Billie, I am unsure about the use of the middle name Manly. The family moved to MS from the border of Nash and Johnston Co. NC where I have seen the name of Manly O'Neal - a family connected to the Stricklands. But I have not seen any connection to the surname of Manly/Manley. Sorry! But thanks for contacting me. georgie ----- Original Message ----- From: <BRochevot@aol.com> To: <MSITAWAM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [MSITAWAM-L] 42nd MS Infantry > Georgie: > > Do you by chance know how the family happened to use the middle name of Manly? > > Billie >