon employed thirty hands year round to manage both his large herd of horses and cattle and his land under cultivation.
It was in Doaksville, Dr. Manning met the Forbis LeFlore family.Matilda was the eldest child of Forbis andDr. Manning and Matilda made their home in Caddo, Blue County, Choctaw Nation.Caddo is now in Bryant County, Oklahoma.He also began to farm and raise a large herd of cattle.Dr. Manning was successful in the field of Medicine.He also work with his first love of farming, horses and cattle ranching.He soon employed thirty hands year round to manage both his large herd of horses and cattle and his land under cultivation.Dr. MANNING was quite prosperous, having acquired over a thousand head of cattle, four hundred head of horses and a farm of over five hundred acres under cultivation, employing annually thirty hands.Dr. MANNING abandoned his medical profession in order to return to his love of farming and ranching.
Dr. MANNING was quite prosperous, having acquired over a thousand head of cattle, four hundred head of horses and a farm of over five hundred acres under cultivation, employing annually thirty hands.Dr. MANNING abandoned his medical profession in order to return to his love of farming and ranching.In 1862, many of the MANNING'S friends had joined the Choctaw Regiment and fought along with the Confederate Army against the North. A number of Dr. Manning's friends died in battle as well as the lack of adequate medical care and untrained surgeons.Dr. Manning decided to leave Caddo to aide his friends by leaving his family in charge of the farm and ranch.
In 1862, many of the MANNING'S friends had joined the Choctaw Regiment and fought along with the Confederate Army against the North. A number of Dr. Manning's friends died in battle as well as the lack of adequate medical care and untrained surgeons.Dr. Manning decided to leave Caddo to aide his friends by leaving his family in charge of the farm and ranch.Dr. Manning then enlisted in the Choctaw Regiment under the command of General Douglas H. Cooper as their surgeon at Fort McCulloch (Camp Pike) in Blue County, a short distance from his home in Caddo.He was commissioned to be a Captain in the Choctaw-Chickasaw First Battalion under his friend Col. Sim FOLSOM in the capacity of Staff Surgeon.He was then assigned to Captian Falata of Company B in Cooks Regiment.He served as the Company Surgeon in the battles of both Pea Ridge and Newtonia in Arkansas and Missouri.After the Civil War ended Dr. Manning was discharged in Dallas County, Texas in 1865.
Dr. Manning then enlisted in the Choctaw Regiment under the command of General Douglas H. Cooper as their surgeon at Fort McCulloch (Camp Pike) in Blue County, a short distance from his home in Caddo.He was commissioned to be a Captain in the Choctaw-Chickasaw First Battalion under his friend Col. Sim FOLSOM in the capacity of Staff Surgeon.He was then assigned to Captian Falata of Company B in Cooks Regiment.He served as the Company Surgeon in the battles of both Pea Ridge and Newtonia in Arkansas and Missouri.After the Civil War ended Dr. Manning was discharged in Dallas County, Texas in 1865.Dr. Manning and Matilda were married almost 34 years.They gave birth to nine children.Five daughters and four sons.They also took their daughter's child Girtie to raise.Gertie was raised by the Manning's and was in the will.She was the daughter of Elizabeth and Frank Thompson.
Dr. Manning and Matilda were married almost 34 years.They gave birth to nine children.Five daughters and four sons.They also took their daughter's child Girtie to raise.Gertie was raised by the Manning's and was in the will.She was the daughter of Elizabeth and Frank Thompson.The tombstone says Dr. Manning died on Feb. 19 1901????
The tombstone says Dr. Manning died on Feb. 19 1901????The following is from the Indian Archives - Choctaw Vol. 20 - Page 151
The following is from the Indian Archives - Choctaw Vol. 20 - Page 151The Last Will and Testament of Doctory Thomas Jefferson MANNING
The Last Will and Testament of Doctory Thomas Jefferson MANNINGKnow all Men by these present that I, Thomas J. Manning of the town of Caddo, Choctaw Nation, Blue County, being in ill health but of a disposeing memory do make and publish this to be my last will and testament and do hereby revoke all former wills and codiciles.I do hereby give and bequeth to my wife Matilda Manning and children (to
wit):
wit):
Forbis ManningAngie Fox
Charley ManningAmelia Manning
Arthur ManningTom Manning
and Gertrude Thompson my grandchild all my property, cattle and other effects all to be divided equally between the above named heirs except the place now occupied by Forbis Manning which farm he must hold but pay the other heirs seven-eigthts of the value of said farm and stock. And Mrs. Matilda Manning (my wife) to hold all other farms and such like improvements as hers until her death then divided them equally between the heirs and I do hereby give and bequeath to Mr. F. A. Thompson and J. C. Herrett $5.00 each and I do hereby appoint Mrs. Matilda Manning (my wife) chief executrix of my will and guardian for my minor heirs and my grandchild Gertrude Thompson.
Charley ManningAmelia Manning
Arthur ManningTom Manning
and Gertrude Thompson my grandchild all my property, cattle and other effects all to be divided equally between the above named heirs except the place now occupied by Forbis Manning which farm he must hold but pay the other heirs seven-eigthts of the value of said farm and stock. And Mrs. Matilda Manning (my wife) to hold all other farms and such like improvements as hers until her death then divided them equally between the heirs and I do hereby give and bequeath to Mr. F. A. Thompson and J. C. Herrett $5.00 each and I do hereby appoint Mrs. Matilda Manning (my wife) chief executrix of my will and guardian for my minor heirs and my grandchild Gertrude Thompson.
Given under my hand this 4th day of March, A.D. 1890
Given under my hand this 4th day of March, A.D. 1890(signed) T J Manning
(signed) T J ManningAttest. Witness
J. J. Gardner of Blue County, I. N.
E. N. Gardner of Blue County, I. N.
J. J. Gardner of Blue County, I. N.
E. N. Gardner of Blue County, I. N.
Filed in the County Clerks Office of
Blue County, Choctaw Nation - 2nd Day of March, A.D. 1891
Blue County, Choctaw Nation - 2nd Day of March, A.D. 1891
In 1885 Thomas J. Manning had
Thomas J. Manning270acres under cultivation300horses10 mules 600 head of cattle100hogs400 bushels of corn400 bushels of wheatand 700bushels of oats.
Thomas J. Manning270acres under cultivation300horses10 mules 600 head of cattle100hogs400 bushels of corn400 bushels of wheatand 700bushels of oats.
If you have any data on his parents and ancestors I would
deeply appreciate what you would be willing to share with me.
deeply appreciate what you would be willing to share with me.
Many thanks,
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