FORBES, Alexander 3rd of Torhendry, and of Ludquharn 1
- Born: About 1652
- Marriage (1): GALLOWAY, Jean
- Buried: Saint Nicholas Churchyard, Aberdeen, Scotland
User ID: W672
General Notes:
"Alexander (Forbes), the 3rd Laird of Torhendry, purchased about 1696 the lands of Ludquharn, in Longside, previously the property of the old family of Keith, from whom they had been purchased before 1686 by one Robert Forbes, whose son William succeeded and sold them. Alexander Forbes becoming bankrupt, the lands of Ludquharn passed in 1718 into the hands of Sir John Guthrie of King Edward-a cadet of the family of Guthrie of Guthrie, in Angus."
from House of Forbes
Alexander married Jean GALLOWAY. (Jean GALLOWAY was born about 1670.)
Marriage Notes:
"Alexander (Forbes) of Torhendry, married Jean, only surviving child of Alexander Galloway, goldsmith in Aberdeen, and had two sons and a daughter (his tombstone is in St. Nicholas Churchyard).
The sons were :- Alexander, silversmith in Aberdeen, who died there, July 15th, 1752 (his family went to America).
Thomas, minister in Aberdeen, married (1) Margaret, daughter of David Forbes of Leslie, and (2) Agnes, daughter of James Mackenzie of Dalmore. He died without issue January 18th, 1783, aged 74.
Jean, married James Leslie, minister of St. Fergus."
from House of Forbes
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