Charles H. Manly

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	(1843-09-16)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

Charles H. Manly (September 16, 1843 – 1930) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Manly was born in Livingston County, Michigan on September 16, 1843.[1]

Military career

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

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

Manly was hit and killed by a train in Jackson, Michigan in 1930.[3]

References

1. 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.
2. "Legislator Details - Charles H. Manly". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
3. "Malony to Manly". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 17, 2020.