Clarence Bruce Inkster1

#580, (1917 - 1990)
FatherJames Harvey Inkster1 (1873 - 1954)
MotherIsabella McLean1 (1879 - c 1920)
RelationshipsGreat-grandson of Hector McLean
Great-grandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Children of Clarence Bruce Inkster and Mary (-?-)
  • Kenneth Inkster 11
  • Clifford Inkster11

Life Events

CalledClarence Bruce Inkster went by the name of Bruce. 
BirthHe was born in 1917 in Ontario.1
 
(with Father) 1921 CensusBruce appeared on the 1921 Census of Mount Hope Municipality, Saskatchewan with his widowed father and seven older siblings. He was 5, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, and was a student.2 
Voters' ListHarvey Inkster, Sr., gentleman, and his son Bruce, farmer, appeared on the electoral roll in 1940 in Raymore, Saskatchewan. They were enumerated in the electoral district of Yorkton, in the polling division comprising: All of Township 29, Range 18, W 2nd.3 
Voters' ListBrothers Bruce and H., Jr., Inkster appeared on the electoral roll in 1940 in Raymore. H was a labourer and Bruce was a farmer. They were enumerated in the electoral district of Yorkton, in the polling division comprised of Sect 7 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 34, Twp 29, Range 18, W2.3 
Voters' ListHarvey Inkster Sr., gentleman, and Bruce Inkster, farmer, appeared on the electoral roll in 1945 in Raymore. They were enumerated in the electoral district of Yorkton, in the polling division comprising: All of Township 29, Range 18, W 2nd.3 
MarriageHe married Mary (-?-).
There are 2 sons.4 
(Subject) Photograph Appeared in a family group photo taken in Stanley Park, Vancouver.5
Stanley Park, Vancouver, 1948
As labelled by Marie Inkster:
1 & 2 - Mable & Eddie Johnston
3 & 4 - Jim Inkster & Eunice Hill, before their marriage
5 & 6 - Bruce & Mary Inkster
7 - Uncle Harvey (James Harvey Inkster)
8 - Shirley (Mabel's daughter)
The others are relatives of Eunice
Photograph Bruce & Mary in Stanley Park.5
Bruce & Mary Inkster, Stanley Park, 1948
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Harvey Alexander Inkster's 1948 obituary as brother Bruce of New Westminster.6 
Voters' ListThe Inksters appeared on the electoral roll in 1953 in Kingman, Alberta. They were listed as Bruce, farmer, and Mrs Bruce Inkster. With them was Bruce's father, Harvey.3 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in James Harvey Inkster's 1954 obituary as son Bruce of Kingman, Alta.7 
Voters' ListThe Inksters appeared on the Federal voter's list in the Burnaby-Coquitlam Electoral district. 1957 - 815 Blue Mountain Road - Bruce, mill worker; Mrs Mary.3 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Robert James Harold Inkster's 1958 obituary as brother Bruce of New Westminster.8 
DivorceBruce and Mary divorced.4 
DeathBruce died on 9 Mar 1990 in Calgary, Alberta.9
 
Obituary
INKSTER Mr. Bruce Inkster of Calgary, passed away at his residence on March 9, 1990 at the age of 73 years. Funeral Services will be held at MclNNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Wednesday, March 21, 1990 at 10.00 a.m. with The Rev. Eric Long of The Anglican Church of Canada officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.9
 
Newspaper Published 17 May 1990 in the Calgary Herald.

In the Estate of CLARENCE BRUCE INKSTER, late of the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, who died on the 9th day of March, 1990. TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the Estate ot the above named must file with the GbAsstmmm undersigned by Ihe 21st day of June, 1990, a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Public Trustee 2100 AGT Tower 411 -1st Street S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G4Y5.10
 
Last Edited29 Jan 2019

Citations

  1. 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, p. 264, Inkster family.
  2. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Last Mountain District, SD 46, Page 16.
  3. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. Letter from Marie Isabel Inkster, Kincardine, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated March 1997.
  5. Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
  6. Obituary for Harvey Inkster, Wednesday July 28 1948, from the clipping files of Bruce County Museum, paper not named.
  7. Obituary of James Harvey Inkster in The Vancouver Sun, September 1954. transcribed by a volunteer.
  8. Obituary of James Harold Inkster in Vancouver Sun, Oct 20, 1958. transcribed by a volunteer.
  9. Obituary for Bruce Inkster, Calgary Herald, Wednesday July 28 1948, text viewed at Newspapers.com.
  10. Calgary Herald, Calgary Herald, classified ads, 17 May 1990, Page 73. viewed online at Newspapers.com.
  11. Family knowledge.