James R. Manley (April 5, 1782 – November 21, 1851) was an American physician and professor of obstetrics who was prominent in New York City.
[1] In 1839, following the resignation of Dr. Edward Delafield in 1838, Manley served as professor of obstetrics and the diseases of women and children at the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
On November 6, 1839, he gave an introductory address on to the medical students in medicine of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of the State of New York.
In 1818 and 19 when the yellow fever prevailed to a fearful extent at the quarantine among the passengers from Europe, he assisted the health officer Dr. Dewitt who fell a victim to its ravages.
[6] Together, they were the parents of three children, one unmarried daughter predeceased him, including:[1] Dr. Manley died, aged 70, on November 21, 1851.