MGS is starting a Writing Club SIG (Special Interest Group) in September. We have five MGS members signed up for this so far. We also have interest from the Alberta Genealogical Society-Edmonton Branch, AGS – Camrose Branch, and the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society. We are in …
George Nelson JACKSON (1861-1944) George was born at Columbus, Ontario on 04 June 1861, the son of James Jackson and Sarah Stephenson. He spent his boyhood on the farm near St. Mary’s, Ontario, later moving to Hamilton. In 1887, he married Lucy Bowes (1861-1926) of …
by Linda Earl Vice President, South West Branch of MGS Can you believe it – we are almost in September!! As I was driving home through southern Manitoba yesterday – many trees in the Pembina Valley are turning yellow – already!! Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 …
Southeast and Winnipeg Branch News by Sheila Woods, MGS ##4629 Southeast and Winnipeg Branch is pleased to present our program schedule for the fall of 2023. All programs are delivered by Zoom. Except where otherwise noted, programs start at 7:00 PM sharp and attendance is …
Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will demonstrate basic websites covering census information, vital statistics, and directories. She will also present information on free genealogy software and resources specific to national and ethnic groups. This is an online event. A Zoom link to attend will be sent when …
by Kerri James, MGS #5962, Library Volunteer Member of the Southeast and Winnipeg Branch We have a number of periodicals available for use in our library. Some periodicals are digital and others are printed. The digital copies are available for viewing on the Resource Centre’s …
PROMISES AND BROKEN DREAMS: THE GOLD RUSH DIARY OF GEORGE BLAIR 1862-63 by KATHRYN E. BLAIR-COLBERT, MGS #6484 EDITOR’S NOTE: This submission will go out in four parts: I PART I Generations …
John Evinn INGEBRIGTSON (1919-1998) John was born 20 October 1919 in Elvebakken, Norway, the son of Johan Erik Ingebrigtson (1898-1968) and Elise Karoline Ellila (1898-1954). His family emigrated to Canada in 1927 to Fairy Glen, Saskatchewan, They later moved to The Pas and then settled …
Culture Days Manitoba 2023 at MGS October 14 th and 15 th, 10 am – 4 pm An Invitation to Create Your Genealogical Journey! Many heads make light work as we help you tell your own stories. Our volunteers have the resources at MGS to …
PROJECT TEAM UPDATE by Rick Brown, MGS #1815 Summer is traditionally a slow time for MGS in some areas (no meetings) and busy in other areas (cemetery reviews, project team activity). CURRENT MGS PROJECTS Cummin’s Map Indexing Member Submitted Genealogies and Pedigree Charts Indexing …