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The Manning House
Long before Manning Oaks Elementary was even a dream on
the planning table, the Manning family was influencing many
aspects of life in Alpharetta.
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The first Mannings in Alpharetta were two brothers, Robert D. ("Bud") and Reuben Simeon. Originally from South Carolina, they came to Alpharetta from Cherokee County as young men. Reuben and his wife, Mary Teasley had four children, two of which were James Howell ("Howell") and Benjamin Franklin ("B.F.") Manning.
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Howell Manning (1873-1943) was very active in the
leadership of the Methodist church. He also served in the
Georgia legislature as a state representative. In 1894, he
taught at the Bethany School. An indication of life in those
days, his teaching contract stated that he would teach from
November through April and then again for two months during the
summer. This schedule accommodated the vital farming calendar,
allowing students to help with the planting and harvesting of
crops. |
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B.F. Manning and his wife Lura Mae Poole had six children: John Franklin, Simeon Newton, Lucy, Lura Mae, Florence, and James. Above, the three girls are pictured with their parents. |
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Lucy, Florence, and Lura Mae - As Educators, the
Manning sisters have a combined total of more than 100 years of
teaching experience. |
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