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The Manitoba Genealogical Society provides resources and services for genealogy and family history. L

Every year more and more people are discovering the excitement and interest of tracing their family history. The Manitoba Genealogical Society can help you in getting started with this fascinating pastime.

12/11/2025

John Hooey FERGUSON (1873-1949) was a Manitoba entrepreneur, real estate investor, and community builder. He died in Winnipeg on 31 July 1949 and was buried in the Elmwood Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

12/10/2025

https://mailchi.mp/mbgenealogy/progress-and-achievements Check out our progress and achievements in 2025! Your donations make this possible! Help us reach our goal for this year. Thanks to your generosity, we're now more than 25% of the way through our year-end fundraising campaign! Your support is highly valued and every dollar goes toward our member-driven goals. Join us in making a difference—give today! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/33638?v2=true

12/04/2025

William Irvine ELDER (1871-1930) was a Manitoba horse breeder, agricultural entrepreneur, and community member. He died in Winnipeg of 05 April 1930 and is buried in the Brandon Municipal Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

11/27/2025

Richard “Dick” Weston DOBSON (1884-1965) was a farmer, well diviner and municipal official. He died 19 December 1965 in Hamiota and was buried in Ancrum Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

11/25/2025

https://mailchi.mp/mbgenealogy/giving-tuesday-year-end-fundraising This Giving Tuesday join Manitobans in celebrating generosity and making a lasting impact! The Manitoba Genealogical Society is committed to preserving family history and connecting people to their roots. With your support, we aim to raise $5,000 to enhance our programs and resources for future generations. Donate today at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/33638?v2=true Together, we can make a difference!

11/20/2025

Newman Fletcher CALDER (1858-1927) was a Winnipeg businessman. He died at his Winnipeg home, 17 Harvard Avenue, on 26 August 1927 and was buried in the Elmwood Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

11/18/2025

Jamaica Strong: Community Fundraising Day & Concert in Support of Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

The Honourary Consul of Jamaica in Winnipeg and the Jamaican Association of Manitoba (JAM), in partnership with Black History Manitoba, the Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba (ACAM), and the Council of Caribbean Organizations of Manitoba (CCOM), proudly present

“Jamaica Strong: A Community Hurricane Melissa Fundraising Day & Concert” on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the
Jamaican Cultural Centre (1098 Winnipeg Avenue, Winnipeg) from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

This full-day event will unite the Manitoba community in support of recovery and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The day will feature live music by Drum Café, Dub City Foundation, Fenom, Lyberal, and others; cultural performances by the Afro-Caribbean Senior Dancers,
ANANSI School of Performing Arts, and NACF Dance Ministry; Art exhibit and sale; delicious food specials sold throughout the day; and guest MC Kevin Burgin leading an afternoon of entertainment and community spirit.

All proceeds will be donated directly to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Jamaica to assist with emergency relief, disaster response, and community rebuilding initiatives.

11/13/2025

Ivan John BARSKI (1841-1930) was a Manitoba farmer and pioneer. He died 03 May 1930. Burial details are unknown but he is presumed to be in the Beausejour Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

11/07/2025

Lillian Marion “Lily” AITCHISON (1852-1913) was a Manitoba educator and community activist. She passed away, unmarried, at the Clifton Spring Sanatorium in Clifton Springs, New York State on 28 February 1913 and was buried in the St. James Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

11/04/2025

The MGS Manitoba Name Index (MANI) is available to all members from home, but non-members can access this information at the MGS Resource Library. MANI is a name index pointing you to: local history books, cemetery transcripts, churches, funeral homes, newspapers, 1923 Cummins map index (who owned what land), and Land Grants 1883 - 1945---all searchable by name. We are always adding names to MANI, so check back often. All our indexing is done by MGS volunteers. THANK YOU MGS Volunteers for your dedication!

11/01/2025

The Manitoba Genealogical Society reminds you that the MGS Writing Club SIG meets monthly. This is a free MGS member benefit.

Wanting to finally get your genealogy and family notes into some sort of order? Or is it time to finally write even ONE family story? Join us each month as we each share our journey into writing. May it's time to tackle that big project? We are a small, fun group, and we welcome you! Email volunteer5795@mbgenealogy.com to join.

10/30/2025

Kenneth Stewart “Ken” ZEILIG (1939-1990) was a Winnipeg journalist, actor, and storyteller. He died in Winnipeg on 15 August 1990 and was buried in the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.

Click on this link to the Manitoba Genealogical Cemetery Transcript page https://mbgenealogy.com/what.../cemetery-transcript-sales/. MGS has been transcribing cemeteries since the late 1970s. An abundance of information may be found in these transcripts, including the location of the burial site and information regarding burials where the grave marker is no longer visible.

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1045 St James Street/Unit E
Winnipeg, MB
R3H1B1

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Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm

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+12047839139

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http://www.mbgenealogy.com/

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