David Manson, Sr. (September 6, 1753 – August 8, 1836) was an early

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who fought in the

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on the side of the colonies in

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and

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Biography

David Manson, Sr. was born September 6, 1753 in

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, the son of William Manson, Sr. He immigrated to America with his siblings, William Manson, Jr. and Eleanor Manson. On February 1, 1780, he married Jean Johnston. Manson and his sons, William Johnston Manson and David Manson, Jr., served in the

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. Manson served under various enlistments from July 1776 to January 1778. He reenlisted in what was called the "

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" under Colonel William Cosby. He aided in building Fort Lee and retreated when Fort Washington was taken. Manson served as an aide to General

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and held the rank of

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. He was with Washington on the night of December 25–26, 1776 when he crossed the Delaware River. He died August 8, 1836 in

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. One of his descendants was

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Brigadier General

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