ID: 20282
Born west
Date of birth : 1901
Date of death : 1970
Magnús Hannesson was born at Big Point, Manitoba on July 14, 1901. He died in Coquitlam, British Columbia on July 7, 1970. He had the name Magnús Erlendsson in the west.
Spouse: July 17, 1929 Cora Walden b. February 2, 1903, d. April 6, 1976.
Children: All born in Winnipeg: 1. Robert Arthur Glen b. January 17, 1931 2. Joanne Beryl b. February 12, 1933 3. Ina Dell b. September 4, 1935 4. John Murry Ross b. July 9, 1944.
Magnús’ parents were Hannes Erlendsson and Jóhanna Magnúsdóttir who came west to Manitoba in 1900. Magnús grew up in their home in Big Point and later in Langruth.