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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 by | Samuel Beakes |
| Succeeded by | William Doty |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Washtenaw County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1887 – 1888 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1843 Livingston County, Michigan |
| Died | 1930 (aged 86–87) Jackson, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic Democratic-Greenback Party Fusion (1887-1888) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Gettysburg |
Early life edit
Manly was born in Livingston County, Michigan on September 16, 1843.[1]
Military career edit
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 edit
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]
Death edit
Manly was hit and killed by a train in Jackson, Michigan in 1930.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Charles H. Manly". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Malony to Manly". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 17, 2020.