The Mann Family

 

The sources provide a detailed genealogical account of the Mann family, outlining various positions held by individuals named Mann. The information primarily focuses on William Mann and his descendants.

• William Mann (1713-1778): William Mann emigrated from County Tyrone, Ireland, around 1755 and settled on the Cowpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia (now Allegheny County, West Virginia). While the sources don't mention specific positions held by William Mann, they do highlight his role as a landowner and a participant in the Revolutionary War. His will, dated February 8th, 1778, reveals details about his property and family.

• Moses Mann (son of William Mann): Moses Mann was a major in the Revolutionary War. He was also involved in land transactions, inheriting a "considerable landed estate" from his father, including a tract called "Indian Draft". He later purchased land at Wolf Creek Gap, known as Second Creek Gap, and another tract lying at Second Creek Knob, purchased of one Burns, and another tract lying on Sinking Creek where it sinks, the other on the Sinks purchased of Christopher Bryan.

• Thomas Mann (son of William Mann): Thomas Mann also served in the Revolutionary War. He settled on the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

• John Mann (grandson of William Mann): John Mann, son of Moses Mann, served as a soldier under General Wayne in 1794.

• Andrew Washington Mann (great-great-grandson of William Mann): Andrew Washington Mann served as a captain in the Civil War, representing Greenbrier County in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1887 to 1889.

• Sampson Mathews (related to the Mann family through marriage): Sampson Mathews held several significant positions. He was a member of the Committees of Safety appointed for Augusta County, Virginia in 1774. He was elected to the House of Burgesses under the authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia and later served as a Justice in 1777. He also served as a captain in the Revolutionary War and was wounded. In 1778, he was elected to the Senate of Virginia. He served as Lieutenant, High Sheriff, and Senator for over fifty years.

The sources primarily focus on military and political roles within the Mann family, particularly during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Information about other professions or occupations held by family members is limited. However, the sources provide a valuable glimpse into the contributions of the Mann family to the history of West Virginia and the broader context of American history.