David Manson Sr. (Oct 1750?[1] – 8 August 1836[2]) was an early American patriot, serving in the Revolution on the side of the colonies in Pennsylvania and also in New Jersey. He reenlisted in what was called “The Flying Camp” under Col. William Cosby. Manson aided in building Fort Lee and retreated when Fort Washington was taken. He was with General George Washington that Christmas night when he crossed the Delaware River. He served under various enlistments from July 1776 to January 1778. Manson served as an aide to General Washington and held the rank of private. [3]
Personal life
He was born in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland, the son of William Manson Sr. David immigrated to America with his siblings, William Manson Jr. and Eleanor Manson. On 1 February 1780, he married Jean Johnston. He and his sons, William Johnston Manson and David Manson, Jr., served in the War of 1812. David Sr. died in 1836 in Lost Creek Township, Miami County, Ohio.[2] One of David Manson Sr.'s descendants was Civil War Brigadier General Mahlon Dickerson Manson.
Notes
- ^ Record from the Pension Dept Washington DC, Pension Certificate 13247, Ohio indicates his birth as October 1750 or 6 September 1753
- ^ a b Record from the Pension Dept Washington DC, Pension Certificate 13247, Ohio
- ^ Military Records Vol 2 Pg 547 Agency Penn. Archives 6th Series and Vol 2 Pg. 39 3rd Series
