Background
Manning, James Smith was born on June 1, 1859 in Pittsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of John and Louisa (Jones) Manning.
Manning, James Smith was born on June 1, 1859 in Pittsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of John and Louisa (Jones) Manning.
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, 1879. Studied law University of North Carolina Law School.
Formerly practiced at Durham. Member of law firm Manning & Manning, Raleigh, North Carolina Chairman Democratic County Executive Committee and member Democratic State Executive Committee for many years. Candidate for judge Superior Court, 1896.
Member North Carolina House of Representatives, 1907, Senate, 1909.
Became justice of Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1909. Attorney general of North Carolina, 1917-1925.
Home: Raleigh, North Carolina.
Member of law firm Manning & Manning, Raleigh, North Carolina Chairman Democratic County Executive Committee and Member North Carolina House of Representatives, 1907, Senate, 1909.
Married Julia Tate Cain, December 12, 1888.