This monument in the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West, dedicated in September 1983, commemorates David George Nield and Laura Mabel Ross and their descendants. Nield came to Manitoba in 1882 at the age of six and homestead with his parents, George Andrew and Mary Nield, on NW4-20-26W, as one of the first settlers in the Seeburn district. Laura was born to Rev. Richard Ross and Margaret Ross, who were the initial settlers in the Rossburn district (1879). The municipality and town of Rossburn bear their name.
Nield Family commemorative monument (June 2012)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.68269, W101.02024
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: David George Nield (1876-1963)
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 13 February 2021
Historic Sites of Manitoba
This is a collection of historic sites in Manitoba compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. The information is offered for historical interest only.
Browse lists of:
Museums/Archives | Buildings | Monuments | Cemeteries | Locations | OtherInclusion in this collection does not confer special status or protection. Official heritage designation may only come from municipal, provincial, or federal governments. Some sites are on private property and permission to visit must be secured from the owner.
Site information is provided by the Manitoba Historical Society as a free public service only for non-commercial purposes.
Send corrections and additions to this page
to the MHS Webmaster at webmaster@mhs.mb.ca.Help us keep history alive!
