John Forbes, 6th Lord Forbes facts for kids
John Forbes, 6th Lord Forbes (died 1547) was an important Scottish landowner. He was the son of William Forbes, 3rd Lord Forbes, and Christian Gordon. His mother was the daughter of Alexander Gordon, 1st Earl of Huntly.
John Forbes became the Lord Forbes after his brother Arthur passed away in 1493. He played a role in Scottish politics during his time. In 1528, he traveled with King James V from Stirling Castle to Edinburgh. There, he made a strong promise to support the king against the powerful Douglas family.
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Life and Times of Lord Forbes
John Forbes lived during a time of many changes in Scotland. He was involved in some disagreements in the Aberdeen area. In 1542, Lord Forbes and the Earl of Huntly had conflicts in the northern parts of Scotland. John Forbes passed away in 1547.
Family and Children
John Forbes was married three times and had several children.
First Marriage
John Forbes first married Catherine Stewart. She was the daughter of John Stewart, 1st Earl of Atholl and Eleanor Sinclair. They had one known child:
- Elizabeth Forbes, who married John Grant of Freuchie (died 1585).
Second Marriage
His second wife was Christian Lundie or Lundin. Their children included:
- John Forbes, Master of Forbes (died 1537). He married Elizabeth Lyon. She was the daughter of John Lyon, 6th Lord Glamis and Janet Douglas.
- William Forbes, 7th Lord Forbes (died 1593).
- Margaret Forbes.
- Elizabeth Forbes.
- Marjory Forbes.
Third Marriage
John Forbes' third wife was Elizabeth Berlay. She was the widow of Lord Elphinstone. Their children were:
- Arthur Forbes of Putachie, also known as "Black Arthur." He passed away during a conflict at the battle of Tillieangus in October 1571.
- Jean or Janet Forbes. She married three times: (1) John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Atholl, (2) Alexander Hay of Delgatie, and (3) William Leslie of Balquhain.
John Forbes also had a daughter with Helen Rutherford named Annabell Forbes. Annabell married Matthew Lumsden, who was a family historian.
