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Map illustrating the Location of the Criddle/Vane Homestead
Modern
Municipality of South Cypress, Manitoba, Canada


Credits:
The Criddle/Vane Homestead Heritage Committee
Bill Galloway, mapping

2

The family homesteaded approximately 10 miles north east of Wawanesa. In honour of The Criddle/Vane families, the homestead was designated the 79th Provincial Park in 2004.

3

Diary of Percy Criddle
1882-1883
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada


Credits:
Sipiweske Museum

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Percy Criddle was the patriarch of this saga and faithfully maintained a written account in the form of a diary during his years in Manitoba. Much information has been gleaned from these writings providing an insight into the life of a pioneer family. There is a typed and bound edition of his 1882-1893 diary.

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Criddle-De-Diddle-Ensis by Alma Criddle
Circa 1973
Wawanesa, Manitoba, Canada


Credits:
Criddle/Vane Homestead Heritage Committee
Sipiweske Museum

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Percy's Granddaughter, Alma Criddle published a book on the family, highlighting and illustrating the accomplishments and hardships of pioneer life. She is buried in the homestead cemetery.