Eric Jonasson Award of Merit Established in 1987 as a principal award of merit it was changed in name in 1999 to honour Eric Jonasson for his contributions to MGS. As a founding member of the Society in 1976 he was member No. 1. He …
Eric Jonasson Award of Merit Established in 1987 as a principal award of merit it was changed in name in 1999 to honour Eric Jonasson for his contributions to MGS. As a founding member of the Society in 1976 he was member No. 1. He …
Established in 2017 to award members for their outstanding service over time. Preference is given to members who are not currently on MGS Council. Joan delighted in helping people get started on their family history journey and educated many through her classes and workshops. Joan …
This award was established in 1999 to award members who have contributed exceptional service often in one specific area of expertise. Flo was a very active volunteer in the library, transcribed and indexed many Manitoba cemeteries. She was known to haul around display equipment, books …
At the MGS Annual General Meeting, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, the following people were acknowledged for their many years of continuous membership at the Manitoba Genealogical Society. You can visit our Awards page to see previous year acknowledgements. MGS is a very proud organization …
Jonathan TROOP (1851-1935) Born in Lincolnshire, England 14 August 1852, he arrived in Fort Garry in 1874. As a young man, he decided to go west and set out walking to High Bluff, which he reached in about a day. He stopped at the late …
Branch events are free to members. South West Branch of MGS On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 @ 6:30, the SW Branch host a tour of the Brandon Municipal Cemetery featuring David McConkey. Members are asked to meet at the Cemetery Office prior to the tour …
The Manitoba Genealogical Society, Inc. held it’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Welcome and Congratulations to our new MGS Council: President: VACANT Past President: Chris Irwin Treasurer: Gloria McNabb Secretary: Martha McLeod Member at Large 1: Jessica Burleson Member at Large 2: …
Manitoba Day 2023 – Manitoba Day is officially on May 12th. The Manitoba Act received royal assent on May 12, 1870, and was officially incorporated into Confederation on July 15 that year. On May 12, 1966, Manitoba’s official flag was dedicated and raised for …
It is heartening to see new resources surfacing, and updates coming to old resources. The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan has updated their website. Their clearly marked Family History Research link from the first page takes you to a page which …