FORBES, Sir Arthur, 4th Bt. (1709-73), of Craigievar, Aberdeen.

b. 1709, 6th but 1st surv. s. of Sir William Forbes, 3rd Bt., of Craigievar by Margaret, da. of Hugh Rose of Kilravock, Nairn, sis.-in-law of Duncan Forbes. educ. Marischal Coll. Aberdeen c.1723-7. m. (1) 1729, Christian (d. 6 Oct. 1733), 1st da. of John Ross of Arnage, Aberdeen, provost of Aberdeen, 2da.; (2) Oct. 1749, Margaret, née Strachan, of Balgall, wid. of John Burnett of Elrick, Aberdeen, 5s. 4da. suc. fa. May 1722.