David Manson
1753-1836

He was born in County Antrim Ireland. In America he enlisted during July 1776 in York County Pennsylvania, and served as a private in The York County Militia. He saw action with Captain Savage's Company under Colonal Smith; then with Captian W.W. Corby's Company under Colonel McAllister in September 1776, then in January 1778 he served with Cpatin John Rippy's Company under Colonel McAllister. He also served in the War of 1812.

Davin died in Miami County Ohio and was buried in the Curtis Cemetery (aka Brown School House Cemetery) in Lostcreek Township. He had came to Miami County in 1807 and his log cabin was used by the neighbors as a fort aginst the Indians.