Lockley, Fred.  "History of the Columbia River Valley, From The Dalles to the
Sea." Vol. 3.  S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.  p. 224.
 
FRED J. MANNING

     Of sturdy pioneer stock, Fred J. Manning was well equipped to cope with
conditions in the Pacific northwest and he prospered in all of his undertakings.
He was one of Portland's well known merchants and a business man of high
standing; who also demonstrated his worth as a citizen. A native of the state of
Washington, he was born June 1, 1869, and was a son of Joseph P. and Caroline
(Aubert) Manning. The father was born in Montgomery county, Missouri, and when a
young man crossed the plains with his uncle, John Glover. After a journey of six
months, fraught with dangers and hardships, Joseph P. Manning reached Oregon
City, Oregon, in October, 1849, and his wife traveled in the same wagon train.
She sought refuge in the blockhouse located at what is now Toledo while her
husband fought the Indians as a member of a company of troops commanded by
Edward Warbass. Mr. Manning made his home in Milwaukie, Oregon, for two years
and in 1851 removed to Jackson Prairie, Lewis county, Washington, working during
the first year in the woods below what is known as Priest Point Park. He was
industrious and capable and as the years passed became one of the most prominent
men of his district, taking a leading part in public affairs of Lewis county.
During the wild days of the west he was elected sheriff, serving for six years,
and was a member of the jury when the first case was tried in Washington
territory, the courtroom being in the old blockhouse at Toledo. At one time he
was county assessor and in the early '60s became a member of the Washington
legislature. He was a man of courageous spirit, endowed with a strong physique,
and the high moral qualities characteristic of the finest type of the western
pioneer. Mr. and Mrs. Manning lived to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of
their wedding and all of their seven children are living except Fred J. Emma,
the oldest daughter, married Frank Eastman, a resident of Olympia and also a
member of one of the old families of Washington. Anna is the wife of William
Urquhart, who represents an old and prominent family of Chehalis, Washington.
Mary, the third in order of birth, married Jackson Champ, of Grand Prairie,
Washington, now deceased, and afterward she became the wife of William Large, of
Winlock, who has also passed away. Eva married George Manning and they lived in
Portland for a time. Frank is one of the largest timber holders in Washington
and a dominant figure in business circles of Chehalis. Fred J. was the sixth in
order of birth. Carrie is the wife of S. C. Mumby, a well known lumberman of
Olympia, Washington.
     Fred J. Manning received a public school education and remained at home
until young manhood. Going to Chehalis, Washington, he was connected with the
dry goods business of his brother-in-law, William Urquhart, until 1907, when he
came to Portland. As a merchant he was courteous, honest and enterprising and
these qualities enabled him to retain the trade of his patrons. During the gold
rush of 1898 he went to Alaska and remained in that country for five years,
experiencing many hardships and privations.
     In 1905 Mr. Manning married Mrs. Emma Rogers, a daughter of R. D. and
Fannie (Young) Rogers, of Kansas City, Missouri, representatives of a prominent
old family of that state. Mr. and Mrs. Manning became the parents of three
children: Virginia, who is taking a course in art at the University of Oregon;
Philip D., who is connected with the Dorman Hotel Supply Company and resides at
home; and William, a high school pupil.
     Death summoned Mr. Manning on the 4th of June, 1915, when he was forty-six
years of age and at the height of his usefulness, and his untimely demise
brought deep sorrow to his family and many friends. His life was one of quiet
devotion to duty but his good qualities were recognized and appreciated by his
fellow citizens, who entertained for him the highest esteem.

 
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has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.