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.