William Newton FAIRBANKS (1836-1919) Born 27 September 1885 in Nova Scotia, he was the son of Samuel Prescott Fairbanks (1795-1882) and Charlotte Ann Newton (?-?). He was a member of the same family as US Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks. On 15 June 1872, he married …
John EASTON (1874-1949) Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland 14 April 1874, he came to Winnipeg in 1904. On 24 July 1895, he married Isabella Robinson (1878-1944) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He had four children: Ivy Ethel Easton (1897-1973), Samuel Easton (1900-1987), John Easton (1910-1960), and …
This webinar is being offered by Creative Retirement Manitoba. Genealogy, Genetics & DNA What is DNA and how can learning about yours help you to build your family tree? Discover the ins and outs of DNA including: Components and Types of DNA, How DNA replicates …
James DOBSON (1847-1919) Born at Hallerton, Cheshire, England in November 1874. James retired from the CPR in 1913 as the oldest locomotive engineer in the Company. He was employed with the company since 1881. He had driven his engine over every Company section and, as …
This Saturday, Feb. 5th at 2 pm (EST) the Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Ancestors, is pleased to welcome Christine Woodcock who will tell us about researching your Métis ancestors. Originally from Scotland, Christine is a genealogy educator who enjoys sharing knowledge and opportunities with others …
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Frederick Todd “Fred” CADHAM (1880-1961) Born in Winnipeg on 09 February 1880, son of James Henry Cadham (1850-1907) and Eliza Calanan (1855-1928), he graduated from the Manitoba Medical College in 1905, having been introduced to medicine as a surgeon’s assistant at the age of 12. …