Parents Father: MANNING, Benjamin Walter Carroll Mother: NEWCOMB, Waity Birth Born on August 21, 1844 in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., NS Death Died on January 04, 1926 in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., NS Buried in Brookside Cemetery in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., NS Marriages SANDERSON, Lois Augustus Hatfield Married on November 18, 1874 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth Co., NS Children MANNING, Fannie Farnsworth: July 29, 1875 - February 11, 1961 MANNING, Myra Mary: October 16, 1876 - February 26, 1945 MANNING, Benjamin Walter Carroll: April 22, 1880 - August 25, 1955 MANNING, Gilbert Johnstone: April 13, 1888 - May 07, 1947 MANNING, Harold Arthur: July 10, 1890 - May 26, 1978 Notes Occupation: Merchant/ Customs Officer Death: Pneumonia Obituary: The passing of that old and highly esteemed citizen, E. Johnson Manning, took place on Monday afternoon, January 4th, after a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. Manning was eighty years of age in August 1925, and had nearly all his life enjoyed good health. He was exceptionally smart and alert for a man of his advanced years and took a great interest in all local activities. For many years he was superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School and an ardent church worker. In his early days he was interested in mercantile pursuits until he joined the local staff of the Customs department. Some months ago he was superannuated and since has been engaged in the Crowe Furniture Co. Mr. Manning was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. W. C. Manning of Bridgewater. The other children were Fannie, Mrs. George Sanderson of Yarmouth, deceased; Rev. J. William Manning, D.D. of Wolfville; Capt Richmond Manning; Mrs. T. T. Keefler, Bridgewater; Leander C. Manning, Chester (deceased); and Arthur Manning of Everett, Mass.; Capt. E .E. Manning of Bridgewater. Mr. Manning married Miss Lois Sanderson of Yarmouth who survives with the children: Walter, Gilbert, Harold, Mrs. Hines (Fanny) and Miss Myra. The funeral will take place on the arrival of Gilbert Manning from the West, probably on Friday. The Bulletin extends its sympathy. Sources Nova Scotia Deaths: Book 96 Pg. 1221 Images Edward J. & Lois (Sanderson) Manning Edward J. Manning Death Edward J. Manning Marriage