Background
He was born in the Orkney Islands and came to Rupert"s Land in 1819 as a stonemason employed by the Hudson"s Bay Company.
He was born in the Orkney Islands and came to Rupert"s Land in 1819 as a stonemason employed by the Hudson"s Bay Company.
Later, Inkster began farming and also operated as an independent merchant. He operated a water-powered mill and also was president of a company which constructed a steam-powered grist mill. He served as a magistrate, as a petty judge and as auditor of public accounts.
He died at Kildonan in 1874.
His former home, Seven Oaks House, now operates as a museum.
He served as a member of the Council of Assiniboia from 1857 to 1868.