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The patriarch of the Miami Valley Mann family was Colonel John Mann Jr. He

was born about 1767. He and his brother Jacob settled in what became Miami County, Ohio in the late 1790’s.

1791, John Mann Sr. gives his consent for John to marry Fanny Williams.

Also in 1791, his son Isaac is born.

1793, John marries Barbara Williams, Fanny’s cousin. We assume Fanny died,

possibly in childbirth.

1797, John comes with George Williams to locate a claim, and plant corn for

John’s father-in-law, Michael Williams. They locate a claim on Mad River

near Dayton. After this is achieved they return to bring their families

back. They return in the fall of 1798. They live near Dayton for a year,

then move to Honey Creek, in Elizabeth Township, Miami County, Ohio.

1799, Sergeant John Mann is listed in Virginia Militia records as "having

removed to the Miami’s." John and Jacob have established themselves as early

settlers in Elizabeth Township, in Miami County, Ohio.

1801, Their sister-in-law Betsy Moyer Mann Harman, settles near by in

Staunton Township.

1803, By April, their parents, John Sr. and Susannah are living here with

them, having sold their 500 acre farm in Virginia. John’s sister, Elizabeth

Battrell, and her husband John, also come to live with them.

1804, John is serving as a Captain under General Gano, in the Montgomery

County Ohio Militia.

1805, In December, John Mann enters land in Cincinnati. The

first plot was Range 10, Township 2, Section 25, Part of

section 307.20 acres. Residence at time of Entry was

Montgomery County, Ohio.(now Miami County, Elizabeth Township

The second land entry was Range 9, Township 1. Section 6, Part of section:

North ½ and the South ½ fraction 216.16 acres. His residence at time of

Entry was Montgomery County, Ohio.(now Miami County, Bethel Township).

1808, John Mann and his brother-in-law John Battrell were appointed

guardians of John and Molly Mann, children of George, John’s deceased

brother and Betsy Moyer Mann Harman. (Probate Court Case #15.) The children

stay originally with the Battrells, but when they move west, stay with John

and Barbara Mann.

1809, John Mann is serving as a Major in the Montgomery County Ohio Militia.

1812, John Mann is serving of Colonel of the Miami County Militia at the

commencement of the War of 1812. (It is likely that he became a Colonel in

1811.) Later during the war, in 1813, when 5000 men are drafted from the

state, John becomes Colonel over the 1st Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 5th

Division. This 5th division was formed specifically to manage the increase

of men on active duty. The counties in this regiment are Montgomery,

Preble, Miami, and Darke.

1818, John and Elizabeth Battrell move to Delaware County, Indiana.

1826, George Mann, John and Barbara’s son dies, leaving his widow, Margaret

Pearson Mann to raise their children Able and Ruth.

1828, John Mann Jr. and Barbara Mann sell their farm in Miami County, Ohio

and move to Loramie Township, in Shelby County, Ohio.

1829, John Mann Jr. is listed as Director of School District

#2 in Loramie Township.

The 1830 census shows the John Mann household as:

Male Female

1 10-15 years. 1 50-60 years.

1 10-20 years.

1 60-70 years.

1830-1831, Barbara, John's second wife dies.

1832, John Mann Jr. marries Rachael Berry.

1833, John Mann Jr. dies in the latter part of June.

1833, The Executors notice of Col. John Mann's death was placed in the Piqua Gazette, dated 13 July, 1833.

1833, After his death, his youngest daughter, Cynthiana is born to his widow Rachael.

1833, Probate Court, Shelby County, Ohio. Estate package A78 is filed for

John Mann. These records show no mention of his deceased son George. All other children are mentioned.

1834 The Estate Executor of Col. John Mann's estate files suit against John's widow Rachael Berry Mann seeking land

to be sold to satisfy debts.

1835, Ruth and Able Mann file suit against John and Barbara’s youngest son,

Charles. Charles had been entrusted by John Mann with provision for their

father’s share of inheritance.