This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.alexander/3063.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Manly Alexander in my line who lived in Hancock County, Illinois. Ann Boughton (Bouton)and Manly Alexander, Sr. had a son, Manly born 26 Feb 1815. On the 1850 census, a Lowry Alexander is listed as the head of household in which young Manly Alexander is living. I had thought that Lowry was probably Manly's father but the age and the information I see you have would not make that possible. At any rate they lived in Hancock County in Illinois. I am interested in sharing other information with you.