FORBES, Elizabeth ¹

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Elizabeth married William GORDON of Saphak, son of George GORDON 2nd of Crichie and Jean GORDON.¹ (William GORDON of Saphak was born about 1590 and died after 1620 ¹.)

  Marriage Notes:

"On January 13, 1620, Adam of Boghoill had sasine in Saphak and mill. On July 20, 1620, the King confirmed the charter of Adam Gordon of Boghill of which, by the consent of his brother, William Gordon of Saphak, and the latter's wife, Elizabeth Forbes, he sold the lands of Saphak and Fyvie to John Urquhart of Craigfintrie (Great Seal). [....]

"William (Gordon), son by second wife. He is described in the Balbithan MS. (p. 48) as 'William, Collonell Gordon'. In the Privy Council Register he figures as 'of Saphak' (Daviot) and he is described as the sixth laird of Gight's 'suster sone'. He assisted his uncle, Alexander Gordon in Burnegraynes, to raid the lands of Sir William Keith of Balmure in March, 1618. He was put to the horn. On June 9, 1619, George Gordon of Gight was caution for him and Harry Gordon in Haddo not to molest William Keith and John Merser. On July 8, 1619, William complained to the Privy Council that he is denounced as a rebel at the instance of Sir William Keith and Merser, for not appearing to answer to a charge of wearing hagbuts and raiding the lands of Kellie. As he gave caution of £500 for obedience, and had offered £20 for his escheat, the Lords suspend the process until the principal letters of horning are produced. The Great Seal calls his wife Elizabeth Forbes and mentions him as late as 1620."

from Crichie ¹