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Elizabeth Forbes 1545–1607

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Forbes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Nov 1545 · Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died 11 Sep 1607 · Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Father William Forbes
Mother Elizabeth Keith Forbes
Spouse Henry Sinclair
Children Hugh Fraser, Katherine Violet Fraser, Lady Elizabeth Sinclair
Siblings Alexander Forbes, Catherine Forbes Barclay Of Gartley, Isabel Forbes, James Forbes 7Th Of Lethentie, Jean Forbes
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, …
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Researchers connected through Elizabeth Forbes 1545–1607

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Immediate Family

Biography

Elizabeth Forbes was born in 1545 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of william forbes and elizabeth keith forbes. Elizabeth Forbes married henry sinclair, henry sinclair 5th lord sinclair, thomas fraser, and had children including hugh fraser, katherine violet fraser, lady elizabeth sinclair. Elizabeth Forbes passed away in 1607 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1545
Birth of Elizabeth Forbes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Birth
1607
Death of Elizabeth Forbes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Forbes

This ancestor line traces from Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1513) to Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1545) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Forbes (1545–1607) was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 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

William Forbes
Father
Elizabeth Keith Forbes
Mother

Elizabeth Forbes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Forbes PTP
1545–1607
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Forbes's Descendants

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Elizabeth Forbes PTP 1545–1607