Browsing all posts in June, 2011.

Lyle Lawrence: History and Contributions at Rosser

Lyle Lawrence in one of the sons of Reverend James Lawrence who have made huge notable contributions in Rosser. Like his father, Lyle had his own way to get into Rosser’s history.
Lyle and Emily Lawrence are known pioneers in Rosser, Manitoba. Although, Lyle was originally from Scotland, his family traveled across South Africa and settled [...]

Reverend Lawrence’s left Legacy in Manitoba

According to the Manitoba Provincial Archives ‘Historic Holders Land Index’, which lists the first owners of all the land in the Province, Thomas Slater and John Mann Bought the NE and NW quarters of 21-11-2E in July 1872 and Peter Kirton bought SE 21-11-2E in July 1877. Copies of the Abstract covering 21-11-2E.
Mr. Lawrence’s eldest [...]

The Earliest Rosser Village Settlers

Donald and Elizabeth (Williams)

Donald was born in 1934 and received his education at Rosser Village School and United College in Winnipeg. He enjoyed all sports, was a member of the Rosser United Church, taught Sunday school and belonged to the Young People’s Group which he represented at Tuxis Boy’s Parliament. After he moved to Winnipeg, [...]

The Canadian Pacific Rail Water Tank at Rosser

For a long time the water tank in the CPR property was a famous landmark in Rosser, Manitoba. It was unintentionally destroyed due to a train wreck in 1975.
During those years, machines including trains are ran on steam from coal fire and water. [...]

Old Times, Precious Stories at the Rosser’s Pool Elevator

An elevator agent borrowed Jack Munro’s truck a year ago. He left his automobile at Jack’s all locked up and took the keys with him. As Jack remembers it, the agent didn’t return the truck for a couple of days either. Soon after, Jack shoveled approximately 40 [...]

Rosser’s Pool Elevator: A step toward modernization

The official acquirement of a super-modern elevator signaled Rosser’s entry to the world of modernized grain moving. The induction ceremony, on July 20, 1987, was attended by famous people from Manitoba Pool Elevators and CP Rail, with Charlie Mayer, the Minister of State [...]

Tracing the old Mennonites' journey

Quebec City. Eight day of voyage, America can be seen through the telescope. The people were overjoyed in the hopes to set foot on solid ground again. At two in the afternoon a small blank line can be seen [...]