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William Forbes 1805–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1805

Birth Location: Panbride, Angus, Scotland

Death Date: 14 Aug 1880

Death Location: Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Father: Alexander Forbes

Mother: Jean Louson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Shand

Children(s): William Forbes, James Forbis, Mary Forbes, Ann Forbes, Emen Forbes, Alex Forbes

The story of William Forbes began in 1805 in Panbride, Angus, Scotland. In 1851, William Forbes resided in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. In 1871, William Forbes resided in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. William Forbes married Elizabeth Shand, and had children including Alex Forbes, Ann Forbes, Emen Forbes, James Forbis, Mary Forbes, William Forbes. William Forbes passed away in 1880 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Forbes began in 1805 in Panbride, Angus, Scotland.
  • In 1851, William Forbes resided in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
  • In 1871, William Forbes resided in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
  • William Forbes married Elizabeth Shand, and had children including Alex Forbes, Ann Forbes, Emen Forbes, James Forbis, Mary Forbes, William Forbes.
  • William Forbes passed away in 1880 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Forbes's Ancestors

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William Forbes
1805–1880
Birth Place: Panbride, Angus, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Forbes
1753–
Jean (Janet) Louson
1782–
Panbride, Angus, Scotland
Grandparents
Patrick Louson
1743–
Scotland
Jean Cramond
1739–
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Lowson
1705–
Mary Clerk
1710–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Forbes's Descendants

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William Forbes (19 Jan 1805–14 Aug 1880) m. Elizabeth Shand (Abt 1809–22 Aug 1878)
  1. 1. William Forbes 1839– m. Elisabeth Hosie 1837–
    1. 1. Jessie (Hosie) Forbes 1871–1956 m. David (George) Fyffe 1869–1918
      1. 1. Alexander Fyffe 1912–1991
        1. 1. Isobel Fyffe 1934–1991
        2. 2. Williamena Fyffe 1921–1985
      2. 2. Isabella Fyffe 1894–
      3. 3. Jessie Fyffe 1898–
      4. 4. James Fyffe 1896–
      5. 5. William Fyffe 1892– m. Iola Fyffe 1891– m. Nellie (Brown) Boyle 1890–1933
        1. 1. Margaret (Duncan Trayner) Fyffe 1920–1994 m. Chester (A) Lawton 1916–
        2. 2. Williamena Fyffe 1921–1985
        3. 3. Isabel Fyffe 1925–
      6. 6. David Fyffe 1889–
      7. 7. William Fyffe 1891– m. Iola Fyffe 1891–
        1. 1. Isabel Fyffe 1925–
      8. 8. Isabella (C) Fyffe 1889–
    2. 2. Jessie Forbes 1872–
    3. 3. William Forbes 1863–
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Forbes 1878–
    5. 5. Betsy Forbes 1876–
    6. 6. Maggie Forbes 1880–
    7. 7. David Forbes 1869–
    8. 8. Isabella Forbes 1874–
    9. 9. James Forbes 1867–
    10. 10. Alexander Forbes 1861–
  2. 2. James Forbis 1833–
  3. 3. Mary Forbes 1844–
  4. 4. Ann Forbes 1835–
  5. 5. Emen Forbes 1841–
  6. 6. Alex Forbes 1844–

William Forbes's Timeline

4 Records

1805
19 Jan 1805
Birth of William Forbes in Panbride, Angus, Scotland
Panbride, Angus, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 46
William Forbes resided here in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 66
William Forbes resided here in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
1880
14 Aug 1880
Age 75
Death of William Forbes in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1805
    Event Place: Panbride, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 14; Page: 18; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1871_51
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 34; Page: 51; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1851_61; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 34; Page: 51; Line: 1; Roll: CSSCT1851_61; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Dundee; ED: 14; Page: 18; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1871_51

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland

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