Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS was born on 20. Aug. 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He was the son of
David Manners and
Mahala Ann Sheppard.
Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS appeared on the census of 22. Jun. 1880 at with his parents, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon County, New Jersey; listed as a single student. He married
Myra F. Rapp on 6. Nov. 1894. Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS was shown in the census on 11. Jun. 1900 as a dentist.
Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS and
Myra F. Rapp appeared on the census of 11. Jun. 1900 at Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; 1 child, 1 living. Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS held the position of Mayor bt 1904 - 1907 at Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS was shown in the census on 25. Apr. 1910 as a dentist.
Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS and
Myra F. Rapp appeared on the census of 25. Apr. 1910 at Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; 1 child, 1 living. Dr. Jacob Sheppard Manners DDS died on 28. Sep. 1919 at age 69.
Jacob S. Manners, D.D.S.
Mayor of Frenchtown 1904-07
"Practiced his profession of dentistry in Frenchtown for many years. A partner with his brother, Charles A. Manners, in the merchandizing business formerly owned and operated by ex-State Senator Martin. Resided in the old Martin home on Race Street."
"Former State Senator William H. Martin kept a general store known as the 'Regulator.'"
Source: History of Frenchtown by Clarence B. Fargo, 1933.
Jacob was the son of David Manners and Mahalah Ann Sheppard. In 1894, at the age of 48, he married Myra Rapp, aged 20. He is buried in Frenchtown Cemetery with wife and daughter, and brothers Charles, Zephaniah, and John and their families.
Jacob was not the first Mayor in the family. His Great Uncle David Stout Manners was Mayor of Jersey City from 1852-56. Both Jacob and David were the longest serving Mayors, at the time, of their respective communities. While David oversaw the installation of a public water system in Jersey City, Jacob oversaw the installation of electricity in Frenchtown.
Jacob and his brother Charles were not the first Manners to run a general store. Their Cousin Peter Van Dyke Manners (1838-86) ran a general store in Wertsville for many years. Peter's account ledgers have been donated to the Hunterdon County Historical Society and are a significant source of local genealogical data.
Jacob was the first dentist in the family. (Unless Dr. John Manners, 1786-1853, pulled teeth as part of his medical practice). He is believed to have originally practiced in Trenton. He is listed as a resident in the 1881 Trenton City Directory
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