John 'Jock' Inkson
S. of William Inkson & Mary Gordon
John 'Jock' Inkson
Born 29.4.1870 at Orton, Rothes, Moray, Scotland
Occ. Vegatable Merchant (Elgin)
Marr. Catherine H. Dockar in 1893 at Garmouth, Elgin, Moray
Died 29th October 1945 at 82 High St., Elgin, Moray
Buried at Essil Churchyard, Elgin, Moray
NOTE
Catherine was born c 1874 at Garmouth, Elgin, Moray & died in 1952. Her father was Alexander Dockar.
A Gravestone reads: Erected by JOHN WILSON, shipwright, Kingston, in memory of his two daughters HELLEN who died 6 December 1856 aged 13 and ISABELLA who died 24 January 1865 aged 26. The said JOHN WILSON and his wife, also their daughter and her husband CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DOCKAR aged 89 yrs. JOHN INKSON son-in-law of CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DOCKAR who died 29 October 1945 aged 75, and his wife CATHERINE H DOCKAR who died 28 January 1952 aged 78. Excert from 'Courant' 1.2.1952: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS INKSON. - At Elgin, on 28th January 1952, Catherine Dockar, widow of John Inkson, vegetable merchant, and daughter of the late Capt. Alexander Dockar, Kingston, aged 72 years. Interred in Essil Churchyard.
Extract from 'Northern Scott' 6.3.1897: NOTICE
"I, John Inkson, 185 HIGH Street, Elgin, will not be responsible for any DEBTS incurred by my wife, CATHERINE DOCKER, or INKSON, from and after this date. Elgin, 6th March 1897."
Extract from 'Courant' 23.2.1945: "SOLD TATTIES FOR HALF A CENTURY. Mr "Jock" Inkson Goes Into Retirement.
"Claiming to be the first man to drive a hansome cab in Elgin. Mr "Jock" Inkson now in his 78th year, is retiring from business. For the past half century, he has gone the rounds of Elgin streets and supplying local housewives with their "tatties" and vegetables. No more, alas, will "Jock's" clarion call of "Tatties, wives, tatties. Hurry up!" be heard resounding in the streets and up the lanes and closes. To add imputus to his vocal efforts he used to proclaim his proximity by the ringing of a hand bell, but owing to Defence Regulations this custom has been in abeyance for the past few years. In conversation with a "Courant" reporter this week "Jock" told how he started his rounds with a donkey and cart and a crate of fresh herring, which he sold at four for a 1d. Very often he used to give them an extra one. "Mony's the same though, "said "Jock" with an amused twinkle in his eye, "a wifie would say tae me, Dinna be stingy noo Jock, Come awa', gie's anither." Questioned as to his re-action, "Jock" replied, "I just asked the wifie for her plate of herring, threw the fish back into my boxie and returned her money!" Evidently such incidents were soon forgotten as his custom continued to flourish. His first job was herding cows in a wood near Fochabers, for which he received £4 a year. After that he was a coachman to Dr White and Dr Watson, two local doctors, well known to previous generations. In 1942 Mr and Mrs Inkson, who are natives of Morayshire celebrated their golden wedding. They have no family."
Extract from 'Courant' 2.11.1945: "BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS"
"INKSON. - At 92 High Street (Extract below states 82 High St.), Elgin, on 29th October, 1945, John Inkson, greengrocer, beloved husband of Catherine Docker. Sadly missed and deeply mourned."
Extract from 'Courant' 9.11.1945: "THE LATE MR JOHN INKSON"
"It was with much regret that the community learned on Monday of the death, which occurred suddenly that morning of Mr John Inkson, 82 High Street. Few citizens in the burgh were better known or enjoyed a greater measure of popularity. For close on half a century, he went the rounds of the town with his horse and lorry retailing fruit and vegetables and in his business capacity he was known to every housewife of the present and past generations. His death removes from our midst one who was a distinct personality in the town. Mr Inkson was a native of the Orton district and claimed to have driven the first hansome cab seen in Elgin Three years ago, he and Mrs Inkson, by whom he is survived, celebrated his golden wedding. The funeral took place to Essil Churchyard yesterday, the service at the house being taken by Rev. J.M.M. Madill. There were many wreaths."
All information is with great thanks to Anne Burgess.
S. of William Inkson & Mary Gordon
John 'Jock' Inkson
Born 29.4.1870 at Orton, Rothes, Moray, Scotland
Occ. Vegatable Merchant (Elgin)
Marr. Catherine H. Dockar in 1893 at Garmouth, Elgin, Moray
Died 29th October 1945 at 82 High St., Elgin, Moray
Buried at Essil Churchyard, Elgin, Moray
NOTE
Catherine was born c 1874 at Garmouth, Elgin, Moray & died in 1952. Her father was Alexander Dockar.
A Gravestone reads: Erected by JOHN WILSON, shipwright, Kingston, in memory of his two daughters HELLEN who died 6 December 1856 aged 13 and ISABELLA who died 24 January 1865 aged 26. The said JOHN WILSON and his wife, also their daughter and her husband CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DOCKAR aged 89 yrs. JOHN INKSON son-in-law of CAPTAIN ALEXANDER DOCKAR who died 29 October 1945 aged 75, and his wife CATHERINE H DOCKAR who died 28 January 1952 aged 78. Excert from 'Courant' 1.2.1952: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS INKSON. - At Elgin, on 28th January 1952, Catherine Dockar, widow of John Inkson, vegetable merchant, and daughter of the late Capt. Alexander Dockar, Kingston, aged 72 years. Interred in Essil Churchyard.
"I, John Inkson, 185 HIGH Street, Elgin, will not be responsible for any DEBTS incurred by my wife, CATHERINE DOCKER, or INKSON, from and after this date. Elgin, 6th March 1897."
"Claiming to be the first man to drive a hansome cab in Elgin. Mr "Jock" Inkson now in his 78th year, is retiring from business. For the past half century, he has gone the rounds of Elgin streets and supplying local housewives with their "tatties" and vegetables. No more, alas, will "Jock's" clarion call of "Tatties, wives, tatties. Hurry up!" be heard resounding in the streets and up the lanes and closes. To add imputus to his vocal efforts he used to proclaim his proximity by the ringing of a hand bell, but owing to Defence Regulations this custom has been in abeyance for the past few years. In conversation with a "Courant" reporter this week "Jock" told how he started his rounds with a donkey and cart and a crate of fresh herring, which he sold at four for a 1d. Very often he used to give them an extra one. "Mony's the same though, "said "Jock" with an amused twinkle in his eye, "a wifie would say tae me, Dinna be stingy noo Jock, Come awa', gie's anither." Questioned as to his re-action, "Jock" replied, "I just asked the wifie for her plate of herring, threw the fish back into my boxie and returned her money!" Evidently such incidents were soon forgotten as his custom continued to flourish. His first job was herding cows in a wood near Fochabers, for which he received £4 a year. After that he was a coachman to Dr White and Dr Watson, two local doctors, well known to previous generations. In 1942 Mr and Mrs Inkson, who are natives of Morayshire celebrated their golden wedding. They have no family."
"INKSON. - At 92 High Street (Extract below states 82 High St.), Elgin, on 29th October, 1945, John Inkson, greengrocer, beloved husband of Catherine Docker. Sadly missed and deeply mourned."
"It was with much regret that the community learned on Monday of the death, which occurred suddenly that morning of Mr John Inkson, 82 High Street. Few citizens in the burgh were better known or enjoyed a greater measure of popularity. For close on half a century, he went the rounds of the town with his horse and lorry retailing fruit and vegetables and in his business capacity he was known to every housewife of the present and past generations. His death removes from our midst one who was a distinct personality in the town. Mr Inkson was a native of the Orton district and claimed to have driven the first hansome cab seen in Elgin Three years ago, he and Mrs Inkson, by whom he is survived, celebrated his golden wedding. The funeral took place to Essil Churchyard yesterday, the service at the house being taken by Rev. J.M.M. Madill. There were many wreaths."