Elizabeth Inkster1

#496, (c 1845 - 1892)
FatherWilliam Inkster1 (1798 - 1878)
MotherElizabeth O'Donnell1 (c 1810 - 1882)
RelationshipDaughter of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Elizabeth Inkster & Duncan M McKenzie descendants

Children of Elizabeth Inkster and Duncan M McKenzie

Life Events

BirthElizabeth Inkster was born circa 1845 in Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario.
Elizabeth's age was reported inconsistently throughout her life, pointing to a birthdate between 1843 and 1845. Her siblings on either side were Isabella (1842) and Mary Victoria (c1846).2 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusShe appeared on the 1861 Census of Madoc Township, Hastings County, Ontario with her parents. Elizabeth was 19, and born in Upper Canada.3 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusElizabeth appeared on the 1871 Census of Madoc Township, Hastings County, Ontario with her parents. She was age 26 and born in Ontario.4 
MarriageShe married Duncan M McKenzie, son of Murdoch McKenzie and Isabella (-?-), on 24 Sep 1878 in Underwood, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the marriage certificate: Duncan McKenzie, 41, residence Bruce, born Scotland, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian, son of Murdoch & Isabella McKenzie;
Elizabeth Inkster, 31, residence Bruce, born Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of William Inkster & Elizabeth McDonald [sic];
The witnesses were Keith Webster of Derby & Isabella Inkster of Bruce.1 
1881 CensusDuncan and Elizabeth McKensy [sic] appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Duncan was 45, born in Scotland, a farmer, Presbyterian. Elizabeth was 33, born in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and Presbyterian. They had one child, Isabella, 9 months old and born in July.5 
(Witness) Marriage Elizabeth McKenzie of Marmora witnessed the marriage of James Harvey Fidlar and her sister Isabella Inkster on 26 Jan 1887 in Fenelon Falls, Victoria County, Ontario.6 
1891 CensusDuncan and Elizabeth McKenzie appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The McKenzie family lived with Elizabeth's brother William Inkster and his family in a 2 story stone house with 10 rooms. Duncan was 56, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, religion Canada Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Elizabeth was 48, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ireland, and religion Canada Presbyterian. They could all read and write.7 
DeathElizabeth died on 10 Jul 1892 in Tiverton, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from registration: age 47, married woman, born Madoc Ont, Presbyterian, died of Consumption, registered by Duncan McKenzie on 1 Aug 1892.2
Elizabeth McKenzie
Death Certificate, 1892
Last Edited9 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. McKenzie/Inkster, #001543-78.
  2. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Elizabeth McKenzie, #001906-92.
  3. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Hastings County, Madoc Township (1), page 7.
  4. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (62), Madoc (2-e), page 12.
  5. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 61.
  6. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Fidler/Inkster, #011911-87 [image blurry].
  7. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 4.
  8. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Isabella Georgina McKenzie, #002013-80.
  9. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Duncan Marnes McKenzie, #003112-83.
  10. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Magnus Herbert McKenzie, #003649-86.