Some lived in Red Deer in 1904 when Rosedale was still known as the Balmoral district.
Others worked at the Tom Gaetz Store, Piper Brick Company and the Great West Lumber Company.
All are part of a personal history tracing the descendants of Red Deer families back to 1913.
The stories are compiled in the Centennial Family Project, a 158-page book with photos and information about 48 families.
“It’s a cross section of people who came here, made it their home and they still have descendents that are living here,” said Linda McKay, a member of the Red Deer branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society, organizers of the project to help mark the city’s 100th birthday.
“It’s neat that there are still that many people here. It gives you information about the roots of our community and how people from all walks of life are still here.”
McKay said they expected more families but she said there is still time for residents to come forward with their personal history dating back to 1913.
The deadline to submit stories and photos is Dec. 6.
An early proof of the book will be displayed at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library as part of the Fire and Ice Centennial Grande Finale closing on Dec. 13.
The finished product is expected to be completed in early 2014.
Copies of the book will be permanently housed at the Red Deer Public Library and at the Red Deer and District Archives.
The branch has been collecting stories since January to honour families as part of Red Deer’s centennial celebrations.
For information on submissions, call McKay at 403-347-1605 or email rdbrags@telus.net.
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