Daniel Manning

Daniel Manning was born in Albany, New York on May 16, 1831, the son of John and Eleanor (Oley) Manning. Manning's siblings included John B. Manning, who served as mayor of Buffalo, New York. He was educated in the local schools, and at age 11 he began working to help support his family, initially as a page for the New York State Assembly. He subsequently accepted a position as an errand boy for the Albany Atlas newspaper, which was later renamed the Albany Argus. ==Career==

Manning worked his way through the ranks at the Argus, including positions as stenographer, reporter, associate editor, editor, publisher, and owner and president. Manning devoted significant time to self-study to make up for his lack of formal education, and developed expertise in political science, banking and finance, and fine art. Manning was also interested in railroads, including serving on the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad's board of directors. Political career A Democrat, for many years Manning was recognized as the leader of the party in Albany. Manning's funeral took place at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Albany, and was attended by President Cleveland and all but one member of the cabinet. He was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. ==Personal life==

. The text reads "A daughter's love makes this memorial in the Cathedral Church of his native city, of the public services of Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, 1885–1887." In 1853, Manning married Mary Little, who died in 1882. • Frederick Clinton Manning (1859–1928), a prominent engraver of Albany. In 1884, Manning married Mary Margaretta Fryer (1844–1928), the daughter of William John and Margaret Livingston ( Crofts) Fryer, and a descendant of Robert Livingston, the first lord of Livingston Manor. Legacy An engraved portrait of Manning appears on U.S. paper money, the series 1886 $20 silver certificate. These collectible notes are referred to as "Mannings" or "diamondbacks" due to their unusual reverse design, and because of their rarity they often sell for $1,000 and up. In 1898, engraver George T. Morgan created for the United States Mint a commemorative medal depicting Manning. Many are still in circulation, and sell at auction for $100 and up. During her service, Manning performed patrol duty off New England and in the Bering Sea. There is a memorial pillar to Manning at the Cathedral of All Saints in Albany. Albany's South Manning Boulevard, Manning Boulevard, and North Manning Boulevard, an extended street that is one of the city's main thoroughfares, was named for Manning. ==References==