Waverly Kansas

Biographical Sketch of Miohakl Joseph McManus, Rev.

Rev. Miohakl Joseph McManus, born on May 4, 1881, in County Mayo, Ireland, has served as the pastor of St. Michael Archangels Church in Wheaton since July 1915. After ten years in America, primarily in Kansas, he gained a reputation for his dedicated service and was well-regarded by both Catholic parishioners and the broader community. Educated in Mount Melleray College and ordained in 1908, McManus initially served in various roles, including stints at churches and an orphanage, before taking on his current parish responsibilities.

Biography of Charles N. Converse

Charles N. Converse, born June 22, 1863, in Clinton, Illinois, had a distinguished banking career, ultimately serving as president of the Citizens State Bank of Altoona, Kansas. His early life was rooted in a family with rich ancestry, including connections to British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. After various banking roles in Kansas, he established the bank in Altoona, earning acclaim for his financial acumen and integrity. A dedicated community member, Converse was also active in several fraternal organizations and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church.