I would certainly be interested. Manley was my Grandfather. I know he married Harriet Cooley about 1898, but haven't been able to find out anything else.
I asked about Emory because I found a newspaper article about him among my mother's papers after she died. Since Cofran was her maiden name, I thought there might be a connection.
The only other thing I know is that my grandfather said the name used to be "Cochran" several generations back.
Even if there isn't a family connection, it's great hearing from you.
'Nita