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John Lawrence Manning
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John Lawrence Manning, 1816–1889
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| 65th Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office December 9, 1852 – December 11, 1854 |
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| Lieutenant | James Irby |
| Preceded by | John Hugh Means |
| Succeeded by | James Hopkins Adams |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the Clarendon District | |
| In office November 23, 1846 – December 9, 1852 |
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| Preceded by | Levy F. Rhame |
| Succeeded by | John Isaac Ingram |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Clarendon District | |
| In office November 28, 1842 – November 23, 1846 |
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| Born | January 29, 1816 Clarendon County, South Carolina |
| Died | October 24, 1889 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Susan Frances Hampton Sally Bland Clarke |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Lawrence Manning (January 29, 1816 – October 24, 1889) was an important political leader from South Carolina. He served as the 65th Governor of South Carolina from 1852 to 1854. He was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
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Early Life and Education
John Lawrence Manning was born on January 29, 1816, in Clarendon County, South Carolina. He attended South Carolina College, which is now known as the University of South Carolina. While he was a student there, he was a member of the Euphradian Society. This was a special student group focused on debate and literature.
Family and Home
In 1838, John L. Manning married his first wife, Susan Frances Hampton. She was the daughter of General Wade Hampton I. Susan passed away in 1845 after giving birth to their third child.
Later, in 1848, Manning married Sally Bland Clarke. They had four children together. During his time as governor, he lived in a home known as the Preston C. Lorick House.
John Manning and his first wife, Susan, had a large home built in 1839. This home was called Millford Plantation and was located near Pinewood, South Carolina. Today, Millford Plantation is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a place of special historical importance.
Political Career
John Lawrence Manning had a long career in public service before becoming governor. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. He represented the Clarendon District from 1842 to 1846.
After that, he became a member of the South Carolina Senate. He represented the Clarendon District in the Senate from 1846 until 1852.
In 1852, John Lawrence Manning was elected as the Governor of South Carolina. He served one term, from December 9, 1852, to December 11, 1854.
Historical Context
During the time John Lawrence Manning lived, many people in the Southern United States, especially wealthy landowners, had enslaved people working for them. Records from 1860 show that John Manning had a very large number of enslaved African-Americans. This made him one of the biggest slaveholders in the United States at that time.
Later Life and Legacy
John Lawrence Manning passed away on October 24, 1889. He was buried in the churchyard at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
The town of Manning, South Carolina was named in his honor.
