2. William Manning [356] ^1,7 died between 1757 and 1787 in Norfolk Co., Virginia.^29,30

Research Notes: Mentioned in Matthew Manning's will (1801) as a son, although Matthew leaves no inheritance to him. We can assume that Wiliam is possibly deceased, although the will does not state that. Needs further research.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Inherits: from his grandfather, John Manning, 1757, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁰ 1 negro girl named Sukee & her increase & should said Wm. die without lawful heir, then his father, Mathew Manning shall have said negro girl & her increase & that the said William have the said negro girl & increase at the age of 21

2. Audit: of William Manning, 20 Dec 1787, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁰ The estate of William Manning In Acc't with Willis Culpepper admin'r
To each for Bests Bonds 12--0--6
to do paid Mrs. Manning 14--7--
To do for nursing 10--7--
To do for More Bruce's note 10--
To do for acc't proved 1--8--
To do for Nancy Best proved acc't 3--9
To do for John Lewelling do 3--4--3
To do for Wm Hodges do 1--2--
To do for John Hollowell's do 14--
To do for William Royals do 12--
To do for William Bruces do 1--16-6
To do for Lydia Shepherds do 1--4--
To do for taxes Andrew Stewart 8--5
To do for clerks fees for administration 2--5--
To do paid Mr. Newsom in behalf of s'd estate 1--10--
To finding negro wench in child
= bed with 2 children one month 2--
To coffin & burial of negro wench at Best House 1--
To 9 months board of negro child 3--12--
To 2 months do of do 14 months old 16--
To coffin & burial of do 10--
To each paid Mr. Newsom for advice 10--
To Commission on $79--10--2 at 5 per 6 3--19--6
To balance due the estate 19--11--5
93--1--23
By cash for the account of sales 93--1--23
Agreeable to an order of Courth we the subscriber have met to audit the accounts of said William Manning estate with Willis Culpeper admin'r & find a balance in favor of said estate as per account above
December 20, 1787
John Morris
Thomas Crafts
June Court 1788--This audit was returned and ordered to be recorded.

William married.

The child from this marriage was:

   5 M    i. William Manning [3023] .⁷

Noted events in his life were:

1. Inherit: ten pounds cash from grandfather, Matthew Manning, 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷

3. Matthew Manning Jr. [40] ^7,31 was born in 1770 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ³² and died on 9 Jan 1837 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ^33,34,35 at age 67.

General Notes: Portsmouth:
Date of establishment: 1752
Incorporated as a town: 1836
Incorporated as a city: 1858

Mary Porter has photos of early Mannings.
²

Noted events in his life were:

1. Residence: Mary Porter told me that the Manning "day farm" is now Academy Park in Portsmouth, Virginia. It was owned by Pearson and White and bought by Hugh Barkley; 240 acres. This was "Mannington." [It may be that the plantation was Mannington.] Also that Manning graves were on Paradise Creek, past Cradock on Rt. 17.

2. Residence: "Mannington", Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA. ⁴¹ Note: This is an ad listed in local newspaper for the rental of "Mannington". This gives a description of the property. The referral of Mannington being good for the business of "trucking" has nothing to do with vehicles, but instead means the business of trading goods & services in place of cash.

For Rent---I wish to rent out on shares the ensuing year, to some one well acquainted with the business of Trucking, the Farm called
"MANINGTON"
Situated about five miles from Portsmouth, on the road between that place and the village of Deep Creek--This Farm is in very good order, well fenced and well drained. Every acre in cultivation will be manured this year, which will enhance its value the coming season.---The soil is well adapted to the purposes of trucking. I think as a market farm it is equal to any in the surrounding country.
Julian's Creek is about a quarter of a mile from the Farm, on which there are several landings at distances of not more than a half mile, where boats can take off marketing for shipment.
The short distance to Portsmouth, and goodness of the road, render it very convenient for daily market.
There is also attached to the Farm a very fine Orchard of Peaches and one of Apples.
The Mansion House will be reserved, but there is a very comfortable Dwelling in the yard, which can be occupied by the Farmer.
Virginia F. Hughlett

3. Witness to will: to Thomas Culpeper's will, 27 Dec 1785, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹³ Thomas Culpeper also gives 50 acres of land to a Margaret Manning. Thomas doesn't state a relationship. Is this his daughter? How is Margaret Manning related to Matthew Manning? Thomas Culpeper also leaves 50 acres to Ann Kay, who in her will says the Margaret is her sister.

4. Witness to will: witness to Ann Kay's will, 16 May 1791, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴² Matthew Manning Jr. was a witness to Ann Kay's will
She also left him a small looking glass
Ann also leave to her sister, Margaret Manning 42 acres in Deep Creek. How is Margaret Manning connected to Matthew Manning?

5. Property tax: List of taxable property within the district of Andrew Kidd, commissioner for the parishes of Portsmouth & Elizabeth River, 10 Aug 1798, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴³ Mathew Manning Jr. -- 1 white male above 16, 1 black between 12 to 16, , 2 horses, tax .53

6. Probate: Matthew Manning obtained probate on father's will, Dec 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ²⁷ The last will and testament of Matthew Manning deceased was proved by the oaths of Thomas W. Culpeper and Robert B. Culpeper witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Matthew Manning the executor therein named who made oath thereto and together with John Rutter and Zachariah Nichols his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of five thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat thereof in due form.

7. Inherits: from his father, Matthew Manning, 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷ His plantation and dwelling containing 140 acres & 50 acres in Thomas Culpeper's & Rudrey's survey.
Negroes: Hannah, George, Jenny, Mary, Charles, Joe and Jeffrey and their heirs
One hand mill, 3 feather beds & their furniture, one bow fall and one coat table, six flag bottom chairs high ones, one hand made dish, 2 basons, 1 iron pott which holds 15 gallons, 1 dutch oven, all my sheep and 1 black mare with a blaze face
Use of my negroes given to my grandchildren to my son, Matthew til my grandchildren come of age or marry
All goods, chattels, household, kitchen & other furniture not willed away to be equally divided betwwen son, Matthew & daughter, Elizabeth Cherry

8. Deed: sells 50 acres to Willis Hale, 21 Dec 1801, St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁴ Grantors: Matha Manning & wife, Mary Residence: St. Bride's, Norfolk Co.
Grantees: Willis Hale Residence: St. Bride's, Norfolk Co.
Date: 21 Dec. 1801 Date Proved: 22 Dec 1801
Signatures: Matthew Manning Mary Manning
Witnesses: no names listed
Consideration: 90 pounds
Description: 50 acres of land lying in St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co.--land descended to Mary Hodges by the death of her father, Solomon Hodges, dec., said 50 acres contained in 2 pieces. One piece binding Charles Smith land & the said Willis Hale, binding to land that belonged to Tamer Hodges, dec. containing 25 acres. Likewise, a piece of Green Sea, binding on Charles Smith land, John Curling's land, binding Bennett Armstong's to said Willis Hale containing 25 acres.
**Note: Deed misspells Matthew Manning's name as Martha, but he signs his name, Matthew. Description of land definitely connects wife, Mary to her father, Solomon Hodges.

9. Deed of sell: Matthew Manning & wife, Mary to Willis Hall, 22 Dec 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁵ An indenture of bargain and sale between Matthew Manning and Mary, his wife of the one part and Willis Hall of the other part was acknowledged by the said Manning and wife, she being first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded
Present: James Holt, Richard Blow, Wright Bowers & Jordan Marchant, Gentleman Justices

10. Property tax: List of taxable property within the district of the parishes of Portsmouth & Elizabeth River, 3 Sep 1802, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁶ Mathew Manning -- 1 white male above 16, 2 blacks above 16, 2 blacks between 12 to 16, 1 horse, 2 carr. wheels, tax $2.74

11. Will: gave oath for will & named appriaser for estate of Peter Dyes, 17 Jan 1803, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁷ The last will and testament of Peter Dyes deceased was proved by the oaths of Matthew Manning Junr. and Elizabeth Groves witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Nathaniel Dyes one of the executors therein named who made oath thereto and together with John Moore and James Cherry his securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penaly of eight thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Ordered that Matthew Manning, John Cherry, Willoughby Culpeper, and Thomas Culpeper, gent. or any three of them being first sworn before a Justice of the Peace appraise in current money the personal estate of Peter Dyes deceased, and return the appraisement to the Court
At a Court held for Norfolk County the 17th day of January 1803
Present: Robert Butt, Richard Blow, Sam'l Smith and Jordan Marchant--Gentl. Justices

**Note: Who are Peter & Nathaniel Dyes? Are they somehow related to Matthew Manning Jr. & his sister, Elizabeth Groves? Nathaniel Dyes also gave bond for Matthew Manning Jr. & Mary Hodges marriage.

12. Religion: member of Methodist Episcopal Church, 1805, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA. ³²

13. Deed: John M. Bluford indebted to Nathaniel Dyes for $210.13, 13 Apr 1809, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁸ Grantors: John M. Bluford Residence: Northamblen
Grantees: Nathaniel Dyes Residence: Norfolk Co.
Matthew Manning Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 13 April 1809 Date Recorded: 18 Nov 1811
Consideration: $210.13
Signatures or marks: John M. (x his mark) Bluford
Nathaniel Dyes, Matthew Manning
Witnesses: John Cherry, Robert May
Description: sells unto the said Matthew Manning a piece or parcel of land, binding on deep creek an ajoining the land of the said Nathaniel Dyes on Martha Odem's land and all right, titles & interest of him the said John M. Bluford, of in & to the same to have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land unto the said Matthew manning his heirs & assigns forever, in trust nevertheless that if the said John M. Bluford shall fail to pay to the said Nathaniel Dyes the aforesaid sum of two hundred & ten dollars & thirteen cents on or before the 13 day of October next ensuring the date hereof with the legal interest thereon in such case it shall be lawful to and for the said Matthew Manning at any time after such period shall have elapsed to sell at public auction for ready money the said piece or parcel of land ten days previous notice being given in any of the Norfolk newspaper of such sale being given & to convey the same in fee simple to the purchasers thereof and out of the proceeds of said sale well & truly to satisfy & pay to the said Nathaniel Dyes the aforesaid debt as well as the cost of drawing & recording of these presents
September 23, 1809--received of John M. Bluford $100.00 on the account of this obligation

14. Appraisers: of John Culpeper's estate, 27 Dec 1810, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁴⁹ along with James Butt & another whose name is not readable

15. Deed: sell 15 acres to Nathaniel Dyes that was held in trust, 10 Feb 1812, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁰ Grantors: Matthew Manning Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Grantees: Nathaniel Dyes Residence: Portsmouth, Va.
Date of Deed: 10 Feb 1812 Date Recorded: 15 June 1812
Consideration: $73.32
Signatures or marks: Matthew Manning
Witnesses: (blank)
Description: A certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being on the north side of Deep Creek in the county aforesaid and bounded by the land s of Maes martin, Nathaniel Dyes and Deep Creek containing fifteen acres more or less and is the same land which was conveyed by John M. Bluford to the aforesaid Matthew Manning in trust, which the said John M. Bluford purchased of Mrs. Odem as will be seen by the records of the County of Norfolk which was conveyed by the said Bluford to Matthew Manning in trust to secure a debt due to Nathaniel Dyes of one hundred and ten dollars, which land was sold according to law at the courthouse on the 20th of February last past for the aforesaid sum of $73.32. The said Matthew Manning as a trustee of in and to the same, to have and to hold the said tract of land situate as aforesaid with its appurtenances unto the said Nathaniel Dyes his heirs and assigns forever, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Nathaniel Dyes

16. Deed: bought 51 acres from John Cherry, 16 Nov 1812, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵¹ Grantors: John Cherry& wife, Sarah Residence: Norfolk Co.
Grantees: Matthew Manning Residence: Norfolk Co.
Date of Deed: 16 Nov 1812 Date Recorded: 22 Dec 1812
Consideration: $413.20
Signatures or marks: John (x his mark) Cherry Sarah (x her mark) Cherry
Witnesses: William Richardson, Joseph Mosley, Absalom Grant
Descripton: A certain tract or parcel of land situate in the parish of Portsmouth in the county aforesaid and included in the following bounds, to wit: beginning at a run of water on the main road leading from Portsmouth to the canal at the corner of the late John Mesley's line thence north sixty nine degrees west four chains along the road to a branch dividing this land from Roderick Mesley's and along his line to a small black gum Absalom Grants corner, thence along his the said Absalom Grants line south eight and a half degrees east twenty five chain forty links to a white gum in Solomon Shepherds line, thence binding on the same North eighty four degrees east one chain 52 links to a small maple corner of John Mesley's thence on his line north thirty six degrees east forty four chain to the beginning containing fifty one acres two rood and twenty four pole more or less

17. Executor: of friend, John Cherry's will, 28 Sep 1813, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵² *note: was John Cherry more than a friend to Matthew Manning. John names in his will, a daughter Margaret Manning and grandaugher, Margaret Manning. Are they connected to Matthew Manning? Needs more research

18. Appointed: sheriff of the County of Norfolk, 26 Nov 1815, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵³ Know all men by these present that we Matthew Manning, James Tatem, James Cherry, John Richardson, Willis Hall, Roderick Mesley, & Joseph Owens are held and firmly bound unto Wilson C. Nicholas esqr. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth in the sum of thirty thousand dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselve our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 20th day of November 1815.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Mathew Manning is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Norfolk by a commision from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 13th day of September last past, if therefore the said Mathew Manning shall faithfully collect account for and pay the taxes imposed by law in this county for the year 1815, then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue.
Acknowledged before the Court
Matthew Manning
James Tatem
James Cherry
John Richardson
Willis Hall
Roderick Mesley
Joseph Owens
At a Court held for Norfolk County November 20th 1815
This bond was acknowledged by the obligor therein named and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. Wilson c.c.

Know all men by these presents that we Mathew Manning, James Tatem, James Cherry, John Richardson, Willis Hall, Roderick Mesley, and Joseph Owens are held and firmly bound unto Wilson C. Nicholas Esqr. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and his successors for the use of this Commonwealth in the sum of ten thousand dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 20th day of November 1815.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound M. Manning is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Norfolk by a commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 13th day of September last past. If therefore the said Mathew Manning shall well and truly collect and receive all offices fees and dues just into his bands to collect, and duly account for and pay the same to the officers to whom such fees are due respectively at such times as are presented and limited by law, and shall well and truly execute and due return make of all process and receipts to him directed and pay and satisfy all sums of money and tobacco by him received by virtue of any such process, to the person or persons to whom the same are due his or their executors administrators or assigns and in all other things shall truly and faithfull execute & perform the said office of sheriff during the term of his coninuance therein then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remian in full force and virtue.
Signed sealed & acknowledged in the presence of the Court
Mathew Manning
James Tatem
James Cherry
John Richardson
Willis Hall
Roderick Mesley
Joseph Owens
At a Court held for Norfolk County November 20th 1815. This bond was acknowledged by the obligers therein named and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. Wilson, c.c.

Know all men by these presents that we Mathew Manning, James Tatem. James Cherry, John Richardson, Willis Hall, Roderick Mesley and Joseph Owens are held and firmly bound unto Wilson C. Nicholas Esqr. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and his successors for the rise of this Commonwealth in the sum of ten thousand dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this 20th day of November 1815.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Mathew Manning is contituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Norfolk by a commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 13th day of September last past. If therefore the said Mathew Manning shall well and truly collect all levies, and account for and pay the same in such manner as is by law directed, and also all fines forfeitures & emerciments, accuring or becoming due to the Commonwealth in the said County, and shall duly account for and pay the same to the Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the time being for the use of the use of the Commonwealth in like manner as is or shall be directed in case of public taxes and shall in all other things truly and faithfully execute the said Office of Sheriff during his continuance therein, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of the Court
Mathew Manning
James Tatem
James Cherry
John Richardson
Willis Hall
Roderick Mesley
Joseph Owens
At a Court held for Norfolk County November 20th 1815. This bond was acknowledged by the obligers therein named and ordered to be received.
Teste: Wm. Wilson, c.c.

19. Witness: to Willoughby Culpeper's will along with John Ballentine & Jeremiah Bracket, 12 Jul 1816, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁴ *note: try to determine the relationship between Matthew Manning & Willoughby Culpeper

20. Occupation: appointed sheriff, 21 Nov 1816, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁵ Know all men by these presents that we Mathew Manning, Carter B. Poindexter, William C. Holt, Edwin Seaton, and William C. Moore are held and firmly bound unto Wilson C. Nicholas Esq. Governorof the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and his successors for the us of the said Commonwealth in the sum of thirty thousand dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administratorsjointly and severally firmly by these presnets sealed with our seals and dated this 21st day of Nov. 1816.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the abouve bound Matthew Manning is constituted and appointed Sheriff othe the county of Norfolk by a commission from the Governorunder the seal of the Commonwealth dated the first day of October 1816; If therefor the said Matthew Manning shall faithfully effect account for and pay the taxes imposed by law in said County for the year eighteen hundred and sixteen then the above obligationto be void or also to remain in full force and virtue.
Matthew Manning
C. B. Poindexter
Wm. C. Holt
Edwin Seaton
W. C. Moore
Acknowledged before Thomas Godwin
At a Court held for Norfolk County November 21st 1816. This bond was acknowledged by the obligors therein named & ordered to be recorded
Teste: Wm. Wilson, c.c.

21. Occupation: appointed sheriff, 21 Nov 1816, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁶ Know all men by these presents that we Matthew Manning, Carter B. Poindexter, William C. Holt, Edwin Seaton and William C. Moore and held and firmly boundunto William C. Nicholas Esq. Governor of this Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being and his successors for the use of the said Commonwealthin the sum of ten thousand dollars to the true payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 21st day of November 1816.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Matthew Manning is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Norfolk by a commission from the Governor and the seal of the Commonwealth dated the first day of October 1816; If therefore the said Matthew Manning shal well and truly collect and receive all officers fees and dues put into his hands to collect and duly accound for and pay the same to the officers to whom such fee are due respectively at such times as are prescribed and limited by law, and shall well and tryly execute and due return make of all process profits to him directed and pay and satisfy all sums of money and tobacco by him received by virtue of any such process to the person or persons to whom the same are due his or their exectors administrators or assigns, and in all other things shalltruly and faithfully execute and perform the said Office of Sheriff during the term of his continuance therein then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Matthew Manning
C. B. Poindexter
Wm. C. Holt
Edwin Seaton
W. C. Moore
Signed & acknowledgeed in presence of Thos. Godwin
At a Court held for Norfolk County November 24th 1816. This Bond was acknowledged by the obligers therein named & ordered to be recorded.
Teste: Wm. Wilson, c.c.

22. Summons: for M. Manning to take into custody James B. Balsour, 16 Jan 1818, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁷ Wilson & Hoggard vs Balsour 1818
An action of trespass on the case
Whitehead
Expired and dismiss set by order of the planitiffs per his indorsement hereon
C. B. Poindexter
for M. Manning, sheriff
The Commonwealth of Virginia
To the Sheriff of Norfolk County, greetings
We command you that you take James B. Balsour if he be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body at the Clerk's Office of our Superior Court of Norfolk County, on the 27th day of March next, to answer Holt Wilson & Herman Hoggard merchants trading as partners under the form & style of Wilson & Hoggard of a plea of trespass on the case damage one hundred & fifty dollars.
And have then there this Writ. Witness William Wilson, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-house, the 16 day of Jany. 1818, in the 42 Year of the Commonwealth.
Wm. Wilson, clk
This writ being satisfied the clerk is hereby directed to dismiss it. Shffs fee paid
Wilson & Hoggard
Proper affadavit being made & appear bail is required
T. Thompson J.P.

23. Executor: of John Culpepper's will, 16 Mar 1818, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁸ At a court held 16th March 1818, the will of John Culpepper was proved. The executors named in the will, Martha Culpepper, wife of John and his son, John refused the burden. Therefore Matthew Manning made oath and together with Henry Culpeper, John Culpeper and Daniel Culpeper made bond.

24. Deed: sells to son, Wm. B. Manning 50 acres land in Deep Creek, 1 Apr 1823, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁵⁹ Grantor: Matthew Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantee: Wm. B. Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 1 April 1823 Date Recorded: 21 April 1823
Consideration: for the love & affection and $1 cash in hand
Signatures or marks: M. Manning
Witness: "blank"
Description: A certain tract or parcel of land containing fifty acres more or less known as part of the survey of the late Thomas Culpepperand Daniel Rudder being situated nar the head of Deep Creek and lying in the above mentioned county,

25. Court: trustee of Portsmouth Academy, 28 Jan 1825, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA. ⁶⁰ Trustee Portsmouth Academy
1825. Passed January 28. "An act incorporating the trustees of Portsmouth Academy, in the County of Norfolk."
1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that Swepson Whitehead, Tapley Webb, Holt Wilson, Joseph Schoolfiedld, Beverly Bayton, Colonel John Hodges, John Dickson, William Wright, Mathew Manning, Richard Carney, and Robert A. Armistead of the County of Norfolk, be and they are hereby constituted a body corporate and politic, by the name and style of "The Trustees of Portsmouth Academy," and by that name shall have perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, and have a common seal, with power to purchase, receive, and hold, they and their successors forever, any lands, tenements, rents, goods, and chattels, of what kind soever, which may be purchased, or devised, or given to them for the use of said Academy.

26. Organizations: He was a trustee of Portsmouth Academy., 28 Jan 1825, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶¹ 1825. Passed january 28. "An act incorporating the trustees of Portsmouth Academy, in the County of Norfolk."
1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That Swepson Whitehead, Tapley Webb, Holt Wilson, Joseph Schoolfield, Beverly Bayton, Colonel John Hodges, John Dickson, William Wright, Mathew Manning, Richard Carney, and Robert A. Armistead of the County of Norfolk, be and they are hereby consitituted a body corporate and politic, by the name and style of "The Trustees of Portsmouth Academy," and by that name shall have perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, and have a common seal, with power to purchase, receive, and hold, they and their successors forever, any lands, tenements, rents, goods, and chattels, of what kind soever, shich may be urchased, or devised, or given to them for the use of said Academy.

27. Executor: of estate of Robert Manning, 29 Jun 1825, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶² Matthew Manning and Judith his wife, exec of Rob't Manning, dec.

28. Meeting: meeting to oppose the election of Gen. Andrew Jackson for President, 21 Nov1827, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶³ Herald--21 November 1827
Norfolk County Meeting
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Norfolk County, opposed to the election of Gen. Andrew Jackson to the Presidency of the United States, convened at the Court House in Portsmouth, on Monday the 19th of Nov. 1827, the meeting being called to order, the Rev. Jesse Nicholson, a soldier of the revolution, was appointed Chairman, and John A. Chandler, Secretary.
The Chairman explained briefly the objects of the Assembly, and Holt Wilson, Esq. offered for adoption the following resolutions:
Resolved, 1st: That we entirely concur in the preamble and resolutions adopted by our fellow citizens at a meeting held on the 3rd inst. at Hickory Ground, in this county, and that we will use all fair and honorable means to promote the object of the said meeting;
Resolved, 2dly: That the Delegates appointed at the meeting to represent this county in the proposed anti-Jackson Convention to be held in Richmond on the 2d Tuesday in January next, be, and are hereby appointed Delegates in behalf of this meeting to the said Convention:
Resolved, 3dly: That ____ be and they are hereby appointed Delegates on behalf of this meeting to unite with the Delegates appointed at Hickory Ground to represent this county in the anti-Jackson Convention to be held in Richmond on the 2d Tuesday in January next:
Resolved, 4thly: That the gentlemen hereafter named, be added to the Corresponding Committee, appointed at Hickory Ground, whose duty it shall be to act in conjunction with the said Committee in securing the object of the said meeting.
The resolutions having been read, Gen. Robert B. Taylor, addressed the meeting in an animated, impressive and convincing argument, in which he exhibited the anti-republican nature of the caucus nomination by the Legislature, and the necessity of counteracting it by a ticket formed by Delegates elected for that purpose by the people in their primary assemblies. He then took a view of the biography of General Jackson, and while he extended to him the full need of praise and honor, for his glorious defense of his country, he at the same time exposed in bold relief his disqualifications from high civil office, as exhibited by his acts in almost every public station he has filled.
After General Taylor had concluded, the resolutions were again read and adopted unanimously, and the following gentlemen appointed Delegates under the third resolution: Col. William Wright, Thomas Talbot, Esq., and William B. Manning, Esq., and the following gentlemen appointed a committee under the fourth resolution:
John Thompson, Holt Wilson, Tapley Webb, George M. Bain, George Webb, Thos. Edwards, David Reynolds, John Collins Sr., H. Pendleton, Wm. Benthall, Robert Peed, James Reed, Beverly Bayton, John Talbot, Jesse Newcomb, Abel Llewelleng, George Wilson, John Gay, James Carr, Matthew Manning, Sr., William White, David Ruth, John P. Leigh, Jesse Nicholson
Resolved, 5thly: That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the newspapers of the Borough of Norfolk.
Jesse Nicholson, Chairman
John A. Chandler, Sec'y

29. Deed: deed of gift to son, William B. Manning containing 25 acres, 1 Jan 1835, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶⁴ Grantor: Matthew Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Grantee: my son, William B. Manning Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date of Deed: 1 Jan 1835 Date Recorded: 1 June 1835
Consideration: $1.00
Signature or Marks: M. Manning
Witness: blank
Description: One half of my tract of land at the head of Julian Creek and being that portion of said tract lying to the north and running down to the old and new road, containing twenty five acres (not including one acre for the grave yard to the same more or less)

30. Deed: indenture of trust held 140 acres til debt of $600 paid to Sarah Hodges, 1 Jun 1835, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶⁵ Grantor: David Routh of 1st part
Matthew Manning of 2nd part
Sarah Hodges of 3rd part
Date of Deed: 1 June 1835 Date Recorded: 1 June 1835
Consideration: $600.00
Signatures or Marks: David Routh & Sally Hodges
Witness: blank
Description: whereas the said Matthew Manning, on the first day of August 1821 in order to secure the payment of the sum of six hundred dollars to the said Sarah Hodges did by indenture of trust of that date convey to the said David Routh his heirs executors administrators or assigns the following property to wit: all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Norfolk County and State of Virginia containing one hundred and forty acres more or less and bounded as follows viz: beginning at a gum on Thomas Pecires line, thence along said line, and the lines and lands of James Martin and John Cherry and thence along the public road and down the various meanderings of Mannings Creek to the place of beginning upton trust, for the uses and purposes in the said indenture mentioned, and whereas since the executing and delivering of the said deed of trust, the said Matthew Manning hath fully satisfied and paid to the said Sarah Hodges the sums of money thereby secured which the said Sarah Hodges doth hereby acknowledge. Now this indenture witnisseth that for the consideration aforesaid, as well as for the further consideration of one dollar in hand paid by the said Matthew Manning to the said David Routh at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, he the said David Routh with the agent and apprebation of the said Sarah Hodges signified by his being party to these presents and the said Sally HOdges have granted bargained and sold remised released and sell remise release and confirm unto the said Matthew Manning all the estate right title interest claim and demand both at law and in equity which the said David Routh and Sarah Hodges have or hold in the tract of land above mentioned and described. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to the said Matthew Manning his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Matthew Manning his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever. And the said David Routh and Sarah Hodges for themselves their heirs executors and administrators the above mentioned land, unto the said Matthew Manning his heirs executors administrators and assigns in as full & ample manner as the same was warranted by the said Matthew Manning, by the deed of trust above reciled, do warrant the same to the said Matthew Manning agt the claim or claims of them the said David Routh and Sarah Hodges and all persons claiming by or under them or either of them.

31. Deed: gives to son, Absalom J. Manning 25 acres, 21 Dec 1836, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶⁶ Grantor: Matthew Manning Residence:
Grantee: Absalom J. Manning Resideince:
Date of Deed: 21 December 1836 Deed Recorded: 30 December 1836
Consideration: for the natural affection I bear & $1.00
Signatures or Marks: M. Manning
Witnesses:
Description: A certain piece of land containing twenty five acres being the one half of the tract of fifty acres purchased by me of John Cherry decd. and to be so divided as to cut off the above mentioned twenty five acres on the south side of the aforesaid tract purchased by me of the said Jno. Cherry decd which will require a line to be run nearly a north & south direction as the parties on the adjacent lands may agree upon, the right whereof I hereby warrant and deferr unto the said Absalom J. Manning his heirs and assigns forever

32. Will: 5 Jan 1837, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁴ In the name of God, Amen, I, Matthew Manning of Norfolk County, being of sound mind and memory, thanks be to Almighty God, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say
First, I give unto my son Wm. B. Manning one feather bed to him and his heirs forever.
Secondly, I give unto my son Matthew H. Manning the one half of my manor Platation situate and bounded as follows:
Beginning at Wallaces Point, now called the farther landing and running up the creek & branch, which divides the same from the lands of Holt Wilson, to a marked gum tree, thence along said Wilsons line down to the Public Road, at the Willow Branch croping the road to a ditch which empties into said Branch, thence along said ditch across the field to the woods thence through the woods to Cherry's line, in a direction that will divide said Plantation into two equal number of acres, thence along Cherry's line, Martins line, and Tabbs & Brittinghams line to Wallaces Point the place of beginning to him and his heirs forever, by his paying to Wm. B. Manning one hundred dollars and unto Jno T. Manning three hundred dollars.
I also give unto my son Matthew H. Manning my silver watch.
Thirdly, I give unto my son Absalom J. Manning the other half of my plantation, lying on the south of the half just willed to my son Matthew H. Manning to him and his heirs forever, by his paying unto my grandson Wm. Matthew Outten one hundred dollars and unto my grand daughter Mary Hodges White one hundred dollars.
Fourthly, I give unto my son John T. Manning one cow and calf or the value thereof to him and his heirs forever, also my gun.
Fifthly, I give unto my grand-daughter Mary Hodges White one feather bed to her and her heirs forever.
Sixthly: I give unto my negro man Caleb his freedom and my negro woman Jenny her freedom at my death.
I leave my negro man Harrison to be hired out for the term of eight years and then I give him his freedom. I leave my negro boy Jim to be hired out for the term of thirteen years and then I give him his freedom.
I leave my negro boy Joe to be hired out for the term of thirteen years and then I give him his freedom.
I leave my negro girl Alsey to be hired out for the term of ten years and then I give her, her freedom & give her children their freedom if any.
Seventhy, all the rest of my property either in doors or out of door, consisting of either cash notes or accounts after all of my just debts are paid, and after my executors shall have paid the expenses of enclosing my family burying ground with a good brickwall, I leave to be equally divided together with the profits arising from the hires of my negroes amongst my children and grand children, as follows, namely, Wm. B. Manning, Matthew H. Manning, Absalom J. Manning, Wm. Matthew Outten, Mary Hodges White and Canning B. Manning this division is to be made by my executors without a sale--and the money or whatelse I've given to Canning B. Manning is to be laid out for him, by my executors in schooling him & otherwise promoting his education, or as my executors may think best for promoting his interest.
Lastly, I appoint my sons Matthew H. Manning and Abalom J. Manning, executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the fifth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
Signed sealed published and declared, as and for the last will and testament of the above named Matthew Manning in presence of us
D. M. Veale
H. C. Deel
Thomas Culpeper
Reuben Culpeper
M. Manning
At a Court held for Norfolk County the 21st day of August 1837, This will and proved by the oaths of Henry C. Deel and Thomas Culpeper two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Absalom J. Manning and Matthew H. Manning the executors therein named the first by his note in writing the other in open Court, refused to take upon themselves the burthen of the execution thereof, and it is ordered that William B. Manning sheriff of this county take unto his hands the estate of the said Matthew Manning dec'd and administer the same according to law.
Teste: Wm. H. Wilson,c.c

33. Obituary: Norfolk & Portsmouth Herald, 13 Jan 1837, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA. ^33,67 At his residence in Norfolk County, on Monday the 9th inst. MATTHEW MANNING, Esq. in the 67 year of his age. In the death of Mr. Manning, our community has lost one of its most valuable members. In his intercourse with society he was honest and sincere; just and benevolent, and urbane and courteous, and in his family, he was kind and indulgent; rendering his presence desireable, and his company pleasant. In the year 1805, he embraced religion, and united himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he held the office of leader for many years, and of which he lived and died a worthy member, but he is gone to a more enduring inheritance, while his children are left to weep; yet they do not weep "without hope".

34. Land: Deed Book 62-289, 16 Sep 1837, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Absolum J. Manning sells to Matthew H. Manning land inherited from his father, the late Mathew Manning and adjoining lands given to Mathew H. Manning by father in same will.

35. Land: Deed Book 63-116, 8 May 1838, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Mathew H. Manning indentures 50 acres near Deep Creek adjoining Tabbs & Brittingham property, John Cherry property, James Martin property near Broad Marsh. [Shortly thereafter, land is owned by others. Did they get it in a foreclosure?]

36. Audit: 29 May 1842, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁶⁸ James Murdaugh notes that estate of Matthew Manning was administered by Wm. B. Manning while he was sherriff of Norfolk County.

Matthew married Mary Hodges [41] ^69,70 [MRIN: 26], daughter of Solomon Hodges [521] and Keziah [2294], on 29 Jan 1799 in Norfolk Co., Virginia.³⁶ Mary was born in 1772 ⁷⁰ and died on 12 Feb 1820 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ^69,71 at age 48. Another name for Mary was Polly Hodges.⁷²

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: 29 Jan 1799, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷³ Know all men by these presents, that we Matthew Manning and Nathaniel Dyes are held and firmly bound unto, James Wood Esquire, Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Governor, and his successors, for the use of the Commonwealth, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 29th day of January 1799.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound, Matthew Manning and Mary Hodges. Now therefore, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage; then the above obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of Wm. Wilson, Jr.
Matthew Manning
Nathaniel Dyes

2. Note: Relationship. Relationship Chart


Matthew Manning Jr. [40] is the 3rd Cousin 1 time removed of Mary Hodges [41]

Common Ancestor

* John Manning # 1 [3057]
(17 Dec 1615 - Between 1669 and 1672)
* Lydia Richardson [3058]
(1617 - 1700)
Married 1636 [1034]
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* John Manning # 2 [244] Captain Roger Hodges [1290]
(1650 - Between Jul 1715 and Jan 1716) (Abt 1635 - 1708)
Sarah Wattford [382] * Mary Manning [3059]
(1643 - After 1715) (1637 - After 1736)
Married 1664 [109] Married [473]
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* John Manning Jr. # 3 [209] * Richard Hodges [3113]
(1685 - Between Nov 1757 and Jan 1758) (Abt 1677 - Between Feb 1750 and Nov 1751)
Margaret Markham [3039] Elizabeth Burgess [3114]
(1685 - Bef 1757) ( - Bef 1750)
Married 1706 [108] Married [1056]
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* Matthew Manning Sr. [214] * Thomas Hodges [2572]
(1718 - Between Oct and Dec 1801) ( - Jan-Feb 1755)
Married [27] Married [233]
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* Matthew Manning Jr. [40] * Solomon Hodges [521]
(1770 - 9 Jan 1837) (Bef 1755 - Between 1794 and 1795)
Keziah [2294]
( - Between 6 Nov 1814 and 19 Dec 1814)
Married [210]
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* Mary Hodges [41]
(1772 - 12 Feb 1820)

Noted events in her life were:

1. Obituary: Norfolk Herald, 18 Feb 1820, Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA. ⁷⁴ Departed this life, in the 48th year of her age, on Tuesday the 15th isst. Mrs. Mary Manning, consort of Matthew Manning, Esq. of the Southern Branch. The deceased has been for many years, a reputable member of a religious and family; and, from her patience in a very severe disease of 12 days duration, and her resignation in the hour of death, she evinced a test of her present faithfulness, and future heritage in bliss. She has left behind, to deplore her loss, an inconsolable husband, and seven children. Afflictions may damp the spirit of life, yet the prmise of immortality and glory portend an eternal destiny.

2. Bible: Her death was recorded, 12 Feb 1820, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷⁵ Died on the 12th day of February 1820 at 3 o'clock in the morning Mary wife of Matthew Manning and daughter of Solomon Hodges, Decd. in the 48th year of her age leaving an affectionate husband 5 sons and two daughters to mourn for her departure - She was a kind mother, good wife and the last surviving member of her father's family - All that knew her loved her for her moral and Christian worth - Peace to her memory - May her children and friends meet her in heaven.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 6 M    i. William B. Manning [211] ⁷⁶ was born in 1799 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁷⁷ and died on 4 Feb 1839 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ⁷⁸ at age 40.

+ 7 M    ii. Matthew Hodges Manning [237] ^80,81 was born on 26 Sep 1801 in Virginia ^75,82 and died on 26 Sep 1850 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ^75,83 at age 49.

+ 8 F    iii. Margaret Wright Manning [96] ^85,86,87 was born in 1803,^75,86 died in 1866 ^75,86,88 at age 63, and was buried in 1866 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA.^86,88

   9 M    iv. Kedar D. Manning [680] ⁷⁵ was born in 1805 ⁷⁵ and died on 15 Sep 1822 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁷⁵ at age 17.

+ 10 M    v. Absalom Judge Manning [210] ^91,92,93 was born on 16 Mar 1807 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ^{75,91,94,95,96} and died on 16 Apr 1871 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ^97,98 at age 64.

+ 11 M    vi. John Thomas Manning [476] ^102,103 was born in 1811 ¹⁰⁴ and died on 30 Aug 1850 at age 39.

+ 12 F    vii. Mary Ann Amelia Manning [133] ^{107,108,109,110,111} was born on 31 Jul 1813 in Norfolk Co., Virginia ^110,112,113 and died on 4 Apr 1886 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ^75,110,114 at age 72.

Matthew next married Judith Cherry [2508] ^{75,117,118,119} [MRIN: 25], daughter of Bryan Cherry [2503] and Mary Wilkins [2519], on 6 Aug 1823 in Norfolk Co., Virginia.³⁷ Judith was born in 1785 ^117,120 and died on 13 Mar 1829 ^75,118,120 at age 44. Another name for Judith was Julia.¹¹⁹

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Bond: 6 Aug 1823, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹²¹ Know all men by these presents, that we Matthew Manning & William B. Manning are held and firmly bound unto James Pleasants Jr., Esquire, Governor of this Commonwealth, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Governor, and his Successors in Office, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents.---Sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of August 1823.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Matthew Manning and Mrs. Judith Manning now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed and sealed in the presence of W. Langhorne, D.C.
M. Manning
W. B. Manning

Noted events in her life were:

1. Obituary: 20 Mar 1829, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹²² Died---in her 45th year on March 13, 1829, Mrs. Judith Manning, consort of Matthew Manning, of the Southern Branch.
**(could this be second wife of Matthew Manning Jr.? His wife Mary Hodges died nine years earlier)

4. Elizabeth Manning [3024] ^7,38 died after 1801.⁷

Noted events in her life were:

1. Inherits: from father, Matthew Manning, 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷ 47 acres on the south side of Deep Creek purchased of Randolph Hodges
2 feather beds & furniture, 1 large pewter dish, 1-12 gallon pott, 1 smalldo, 1 suping table, 1 tea table, 1 side saddle, 1 cow & calf, 6 high flag bottom chairs
Good, chattels, household, kitchen & other furniture not willed away to be equally divided between daughter, Elizabeth Cherry & son, Matthew Manning

Elizabeth married Groves [3025] ⁷ [MRIN: 1021].

Children from this marriage were:

   13 F    i. Mary Groves [3026] ^7,123 died after 1811.¹²³

Noted events in her life were:

1. Inherits: from grandfather, Matthew Manning, 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷ 1 feather bed & furniture, 1 negro girl named Kate & her increase, 1 linen wheel, 10 pounds case at their marriage or full age

Mary married Richard Valentine [3031] ¹²³ [MRIN: 1025] on 12 Jan 1811 in Norfolk Co., Virginia.¹²⁴

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: Richard Valentine to Mary Groves, 12 Jan 1811, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹²³ Richard Valentine to Mary Groves: 12 Jan 1811
Thomas Read, surety, makes oath Mary is of lawful age

2. Marriage Bond: Richard Valentine to Miss Mary Groves, 12 Jan 1811, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹²⁵ Know all men by these presents, that we Richard Valentine and Thomas Read are held and firmly bound unto his excellency John Tyler, Esq; Governor or Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in just and full sum of one hundred & fifty dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made to our said Governor, or his successor, for the use of the said Commonwealth, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and feveretty firmly by these presents--sealed with our seals, and dated this 12th day of Jany. one thousand eight hundred and 11.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Richard Valentine and Miss Mary Groves.
Now, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
Rich'd (x his mark) Valentine
Tho. (x his mark) Read
Executed in the presence of
Tho. Godman

   14 F    ii. Margaret Groves [3027] ^7,126 died after 1806.¹²⁶

Noted events in her life were:

1. Inherit: from grandfather, Matthew Manning, 1801, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ⁷ 1 feather bed & furniture, the bed that I lye on, 1 negro girl named Rachel, 10 pounds cash at their marriage or full age

Margaret married Thomas Red [3030] ¹²⁶ [MRIN: 1024] on 30 Jan 1806 in Norfolk Co., Virginia.¹²⁷

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: Thomas Red to Margaret Groves, 30 Jan 1806, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ^126,128 Thomas Red m. Margaret Groves: 30 Jan 1806
Married to Rev. Robert Cox, minister's return

Elizabeth next married James Cherry [3028] ^7,38 [MRIN: 1022] on 24 Dec 1793 in Norfolk Co., Virginia.³⁹

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage: James Cherry to Mrs. Elizabeth Groves, 24 Dec 1793, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ³⁸ James Cherry m. Mrs. Elizabeth Groves, 24 Dec 1793
Sur. Matthew Manning

2. Marriage Bond: James Cherry to Mrs. Elizabeth Groves, widow, 24 Dec 1793, Norfolk Co., Virginia. ¹²⁹

  Third Generation