M. S. Manwell (biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

M. S. MANWELL, stock-raiser, P.O. Grenola, was born in Chittenden County, Vt., in 1826.  Was raised there and followed farming and dairying. In 1871, he emigrated to Kansas and took a claim on Section 1, Town 31, Range 8.  Paid $2,000 for the right of it.  The place is situated on Caney Creek, with thirty acres of timber, making one of the best places in the county for stock.  Has 175 acres under improvement, a fine orchard of 200 apple trees, the same of peach, and all kinds of small fruits, has a barn 28 x 50, and sheds for sheep, 18 x 30, 24 x 30 and 12 x 20, house 18 x 23, with wing 12 x 16, and is the largest wool grower and cheese maker in the county.  Commenced sheep-raising in 1872, starting with about 300 sheep, which have grown to 2,000 head.  They are a high grade of Merino and the clip raising from four to eight and one-half pounds per annum.  Has seventy-five cows and makes from 1,200 to 1,500 pounds of cheese per annum, besides considerable butter; also raises some full blood jersey cattle for dairying purposes, also owns some other farms and is one of the largest farmers in the County.  Was married in 1851, in Chittenden County, Vt., to Miss E. A. Whitcomb, a native of that county.  They have seven children, viz. S. W., Carrie S., Jennie M., Edward H., Maud G., and Nina.  Is a member of the Masonic order.