This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sandraspencer52 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wexford/1591.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The city of Manton was named for a George Manton who was one of the first settlers in the 1870's. I don't have the information at hand at the moment but will try to look it up and send it to you when I get the chance. That will likely be after tax season is over. You can ask the Wexford Genealogy Organization if they have any info. Their website is at wgo.itgo.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.