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The following research stories emanated from members of the Wetaskiwin Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society. The stories have been gleaned from the branch's own newsletter entitled Roots & Branches. Stories are printed with permission from Roots & Branches or the article authors themselves, and some editing has been done whenever follow-ups appeared in future newsletters. |
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Arthur WEAVER
A relative of the above person contacted me because her grandmother was having memory issues because in the same conversation, she indicated that the above person, who was 12 years old at the time, had been shot and that was the cause of his death. .... Read more › David Alexander and Mary Jane "Mollie" (Small) FAIRFIELDOn April 11, 2022 a request was received through the branch website from Judy H. It stated: "I'm looking for my father and aunt's death certificate. They drowned in the Belly River near Wetaskiwin on about July 14, 1926. I'd also like to know where they are buried. I suspect it's in the Wetaskiwin Cemetery. Their names are: Fairfield, David Alexander and Fairfield, Isabel----".... Read more › Nels B. ANDERSONOn March 22, 2024 the branch received a request through our website from K. A., that stated: "I'm looking for the gravesite of my great-great grandfather Anderson. He had a farm there somewhere. Unfortunately I don't know what his 1st name was or date of birth or death. My mom would spend summers on that farm in the 1930's and he was alive then. Needle in haystack perhaps!" Oops! Not much to get started on .... Read more › Justine LITTLECHILD (indigenous story)"I decided to write about the summer of “53 for two reasons. Firstly, that summer holds the fondest memories of my Mom. Secondly, I want to dedicate these writings to her”. written by Agnes Littlechild, submitted to Roots & Branches by Pam Cooke .... Read more › Chief Dan MINDE (indigenous story)"Chief Dan Minde is my husband’s great grandfather. Dan’s son was Joe Minde, his granddaughter was Theresa (nee Minde) Wildcat, and his great grandson is Brian Wildcat (my husband)." by Pam Cooke .... Read more › George and Helen (Dion-Buffalo) MONTOUR (indigenous story)"Before the turn of the new year a young eighteen-year-old woman’s’ parents made the decision for an arranged marriage. This was a customary law in those days and very much expected." by Denise Montour .... Read more › |
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