Wilfred Remi TAILLIEU (1948-2016) Wilfred was born in Headingley on 19 August 1948. He was the son of Marcel TAILLIEU (1920-2006) and Bernice Alida Claeys (1920-2004). On 05 August 1972, he married Geraldine Elizabeth May and they had one child: Garth Marcel (1982-2000). He later …
We’re in the Winnipeg Free Press today in the B2 volunteer column, of course. Thanks to writer Aaron Epp for the interviews & the chats with photographer Brook Jones. It was fun to speak with both gentlemen. Check out the PDF of the …
Our volunteer team works hard to support and bring awareness to Manitobans about the Manitoba Genealogical Society. We are so grateful for the role you have played in pushing our mission forward and grateful for the opportunities to get you involved in our organization. What …
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 …
William Turner SABEL (1851-1882) William was born 02 January 1853 in Islington, Middlesex, England, the son of Ephraim Sabel (1816-1895) and Mary Ann Turner (1830-1910). In 1881, he married Sophia Margaret Bird (1856-1960) and they had two children: William Henry “Harry” (1882-1938) and Mary (1883-1979, …
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. …
John Anthony (“Tony”) Negrich J22062 / R134789 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Navigator / Flying Officer July 6, 1920 – June 30, 1944 Killed at Age 23 during WW II on his 49th Operational Flight “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the …