David Manson Sr. (Oct 1750? – 8 August 1836 Record from the Pension Dept Washington DC, Pension Certificate 13247, Ohio ) was an early American patriot, serving in the Revolution on the side of the colonies in Pennsylvania and also in New Jersey. He reenlisted in what was called “The Flying Camp” under Col. William Cosby. Manson aided in building Fort Lee and retreated when Fort Washington was taken. He was with General George Washington that Christmas night when he crossed the Delaware River. He served under various enlistments from July 1776 to January 1778.

Manson served as an aide to General Washington and held the rank of private.