James Harvey Inkster1

#534, (1918 - 1998)
FatherAlbert Wallace Inkster1 (1880 - 1959)
MotherMary Ellen Campbell1 (1887 - 1978)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Descendants of Magnus Fidlar & Janet Irvine
William Inkster & Janet Irvine Fidlar descendants

Children of James Harvey Inkster and Edna Susanna Gottschalk
  • Marilyn Alice Inkster1 (1938 - 1991)
  • William Albert Inkster1
  • Robert James Inkster1
  • Donald Kevin Inkster1

Life Events

CalledJames Harvey Inkster went by the name of Jimmy.2 
BirthHe was born on 27 Apr 1918 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.1,3
 
(with Parents) 1921 CensusJames appeared on the 1921 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Ontario.4 
OccupationHe worked for Ontario Hydro digging postholes for 35 cents/hour in 1938.5 
MarriageHe married Edna Susanna Gottschalk on 8 Jan 1938 in Kincardine, Ontario.2
 
(Subject) Photograph Appeared in a family group photo taken about 1953.6
Seated are Albert Wallace Inkster & his wife Mary (Minnie) Campbell
Their children, L to R, Ellen Leggett, Jimmy, Jeanetta Campbell, Campbell, George, Marie & Bert
Taken about 1953
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in William Campbell Inkster's 1981 obituary as brother James of Tiverton.7 
DeathJames died on 22 Dec 1998.
Another family member has a date of 23 Dec 1999. Need to verify.8 
Last Edited12 Mar 2015

Citations

  1. Letter from Marie Isabel Inkster, Kincardine, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated March 1997.
  2. E-mails from Bert Campbell to J Kolthammer.
  3. Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "30 Jan 1997."
  4. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 19, Page 4.
  5. The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691.
  6. Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
  7. Obituary of William Campbell Inkster in unknown newspaper, Nov 1981 (Owen Sound Public Library, Inkster clipping file).
  8. Letter from Bill Inkster, Ontario, to Jennifer Kolthammer, dated 29 Sep 2003.