Benjamin Dyer Manton

Biography

Born in 1829, Benjamin Dyer Manton lived through a century of transformation, carrying the steady values of his family and neighbors as Providence and its surroundings grew around him. His life spanned the stirring years before and after the Civil War, and in every season he found ways to be present for those who counted on him.

He is remembered by those who knew him as a calm, reliable presence whose quiet kindness helped steady the community through times of change, leaving an enduring impression that is cherished long after his passing.