I'm looking for information about James Alexander Forbes, born in Inverness on January 6, 1805. The source I have just said Inverness, it didn't say if it was the town or the shire. His parents were John Alonzo Forbes and Marta Rodriguez (of Spain). James travelled around the world, mostly South America, and eventually settled in California in the early 1830s. He married Ana Maria (or Maria Ana) Galindo, and they had 12 children. This is what else I know: He had a brother, Alexander, who also settled in California. My father Wm. F. Coates, grandfather Frederick Forbes Coates, and great-grandmother Amelia Forbes (Coates) are directly descended from him. I have no idea who's between Amelia and James, and no information before John and Marta. If anybody has any information about this particular line of Forbeses, please let me know. I'm extremely grateful for any litle bit of information you may have; I've been searching forever! Thanks, Jennifer