YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John (8th Lord Forbes 1541–1578 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 April 1541

Birth Location: Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1 October 1578

Death Location: Brechin Castle, Brechin, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Willem Tolquhoun

Mother: Lady Keith

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

John (8th Lord Forbes was born in 1541 in Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of Willem Forbes Laird Van Tolquhoun And Lady Elizabeth Keith. John (8th Lord Forbes passed away in 1578 in Brechin Castle, Brechin, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for John Forbes
JF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • John (8th Lord Forbes was born in 1541 in Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of Willem Forbes Laird Van Tolquhoun And Lady Elizabeth Keith.
  • John (8th Lord Forbes passed away in 1578 in Brechin Castle, Brechin, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Forbes's Ancestors

Self
John Forbes
1541–1578
Birth Place: Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Willem Forbes Laird van Tolquhoun
1513–1596
Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Kingdom of Scotland, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lady (Elizabeth) Keith
1522–1604
Dunottar Castle, Aberdeenshire, Kingdom of Scotland, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Alexander (Forbes Laird Van) Tolquhoun
1500–1547
Tolquhoun Castle, Aberdeenshire, Schotland
Alison Anderson
1501–1591
Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
William Keith
1470–1521
Inverugie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Janet Grey
1494–1539
Broxmouth, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Willem Tolquhoun
1475–1535
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Forbes's Timeline

2 Records

1541
25 April 1541
Birth of John (8th Lord Forbes in Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1578
1 October 1578
Age 37
Death of John (8th Lord Forbes in Brechin Castle, Brechin, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Brechin Castle, Brechin, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 April 1541
    Event Place: Forbes, Torwoodles, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 October 1578
    Event Place: Brechin Castle, Brechin, Angusshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE