Charles H. Manly

Charles H. Manly (September 16, 1843  1930) was a Michigan politician.

Charles H. Manly
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1890–1891
Preceded bySamuel Beakes
Succeeded byWilliam Doty
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Washtenaw County 1st district
In office
January 5, 1887  1888
Personal details
Born(1843-09-16)September 16, 1843
Livingston County, Michigan
Died1930 (aged 86-87)
Jackson, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Democratic-Greenback Party Fusion (1887-1888)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army (Union Army)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  Battle of Gettysburg

Early life

Manly was born in Livingston County, Michigan on September 16, 1843.[1]

Military career

Manly fought in the American Civil War for the Union Army. Manly was injured twice and lost his left arm in the battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863.[1]

Political career

On November 2, 1886, Manly was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Washtenaw County 1st district from January 5, 1887 to 1888. Manly was backed by both the Democrats and the Greenback Party.[2] Manly was not re-elected in 1914. Manly served as mayor of Ann Arbor from 1890 to 1891.[3]

Personal life

Manly was married to Izora Ophelia House. Together, they had at least three children.[4]

Death

Manly was hit and killed by a train in Jackson, Michigan in 1930.[3] He was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[4]

References

  1. Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers via Internet Archive. Early History of Michigan.
  2. "Legislator Details - Charles H. Manly". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. "Malony to Manly". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  4. "Charles H Manly Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
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