Manning, John L. (John Lawrence), 1816-1889

Clarendon County, S.C. plantation owner, South Carolina state representative and senator, and governor of South Carolina 1852 to 1854.

From the description of John L. Manning papers, 1839-1888 (bulk 1839-1863). (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794049

Resident of Sumter (Sumter Co.), S.C.

From the description of Papers, 1778-1864. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19902886

Governor of South Carolina 1852-1854; plantation owner of Sumter County, S.C., and vicinity; member of the General Assembly (in both the S.C. House and the S.C. Senate); Son of S.C. Gov. Richard Irvine Manning (1789-1836) and Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Manning (1794-1873). In 1839, Manning and his wife, Susan Frances Hampton Manning built an elaborate Greek-Revival home in Sumter County, S.C., called Millford [sometimes spelled Milford]

J.L. Manning's middle name also spelled "Laurence" in some sources [although the Library of Congress established his name with spelling of "Lawrence"].

From the description of John L. Manning papers, 1834-1948 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 780717166