William Forbes (abt. 1622 - 1698)

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Died 10 Jan 1698 at about age 76 in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Biography

William Forbes the 5th Goodman of Newe was born in 1622. He was the son of Alexander Forbes and Janet Robertson. He passed away in 1699.

Sources

• http://www.venitap.com/Genealogy/WebCards/wc13/wc13_364.htm

V. William Forbes Married Helen, daughter of Arthur Forbes of Culquhanny, his cousin, by whom he had four sons and four daughters2 : — 1. William, his heir. 2. Patrick, merchant in Aberdeen, and had one son who died without succession. Patrick Forbes had sasine of the lands of Mill of Newe and that portion sold by Arthur Forbes of Culquhanny, 1 6th May, 1670, proceeding on a disposition of these lands by the said William Forbes to the said Patrick Forbes, dated 14th February, 1670. 3. GEORGE of Bellabeg, baptised 10th June, 1668, married 4th September, 1701, Isobel Forbes, daughter of deceased William Forbes of Asloun. His grandson, John Forbes, Bombay, purchased the estate of Newe, 12th September, 1792, from James Forbes of Seaton (see p. 12). Charles Forbes of Newe, nephew and heir of John Forbes, Bombay, was created a baronet of the United Kingdom, 4th November, 1823 ; and was, in error,3 served heir male general to his great-grandfather, William Forbes V. of Newe, on 12th March, 1830 ; to his ancestor William Forbes of Daach, on 4th October, 1830; and to his cousin Alexander, third Lord Forbes of Pitsligo, on 12th January, 1833. 4. John of Deskrie, married, 22nd August, 1699, to Margaret Farquharson of Belenach. 5. ISOBEL, married, 7th July, 1675, to George Forbes of Skellater. 6. MARJORIE, married, 24th December, 1693, to Francis Couper, in Cemcile. 7. Helen, married, 6th December, 1687, Adam Panton, in the Parish of Belhelvie, and had issue. 8. AGNES, baptised 16th September, 1674 ; married, 19th August, 1697, to William Forbes of Belnabodach. William Forbes, son and heir of Alexander Forbes, had sasine of the lands on 2nd December, 1657, proceeding on precept, granted by John Earl of Mar, in his favour, 5th November, 1657. There was a contract of marches between William Forbes of Newe and John Forbes of Buchaam, dated 20th July, 1669. William Forbes, fifth of Newe, died 10th January, 1698, and was interred in the Church of Strathdon. He was succeeded by his eldest son.