Clan Forbes Society Newsletter April 2022 |
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Battle of Arbroath and Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo The monks of the Abbey of Abroath appointed Alexander Lindsay, Master of Crawford and Chief of the Lindsays, as the "Bailie of the Regality" who was tasked with dispensing justice. The Master of Crawford as known as the “Tiger Earl” for his ferocity and as “Earl Beardie” for his for his long bushy beard. Crawford abused this post and the monks replaced him with Alexander Ogilvy, 2nd Baron of Inverquharity. On January 24, 1445, Earl Beardie marched to the Abbey with a thousand Hamiltons and Lindsays. Ogilvy mustered his vassals and his allies such as Sir Alexander Seton of Gordon (later Earl of Huntly), Sir John Oliphant of Aberdagie, James Maxwell of Tealing, Brucklay of Gartley, Gordon of Borrowfield, and Sir William Forbes, 1st laird of Pitsligo, second son of Sir John Forbes of the Black Lip, and immediate younger brother of the 1st Lord Forbes of That Ilk. According to George Hay (History of Arbroath to the Present Time, 1876), David Lindsay, 3rd Earl of Crawford and the Master of Crawford’s father, hastened from Dundee to Arbroath and was “desirous to make a last attempt to prevent those hostilities the prospect of which his ‘Tiger' son probably enjoyed. With this purpose he rode between the lines, in order to confer with Ogilvy, when one of the latter's men threw a spear, which struck the Earl in the mouth, so that he instantly fell dead.” The Earl’s death “put an end to all hope of an amicable solution of the difficulty.” The Ogilvies and their allies were driven from the field but rallied about three miles from the town, near what is now the village of Leysmill. That battles resulted in the death of the Alexander Ogilvy, Earl of Crawford; Brucklay of Gartley, Gordon of Borrowfield, Sir John Oliphant of Aberdalgie, and Sir William Forbes, 1st laird of Pitsligo. Sir William's nephew James, later 2nd Lord Forbes, took his revenge. James fought under Alexander Seton, 1st Earl of Huntly, at the 1452 Battle of Brechin, in the Royalist army that included Clan Gordon and Clan Ogilvy. They defeated Alexander Lindsay, now 4th Earl of Crawford. Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/post/battle-of-arbroath |
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Botanist Katherine (Kate) Mary Furbish Maine botanist Katherine (Kate) Mary Furbish (1834-1931) was descended from Battle of Dunbar prisoner William Forbes whose name was recorded as “Furbish” when he was shipped to Boston in 1650 and then indentured in Kittery, Maine. Between 1870 and 1908, Kate Furbish traveled thousands of miles across Maine painting, collecting, and classifying plants. This resulted in over 4,000 sheets of dried plants and ferns, and included sketches of Maine’s 500 mushrooms. She discovered two new plants that now bear her name: Pedicularis furbishiae or Furbish's lousewort and Aster cordifolius L. var. furbishiae. Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/post/kate-furbish Learn about more amazing Forbes women here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/forbes-women |
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Cothiemuir Hill: Natural Burial at Castle Forbes
If you feel a strong connection to your Clan Forbes heritage, you may wish to spend eternity in the land of your ancestors. Cothiemuir Hill is a natural burial ground on the estate of Castle Forbes near Alford, Aberdeenshire in Scotland. The Gaelic name is based on the word “corthan,” a small stone circle or “corth,” and “muir,” meaning moor. The hill does ineed include an ancient Pictish stone circle and overlooks the hills of Bennachie, or the mountain (ben) of the ancient Pictish land of Cé. Prior cremation is preferred since the remains contain no residue from embalming chemicals. The site is open all year round during daylight hours and no appointment is necessary. Lord Forbes would also be available to provide a guided tour.
Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/post/cothiemuir-hill |
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A Forbes by Any Other Name
You do not need to have a surname of “Forbes” to be considered a part of Clan Forbes! Anyone with a male or female ancestor with a birth surname with a spelling variation of Forbes or any of the recognized septs or associated families can also connect with Clan Forbes. Our septs include Berry, Fordyce, Michie, and Watt. Some backward-looking academics dismiss “septs” as a way to increase membership. However, forward-looking clans such as Forbes embrace the newer traditions of septs, clan tartans, and women claiming the clan of their choice as ways to help more people to connect with their Scottish heritage. While ancient tradition dictates that women must join the clan of their husbands, at least seven women have been recognized by the Lord Lyon as chiefs. Clearly, we can embrace the past while not being bound by it. In the words of our clan chief, Malcolm, Lord Forbes, “In this troubled world, I think there is every reason for encouragement to be given to anyone who would like to be associated to our peaceful clan where grace is our guide.”
For the complete list of surnames associated with Forbes and to learn about the evolution of the clan, see: https://www.clan-forbes.org/septs |
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Welcome Members! Please welcome our new Active Members for March 2022: - Mr. Douglas Forbes, California, USA
- Ms. E. Elizabeth Berry, Florida, USA
- Robin B. Forbes, Arizona, USA
- Mr. Peter Forbes, England, UK
- Ms. Sandra Forbes Novak, California, USA
- Mr. Bradley Gilless, Texas, USA
- Ms. Amanda Forbes, Arizona, USA
- Mr. Jesse Forbes, Arizona, USA
- Ms. Anissa Smith, Ohio, USA
- Mr. Brenton Boyd Waters, Virginia, USA
- Mr. Scott Merlino, Oregon, USA
- Mr. Ronald R. Forbes, California, USA
- Mr. Lawrence K. Furbish, Maine, USA
Please welcome back our Renewing Active Members for March 2022: - Mr. Michael J. Gettings (Fobes), New York, USA
- Ms. Carole Ann Forbes Lee, Queensland, Australia
- Ms. Lynette Palfrey, South Australia, Australia
- Ms. Rebecca W. Hudson, North Carolina, USA
- Ms. Anglia Annette Miller, Indiana, USA
- Ms. Heather J. Forbes, Ontario, Canada
- Ms. Allison Forbes Capozza, Texas, USA
- Ms. Sherry Fobes Mitchell, New Jersey, USA
- Mr. Dennis L. Furbush, Massachusetts, USA
- Mr. Stuart Dwayne Forbes, Ontario, Canada
- Mr. Douglas Walters, California, USA
- Mr. William McGilvray Forbes, Florida, USA
- Ms. JoAnn Forbes Aylsworth
- Mr. Ben J. Forbus, Maine, USA
- Mr. Marvin Forbes, California, USA
- Ms. Carolyn R. Forbes, Mississippi, USA
- Ms. Dorian Forbes, Arizona, USA
- Mr. John Christopher (Chris) Fawbush, Kentucky, USA
- Mr. Martin Milne Owen, Florida, USA
- Mr. Charles R. Forbes, Florida, USA
- Ms. Teresa R. Forbes, Florida, USA
- Ms. Cari Alicia Forbes, Nebraska, USA
- Ms. Deborah Faye Friend, Virginia, USA
- Mr. Mark Forbes Wray, Washington, USA
Please welcome our newest Patron Member for March 2022: - Ms. Elizabeth Hammond Carlson, Wyoming, USA
Become an Active Member or Renew Now! If you haven’t already supported the Society financially, please consider becoming a paid member! Active Membership is $25 annually will help the Society research the history and heritage of the House of Forbes; develop resources for tracing your genealogy with your cousins around the world; connect with other members in the Clan Forbes Community; and encourage more members to join us in events, tours and gatherings. Thanks to all our 2021 members – and now it’s time to renew your support for 2022! Renew your membership here. Patron Members If you don’t want the bother of renewing your membership every year, consider becoming a Patron Member for lifetime membership at the level of $600. Become a Patron here. |
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Highland Games & Festivals Rick Forbes (pictured above) and Bart Forbes represented the Clan Forbes Society at the Highland Games in Sherman, Texas, in March 2022. Here is the latest list of Highland Games and Scottish Festivals, as compiled by Leslie Furbish, VP for Conveners. Please check the Clan Forbes Society website for the latest announcements: https://www.clan-forbes.org/games United States San Antonio Highland Games April 2-3, 2022; Helotes, Texas Clan Forbes Convener: Bart Forbes Houston Highland Games April 9, 2022; Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, Texas Clan Forbes Convener: Bart Forbes Las Vegas Highland Games April 9-10, 2022; Floyd Lamb Park, Las Vegas, Nevada Loch Norman Highland Games April 9-10, 2022; Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville, North Carolina Southern Maryland Celtic Festival & Highland Gathering April 23, 2022; St. Leonard, Maryland Fair Hill Scottish Games May 21, 2022, Elkton, MD, 21921 Scottish Fest USA May 28-29, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games May 6-8, 2022; Decatur, Texas Clan Forbes Convener: Rick Forbes, Bart Forbes Savannah Scottish Games May 7, 2022; Savannah, Georgia Stirling Classic Scottish Festival May 20-22, 2022; Yukon, Oklahoma Northern Nevada Celtic Celebration May 21, 2022; Reno, Nevada
St. Louis Scottish Games & Cultural Festival
May 21, 2022; Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Missouri Smoky Mountain Highland Games May 21-22, 2022; Maryville, Tennessee Glasgow Highland Games June 3-5; 2022; Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Lucas, Kentucky Garrett County Celtic Festival June 4, 2022; Friendsville, Maryland
Milwaukee Highland Games
June 4, 2022; Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Maine Scottish Festival at Old Orchard Beach June 4, 2022; Old Orchard Beach, Maine Clan Forbes Convener: Leslie A. Furbish Coastal Highland Games June 4, 2022; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games June 11-12, 2022; Blairsville, Georgia Chicago Scottish Festival & Highland Games June 17-18, 2022; Itasca, Illinois Ohio Scottish Games June 24-25, 2022; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio Alaska Scottish Highland Games June 25-26, 2022; Palmer, Alaska Round Hill Highland Games June 26, 2022; Lakeville, Connecticut Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July 7 - 10, 2022; Linville, North Carolina Clan Forbes Convener: Ron Pearson Skagit Valley Highland Games July 8-10, 2022; Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon, Washington Payson Scottish Festival July 8-9, 2022; Payson, Utah Kootenai Highland Gathering July 15-16, 2022; River Bend Restaurant, Libby, Montana Arizona Highland Games and Gathering July 16-17, 2022; Rodeo Grounds, Williams, Arizona Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival July 16, 2022; Look Park, Northampton, Massachusetts Clan Forbes Convener: Leslie A. Furbish Monterey Scottish Games & Festival July 16 & 17, 2022; Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Annual Highland Games August 8-6, 2022; Greenmead Historical Village, Livonia, Michigan CNY Scottish Games & Celtic Festival August 13, 2022; Long Branch Park, Liverpool NY Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival August 20, 2022; Topsham, Maine Clan Forbes Conveners: Leslie A. Furbish and Ben Forbus Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering August 20-21, 2022; Daly Mansion, Hamilton, Montana Douglas County Scottish Highland Games August 27-28, 2022; Henry Estate Winery, Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games August 27, 2022; Old Westbury Gardens, New York |
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