The MGS Writing Club is alive and well, and open to all MGS members. Each month we have a presentation which usually includes a brief 15 minute assignment to get you started on your homework for the following month. This lets you ask questions and …
The Resource Centre will be closed for our “Seasonal Break” this year from Friday, 15 December 2023 to Friday, 12 January 2024. Happy Holidays and all best wishes for the New Year!!
The Southeast & Winnipeg Branch of MGS brings you another offering from their Educational Programming WEBINAR Schedule for the period September 2023 – June 2024. Topic: Photo Organization, Sorting, Metadata and Tagging Date: December 11, 2023 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presenter: Gord McBean Location: …
Saturday Openings at MGS on November 18 and December 2, 2023 The Southeast and Winnipeg Branch continues to open the MGS Resource Centre one Saturday a month by appointment only. To make an appointment, please e-mail se-winnipeg@mbgenealogy.com and let us know the time of your …
George Thomas MacBean was born in Moose Factory, Ontario, in 1879, the son of William Shaw and Elizabeth (Turner) MacBean. His family moved to Winnipeg from Moose Factory in 1893. He enlisted in the CEF on 30 April 1915 at Portage La Prairie. His sister, …
After taking a hiatus during the pandemic, the MGS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon has returned. Join us as we gather for a potluck luncheon on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Doors open at 11 am, and luncheon will be at noon. Please bring your food item prepared …
The MGS Writing Club is alive and well, and open to all MGS members. Each month we have a presentation which usually includes a brief 15 minute assignment to get you started on your homework for the following month. This lets you ask questions and …
James Laird (1889-1980) served from Winnipeg as a Private (A20863) in WWI with The Canadian Expeditionary Force and the 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish in England and France. He served from 4 Jan 1915 to 8 May 1919. In WWII he enlisted in the R.C.A. F. …
Lieutenant, Lord Strathcona’s Horse, 2nd Armd. Regt Killed in Action, January 5, 1945 Harvey Dyson Shaw was born in Hamiota, Manitoba, on January 17, 1917. He was the youngest of eight children born to George and Maria Shaw of Cardale, Manitoba. He was raised on …
The following programs are being offered by the Winnipeg Public Library during the month of November. Please note the first is a Webinar and the others are in-person talks: Webinar: In the Trenches: Digitized First World War records Are you interested in researching those who …