Sir William Purvis Forbes III, 2nd Baron Monymusk III 1601–1676
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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
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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.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir III
This ancestor line traces from Stobhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1438) to Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1601) across 6 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.
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Sir III's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record