Miscellaneous archival photos

Many of these photos seem to have been removed from one of the two Inkster family albums for display in the museum. Others were donated individually, and some were found un-catalogued in the museum without any history.

Two McMurray Daughters

1/--/2028

Photo by William Notman
​Montreal, Quebec
c.1880
A note accompanying these two photos states that they show "Inkster granddaughters". They're likely two of Harriet Inkster McMurray's daughters: ​Dorothy, Eleanor, Annie or Harriet Jean.
1/85/555

Photo by Notman & Fraser
Toronto
c.1880
This child is happily snacking on some type of biscuit during their photoshoot.
1/--/2029

Photo by William Klauser (?)
New York,USA
c.1880s

Bobs the dog

1/98/566
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Photo by Steele & Co.
Winnipeg
1894-1912
This photo of Bobs was donated by Sybil Inkster (daughter of Hon. Colin Inkster) in 1958, along with the photo album used at Seven Oaks House. This suggests that Bobs might have been Marak or Harriet's pet.

He's most likely a rat terrier, or a similar breed.

Margaret Inkster Sutherland

2/20/2327
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​c.1870s?
This picture of Margaret Inkster Sutherland is a modern reprint, cropped from a larger family photo.

Mary Sinclair Inkster

2/6/2130

Photo by Ryder Larsen?
Red River Settlement?
1860s-1870s
Mary Sinclair Inkster was the matriarch of Seven Oaks. Her watered-silk dress is a hint to how wealthy the family was, and she's wearing a pendant that's still in our collection today.

Mary Todd Inkster

2/16/2132
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Photo by Ryder Larsen
Red River Settlement (Winnipeg)
1866-1870
This photo of Mary Todd Inkster was originally taken in the late 1860s. This copy was reprinted by Robson Studios between 1906 & 1912.

Sybil Inkster, Myra Inkster & Mary Young

2/16/2133

Photo by Steel & Co.
Winnipeg
c.1900
This photo shows two daughters of Hon. Colin Inkster, Sybil & Myra. We haven't been able to identify Miss Mary Young.

John George inkster

2/20/2328
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c.1860s-1870s
John George Inkster was the family's eldest son, who moved to Louisiana. He worked as a riverboat captain and fought for the Confederacy during the US Civil War.

​This photo is a modern reprint of the original.

William Inkster

2/20/2329

c.1860s
William Inkster was the family's third son, who became a prominent businessman and helped found the local Masonic Lodge. He died of consumption (tuberculosis) on his 33rd birthday.

Jane Inkster Tait

2/20/2330
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c.1875
Jane Inkster Tait was the family's fourth daughter. She lived in the area of St. James known as Silver Heights, where her family maintained a large river allotment. She was known for being an avid horse rider.

Harriet Inkster McMurray

2/20/2332

Photo by Ryder Larsen
Red River Settlement (Winnipeg)
1866-1870
Harriet Inkster McMurray was the youngest daughter, who traveled through the North-West with her fur trader husband, before settling back on the Seven Oaks property. Much of the beadwork in our collection was passed down through her family.

John George Inkster

2/20/2333
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Photo by James Penrose
1871-1880
George Thomas Inkster was the youngest child of the family. He also had one of the most colourful lives, travelling to the Yukon as a prospector and becoming the namesake of a town in North Dakota. You can still find his homestead there today.

Ellen Inkster McDonald

3/20/2331

Photo by William Notman
Montreal, Quebec
c.1860s
Ellen Inkster McDonald married an HBC factor and spent most of her adult life in Saskatchewan. They were witnesses to the signing of Treaty 4, and their home is now a part of Fort Qu'Appelle National Historic Site.

Mary 'Marak' Inkster

4/59/223
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Photo by Israel Bennetto
Winnipeg
c.1890s
Mary 'Marak' Inkster was born on her mother's birthday. She became known for her skills as an organist and her devotion to St. John's Anglican Cathedral. She inherited the Seven Oaks property and donated it to the City of Winnipeg after her death, creating our museum and the modern Seven Oaks Park.

Harriet Louise Inkster

10/15/1014

Photo by A.B. Spence (Gauvin, Gentzel & Co.)
Winnipeg
1915
Harriet Louise Inkster was the daughter of Mary Todd & William Inkster.
7/22/2837

Unfortunately this photo has no identifying information on it and was found in the museum without context. It might show the home of an Inkster descendant.