John and Mary Inkster had eleven children. Nine of them survived to adulthood.
1). Margaret “Maggie” (24 April 1827 - 14 December 1904)
2). Charlotte (6 February 1829 - 5 July 1845)
3). John George (30 December 1830 –14 September 1898)
4). Mary “Marak” (18 December 1832 12 August 1912)
5). James (6 March 1834 - September 1834)
6). William (15 May 1836 -15 May 1869)
7). Jane (17 November 1838 –1926)
8). Ellen “Nellie” (20 December 1840 - 24 December 1912)
9). Colin (8 August 1843 –28 September 1934)
10). Harriet (18 October 1846 - 12 May 1922)
11). George Thomas (12 December 1849 - December 1901)
2). Charlotte (6 February 1829 - 5 July 1845)
3). John George (30 December 1830 –14 September 1898)
4). Mary “Marak” (18 December 1832 12 August 1912)
5). James (6 March 1834 - September 1834)
6). William (15 May 1836 -15 May 1869)
7). Jane (17 November 1838 –1926)
8). Ellen “Nellie” (20 December 1840 - 24 December 1912)
9). Colin (8 August 1843 –28 September 1934)
10). Harriet (18 October 1846 - 12 May 1922)
11). George Thomas (12 December 1849 - December 1901)
Many of the Inkster men became noted politicians and businessmen. They were influential, and their exploits were well recorded by contemporary sources. The story of the Inkster women is more difficult to tell. In many cases they have only been recorded as a footnote in the story of their husbands and children. For the lucky few, society pages talked about their looks and clothing. Research into their lives continues.
Today, Inkster descendants live across North America, Scotland, and as far away as New Zealand.
Additional geneaological files are available in the museum's archives.
Please contact us if you have any additional family resources or information that you'd like to share.
Please contact us if you have any additional family resources or information that you'd like to share.
Margaret Inkster Sutherland
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Charlotte Inkster
1829 - 1845
Charlotte was born on February 6, 1829 and baptized five days later on February 11 by Rev. William Cockran. Charlotte died in 1845 at the age of 16.
John george inkster
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Mary 'Marak' inkster
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Bobs the dog
c.1890 - 1910
This photo of Bobs was taken some time between 1894 and 1912. Based on these dates, we believe he was Marak's dog.
He looks to have been a Jack Russel Terrier, or possibly an English Pointer.
Bob is posing on a bear skin rug, and showing off a collar held in the Museum's collection. Its engraved gold nameplate reads:
Bobs
Seven Oaks
It's obvious that Bobs was a cherished member of the family and his story is probably the oldest pet-history preserved in Manitoba!
He looks to have been a Jack Russel Terrier, or possibly an English Pointer.
Bob is posing on a bear skin rug, and showing off a collar held in the Museum's collection. Its engraved gold nameplate reads:
Bobs
Seven Oaks
It's obvious that Bobs was a cherished member of the family and his story is probably the oldest pet-history preserved in Manitoba!
james inkster
1834
James was born on March 6, 1834. He died 6 months later.
william inkster
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jane inkster Tait
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Ellen inkster mcdonald
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the honourable
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The Manitoba Historical Society unveils the Seven Oaks Monument (19 June 1891)
Archives of Manitoba 
Colin in front of Bleak House, 1930
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harriet inkster mcmurray
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george thomas inkster
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A log cabin built by George T. Inkster in 1878, in Inkster, North Dakota, USA. (Hand-coloured photo c.1910)
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In Memorium.
Within the past few weeks the relentless hand has been laid upon three children of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster, and their home has been made desolate. A kind friend of the family, who was with them a great deal during this time has, by request, written the following notices of the three little ones who have put on the incorruptible and whose earthly remains now lay beside their brother Timoleon, who died last May:
Ettie Inkster: Born May 9, 1890, died February 19, 1893 aged 2 years, 9 months, 10 days.
Those who saw little Ettie three days before God called her to His home can never forget the glad happy way in which she greeted her mother, that particular morning when she brought her clothes to be dressed. She was sweet and smiling to everyone who addressed her on that morning, although she had been wakened many times during the night by those terrible spasms of coughing. Yet the messenger came quickly, and little Ettie Inkster was the first to be summoned as the brothers and sisters that remained after their little brother “Tim” was taken nearly one year ago.
Robert Inkster: Born March 31, 1888, died February 24, 1893. Aged 4 years, 10 months, 24 days.
Dear little “Bobby” – as he was affectionately called by all who knew him – struggled long and manfully with the angel Death, and when questioned if he felt sick or in pain he would always reply in the negative, and would say to his mother every day, “ I am better today" until two days before he died he told her that he was worse. “Bobby” was a patient little sufferer, and though he did not seem to be in pain he wasted away until at the time of his death he was but the former semblance of his physical self. He was a favorite with all of the neighbors and acquaintances of his father’s family. When asked by his mother about five minutes before he died if he were going to leave her and go and see “Tim” he nodded his head and murmured “yes”. He had said to his mother many times during the last summer that he was “going to heaven to be with Tim”, and take Tim’s little hatchet to him. Bobby was a very smart little boy – far beyond his years, but God saw fit to take him with the others.
Agnes Louisa: Born Oct. 28, 1891, died March 3, 1893, aged 1 year, 4 months, 3 days.
Little Agnes was the last to join the brothers and sisters gone before. A sweet little babe but sixteen months old, and though all were equally dearly, dearly loved who could forget “the baby?” And how she would reach out and cry for “Annie” – her little sister to take her! She would cling to Annie and be cared for by her for hours when she would allow no one else to care for her. She would reach with her little hands for water or food, but many times would turn her head away if given her by anyone but her sister Anna. Pity poor Anna Inkster, now that her sweet baby sister is gone."
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A little child of Geo. Gardner died at the home of G. T. Inkster one day last week. Mrs. Gardner is the sister of Mrs. Inkster, and the family came down from their home at Turtle Mountains to pay Mr. Inkster a visit. The little one contracted the measles and whooping cough, with the misfortunate result above stated.
DIED – On Sunday night last Ettie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster. For several weeks the children of this family have been battling the disease, being first taken with measles, followed with whooping cough, to which little Ettie succumbed. The funeral occurred Tuesday, the little one being laid beside her brother, Timothy, who died last winter. The hand of affliction has rested heavily upon this family of late, and the sincere sympathy of many friends is extended to them in the night of their sorrow, while through the darkness gleams the light of Hope, and heard are the word of the Master, “I love thee: pass under the rod.”
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A Card.
The undersigned wish to extend their sincerest thanks to those friends who so kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of their son, Timoleon, and to assure them their assistance and kindly sympathy in this, their bereavement, is fully appreciated.
-Mr. & Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster
We are requested to announce that the contagious disease which for some time afflicted the family of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster, has been fully eradicated, and that neighbors and friends will now be welcomed at the home of the above.
From the McHenry County Independent, Towner, ND, United States
Within the past few weeks the relentless hand has been laid upon three children of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster, and their home has been made desolate. A kind friend of the family, who was with them a great deal during this time has, by request, written the following notices of the three little ones who have put on the incorruptible and whose earthly remains now lay beside their brother Timoleon, who died last May:
Ettie Inkster: Born May 9, 1890, died February 19, 1893 aged 2 years, 9 months, 10 days.
Those who saw little Ettie three days before God called her to His home can never forget the glad happy way in which she greeted her mother, that particular morning when she brought her clothes to be dressed. She was sweet and smiling to everyone who addressed her on that morning, although she had been wakened many times during the night by those terrible spasms of coughing. Yet the messenger came quickly, and little Ettie Inkster was the first to be summoned as the brothers and sisters that remained after their little brother “Tim” was taken nearly one year ago.
Robert Inkster: Born March 31, 1888, died February 24, 1893. Aged 4 years, 10 months, 24 days.
Dear little “Bobby” – as he was affectionately called by all who knew him – struggled long and manfully with the angel Death, and when questioned if he felt sick or in pain he would always reply in the negative, and would say to his mother every day, “ I am better today" until two days before he died he told her that he was worse. “Bobby” was a patient little sufferer, and though he did not seem to be in pain he wasted away until at the time of his death he was but the former semblance of his physical self. He was a favorite with all of the neighbors and acquaintances of his father’s family. When asked by his mother about five minutes before he died if he were going to leave her and go and see “Tim” he nodded his head and murmured “yes”. He had said to his mother many times during the last summer that he was “going to heaven to be with Tim”, and take Tim’s little hatchet to him. Bobby was a very smart little boy – far beyond his years, but God saw fit to take him with the others.
Agnes Louisa: Born Oct. 28, 1891, died March 3, 1893, aged 1 year, 4 months, 3 days.
Little Agnes was the last to join the brothers and sisters gone before. A sweet little babe but sixteen months old, and though all were equally dearly, dearly loved who could forget “the baby?” And how she would reach out and cry for “Annie” – her little sister to take her! She would cling to Annie and be cared for by her for hours when she would allow no one else to care for her. She would reach with her little hands for water or food, but many times would turn her head away if given her by anyone but her sister Anna. Pity poor Anna Inkster, now that her sweet baby sister is gone."
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A little child of Geo. Gardner died at the home of G. T. Inkster one day last week. Mrs. Gardner is the sister of Mrs. Inkster, and the family came down from their home at Turtle Mountains to pay Mr. Inkster a visit. The little one contracted the measles and whooping cough, with the misfortunate result above stated.
DIED – On Sunday night last Ettie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster. For several weeks the children of this family have been battling the disease, being first taken with measles, followed with whooping cough, to which little Ettie succumbed. The funeral occurred Tuesday, the little one being laid beside her brother, Timothy, who died last winter. The hand of affliction has rested heavily upon this family of late, and the sincere sympathy of many friends is extended to them in the night of their sorrow, while through the darkness gleams the light of Hope, and heard are the word of the Master, “I love thee: pass under the rod.”
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A Card.
The undersigned wish to extend their sincerest thanks to those friends who so kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of their son, Timoleon, and to assure them their assistance and kindly sympathy in this, their bereavement, is fully appreciated.
-Mr. & Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster
We are requested to announce that the contagious disease which for some time afflicted the family of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Inkster, has been fully eradicated, and that neighbors and friends will now be welcomed at the home of the above.
From the McHenry County Independent, Towner, ND, United States
