Sarah (Clark) Forbes (1838 - 1908)

Born 1 Jul 1838 in Nashwaak, York County, New Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 5 Mar 1908 at age 69 in Nashwaak Bridge, York County, New Brunswick, Canada

Biography

Sarah Clark was born on 1 Jul 1838 in Nashwaak, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of James Clark (1803–1875) and Jane Johnson (1815–1894). ^[1]

Her siblings were:

1. George Clark (1833–1886)
2. Jane Clark (~1834–1880)
3. Elizabeth Clark (1840–1860)
4. Humphrey Clark (1843–1910)
5. Mary Clark (1845–1913)
6. James William Clark (1847–1923)
7. Thomas Clark (1853–1860)
8. Maria Clark (1855– )
9. Rosanna Clark (1858–1933)
10. Thomas Clark (1861–1917)

Sarah (26) and William Forbes (28) were married on 16 Jan 1865. William was born on 5 Jun 1836 in Nashwaak, York, New Brunswick, Canada. ^[2]

Their known children were:

1. James Clark Forbes (1860–1930) .
2. Catherine Jane Forbes (1866–1947) .
3. Alexander Forbes (~1869–1891) .
4. Robert Charles Forbes (1871–1951) .
5. Angus John Forbes (1875–1934) .
6. Margaret Sarah Anne Forbes (1878–1947)

Saint Marys’ families Compilation of families who lived in the Parish of Saint Mary's York County, New Brunswick, Canada. ^{[3] [4]}

Sarah Clark passed away on 5 Mar 1908 (age 69), wife of William Forbes, on Portage Road, York, New Brunswick. ^{[5] [6]}

Residence 1861 St. Mary's, York, New Brunswick, Canada. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119098816
2. ↑ Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1757-1946. New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950 http://www.Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/61511/FS_005418868_00538/90162332?backurl=https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/11422786/person/27101703429/facts
3. ↑ Saint Marys’ families Compilation of families who lived in the Parish of Saint Mary's York County, New Brunswick, Canada. New Brunswick Provincial Archives MC80/1728 Marilyn Evans’ Saint Marys’ families. Submitted by Marilyn Stewart-Evans Stewart-35389
4. ↑ Book: 1785-1885 NASHWAAK FAMILIES; Ina MacLaggan [Dodds-1579], Faye Stewart , [Stewart-35392] ;Published by Nashwaak Bicentennial Association (1986) ISBN 10: 0969164726 ISBN 13: 9780969164722 submitted by Marilyn Stewart-Evans Stewart-35389
5. ↑ Provincial Archives of New Brunswick https://archives.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE/141C4.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=3294b1fb-99b3-4fc6-b1ba-afe4d2323c71
6. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119098816/sarah-forbes: accessed 24 December 2023), memorial page for Sarah Clark Forbes (Jul 1838–5 Mar 1908), Find A Grave: Memorial #119098816, citing 42nd Highland Memorial Cemetery, Nashwaak Bridge, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Marilyn Stewart-Evans (contributor 48574124).
7. ↑ 1861 census, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1007 1861 census

• Marriage: "Canada, New Brunswick Provincial Marriages 1789-1950", citing Page: 403; Digital film/folder number: 005418868; FHL microfilm: 000846413; Image number: 538, FamilySearch Record: QVBF-KNHY (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MN-MCZH, Sarah Clark marriage to William Forbes on 17 Jul 1861 in Saint Marys, York, New Brunswick, Canada.
• Death: "Canada, New Brunswick Provincial Deaths, 1815-1938", citing Digital film/folder number: 004530175; FHL microfilm: 2320325; Image number: 816; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: B07673-4, FamilySearch Record: XGHY-HW1 (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-Y3S8-RKC, Sarah Clark death 5 Mar 1908 (age 69), wife of William Forbes, on Portage Road, York, New Brunswick.

See also:

• 1871 Census: "Canada Census, 1871", citing Page: 49; Line: 14; Digital film/folder number: 004396274; FHL microfilm: 2229109; Image number: 461; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03148-3, FamilySearch Record: M4MZ-6WB (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6MZ7-HMX, Sarah Forbes (31), married in Saint Marys, York, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in N B.
• 1881 Census: "Canada Census, 1881", citing Volume: 10; Page: 45; Affiliate Publication Number: e008132546; Digital film/folder number: 004463124; FHL microfilm: 1375818; Image number: 346, FamilySearch Record: MV6C-1TK (accessed 24 December 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6L2Q-TM7, Sarah Forbes (41), married in Saint Marys, York, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick.
• 42nd Highland Memorial Cemetery, Nashwaak Bridge, New Brunswick , Canada headstone. Personally photographed by Marilyn Stewart.
• MC80/965 Donald A. Forbes History of the Forbes family, page 26: see MC80/1214 Ina MacLaggan et. al. Nashwaak families 1785-1885, page 22: see also MC80/1728 Marilyn Evans’ Saint Marys’ families: Jane Johnson or Johnston had sisters, Anne Johnston, and Sarah Johnston who also settled in NB:
• MC315 Nashwaak Bicentennial Association fonds, MS13/18 Clark 1833-1977, 14 pages.