To my fellow Forbes researchers, I would like to compare notes with anyone researching this same line. Jacob 1766-1853, died in Lenox? NY. Wife Catherine 1764-1850. Names of known children: Conrad 1789, Dorthea 1791, Bartholmay 1793, Nicholas 1794, Martha/George (twins) 1795, John 1797, David/Peggy (twins) 1800, Nancy 1802, Isaac, 1803, and Jacob Jr 1804. I descend from John, married to Lydia Sheridan, he died in 1844. Sincerely, Debbie Mills mills209@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hi Listers, I'm new to this site and I would like to post my Forbes decendants William FORBES b 1817 Fife Scotland m Margaret WHITE m 3 Sept 1840 Anstruther Easter Fife Margaret died. Launceston Tasmainia abt 1850 Issue Alexander FORBES 21 Jan 1843 Launceston Tasmainia William Thomas FORBES b 16 Feb 1845 Launceston + Caroline ARNOLD m 1866 Melbourne Victoria Margaret White FORBES b 5 Aug 1849 Launceston +James Jarvis SNOWDEN m 1874 Melbourne Vic 2nd Wife of William FORBES, Mary Ann CLARKE/ SHERWOOD m 23 Oct 1851 Melbourne Victoria Issue Robert John FORBES b 1854 Melbourne Marmaduke Matthew FORBES b 19 Jul 1858 Melbourne + Hannah MELLING b 1859 Melbourne Vic m. 18 June Melbourne Vic I think that Williams parents where Alexander FORBES and Barbara THOMSON not sure yet. Thank you Laraine Machin from wet & soggy Sydney

I am looking for any info on the early FORBES families of Currituck County,NC. Especially William FORBES who I believe was born in the late 1700's. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Cindy Fregoe

I've just added the following marriage to my online database at: http://www.angelfire.com/ma2/massmarriages/ FORBES Gustavus, 21, clerk, residence: Boston, son of Abner and Sarah Married 28 Oct 1849 in Dedham to TALBOT Harriet R., 22, residence: Dedham, daughter of Hosiah and Mary More marriages will be added in the weeks and months to come. Please fill out the Mind-it form on the web site to receive an e-mail notification every time I add data on the surnames you are researching. Don't hesitate to pass on this information to whoever might find it valuable. Doreen Fox _____________________________________________________________ Add web search or discussion boards to your home page today! ----------------- http://www.everyone.net ------------------

Does anyone out there happen to have FTM cd #356? I'm looking for someone who might lookup Passenger & Immigration of Germans to America 1875-1888 for my g-grandmother Pauline Weidman. Thanks for any help - Linda in Richmond

I have Forbes ancestors from about that time and place in NC, but I'm not sure if roots are the same because (unsubstantiated) legend has it these Forbes came straight to VA from Scotland in 1600's, then moved south to NC to claim a land grant a little later. My earliest confirmed ancestor is John Forbes from Bath (a little south of Camden County), who shows up on some deeds there in 1748-49...he was later a captain for the patriots in the Revolutionary War, and we think was related somehow to Colonel Arthur Forbes from the same era and general locale. They produced a long line of Forbes with roots in eastern NC; some have spread far & wide and others have stayed fairly close by. Would like to be able to trace them back to VA in 1600's and from thence back to the Scottish homeland. Bob Forbes, Waxhaw, NC

I am searching for M.W. Forbes b. 1812 Canada. He married Sophia.... b. 1814 MA. Their first two children Anna and Mathias were born in NY and Francis, William, and Henrietta were b. Oh. They are found in the 1850 Cleveland, OH census. Leah Neuberger <neuberg@inlandnet.com>

I would like to compare notes with anyone else out there researching Webbs from NY, circa late 1700's, or from Wisconsin, circa 1847 on. I only have direct line information, and hope to connect with a distant cousin. I do not yet know where they originated from. John Forbes, born in 1790's, living in Pompey, Onodaga, NY. Married Lydia Sheridan Children, all b NY: George b 4/1818, Jacob 1/1820, John 10/1821, Thomas 4/1824, Mary ~1829, Merrick 8/1838. John died in NY 1844; Lydia moved entire family to WI around 1847; John's brother, Nicholas (Lydia's brother-in-law) came along. Settled in Sheboygan and Winnebago Counties. I have information on Thomas' and Alexander's family. Sincerely, Debbie Mills ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Our Forbes came from Kilglass, Sligo County, Ireland in the 1860s. The parents were Patt and Mary Conway Forbes. Several brothers emigrated and worked for the MKT railroad in Denison, Texas and later in Parsons, Ks. Why were the Mac Ferbis' in Ireland. Some source said they were the bards. What is a good source for Irish info? Interesting to read everyone's comments.

My GGrandfather was William Thomas FORBES, b. 10/26/1847. Obit said he was from Mason Col Ky. Died 12/26/1920. + ?? children: James Porter, b. 7/10/1868 d.10/24/1926 in Mo. Henry Clay, b. 1875; d.1949 (married Eliza M ?) Robbie Catherine, b. 11/23/1877 d. 12/16/1901 in Mo. William Thomas then married: Palestine MOSSBARGER, b. 11/28/1858, d. 9/10/1935 in Mo. Children were: Ray C. b. 2/19/1885, d. 5/25/1942. (married Bertha A ?) Joe, b.? d.? m.? Mel, b.? d.? m. Edwina RIPPY Frank, b.? d.? m. Inez ?? Mary Betty, b. 3/19/1894, d. 10/2/1987, m. John Riley JOY (my grandparents) Grace, b. 8/7/1896, d.12/19/1986 in Mo. m. Edward Keener WALL Ed, b.?, d.?, m. Clara ? William T. Jr. b. 10/6/1900, d. 10/6/1902 in Mo. Palestine, b. 3/4/1904, d.5/10/198? m. ?? Slinkard It would sure be nice if one of you FORBES out there in list land could connect up with some branch or other of my people. I have hit the proverbial brick wall trying to go back on William Thomas, or his wife Palestine, not to mention trying to find out who the first wife was. A good majority of the above Forbes are buried in Lavelock Cemetery, in Ray co. Mo. There are other Forbes' buried there also, but I am not sure of the relationship of all of them. Looking forward eagerly to hearing from someone out there. Pat, in Oregon

Hi All - this is in response to Mary Ann in Mililani, Hi I have it going like this - Isaac Franklin Forbes was born January 26, 1832 in Louisville, Kentucky and died August 17, 1907 in Lick Creek Township, Davis County, Iowa. He married Mary L. Reynolds November 17, 1853 in Adair County, Missouri. The 1870 Census for Liberty Township, Schuler County, Missouri shows Isaac as being 38 years old. His wife Mary is 39. They have the following children at that time: Matilda age 16, Richard age 14, Isaac F. age 12, Martha age 11, Mary E. age 10, Emily J. age 7, Melissa C. age 5, Abraham Age 2. Isaac is shown as being from Kentucky and Mary from Indiana. All the children are shown as being born in Missouri. From the Bloomfield Democrat 8/29/1907 (Bloomfield, Iowa) Dick Forbes and family of Ottumwa were called to Pleasant Ridge by the death of his father Isaac Forbes who died Saturday Morning. He was laid to rest in the Dunville cemetery Sunday August 18th to wait the resurrection morn. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. I ordered the death certificate for Isaac. The informant was evidently not a person who know Isaac very well. The parents were both listed as unknown he was a widower. attending physician was a J.W. Pucker and cause of death was elephantiasis brung the left leg fracture of the hip. Born in Kentucky and not a veteran of any war. His occupation was that of a farmer. Isaac Franklin Forbes II was born about 1858 I don't know who he married but they had the following children. Francis, Dora, Stella Jane, Nettie, Rafe. Martha Francis Forbes was born Jan 16, 1859 in Blythedale, Missouri and died Dec 22, 1899 in Blythedale, MO. She married Edward J. Bridwell. he was born 1854 and died 1909 in Beaver, Oklahoma. They had the following children. Sarah Ann, Mary Elizabeth, Bertha Frances, Clara Lauretta, Orga C.Millica Jane, Charles Walter, James William, Flora Bessie, John Jasper, Ada, Dona Agnes, Florence, and an unknown male child. Richard Forbes was born May 10, 1856 in Missouri and died March 9, 1908 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He married Ellen Mary Smyth Feb. 17, 1875 in Greentop, Mo. She was born July 4, 1854 in Philadelphia, PA. They had the following children. Eliza Ellen, Dora, William Franklin, Minnie Myrtle, Richard J., Isaac Alfred, Otto, Louis Otto, Robert, and Julia Alma. Mary Ellen was born June 21, 1860 in Greentop, Missouri and died April 10, 1928 in Ottumwa, Iowa She married John Zachariah Wilcher December 26, 1875 in Schuyler County Mo. He was born March 27, 1847 near Macon, Mo and died March 14, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Are you saying that Hiram Forbes is the Father of Isaac Franklin Forbes (1st)? Where did you find this information so that I may be able to get more info. Your help will be appreciated.

While researching my ancestors in Greenwood Cemetery, town of Armenia, Wood County, Wisconsin I came across many Forbes graves. None from my wife's Forbes ancestors but here they are in case they will help anyone: Henry C 1863-1945 Archie, son of ? and Helen, died 4/6/84 7Y6M12DS Mother Helen M 1836-1913 Father Charles H. 1836-1931 Lula May 1887-1969 Baby no dates Elenor Forbes January ? 1916 December 12 1997 Ralph Forbes October 6 1907 April 23 1967 There were some other stones I was not able to read.

Am searching for parents and siblings of William Forbes b. l803 in NJ. Then went to Clermont,OH and finally ended in IN. Also looking for info on Gen. John Forbes d. l759 in PA. Fought at Ft. Duquesne. He could be William's ggrandfather. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Linda in Richmond

Hello Everyone, Since we are trying to make this list a little less inactive, I thought I'd throw out my Forbes too... Elizabeth FORBES b. 1801 - 1803? I believe in Camden County, NC She married Evan Leary in Camden County and had 7 (8?) children. I had a clue that she *might* be the daughter of Isaac Forbes, Jr. and his wife, them having a daughter Elizabeth and the dates being in the correct time range. I was wondering if anyone might be researching this line and/or have any related information. Thanks in advance for any help! -V

Hi Forbes listers, So far the earliest records I have for my FORBES family is in Montgomery and Herkimer County, New York. My gggggrandfather Alexander FORBES (VORBOS in the German Flatts Dutch Church records) b. 19 Oct 1784. The problem I'm having exists with his parents. The record indicates his parents were John VORBOS and Margreth, with sponsors Georg Nelles and Margreth Cunnigham. Other records indicate that his parents should be "James" FORBUS [or Vorbos I would guess]. James FORBUS married Margretha NELLES. Georg Nelles as a sponsor would support the possibility of these individuals being Alexander's parents. There is no connection so far that I can determine for the John and Margreth FORBES / VORBOS, especially with Georg Nelles as a sponsor. Anyway, Alexander FORBES m. Elizabeth CASLER abt 1804. They had 7 children according to the book "Mohawk Valley CASLERS and Allied families". However, there were only 5 listed. They are: Catharina b. 14 Jun 1805 RC Herkimer Archibaldus b. 17 jun 1809 RC Herkimer Francis b. abt 1811 Nancy Elizabeth L. b. 2 May 1816, d. 21 Mar 1905 at Moravia, NY My ancestor is Francis FORBES. He married Elisabeth HELMER b. 2 Dec 1813 [RC Herkimer], the dau of Leonard HELMER and Catherine HARTER. There children are: Henry [aka William] b. 30 Jul 1831 RC Herkimer, probably Fairfield, Herk., NY Alexander b. 28 May 1834 RC Herkimer, probably Fairfield, Herk., NY Mary Elisabeth b. 6 Apr 1836 RC Herkimer, probably Fairfield, Herk., NY Margaret abt 1838 John b. 18 Jun 1839 in Evans Mills, Jefferson, NY Lucinda b. abt 1841 Mahala b. abt 1843 Catherine b. abt 1844 James b. 31 Aug 1847 in Antwerp, Jeff., NY Robert b. abt Dec. 1849 Almira b. abt 1852 John was my ancestor. He married first Lucy PUTMAN of Alexandria, Jeff., NY on 4 Jul 1865 (this is in the 1865 New York state census for Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY.) She d. abt 1869. John married 2nd Mary EAGEN before 1872 and they migrated to Elyria, Lorain, OH. They had two children: Lottie FORBES b. abt 1873 in Ohio; m. Henry A. Dykeman Alexander FORBES b. 10 Sep 1874 in Grafton, Lorain, OH m. Leona E. Mynderse I'd sure like to hear from another member of this family and share information with them. I've several FORBES families here and on other surname lists, but have only rarely recognised one of these family members. I hope someone here can share some insight, especially on my Alexander FORBES b. in 1784. Thanks, Carol in Calif

My husband's Forbes was Ellen or Eleanor Forbes, b. ca. 1793 in Scotland, d. ca. 1879 in Jefferson County, OH, m. Daniel Smith who was b. ca. 1793 in Scotland, d. after Sep. 1855 in Steubenville, OH. That's all we know. Does anyone recognize these people? Nan Eckfeld (for husband, Jack) eckfeld@kenton.com

Dear List While I'm sure glad this isn't a list of one. Many people have checked in but no leads yet. On Tom Madden's suggestion, I'm including a bit more about my FORBES in this mailing. The farthest I've been able to get back in this line is a marriage between an Alexander Forbes and Christian Brown in 1753 in Flisk, Fife, Scotland.The banns were also read in Abdie, Fife, Scotland.They had nine children between 1764 and 1769 in that parish. James, my 3x great grandpa was born in in 1765. He married Margaret Page in 1792 in Flisk.. They had 8 children between 1793 and approx. 1804 in Flisk and Auchtermuchty, Fife Scotland. My 2x great grandma, Jean married Thomas Taylor and emmigrated to Ontario in 1828. Her Brother ,Alexander ,moved with his wife and family that same year to Baltimore Maryland.We have lost touch with that branch. I do know that one of Alexanders daughters married a McCandlish in Baltimore.Hope someone sees a connection Helen in Ontario

James Forbes came from England via Barbados > Accomack Co, VA 1692 bought property, married Alice, There was a connection in VA & NC to Lewis & Hester Knight. > 1701 Camden Co, NC. Family stayed & expanded for genearations Caleb Forbes 1783-1864 > 1831 Marshall Co, IL Have more info to help others, looking for info on James pre 1692. Roger Hanneman

I am also on this list. The Forbes that I have so far are: Francis Asbury Forbes b. 17 May 1817. Came to Iowa in 1847 1st m. 28 Jan. 1834 to Sarah Campbell in Montgomery Co., Indiana. Ch. Elizabeth Forbes b. abt. 1834 2nd m. Elizabeth Holland in Iowa. June 1840 in Washington Co., Iowa Ch. Mary Melissa Forbes b. 5 Oct 1842 in Indiana. 3rd m. Millie Dyer Cook 28 Feb 1846 in Louisa Co., Iowa. Ch. 1.Zimiriah Forbes b. 1 Mar 1847, Iowa d. 20 Mar 1876 2. William Clark Forbes b. 30 Sept 1848, Muscatine Co., Iowa d. 18 Dec 1917 m. Hentietta Roena Kincaid 30 Apr 1880, Iowa. They had 19 children. (These are my gg-grandparents) 3. Asa C. Forbes b. 27 Feb 1851, Iowa d. 28 June 1916 m. Sarah Hill 4. Pauline Ann Forbes b. 23 Apr 1853 Iowa d. 20 Feb 1863 5. Matilda Jane Forbes b. 15 Feb 1855, Iowa d. 30 Aug 1933 6. Collin Forbes b. 2 Jan 1857, Iowa d. 11 Jan 1940 7. Alice Forbes b. 27 Nov 1858, Iowa d. 13 Aug 1913 8. Hannah Jane Forbes b. 24 Oct 1860, Iowa d. 27 Oct 1929 9. Francis Asbury Forbes Jr. b. 24 Sept 1862, Iowa d. 12 July 1917 If anyone sees a connection to my Forbes', please email me and we can exchange information. Rachelle Curtis Iowa

Helen & All, Here is my Forbes family: Mary Ann in Mililani, HI Descendants of ? Forbes 1 ? Forbes 2 Hiram Forbes b: 1803 in Tennessee d: October 24, 1861 in Frankfort, Kentucky +Nancy Milburn b: Abt. 1803 in Washington County, Tennessee m: July 12, 1824 in Washington County, Tennessee d: February 20, 1849 in Frankfort, Kentucky 3 Samuel Forbes b: 1825 in Laurel County, Kentucky d: March 23, 1865 in Eruptive Gen. Hosp. Louisville, Kentucky Buried Cave Hill Cem. Louisville, Kentucky 3 Mary Forbes b: 1827 d: May 23, 1853 in Frankfort, Kentucky 3 Drucilla Forbes b: 1830 3 Francis "Fannie" Forbes b: June 16, 1833 in Kentucky 3 Susan Todd Forbes b: January 10, 1836 in Kentucky d: July 28, 1857 in Frankfort, Kentucky 3 Elizabeth Forbes b: March 18, 1838 3 Josephine Forbes b: August 10, 1840 in Frankfort, Kentucky d: December 19, 1878 in Frankfort, Kentucky 3 Hiram Timothy Forbes b: December 26, 1845 in Franklin County, Kentucky d: February 15, 1915 in Frankfort, Kentucky 3 Nancy Eveline Forbes b: January 15, 1848 in Frankfort, Kentucky d: June 30, 1849 in Frankfort, Kentucky 2 [1] Hugh Forbes b: 1805 in Tennessee Ohio??? +? 3 William Forbes b: 1826 in Kentucky +Sarah Denny b: 1829 in Kentucky m: November 8, 1847 in Laurel County, Kentucky *2nd Wife of [1] Hugh Forbes: +Frances "Fanny" Milburn b: 1810 in Tennessee Ohio??? m: October 26, 1830 in Laurel County, KY Marriage Book AA Witness: Hiram Forbes 3 Nancy E. Forbes b: July 9, 1831 in Kentucky d: August 5, 1911 in at Daughter Isabelle's home near Hammon, Custer County, OK +Hezekiah Sr. Smallwood b: June 10, 1828 in Knox County, Kentucky m: January 25, 1849 in License issued 1-23-1849 Laurel County, Kentucky--Hal Forbush's Home Witness: Isaac Forbes Person Officiating was Hiram Casteel d: January 17, 1917 in at home of Son Hezekiah, Jr. 3 miles east of Hammon, Custer County, OK 3 Isaac Forbes b: 1832 in Kentucky +Mary Reynolds b: 1831 m: 1854 in Schuyler County, Missour 3 James Forbes b: 1835 in Kentucky 3 David Forbes b: 1841 in Kentucky 3 Rebecca Forbes b: 1849 in Kentucky 2 Joseph Forbes b: 1807 in Tennessee +Sally ? b: 1815 in Kentucky m: January 5, 1827 3 Ruth Forbes b: 1839 in Kentucky 3 E. Forbes b: 1841 in Kentucky 3 Maria Forbes b: 1843 in Kentucky 3 Thomas Forbes b: 1846 in Kentucky 2 Susan Forbes b: 1818 in Kentucky +Charles Milburn b: 1808 in Tennessee m: January 16, 1841 in Laurel County, Kentucky Marriage Book AA Witness Thomas Forbes 3 Emily Milburn b: 1838 in Kentucky 3 Benjamin Milburn b: 1841 in Kentucky 3 M. Milburn b: 1842 in Kentucky 3 Frances Milburn b: 1844 in Kentucky +Henry Hellard 3 William Milburn b: 1846 in Kentucky 3 Rebecca Milburn b: 1849 in Kentucky 2 [2] Thomas Forbes b: 1820 in Kentucky +Rachel Bayless b: 1813 in Tennessee m: March 15, 1845 in Laurel County, Kentucky Marriage Book AA Married by Issac J. Forbes, JP Witness Hugh Forbes *2nd Wife of [2] Thomas Forbes: +Winney Vance m: July 28, 1860 Ben & Helen Vaillancourt wrote: > > Is this a list of one?-me?.I've been on 6 days and haven't seen any messages > yet. > Helen in Ontario > > ============================== > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi