MANNING,+J+W

MANNING, J W (1845-1926) CL Brechin 1897-1926 In the Royal Marines from the age of 16 he served against the Maoris, Abyssinians and Zulus prior to his librarianship. During his later years he was Chief only in name, his daughter, Minnie, being in charge of day to day activity.

Appointed Dec. 1897 (YB 1900, 88)