John Inkster1
#298, (say 1760 - )
| Relationship | Father of William Inkster. |
| Overview | * * * * * Little is known so far about John Inkster other than the fact that he was a mariner who married Abigail Marion in 1788 in Stromness, Orkney. There they had six children in the years 1789 & 1791, then 1798, 1800, and 1802. One son James likely died as an infant given that the next son was also named James (a common custom) and son William went to Canada but the fates of the rest are as yet undiscovered. There is an enticing possibility for John which I would love to prove or disprove. There was a John Inkster from Stromness who served with the Hudson's Bay Company in Canada during the exact years that correspond to the gap in his children's births. * * * * * |
| Birth | John Inkster was born say 1760. The year 1760 is a guesstimate that would make his age at marriage 28. It is certainly possible that John was younger, or even much older. |
| Marriage | He married Abigail Marion on 29 Apr 1788 in Stromness, Orkney. The parish register stated that they were both of this parish.1  Marriage of John Inkster & Abigail Marion Stromness, Orkney parish register 29 April 1788 |
| Occupation | John Inkster was a noted to be a sailor in his children's baptism records between 1798 and 1802.1 |
Family | Abigail Marion b. s 1765, d. a 1802 |
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1 b. 10 Oct 1798, d. 19 Mar 1878| Last Edited | 10 Feb 2010 |
Citations:
- Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Stromness, Orkney, 1695-1854 (Family History Library, 990514 & 990515).
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