Family and Education
b. 3 Apr. 1773, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Rev. George Forbes of Leochel and Katharine, da. of Gordon Stewart of Drumin, Banff. educ. ?Aberdeen Univ. m. 28 Feb. 1800, Elizabeth, da. of Maj. John Cotgrave, E.I. Co. service, wid. of William Ashburner, 4s. (1 d.v.p.) 2da. suc. fa. 1799; uncle John Forbes to Newe 1821; cr. bt. 4 Nov. 1823; served heir male general to Alexander Forbes, 3rd Lord Pitsligo [S], 1833. d. 20 Nov. 1849.
Offices Held
Rect. Marischal Coll. Aberdeen 1814 – 18, 1822, 1833; gov. Foundling Hosp. 1817 – 36, v.-pres 1836 – d.
V.-pres. European Insurance Co. 1825, pres. 1829.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Newe and Edinglassie, Aberdeen; 3 and 9 Fitzroy Square, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
FORBES, Charles (1773-1849)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Addresses
Religion