We have a great library at the Manitoba Genealogical Society. Here is a sampling of some interesting books: DNA for Native American Genealogy by Roberta Estes Very well documented contains everything you need for researching Reflections of Lowe Farm 1899-1999 (also included in the Mani …
Here are some upcoming genealogy sessions that you can access via Zoom. Internet Genealogy: the U.K. & Ireland Online event registration Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will demonstrate basic websites covering census information, vital statistics, and directories. She will also present information on free genealogy software and …
The MGS Fundraising Auction has over 30 lots up for auction–from antiques to original artwork to new items. We have electronics, kitchen equipment, beauty products, games, books and more. Lot 1 – Scrapbooking Hobby This generous lot of scrapbooking materials is sure to please any …
MANI Update September 2023 by Pat Allan, MANI volunteer. The MANI (Manitoba Name Index) is a member benefit and consists of indexes from many sources. When searching for a name, you will see these codes under the column ‘type’. This is what they mean. This …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This past weekend (August 11 and 12), Bill Curtis and Angela Fiebelkorn, MGS Volunteers, manned the table at the St. Vital Agricultural Fair. The St. Vital Ag Society was celebrating it’s 112th Annual Display and Fair at the St. Vital Centennial Arena. MGS was there …
MyHeritage has traditionally been the go-to website for genealogists with European ancestors whereas Ancestry is more North America and the United Kingdom—although there is more and more crossover as time moves forward. MyHeritage just announced their new, free service called PhotoDater™ . Their website states: …
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is Canada’s designated national memory institution, with a legislated mandate to acquire, describe, preserve and provide long-term access to Canada’s documentary heritage. This includes web resources as well as old documents. If you remember, in 2004, under the Library and Archives …