Irene, I have an ELSPET FORBES (B 1788 D 1-11-1866 NETHER NEWTON, METHLICK SCOTLAND) whose father was WILLIAM FORBES (D BEFORE 1866) who married ANN WALKER. Some similar family names that you mention -- any connections to my ancestors who came along later? DEM in Georgia, USA ==================== >I am searching for the father of John Forbes known to have been residing >in Bluefold in 1773. John married a Mary Forbes. No info on her at all. > >Their son John b. 20 Feb 1775 @ Bluefold married Elspet WALKER 1803 @ >Mains of Newe.