Margaret A. Carter

Historian.

A native of Manitoba, she joined the Manitoba Historical Society in 1965. She earned her 15-year pin as a Dalnavert volunteer. As a member of the Governing Council, she served as Program Chair, Secretary, President, and as Past President Chair of the Regional History Committee. She is currently one of its trustees. She received Manitoba Provincial Government's Prix Award for her volunteer work in heritage preservation.

She is a member of many local historical societies throughout Manitoba and eastern Canada. She is President of the Manitoba Branch of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, and serves on its Council as Prairie Regional Vice President.

She has given over 40 years of voluntary service to various organizations including School Auxiliaries, Cubs and Scouts Mothers' Associations, as a leader in the Girl Guides of Canada, and as a Camp and Church Youth Group leader. As a member of Westminster United Church she has worked on its Board and for many years on its Property Committee. She continues to serve as its archivist.

Margaret was the liaison person between the Town of Kenora's Centennial Committee and the Lake of the Woods Museum in the drive for a new building. For many years she served on its board and that of the Lake of the Woods Historical Society, driving the miles to attend monthly meetings.

She has a great interest in family history, a hobby that she pursues in her spare time.

She is married to John R. Carter, a retired automobile dealer. They have raised two sons and two daughters who have produced their ten wonderful grandchildren.

Profile revised: 28 July 2008