FORBES, John Schoolmaster, later transported
- Baptised: 23 April 1797, Glenbucket parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
General Notes:
"The entry in the Convict Records state
Forbes John,
Tried Aberdeen Court of Judiciary, 14 years
Embarked 20 Sept 1940, Arrived 19 Jan 19841
Protestant Can read and write. Character, good; disposition, orderly
Wife, Frances in Edinburgh with 7 children
Transported for forgery,
Name: John Forbes , Sentenced to 14 years
Crime: - Convicted at: Aberdeen Court of Justiciary , Sentence term: 14 years
Trade Schoolmaster, Height, ?; Age 42; Complexion, fresh: Head, Round: Hair , Grey: Whiskers, Brown and Grey: Visage, rather long; Forehead, high brow; Eyebrows, brown to grey; Eyes, blue; Nose large"
from Glenbuchat Heritage website 1
|
