Katherine Gloria QUEEN-HUGHES (1909-1978) Born in Winnipeg on 28 March 1909, she was the daughter of politician, John Queen (1882-1946), and feminist, Katherine Ross (1885-1934). While studying medicine at the University of Manitoba, she worked during the summers of 1927 and 1928 as the first …
OUR PARTNER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES BRITISH COLUMBIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE EVENTS CALENDAR: https://www.bcgs.ca/calendar-of-events MGS shares a reciprocal agreement with the British Columbia Genealogical Society for a membership discount. ALBERTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE EVENTS CALENDAR: https://www.abgenealogy.ca/calendar MGS shares a reciprocal membership agreement with the Alberta Genealogical Society …
Alfred Leroy PAINE (1901-1988) Born at Oxbow, Saskatchewan in 1901, he was the son of a veterinarian father, Harold Paine (c1871-1952), and artist mother, Ella Winnifred ? (c1875-1933). The family moved to Rosetown, Saskatchewan when he was young. He received a BA degree from the …
BRITISH COLUMBIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE EVENTS CALENDAR: https://www.bcgs.ca/calendar-of-events MGS shares a reciprocal membership agreement with the British Columbia Genealogical Society for a membership discount. ALBERTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE EVENTS CALENDAR: https://www.abgenealogy.ca/calendar MGS shares a reciprocal membership agreement with the Alberta Genealogical Society for …
William John “Billy” O’Connor (1837-1910) Born in Dublin, Ireland on 29 August 1837, he ran away to Boston as a boy, eventually becoming part owner of the Boston Hotel. In ill health, he moved to St. Paul in 1876, where he was recruited by Edward …
MGS will be open for Doors Open Winnipeg 2022. It takes place May 28 from 11 am to 3 pm and on May 29 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The theme Neighborhoods of Your Ancestors gives us the opportunity to share with you the many …
MGS is calling on MGS members to nominate a MGS Volunteer for one of our annual volunteer awards. We give out three awards at our Annual General Meeting. THE ERIC JONASSON AWARD OF MERIT CRITERIA The Eric Jonasson Award of Merit is only given to …
Transcription of the Riverside Cemetery in Dauphin has been ongoing. Our cemetery transcription lead has been busy the past two years! 2020-2021: Complete re-read and transcription of Sections 10 and 11 2021-2022: Complete re-read and transcription of the New Legion Section, Section 9, and possibly …
It’s that time of year again where we ask you to indicate your interest in volunteering by filling out your Expressions of Interest. The Standing Committee Chairs are appointed, and your interest in the various committees will help MGS grow. This a great way for …
It’s that time of year again where we send out the Call for Nominations for our Executive Board. To understand these positions better, you can view our Brief Executive Job Description document below. If you have been thinking about getting involved, and aren’t sure, the …