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Lord William Forbes 1513–1593 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1513

Birth Location: Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1593

Death Location: St. Nicholas

Father: Alexander Tolquhoun

Mother:

Spouse(s): Lady Keith

Children(s): Christian None

Lord William Forbes was born in 1513 in Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of Alexander Forbes Laird Van Tolquhoun And Allison Anderson. Lord William Forbes married Isabella Forbes, Lady Elizabeth Keith, and had children including Christian, Isabella Forbes. Lord William Forbes passed away in 1593 in St. Nicholas.

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Biography

  • Lord William Forbes was born in 1513 in Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of Alexander Forbes Laird Van Tolquhoun And Allison Anderson.
  • Lord William Forbes married Isabella Forbes, Lady Elizabeth Keith, and had children including Christian, Isabella Forbes.
  • Lord William Forbes passed away in 1593 in St. Nicholas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Tolquhoun
1493–1547
Birth Location: Tolquhoun Castle, Aberdeenshire, Schotland
AT

Spouses(s)

Lady Keith
1522–1604
Birth Location: Dunottar Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
LK

Children(s)

Christian None
1547–1622
Birth Location: Caskieben, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
C

Lord Forbes's Ancestors

Self
Lord Forbes
1513–1593
Birth Place: Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Forbes Laird van Tolquhoun
1493–1547
Tolquhoun Castle, Aberdeenshire, Schotland
Grandparents
Willem (Forbes Laird van) Tolquhoun
1475–1535
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lord Forbes's Descendants

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Lord (William) Forbes (1513–1593) m. Lady (Elizabeth) Keith (Jan 1522–13 Nov 1604)
  1. 1. Christian 1547–1622 m. George Johnston 1544–1593
    1. 1. Arthur Johnston 1587–1614 m. Barbara Gordon 1600–1650 m. Barbara Gordon 1600–1650 m. Mary Kynuncle 1590–1624
      1. 1. Edward JOHNSTON 1649–1704 m. Lady (Elizabeth "Sarah" de) Walker 1657–1725 m. Elizabeth Walker 1640–1725
        1. 1. Benjamin Johnson 1698–1783 m. elizabeth (margery) massie 1686–1716
        2. 2. Capt (William Valentine) Johnson 1697–1756
        3. 3. Anthony Johnson 1678–1759
        4. 4. Benjamin (I) Johnson 1701–1697
        5. 5. Thomas Johnson 1680–1743
        6. 6. Elizabeth Johnson 1682–1682
        7. 7. Michael JOHNSTON 1673–1719
        8. 8. Eliz Johnson –1727
        9. 9. Rebecca Johnson 1688–1698
        10. 10. Rachel Johnson 1686–1687
        11. 11. Arthur Johnson 1688–1759
        12. 12. Robert (Allin) Johnson 1675–1755
        13. 13. Penelope Johnson 1684–1760 m. Captain (Christopher Clark (Micajah) *French-Indian War - Virginia Militia; High Sheriff;) {VA}(GGF-PMMMMMMMM) 1681–1754
        14. 14. John Johnson 1676–1752
        15. 15. Elizabeth Johnson 1682–1682
        16. 16. Rachel Johnson 1682–1682
        17. 17. Daniel Johnston 1705–1762
        18. 18. Rebecca Johnston 1686–1760
        19. 19. Arthur (Johnson \) Johnston 1688–1759
        20. 20. James Johnston 1699–
        21. 21. Arthur Johnson 1719–1759
        22. 22. Barbara (Johnson -) Lauder 1698–1731
        23. 23. Captain (William S.) Johnston 1699–1769
        24. 24. Thomas (C) Johnston 1680–1743
        25. 25. Lieut. (Michael Francis) Johnston 1692–1719
        26. 26. Rachel Johnston 1682–1682
        27. 27. William Johnston 1677–1714
        28. 28. Michael Johntson 1673–1719
        29. 29. Robert (Allin) Johnson 1675–1755
        30. 30. Anthony Johnson 1678–1759
        31. 31. John Johnson 1676–1752
        32. 32. Edward Johnson 1692–1702
        33. 33. Mary Johnson –1720
      2. 2. Mary Johnston 1624–1631
      3. 3. Susannah Johnston 1624–
      4. 4. Edward Johnson 1610–1656
      5. 5. James Johnston 1612–1673
      6. 6. Barbara Johnston 1631–
      7. 7. Elizabeth JOHNSTON 1631–
      8. 8. Margaret JOHNSTON 1634–
      9. 9. Nicholas JOHNSTON 1614–
      10. 10. Ludovick JOHNSTON 1615–1615
      11. 11. Mary JOHNSTON 1618–
      12. 12. William Johnston 1625–1673
      13. 13. John (Johnston\ alleged parent of) Penelope 1649–1704
    2. 2. John Johneston 1583–
    3. 3. Isabel Johnston 1577–2002
    4. 4. Margeret Johnston 1560–1592
    5. 5. Thomas (Johnston (Dean of) Guild) 1576–1618
    6. 6. Jean Johnson 1589–
    7. 7. Barbara Johnston 1586–1600
    8. 8. Elizabeth Johnston 1583–1639
    9. 9. Margaret Johnston 1575–1620
    10. 10. Dr. (William) Johnston 1588–1640
    11. 11. John Johnston 1565–1614
    12. 12. Gilbert Johnston 1571–1620
    13. 13. George Johnston 1573–1627
    14. 14. Agnes Johnston 1579–1650
    15. 15. Janet Johnston 1584–1630
    16. 16. Margaret Johnson 1582–1677
    17. 17. Isabel Johnston 1577–1591
    18. 18. Margaret Johnston 1575–1592
    19. 19. Professor (William Henry) Johnston 1570–1640
    20. 20. Margaret Johnson 1584–1620
    21. 21. Thomas Johnston 1570–1587
    22. 22. Thomas Johnston 1576–1618
    23. 23. Isabel Johnston 1577–2002
    24. 24. Isabel Johnston 1577–1604
    25. 25. Thomas Johnston 1573–1587
    26. 26. Thomas Johnston 1570–1587
    27. 27. Margaret Johnston 1575–1592
    28. 28. George Johnston 1573–1584
    29. 29. William Johnston 1571–1640
    30. 30. George Johnston 1570–1627
    31. 31. Elizabeth Johnston 1583–1620
    32. 32. Margaret Johnston 1575–1620
    33. 33. William (Gordon) Johnstone 1615–1640
    34. 34. Jean Johnston 1585–1630
    35. 35. Helen Johnston 1588–1593
    36. 36. Barbara Johnston 1583–1639
    37. 37. George Johnstone 1580–1646
    38. 38. Helen Johnston 1571–1593
    39. 39. Elizabeth Johnston 1565–1621
    40. 40. Janet Johnston 1560–1610
    41. 41. Janet Johnston 1581–1630
    42. 42. Margaret Johnston 1584–1620

Lord Forbes's Timeline

3 Records

1513
1513
Birth of Lord William Forbes in Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1538
19 Dec 1538
Age 25
Lord William Forbes was married in Abbey Church of Lindores, Scotland
Abbey Church of Lindores, Scotland
1593
1593
Age 80
Death of Lord William Forbes in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Corsindae, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1538
    Event Place: Abbey Church of Lindores, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Genealogy of the family of Forbes

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1593
    Event Place: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St. Nicholas
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Scotland, Extracted Parish Records
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