YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III 1601–1676

Public Tree Person

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Sir III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 6 independent trees

Born 04 Sep 1601 · Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died 11 Jun 1676 · Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Father Sir William Purvis Forbes Ii 1St Baron Monymusk
Mother Lady Elizabeth Wishart Countess Forbes
Spouse Bathia Murray
Children John Forbes Purvis Sr, Margaret Short Forbes, Rev Arthur Forbes, William Forbes Baronet Of Nova Scotia
Siblings Alexander Forbes, Ann Forbes, Arthur Forbes, Elizabeth Forbes, Isobell Forbes, Jeane Aka Jean Forbes, Marjory Forbes, Robert Forbes, Sir William Purvis, William Forbes, William Purvis

Researchers connected through Sir III 1601–1676

and 5 more tree owners connected with Sir III 1601–1676

Biography

Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III was born in 1601 in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of sir william purvis forbes ii 1st baron monymusk and lady elizabeth wishart countess forbes. Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III married bathia murray, lady jane burnett, lady jean jane burnett, and had children including john forbes purvis sr, margaret short forbes, rev arthur forbes, william forbes baronet of nova scotia. Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III passed away in 1676 in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1601
Birth of Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Birth
1676
Death of Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir III

This ancestor line traces from Stobhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1438) to Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1601) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sir III (1601–1676) was born in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 6 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, 6 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 6 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.

Sir III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III PTP
1601–1676
Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sir III's Descendants