Clarence Bruce Inkster1

#580, (1917 - a 1958)
FatherJames Harvey Inkster1 (1873 - 1954)
MotherIsabella McLean1 (1879 - c 1920)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Inkster
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Descendants of Magnus Fidlar & Janet Irvine
William Inkster & Janet Irvine Fidlar descendants

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
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) ObituaryThey was mentioned in James Harvey Inkster's 1954 obituary as son Bruce of Kingman, Alta.6 
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) ObituaryThey was mentioned in Robert James Harold Inkster's 1958 obituary as brother Bruce of New Westminster.7 
DivorceClarence Bruce Inkster and Mary (-?-) were divorced.4 
DeathBruce died after 1958.7
 
Last Edited16 Sep 2013

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 of James Harvey Inkster in The Vancouver Sun, September 1954. transcribed by a volunteer.
  7. Obituary of James Harold Inkster in Vancouver Sun, Oct 20, 1958. transcribed by a volunteer.