Memorable Manitobans: Mary Christina Knisley (1879-?)

Born in Mount Forest, Ontario, 29 November 1879. Came to Manitoba in 1901. Married in that year to Joseph Knisley and took up home on Section 3-14-9., near Darlingford, Manitoba, Mr. Knisley was drowned in an accident in 1920. Mrs. Knisley has carried on the family operations since and lives in Darlingford, Manitoba. Has two sons and a daughter. An active Red Cross worker. Takes a keen interest in church work. One of the Managing Board of the Presbyterian (Union) Church. Member of the Ladies Missionary Society for many years. Address, Darlingford, Manitoba.

Sources:

Pioneers and Prominent People of Manitoba, Winnipeg: Canadian Publicity Company, 1925.

This profile was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Profile revised: 22 April 2012

A collection of noteworthy Manitobans from the past, compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. Search the collection by word or phrase, name, place, occupation or other text: Custom Search Browse surnames beginning with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z Send corrections and additions to the Memorable Manitobans Administrator at biographies@mhs.mb.ca Suggest a Memorable Manitoban  |  Sources  |  Acknowledgements Support the MHS and