Biographical Sketch of M. K. Manning - Andrew County, Missouri

>From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888

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M. K. Manning is a merchant at Whitesville, Andrew County, MO.  He was
born in Carter County, TN., March 22, 1851, and is the son of M. C. and
Susan J. (Krouse) Manning.  The father is a native of Floyd County, VA.,
but is now a citizen of Andrew County, MO.  The mother was born on
Knob Creek, Washington County, TN.  They have had nine sons and two
daughters.  Five of the sons are living, viz.: M. K., John L., Peter E.,
Robert H., Nathaniel K., and the eldest daughter, also the eldest child,
is living, Rebecca E.  The parents and all the children reside in
Andrew County, MO.  M. K. was reared in his native town, and received
a limited education in the town schools.  While young he labored in a
flouring-mill, and thus gained a practical business experience, which
he has successfully applied.  When but eighteen years of age he removed
to Whitesville, MO.  On his arrival in Missouri he had only enough 
money to pay for his night's lodging, but on the following day found
employment as a herder, at which he engaged for three months, when the
gentleman for whom he was herding employed him to clerk in his store,
which position he held for eleven years.  On January 14, 1879, he 
began merchandising for himself at Whitesville, which he has since 
conducted, carrying an average stock of $8,000, and doing an average
annual business of $18,000.  By his untiring energy and enterprise he
has been successful in amassing wealth, and is now one of the most
prosperous citizens of Andrew County.  In connection with merchandising
he has dealt in live stock and real estate.  He owns two valuable farms
in Platte Township, consisting of 80 and 160 acres, respectively.  On
January 4, 1880, he was united in marriage with Emma E. Gebhart, the
daughter of Josiah and Mary Ann (Kootz) Gebhart.  She is a native of 
Henry County, IN., born June 3, 1861.  They have had two sons and two
daughters.  The eldest, a daughter named Ora Audra, is dead.  Those 
living are Elsie Ladora, Audra and Joseph.  Mr. Manning is a public
spirited man, and aids all laudable improvements.  He and wife are
members of the Christian Church.