Magnus Inkster1,2

#498, (1847 - 1911)
FatherWilliam Inkster2,1 (1798 - 1878)
MotherElizabeth O'Donnell1,2 (c 1810 - 1882)
RelationshipSon of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Magnus Inkster & Janet McKechnie descendants

Children of Magnus Inkster and Janet McKechnie

Life Events

BirthMagnus Inkster was born on 10 Aug 1847 in Marmora or Madoc Township, Hastings County, Ontario.
August 10th was given in both the 1901 census and on his death certificate, so is likely his birthday. His age varied a couple of years in each census and at marriage and death, so 1847 is an approximation for the birth year. His marriage record says Marmora, his death record says Madoc.1 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusHe appeared on the 1861 Census of Madoc Township, Hastings County, Ontario with his parents. Magnus was 15, and born in Upper Canada.3 
(Witness) Marriage Magnus Inkster of Madoc witnessed the marriage of his brother William Inkster and Janet Irvine Fidlar on 19 Oct 1870 in Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario.4
William Inkster & Janet Irvine Fidlar
marriage
19 October 1870 in Madoc, Ontario
(with Parents) 1871 CensusMagnus appeared on the 1871 Census of Madoc Township, Hastings County, Ontario with his parents. He was age 24 and born in Ontario.5 
(Informant) DeathMagnus Inkster, farmer in Bruce registered the death of his father William Inkster.6 
MarriageMagnus Inkster married Janet McKechnie, daughter of John McKechnie and Agnes Boyd, on 31 Dec 1878 in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from the marriage certificate: Magnus Inkster, 29, residence Bruce Tp, birthplace Marmora Tp, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, son of William Inkster & Elizabeth Inkster;
Janet McKechnie, 21, residence Saugeen Tp, born Arran Tp, spinster, presbyterian, daughter of John McKechnie & Agnes Boyd;
They were married at the residence of the bride's father at 6th Concession in Saugeen township and the witnesses were Maggie McKechnie of Saugeen & Robert B Wiley of Port Elgin.2 
1881 CensusMagnus and Jannette Inkster appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Magnus was 31, born in Ontario, of Scotch origin, and a farmer. Janet was 21 and born in Ontario. They had one child, Albert, who was 10 months old, born in June. Also in the household was Magnus' mother Elizabeth, his sister Isabella Inkster, and his niece Bella Tassey. The next household enumerated with that of his brother William.7 
(Informant) DeathMagnus Inkster, farmer, of 7 Concession Bruce registered the death in 1882 of his mother Elizabeth.8 
1891 CensusMagnus Inkster and Janet McKechnie appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, enumerated 22 Apr 1891. The Inkster family lived in a 1 story wood house with 3 rooms. Magnus was 45, born in Ontario, father born in Scotland, mother in Ireland, religion Presbyterian, and was a Farmer. Janet was 35, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and her religion was Presbyterian. They could all read and write. Their children were Wishart (10) and Wm McKechnie (5). Also in the household was Magnus' widowed brother Albert and his son William C.9 
(Informant) DeathMagnus Inkster registered the death of his son Albert Wishart Inkster.10 
Photograph Appears in a family photograph that included Magnus, his wife (labelled Mary), and children Mac, Dave, and Agnes.11
Magnus & Janet Inkster with their children Mac, Dave & Agnes
(taken about 1900)
1901 CensusMagnus and Janet appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 2 Con 9. They lived in an 8 room wooden house and owned 100 acres with 1 house and 4 outbuildings. Magnus was 53 years old, born 10 August 1847 or 8 [unclear] in rural Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and was a farmer working on his own account. Janet was 44, born 9 August 1856 in rural Ontario, and of Scotch origin. Their children were William (15), Agnes (9, attended school), and David (6).12 
DeathMagnus died on 16 Feb 1911 in Underwood, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information fromthe death certificate: born 10th August 1847 in Madock Co Hastings, age 63 years 6 months 6 days, retired farmer, father William Inkster born Stromness Isle Orkney Scotland, mother Elizabeth O.Donnell born Ireland, attended by W.J. Chambers, informant was A. Inkster [probably his daughter Agnes] of Underwood, died of Brights disease with pernicious anaemia of over 4 years duration.1 
BurialHe was buried in Baie de Dore Cemetery, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.13 
GravestoneHis gravestone reads:
Magnus Inkster
Died Feb. 16, 1911
Aged 63 Yrs. 6 Ms.
his wife
Janet McKechnie
Died Jan. 26, 1907
Aged 49 Yrs. 6 Ms.13
Inkster monument
Baie du Dore Cemetery
Inkster monument
Baie du Dore Cemetery
Research Note The Bruce Township history book says that Magnus and Janet also had a son named Malcolm but I have not found any confirmation.14 
Last Edited18 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. Death certificate registered in the Province of Ontario "Magnus Inkster, #008211-11."
  2. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Inkster/McKechnie, #001511-78.
  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. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Inkster/Fidler, 1870, page 240.
  5. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Hastings (62), Madoc (2-e), page 12.
  6. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. William Inkster, #001631-78.
  7. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 43.
  8. Death certificate registered in the Province of Ontario "Elizabeth McDonald or Inkster, #001782-82."
  9. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-1), page 63.
  10. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Albert Wishart Inkster, #001881-91.
  11. Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
  12. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-3), page 1, line 46.
  13. Photograph of the Inkster family gravestone at Baie du Dore Cemetery, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, taken by Bill Inkster, 2004.
  14. 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.
  15. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Albert Wishart Inkster, #002010-80.
  16. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. William McKechnie Inkster, #003606-85.
  17. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Agnes Boyd Inkster, #008470-91.
  18. Death certificate registered in the Province of British Columbia. Agnes Boyd Harvey, #1975-09-006410.
  19. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. John Gray Inkster, #004237-96.