Thomas Inkster (note - this information may not be correct)
Dwelling #36
Group Number 1

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Inkster Thomas Husband Miner
2 Inkster unknown Wife
3 Inkster Barbara Child
4 Inkster Lawrence Child

Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
581 The Inkster family originally came from the Shetland islands.

The Inkster family originally came from the Shetland islands. In addition to Thomas Inkster, the following references to the Inkster family were also found. It is not known what the relationship is to Thomas Inkster. Charles Inkster - Miner c1875 John Inkster - c1867 - father of Agnes Inkster born 24 Mar 1867 at B-B School 3 Sep 1877 (form III)

582 1871 Notes from Heart of the Desert (Parcell)

Thomas Inkster was alluvial mining at Bendigo in 1871. The Inkster party discovered a reef in Thompsons Creek, on the other side of the range beyond Bendigo, four miles from the Rise & Shine.

583 1878 Marriage of Barbara Inkster

on March 7 1878 Mr John Pearce married Barbara Inkster in the dwelling of her father Thomas Inkster. The officiating minister was the Rev Benjamin Drake. The witnesses were Lawrence Inkster (Barbara's brother ?) and Anderina Anderson. Mr John Pearce was listed as a widower.

587 1893 Death of Thomas Inkster.

On June 30, Thomas Inkster died at the age of 65 years. he is buried in the Cromwell cemetery. His grave is marked with a wooden tombstone.


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