Background
Mann, Henry was born on March 25, 1848 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Alexander and Amelia (Carney) Mann.
Mann, Henry was born on March 25, 1848 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Alexander and Amelia (Carney) Mann.
Educated England and Scotland, until 15 years of age. Came to the United States. Served, 1864-1865, in 82d and 59th New York Volunteers in Civil War.
In 13th and 31st United States Infantry against Indians in Northwest.
Reported many famous trials for New York Sun. Has been editorial writer New York Sun, Providence Journal, New York Press, New York Times, and editor-in-chief Providence Telegram. Key West correspondent Christian Herald and Brooklyn Eagle in Spanish-American War.
Was justice of the peace, 6th Judicial District, Rhode Island, also member town council and Court of Probate, North. Providence, 1886-1887.
Editor Home and Country, magazine, 1895-1896. Assistant editor Success, magazine, 1898-1899.
With literature bureau Republican National Committee, 1908-1912, and with Municipal Fusion Committee, 1913. Editor-in-chief Columbian Magazine, 1909-1911.
Vice president 82d Regimental Association, 1911, president 1912-1914.
Aide-de-camp to New York department commander G.A.R., 1911. Compiled Trust Problems for National Civic Federation, 1911-1912. Member committee of citizens of New York, appointed by Mayor Gaynor, on celebration of One Hundredth Anniversary of Peace Among English Speaking Peoples.
Author: Ancient and Mediaeval Republics, 1879.
Features of Society in Old and New England, 1885. English Free Trade, 1888 (Republican State Committee, Rhode Island).
Handbook for American Citizens, 1895. The Land We Live In, 1896.
Turning Points in History, 1895.
Story of the Declaration of Independence, 1901. Adam Clarke—A Story of the Toilers, 1905. Editor Crown Encyclopedia, 1903.
On editorial staff Encyclopedia Americana, 1904.
American editor Sir Alfred Harmsworth’s Self-Educator. Home: New York, New New York
Member town council and Court of Probate, North. Providence, 1886-1887. Member committee
Married Ellen J. Angell, November 14, 1870. Married second, Emma C. Lindstrom, January 8, 1887.