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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.

05/28/2026

Peter GILLIES (1857-1917) was a Dauphin area farmer and pioneer. He died on 18 January 917 in Winnipeg 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.

05/21/2026

Murray James FOSTER (1942-2002) was a farmer, business manager, and municipal official in the St. Andrews municipality. He died in Winnipeg on 09 July 2002 and was buried in the St. George's Wakefield Anglican 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.

05/14/2026

Dawson Kerr ELLIOTT (1853-1946) was a Winnipeg merchant, industrialist and civic leader. He died in Winnipeg on 27 September 1946 and is buried in the St. John's Anglican 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.

05/12/2026

Check out these genealogy events taking place this month.
May 6 - DNA and Genealogy, Winnipeg Public Library
May 9 - Celebrate Manitoba Day at the MGS Open House
May 20 - Explore and Network, East European Genealogical Society
May 29 - Presentation at Creative Retirement Winnipeg: Genealogical Transcription & Notation Conventions by Angela Fiebelkorn
May 30 - Manitoba Genealogical Society Doors Open Winnipeg
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS, VISIT.....
https://mbgenealogy.com/2026/05/01/may-2026-upcoming-events/

05/07/2026

Caroline Elizabeth, Countess/Marquise d’Assereto di SERRAVALLE (1846-1936) was a Manitoba pioneer. She died on 24 January 1936 in her 90th year and was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Winnipeg. She lived a life marked by travel, resilience, and reinvention.

A longer version of her story may be found in the March issue of MGS' journal — Generations.

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.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Shelley Sweeney on the acknowledgement of her hard work in uncovering the history of Asile Ritchot and its cemetery in St. Norbert.

We are happy to collaborate with Dr. Sweeney from OURS-Winnipeg and Cat Gauthier from Coalition to Save Lemay Forest in creating a list of the children who died at Asile Ritchot and/or were buried in the Asile Ritchot cemetery for the purpose of a memorial which will be created by the Government of Manitoba.

04/30/2026

Henry Fleming CALDWELL (1857-1927) was a Dauphin merchant, farmer, and municipal official. He died in Dauphin on 26 April 1927. He is buried in the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery. He is remembered for his contributions to agriculture, business, and civic life in the Dauphin district.

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.

04/24/2026

One of my genealogical happy places! 🇨🇦❤️

04/23/2026

Kim joined us today, all the way from Nanaimo-ish, B.C., for some help with her Métis ancestry! Thanks for the visit, Kim! All the best with your genealogical travels!

Address

1045 St James Street/Unit E
Winnipeg, MB
R3H1B1

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12047839139

Website

http://www.mbgenealogy.com/

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