FORBES, Charles (1773-1849), of Newe Castle, Aberdeen.

Family and Education

b. 3 Apr. 1773, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Rev. George Forbes of Leochel by Katharine, da. of Gordon Stewart of Drumin, Banff. educ. ?Aberdeen Univ. m. 28 Feb. 1800, Elizabeth, da. of Maj. John Cotgrave, E.I. Co. service, wid. of William Ashburner, 4s. 2da. suc. fa. 1799; uncle 1821; cr. Bt. 4 Nov. 1823; served heir male general to Alexander Forbes, 3rd Lord Pitsligo [S] 1833.

Offices Held

Rector, Marischal coll. Aberdeen 1814 – 18, 1822, 1833.

Parlimentarian

FORBES, Charles (1773-1849), of Newe and Edinglassie, Aberdeen and 3 and 9 Fitzroy Square, Mdx.

Main residence: Newe Castle, Aberdeen.

Author

W.S.

R.G.T.

Volume

Commons 1790-1820

Web Title

FORBES, Charles (1773-1849)