Manuel Earnshaw
Manuel Earnshaw (November 19, 1862 – February 13, 1936) was a Resident Commissioner of the Philippines.
Early life and education
He was born in Cavite, Philippine Islands, born November 19, 1862; attended the Ateneo de Manila and the Nauti School, Manila, Philippine Islands.
Early career
He became engaged in engineering and in the drydocking business in 1884; founder, president, and general manager of the Earnshaw Slipways & Engineering Co.
Resident Commissioner
He was elected as an Independent candidate a Resident Commissioner from the Philippines and served from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1917; was not a candidate for renomination in 1916; discontinued his former business pursuits in 1921 and lived in retirement with residence in Cavite
Death
He died in Manila, Philippine Islands, February 13, 1936; interment in Manila North Cemetery. He was the brother of Tomas Earnshaw, a former Manila mayor to whom a street was named.
The remains of Manuel Earnshaw has been transferred to San Agustin Church in Manila.