John Lawrence Manning

Biography

John Lawrence Manning was born in 1816 and became known as both a plantation owner and politician in the South during a turbulent era. His life encompassed leadership roles and the complex responsibilities tied to stewardship of land and community.

Despite the challenges of his time, Manning’s political efforts and position in society reflected ongoing debates about governance, leaving a legacy tied to the shifting landscape of the late eighteenth century as he passed in 1889.