Robert Forbes
M, #6205, b. 6 May 1820
Robert Forbes was born on 6 May 1820 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Forbes and Ann Pirie. Robert Forbes was baptized on 17 May 1820 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was a shoemaker. He married Helen Laurence at Parish of Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 September 1843.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Forbes, head; Hellen Forbes, wife; Ann Forbes, daughter; Hellen Forbes, daughter; John Forbes, son; Margret Forbes, daughter; Ann Forbes, mother.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Forbes, head; Hellen Forbes, wife; Ann Forbes, daughter; Hellen Forbes, daughter; John Forbes, son; Margret Forbes, daughter; Ann Forbes, mother.3
Children of Robert Forbes and Helen Laurence
- Ann Forbes b. c 1844
- Helen Forbes b. c 1846
- John Forbes b. c 1849
- Margaret Forbes b. c 1851
Citations
- [S4974] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Robert Forbes, male. Birth: 06 MAY 1820. Christening: 17 MAY 1820 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Forbes. Mother: Ann Pirie."
- [S8279] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Robert Forbes, male. Spouse: Helen Laurence. Marriage: 13 SEP 1843, Fordyce, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8280] 1851, Scottish Census, "Robert Forbes, head, married, male, age 31, born in Banffshire Portknockie, shoemaker, resident in Portknockie."