Who was Isabel Forbes?

Isabel Forbes (1548–1600) was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Isabel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Isabel Forbes 1548–1600

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Oct 1548 · Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Died 11 Sep 1600 · Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father William Forbes 7Th Lord Forbes

Mother Elizabeth Keith

Spouse John Gordon Of Petlurge And Botarie

Children Barbara Gordon, John Gordon Of Pitlurg Botarie Kinmundy And Straloch, Margaret Gordon, Patrick Gordon, Robert Gordon Of Pitlurg Kinmundy Straloch And Fechil

Siblings Abraham Forbes 1St Of Blacktown, Anne Forbes, Arthur Forbes Of Logie, Barbara Forbes, Catherine Forbes, Christian Forbes, Elizabeth Forbes, Forbes 1, Forbes 2, James Forbes, Jean Forbes Lady Ogilvy Of Airlie, John Forbes 8Th Lord Forbes, Margaret Forbes, Robert Forbes, William Forbes Of Fodderbirse

Records

Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Forbes 7Th Lord Forbes

Elizabeth Keith

Spouse(s)

John Gordon Of Petlurge And Botarie

Children

Barbara Gordon

John Gordon Of Pitlurg Botarie Kinmundy And Straloch

Margaret Gordon

Patrick Gordon

Robert Gordon Of Pitlurg Kinmundy Straloch And Fechil

Biography

Isabel Forbes was born in 1548 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of william forbes 7th lord forbes and elizabeth keith. Isabel Forbes married john gordon of petlurge and botarie, and had children including barbara gordon, john gordon of pitlurg botarie kinmundy and straloch, margaret gordon, patrick gordon, robert gordon of pitlurg kinmundy straloch and fechil. Isabel Forbes passed away in 1600 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sources

1

Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
2

Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1548

Birth of Isabel Forbes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Birth

1600

Death of Isabel Forbes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isabel Forbes

This ancestor line traces from Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1472) to Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1548) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isabel Forbes (1548–1600) was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Isabel 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 3 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.