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July 22, 2026

Franklin Alonzo ‘Frank’ Manley (1848-1891)

As I explored my family history and pieced together the details of each generation of grandparents, I found that the life of my 2X paternal great grandfather, Franklin Alonzo Manley, was a compelling story. My research on Frank was important as he was the conduit that connected the New York Manley’s with the Michigan Manley’s of my lineage.… Continue reading

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“The creation of a thousand forests is one acorn.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

Welcome! My name is Lisa and I’m a family historian with a deep love for discovering the ordinary people whose lives made mine possible. What began as a curiosity has grown into a passion for researching, preserving and sharing the stories, photographs, documents and places that connect generations across time.

I believe every ancestor – whether they left behind a diary or only a name on a census record – deserves to be remembered. My hope is that this site not only preserves my family’s history for future generations but also inspires others to explore their own roots because every family tree is filled with stories waiting to be rediscovered.

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Franklin Alonzo ‘Frank’ Manley (1848-1891)