FORBES, James of Pitmedden, Physician in Aberdeen, Dr ^{1 2 3 4}

  General Notes:

"Dr James Forbes, physician in Aberdeen, son of Rev. William Forbes, of Tarves, was also for some time proprietor of Pitmedden. He died on 19th July, 1774, aged 73 years. He was twice married- first to Helen, daughter of James Forbes of Thornton, and, secondly, to Euphemia, daughter of John Row of Bondeth. By the latter marriage there were three sons and one daughter -
William of Echt and Springhill; John of Bodnod, North Wales, captain, 40th Regiment; James, of New York; and Euphemia, who married George Strachan Keith of Auquhorsk."

from Aberdeen Epitaphs ⁴

James married Helen FORBES, daughter of James FORBES of Saach and Thornton and Unknown. (Helen FORBES was born about 1714, died on 11 May 1743 ⁶ and was buried in Saint Nicholas Churchyard, Aberdeen, Scotland ⁶.)

James next married Euphemia ROWE after 11 May 1743. (Euphemia ROWE was born about 1715, died on 24 May 1772 ⁶ and was buried in Saint Nicholas Churchyard, Aberdeen, Scotland ⁶.)