William Valentine YACULA (c1908-1958) Born in Ukraine around 1908, he was the son of Sam Yacula (c1880-1948) and Sophie Bodnarchuk (c1880-1951). He came to Manitoba at a young age and attended Elma School, Teulon Hight School, Manitoba Normal School, United College (now the University of …
James McKerchar WADDELL (1889-1970) Born in Dominion City on 14 March 1889, he was the only son of Isabella McKerchar and Alexander Waddell. He received his elementary and high school education locally then studied civil engineering at the University of Manitoba. On returning home, he …
The Annual General Meeting was held on June 18, 2022. The results are: President: Chris Irwin Past President: Vacant Vice-President Administration: Vacant (Acting Chris Irwin) Library: Mavis Gray Membership Services: Vacant (Acting Aleta Foreman) Office Coordination: Vacant Research: Rick Walker Projects: Rick Brown Vice-President Finance: …
Have you seen the Facebook Live we did for Manitoba Day 2022? The Research Committee shares their knowledge of the resources available for you and your genealogical research. You can watch it by clicking on the play button.
Noel Jean “Neil” VADEBONCOEUR (1892-1963) Born in Bathgate, North Dakota on 25 December 1892, he was the son of William and Cora Vadeboncoeur. He came to Canada in 1904 when his father opened a business at St. Pierre. Educated at St. Boniface College, he served in …
The 46th MGS Annual General Meeting will take place on June 18, 2022 from 1 pm to 3 pm. All members are encouraged to attend. The general public is welcome to attend. We recognized there were some issues at last year’s AGM with getting …
William Villiers “Bill” UDALL (1874-1962) Born in Douglas, Isle of Man on 12 September 1874, he was the son of Charles Udall (c1839-1896) and Sarah Holloway (c1836-1915). He came to Canada in 1890 and settled near Boissevain. He was Editor and Publisher of the Boissevain …
George Edwin TACKABERRY (1874-1937) Born in Dresden, Ontario on 06 May 1874, he was the son of Benjamin Tackaberry (c1836-1878) and Jane Moore (1841-1919). He learned the shoe repair business before moving to Brandon in 1892. He lived next door to Joe Hall, a professional …