NameMansonDescriptionDavid Wares Manson was born in Sydney January 1847, to David Manson and Margaret Wares. His mother died in June the same year.
David had two older brothers, Archibald Innes Wares b.1842, and Alexander John Wares b.1844.
In 1874 at Kiama, David married Mary Anne Prior (daughter of James and Rosanna Prior). They had several children all born at Albion Park –
Annie Adeline b.1877 (married Eustace WG Fieldhouse, died 19631, Chatswood)
John Alexander b.1879 (married Irene Randall
Florence Rose b.1882 (married George Langley, died 1978, Sydney)
Elfreda May b.1883 (married Frank Barklay, died 1975, Stanmore)
David Leslie b.1886 (married Mellie McVeigh, died 1926, NZ)
Archibald Prior b.1889 (married Mary Eva Walker, died 1957, Sydney)
The Manson's farmed land at Johnston's Meadows (Manson's Farm), on the right-hand side of the old Calderwood Bridge. The farm was later owned by the O'Gorman's.
