James Mann (1833 - 1914)

Born 10 Dec 1833 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland

Husband of Agnes (McCorquodale) Mann — married 19 Aug 1853 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland

Died 31 Oct 1914 at age 80 in Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, United States

Biography

James Mann migrated from Scotland to the United States.

This profile is part of the Harlem Township, Illinois One Place Study.

James was born in 1833. He was the son of John Mann and Margaret Mathieson. ^[1]

He married Agness McCorkindale in 1853. ^[2]

They immigrated to the United States in 1859. They farmed in Harlem and Boon, Illinois. ^[3][4]

Later they moved to Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. ^[5]

James passed away in 1914. ^[6]

Children

1. James Mann 1853-1929
2. Infant Daughter 1856-1856
3. John Mann 1857-1932
4. Marion Mann 1859-bef. 1865
5. Robert Mann 1861-1935
6. Anna (Goodwin) 1862-1895
7. Mary K. Mann b. 1865
8. Flora Mae (Cook) 1867-1908
9. Margaret Mann b. 1872
10. Benjamin Mann 1874-1919

1860 US Census

Harlem, Illinois

JAMES MANN

Farm Laborer

• James Mann Head 26 Scotland
• Agnes Mann Wife 25 Scotland
• James Mann Son 7 Scotland
• John Mann Son 4 Scotland
• Maria Mann Daughter 1 Scotland
• Maria McMillan Mother in Law 69 Scotland

1870 US Census

Boone, Illinois

JAMES MANN

Home in 1870: Boone, Boone, Illinois

Occupation: Farmer

Father of Foreign Birth: Yes

• Jas Mann 36 Scotland
• Agnes Mann 37 Scotland
• Jas Mann 15 Scotland
• John Mann 13 Scotland
• Marie Mann 11 Scotland
• Robt Mann 9 Illinois
• Anna Mann 7 Illinois
• Mary Mann 5 Illinois
• Flora Mann 3 Illinois

1900 US Census

Bath and Mt Vernon, Iowa

JAMES MANN

Marriage Year: 1853

Immigration Year: 1859

Occupation: Farmer

• James Mann Head 56 Scotland
• Agnes Mann Wife 57 Scotland
• James Mann Son 43 Scotland
• John Mann Son 39 Illinois
• Benjamin Mann Son 23 Iowa

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY8B-7D4 : 11 February 2020), James Mann, 1833.
2. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTKJ-C3X : 11 February 2020), James Mann, 1853.
3. ↑ US Census, Harlem, Illinois. Page 555 Transcribed from photo
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M64Z-71B : 29 May 2021), Jas Mann, 1870.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M92H-JKQ : accessed 31 August 2021), James Mann, Bath & Mt. Vernon Townships, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 17, sheet 12A, family 225, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,423.
6. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP8N-L2YL : 18 October 2019), James Mann, 31 Oct 1914, Swaledale, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 102842711

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #9395272: accessed 31 August 2021), memorial page for James Mann Sr. (24 Dec 1832–31 Oct 1914), citing Mount Vernon Cemetery, Swaledale, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by K Markwardt-Blakewell (contributor 46571577) .