William Charles Inkster1

#500, (1871 - 1952)
FatherWilliam Inkster2 (1837 - 1917)
MotherJanet Irvine Fidlar2 (1840 - 1910)
RelationshipGrandson 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 William Charles Inkster and Elizabeth Drummond

Life Events

Research Note So far, the full name of William Charles Inkster has only been seen on his land grant application.1 
BirthWilliam Charles Inkster was born on 1 Sep 1871 in Hastings County, Ontario.3,4
 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1881 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 9 years old, born in Ontario, and attended school.5 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 19, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in England, religion Canada Presbyterian, and was a farmer.6 
NoteHe witnessed the marriage of David Riebel and Mary Steinhoff on 22 Mar 1893.7 
(Witness) Marriage Wm C Inkster of Bruce Tp witnessed the marriage of his brother James Harvey Inkster and Isabella McLean on 6 Apr 1898 in Underwood, Bruce County, Ontario.8 
MarriageWilliam Charles Inkster married Elizabeth Drummond, daughter of Hepburn Drummond and Martha McCurtin, on 21 Dec 1898 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from marriage registration: William C Inkster, 27, residence Bruce Township, birthplace Ontario, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian, son of William Inkster & Janet Fidlar;
Lizzie Drummond, 22, residence Bruce Township, born in Ontario, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of Hepbn Drummond & Martha McKurtan;
They were married by Rev Jas Fitzpatrick and the witnesses were James F Inkster of Maxwell & Minnie Drummond of Bruce.2 
1901 CensusWilliam and Elizabeth Inkster appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 32, Concession 1. They leased 50 acres including a 5-room wood house and one outbuilding. William was 29, born 1 Sept 1871 in rural Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and worked on his own account as a farmer. Elizabeth was 24 and born 20 August 1876 in rural Ontario.4 
1911 CensusWilliam and Elizabeth Inkster appeared on the 1911 Census of Saskatchewan, at Township 24 Range 8 W3. William was 37, born in Sept 1873 in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, a teacher and farmer. Elizabeth was 32, born Aug 1878 in Ontario, Scotch origin and Presbyterian. Their children were Willie (9, attended school) and Walter (2).9 
Land Record In Feb 1912, William Charles Inkster homesteaded at SW quarter of Section 16 Township 24 Range 8 W3. The record was under the name William Charles Inkster and the land was near the towns of Tullis and Lucky Lake, which were served by the CNR.1 
Residence William Charles Inkster lived in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, according to a Bruce Township history book.10 
1916 CensusW C and Elizabeth Inkster appeared on the 1916 Census of Saskatchewan, at Twp 24 Range 8 W3, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. William was 44, born in Canada, Presbyterian, of Scotch origin, a Farmer and employer. Elizabeth was 39, born in Canada and Presbyterian. Their children were William (14), Walter (7), and Helen (3).11 
1921 CensusWilliam and Elizabeth appeared on the 1921 Census of Coteau, Saskatchewan, at Section 16 Township 24 Range 8 W3. They owned their 6 room wood house and the family was Presbyterian. William was 45, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, of Scotch origin, and was a farmer working his own farm. Elizabeth was 40, born in Ontario, father born in Quebec, mother in Scotland, of Scotch origin. Their children were William (19, working on farm), Walter (12), and Helen (7).12 
(Subject) Photograph William appeared in a photograph with his siblings Albert and Mabel. The style of Mabel's hat points to the 1920s.13
Siblings Albert, Mabel, and William Inkster
(undated)
Photograph Will and Lizzie in a photo in front of their home taken by their niece Marie Inkster when she visited them in Prince Albert.13
William Charles Inkster & his wife Elizabeth (Drummond)
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, 1948
DeathWilliam died in 1952.14,15
 
BurialHe was buried in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.15 
Research Note James Inkster of Maxwell who was a witness at William & Elizabeth's marriage is from an Inkster family who lived in Osprey Tp in Grey County. A connection between the two Inkster families has not been found...perhaps there was one back in Scotland prior to the early 1800s. 
Last Edited2 Jun 2015

Citations

  1. Index to Dominion Land Grants, Western Canada, 1870-1930, compiled by Library and Archives Canada, <http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020111_e.html>.
  2. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: Inkster/Drummond, #003252-98, Family History Library.
  3. Letters from Betty McKinnon, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, various dates, "30 Jan 1997."
  4. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Bruce (a-6), page 2, line 13.
  5. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Bruce (177), Bruce Township (a-1), page 44.
  6. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 4.
  7. Webpage The Ontario Vital Statistics Project (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/part9x86.htm), volunteer site run by Mary Crandall.
  8. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Inkster/McLean, #003237-98.
  9. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Moose Jaw district (211), subdistrict 51, page 8.
  10. 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.
  11. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Kindersley District 19, ED 8, page 18.
  12. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Kindersley, SD 10, Page 16.
  13. Copies of photographs in Marie Inkster's collection.
  14. Inferred from analysis of data: ... not mentioned in brother James Harvey's 1954 obituary but other siblings were.
  15. Saskatchewan, Canada, Burial Index, 1802-2011 created by the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society and viewed at Ancestry. William Inkster, 1952, Prince Albert.
  16. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. William Fidlar Inkster, #008461-02.
  17. Letter from Marie Isabel Inkster, Kincardine, Ontario, to J Kolthammer, dated March 1997.
  18. Obituary of Walter Drummond Inkster in St Catharines Standard, 28 Aug 2000. read online.