Jim, I couldn't find obits Manning Ware or Polly Manly, but did find two obits for Manning Ware's wife, Mary. Hope they are of some use to you. Richelle *********** Elyria Republican, The (Elyria, Ohio), December 24, 1896 PITTSFIELD. Mary Maynard was born in Pittsford, Rutland county, Vermont, October 24th, 1820, was married to Manning Ware, January 3d, 1839, with whom she came to Ohio in 1859, and settled in Pittsfield. They afterwards lived at various places. Her husband died April 9th, 1880. Since that time she has lived with her daughter and husband, Mr. And Mrs. John Barrance, where she died December 12th, aged 76 years, 1 month and 18 days. She experienced religion and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1843. She has lived a conscientious Christian life. She was the mother of six children, all living except one -- two sons and three daughters. Three attended the funeral. William, of Ridgeville, Mattie Hazelton, of Penfield, and Adelia, of Pittsfield. Her son Dalton, living in Michigan, and daughter, Mrs. Susan Whitney of Colorado, were unable to be present. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday forenoon, conducted by the Rev. T. D. Bentley. Interment in Camden cemetery. Lorain County Reporter (Elyria, Lorain, Ohio) December 19, 1896 Slowly and silently one by one, like autumn leaves, the older citizens are passing off the stage of action. Mrs. Mary Ware, aged seventy-six years, quietly laid down the earthly, to take up the immortal life last Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Barrance. She was born in Richland County, Ohio, in 1820. In 1839 she was married to Manning Ware. In 1858 together with her husband and family, she came to our town, where much of her life has been spent. Mrs. Ware was the mother of six children, one of whom preceded her into immortality. She early in life embraced religion and has ever been a faithful, consistent Christian. Her daily life was quiet and unassuming, and her first thought was for the happiness of others. The last sad rites were observed Tuesday, at the home of her daughter, and the remains laid quietly to rest in the Camden cemetery. Thus closes a useful and beautiful life, but its end is not yet for its influence will live on and on til time shall be no more. ----Mar. In a message dated 9/24/2005 3:51:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: have not been able to find an obituary for my gggrandfather Manning Ware. He died or was buried April 9, 1880. He was buried in Camden Twp. Lorain County. I am hoping that some one could find his obituary. I am trying to confirm my suspicions as to his parents identity. Also I am trying to find an obituary for Manning Ware's mother-in-law, Polly Manly. Polly was on the 1880 census with her daughter Mary Jane Maynard Ware living in Amherst, Lorain County. Polly was about 85 years old in 1880. I do not have a date of death for Polly. I am hoping to confirm that Polly was a sister of Nahum Clark and daughter of Elizabeth Smith Clark Waite. I am hoping an obituary will have some information about family. I would be grateful for any help in finding obituaries for Manning and Polly. Thanks, Jim Taylor