Sir Forbes (1539–1606) was born in Forbes, Aber, Scotland and died in Putachie, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir John F Forbes 1539–1606

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Nov 1539 · Forbes, Aber, Scotland

Died 29 Jun 1606 · Putachie, Scotland

Father William Lord Forbes

Mother Elizabeth Lady Keith

Siblings Alexander Forbes, Anne Forbes, Arthur Forbes, Barbara Forbes, Capt James Ii Forbes Of Corsendae, Catherine Forbes, Christian Lady Forbes, Eleanor Elenor Smyth Smith White Whyte Parent Of Catherine White Mayflower, Elizabeth Forbes, Isabel Forbes, Jean Forbes, John Forbes, John Forbes 6Th Lord Of Forbes, Margaret Forbes, Mary Ann Sinclair Forbes, Sir Abraham Forbes, Sir Robert Forbes, Sir William Forbes

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Lord Forbes

Elizabeth Lady Keith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Sir John F Forbes began in 1539 in Forbes, Aber, Scotland. Sir John F Forbes passed away in 1606 in Putachie, Scotland.

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1539

Birth of Sir John F Forbes in Forbes, Aber, Scotland

Birth

1606

Death of Sir John F Forbes in Putachie, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Forbes

This ancestor line traces from Dunnottar Castle, Donnottar, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1452) to Forbes, Aber, Scotland (1539) across 4 generations.

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: Sir Forbes (1539–1606) was born in Forbes, Aber, Scotland and died in Putachie, Scotland. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir John F Forbes PTP

1539–1606

Forbes, Aber, Scotland