The newly revamped MGS Store is now open! You can access it from our homepage by clicking on this icon. To kick off the opening of our newly revamped store, we focused on promoting our books! MGS has twelve (12) books for sale in the …
The Manitoba Genealogical Society is pleased with the quality and frequency of ongoing presentations by our branches. Again, in November, 2022, we have two excellent presenters sharing their expertise on two very timely topics. You can view the South East and Winnipeg Branch, MGS …
Remembrance Day will soon be upon us and we are inviting you to contribute to our Remembrance. MGS has created Lest We Forget – Our Family to honour Manitoba family members who fought in military conflicts for Canadian freedom. We welcome your submissions. Submission …
Sheldon “Obie” OBERMAN (1949-2004) Born in Winnipeg on 20 May 1949, he was the son of Allan Oberman (1916-1995) and Dorothy “Dot Dobie” Stein (1925-2008). He attended St. John’s High School then studied literature at the University of Winnipeg and University of Jerusalem. He returned …
MGS had a very successful Culture Days in 2022 as all time slots on each day were fully booked. We had three Saturday events helping new genealogists get started and seasoned genealogists break down their brick walls. On our second Saturday, CBC came to MGS …
Sir Augustus Meredith NANTON (1860-1925) Born in in Toronto, Ontario on 07 May 1860, he was the son of Augustus Nanton (1831-1873) and Louisa Botsford (1831-1906), and brother of Harry W. Nanton. He was educated at the Toronto Model School. He commenced business in a …
Our friends over at the Manitoba Historical Society are holding their Inaugural Smarty Party on Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm in the Fort Garry Hotel. Get your tickets today! The Manitoba Historical Society’s Inaugural Smarty Party – A Night …
Caroline Irene (McLEOD) QUEEN (1906-1993) Born in Winnipeg on 23 February 1906, she was the daughter of Jessie Waldie Conquergood (1869-1947) and Murdock Lauglau McLeod (1860-1918, later Superintendent of the Orpheum Theatre). She lived at 502 Spence Street (1911) and 265 Patrick Street (1921). She …
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