Who was Catherine Forbes?

Catherine Forbes (1554–1607) was born in Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Catherine Forbes 1554–1607

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Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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13 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Forbes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 07 Jul 1554 · Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Died 11 Sep 1607 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father James Corsindae Forbes

Siblings Alexander Forbes, Anne Forbes, Arthur Forbes, Barbara Forbes, Capt James Ii Forbes Of Corsendae, Capt James Ii Of Corsendae Forbes, Catherine Forbes, Christian Forbes, Christian Johnston, Elizabeth Isobel Forbes Of Corfurdie, Elizabeth Forbes, Isabel Forbes, Isabel Isobel Elizabeth Of Monymusk Forbes, James Forbes Of Lethendy, Jean Forbes, Jean Johanna Forbes, Johanna Forbes, John 8Th Lord Forbes, John Forbes, Lady Christian Forbes, Lady Christian Forbes Johnston, Lord Willem Forbes Van Tolquhoun, Margaret Forbes, Robert Forbes, Sir Abraham Forbes, Sir Alexander Forbes, Sir Arthur Forbes, Sir Arthur Forbes Of Logie, Sir Lord John Forbes 8Th Baron Forbes, Sir Robert Forbes, Sir William Forbes 2Nd Lord Of Monymusk, William Forbes

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Corsindae Forbes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1554, Catherine Forbes entered the world in Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to james corsindae forbes. Catherine Forbes passed away in 1607 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1554

Birth of Catherine Forbes in Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Birth

1607

Death of Catherine Forbes in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Forbes

This ancestor line traces from douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1430) to Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1554) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Catherine Forbes (1554–1607) was born in Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

James Corsindae Forbes

Father

Catherine Forbes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Catherine Forbes PTP

1554–1607

Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland