BIO: Samuel Smith MANIFOLD, East Hopewell Township, York County, PA

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Source: History of York County, Pennsylvania, page 335 - 336

SAMUEL SMITH MANIFOLD, owner of "Sweet Spring Farm," that fertile farm of 105 
acres situated in East Hopewell township, close to High Rock, is one of the 
representative men of this section. This farm is a part of his grandfather Henry 
Manifold's farm, who, however, never lived on this tract, his life being passed 
on the part now occupied by J. J. Manifold. Benjamin and Ann Eliza (Smith) 
Manifold, parents of Samuel S., are both deceased. Benjamin Manifold was born 
and reared on his father's farm, and
followed agricultural pursuits all his life. He settled on this farm about the 
time of his marriage, and he erected the present buildings, and, during their 
construction, his wife frequently carried the workmen their dinners from the 
grandfather's house. he became a prosperous man, was a stockholder in the old 
Peach Bottom Railroad and an influential citizen. He was a strong Whig and 
Republican, and it was said that he missed but two or three elections all his 
life, considering it a duty to cast his vote. He joined
the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in boyhood, and like other boys of his day, was 
more inclined to go bare foot even to public places, and his shoes were worn 
only during the time of service and then were carried home instead of being 
worn. Those were days when a new pair could not be bought just around the 
corner. Necessity taught people frugality, and they were all the better
for it. He served as trustee of this church for some time, and always was a 
liberal supporter. He died of paralysis in 1898. The mother of our subject also 
was active in church relationships. she united with the Chanceford Presbyterian 
Church in girlhood, but united with the Hopewell Church after her marriage. She 
died in 1890m and both she and husband were interred in the cemetery of that 
church. Their children were John H., of York; Harry C., a merchant at High Rock; 
Amanda Louise, Mrs. William Liggitt; Samuel
Smith; Nettie, Mrs. J. J. Grove, of York; Lulu May, who died in 1885; Ella W., 
residing with her brother, Samuel S.; and Tabitha Mary, Mrs. W. W. Kurr, of this 
township. Samuel Smith Manifold was born on this farm, as noted above, Dec. 26, 
1858, and he was educated in the Collins township school. when he left school at 
the age of nineteen years, his teacher was Miss Maggie Neil, who is now the 
Widow Hyson. Mr. Manifold then enjoyed several months of study at Pleasant Grove 
Academy under Prof. James Yeats. Until the death of his father he worked on the 
home farm but shortly afterward became its owner and he was continued here ever 
since. Mr. Manifold was married at the home of his bride in Fawn township, by 
Rev. R. G. Pinkerton, Oct. 3, 1901, to Miss Jennie Elizabeth Adams, eldest 
daughter of Samuel Adams, Esq., of Fawn township, a prominent citizen, and his 
wife, Sally (Payan) Adams, both of whom still survive. Mr. and Mrs. Manifold 
have two children: Jessie Eliza, born July 11, 1903; and Samuel Benjamin, born 
Dec. 31, 1904. both Mr. Manifold and wife are members of the Hopewell 
Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and he has been 
called upon at various times to fill township offices.