Clan Forbes Society Newsletter October 2021 |
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James, 16th Lord Forbes, and the Sale of Druminnor Castle
Druminnor Castle was first called Castle Forbes and was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Forbes in its ancient duchus, or ancestral lands, in Aberdeenshire. The original tower was probably built before 1300. In about 1430, Alexander, 1st Lord Forbes, added a large hall block, the only part of the castle which has survived. In 1770, James, 16th Lord Forbes, was forced to put to auction the estates of Forbes, Kearn, Auchindoir and Clatt. He then arranged for their purchase by his cousins John Forbes, 8th Laird of Newe (a captain in the 42nd Highlander) and Jonathan Forbes of Brux. Before Forbes could access the funds, Newe sold the Kearn estates (with Castle Forbes now called Druminnor Castle) to John Grant of Rothmaise. Newe’s daughter Henrietta later married Grant’s son Robert Grant of Druminnor. Lord and Lady Forbes eventually used the inheritance to reclaim the other estates. However, Druminnor remained in Grant possession for six generations, until debt took them in their turn in 1955. Margaret Forbes-Sempill, a daughter of Sir John Forbes of Craigievar, 18th Lord Sempill, bought Druminnor, restoring it to Forbes ownership after a gap of 185 years.
Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/post/james-16th-lord-forbes
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Tolquhon Castle Cannon at National Museums Scotland
No trip to the National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh is complete without admiring this cannon which once defended the House of Forbes Heritage Site Tolquhon Castle. In 1420, Sir John Forbes (c. 1390 – c. 1454), third son of Sir John Forbes “of the black lip,” married Mariota (Marjory), daughter of Sir Henry Preston (c. 1368 – c. 1433), Thane of Fermartyn. In that year, Forbes and his wife took possession of Tolquhon Castle and "Preston's Tower" was built. This cast bronze cannon is one of four identical cannons probably cast by a local founder for use in the castle. Two are on display in the National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh. They bear the arms and initials of William Forbes, 7th Lord of Tolquhon, and the date 1588.
Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/tolquhon-cannon |
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Forbes DNA Project Looking for Participants
The Clan Forbes DNA Project is now in full swing, headed by Philip Stead, MSc student of Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. Mr. Stead plans to conduct analysis of the Y chromosome single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with the Clan Chief, Malcolm, Lord Forbes, and compare them to the other members of the FamilyTreeDNA Forbes surname group. The success of the project depends on wide participation from individuals willing to contribute their Big Y-700 DNA data. The Society has posted the answers to many of the most frequently-asked questions.
Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/post/dna-project-faqs |
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Clan Forbes Featured by ScotlandShop in October Every month, the ScotlandShop chooses a Clan to celebrate – and October 2021 is dedicated to Clan Forbes! The ScotlandShop offers a wide variety of tailored tartan clothing and interiors, including kilts, dresses, suits, shoes, and gifts. The ScotlandShop was a Sponsor of our latest publication "House of Forbes for Kids" and will be hosting a “pop-up” store for the participants of the August 2022 Clan Forbes Scotland tour – and for our Forbes cousins in Aberdeenshire! Please share your stories of Forbes celebrations, gatherings, members of your family making history, or simply a cool photo of you sporting your Forbes tartan. These will be compiled and shared with Forbes fans all over the world. Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/post/scotlandshop |
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Virgina Scottish Games
The Clan Forbes Society was well represented at the Virginia Scottish Games in September! Convener Ron Pearson recruited three new Active Members! Please let us know if you would like to host a Clan Forbes Society tent for any of the upcoming games and festivals!
Learn more here: https://www.clan-forbes.org/games. |
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Welcome Members! Please welcome our new Active Members for August 2021: - Philip M. Berry, Virginia USA
- Jeffrey Lynn Forbes, Florida USA
- Stacey Forbes, Texas USA
- Sharon Dean Lee, Georgia USA
- David Forbes Swanson, Virginia USA
- John Sheriff, Virginia USA
- Nancy Sheriff, Virginia USA
- Christopher Davies, New South Wales, Australia
Please welcome back our renewing Active Members for August 2021: - Jon Schildknecht, Virginia USA
- E. Austin Middleton, Virginia USA
- Christopher Forbes, Alabama USA
- Jennifer Iannolo, New York USA
- Donald E. Clark, Arizona USA
- Charlene Forbush, Ohio USA
- James Forbes, Quebec, Canada
- Björn Bentzer, Sweden
- Ramon Fobes, Arizona USA
- William C. Forbes III, California USA
- Barbara Beard, Arizona USA
- William Forbes, Texas USA
- Evelyn A. Forbes, Ohio 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 2020 members – and now it’s time to renew your support for 2021! Renew your membership here. Please welcome our latest House of Forbes Member: - Judith Spingler Carroll, Rhode Island USA
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. |
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Highland Games & Festivals Some of the 2021 Highland Games and Scottish Festivals are being rescheduled. If you would like to host a tent at your local event, download our Clan Convener Guide and contact VP for Conveners Leslie Furbish at . Please check the Clan Forbes Society website for the latest announcements: https://www.clan-forbes.org/games United States Harpers Ferry Highland Games October 2, 2021; Harper's Ferry, West Virginia Scotland County Highland Games October 2, 2021; North Carolina Rural Heritage Center, Laurinburg, North Carolina Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival October 2 & 3, 2021; Riverside Park, Aztec, New Mexico McMinnville Scottish Festival October 9 & 10, 2021; Yamhill County Fairgrounds, McMinnville, Oregon Arkansas Scottish Festival + Lyon College Homecoming October 8 - 10, 2021; Batesville, Arkansas Scotland Connecticut Scottish Festival October 10, 2021; Scotland, Connecticut Oklahoma Highland Gathering October 15 - 17, 2021; Midwest City Regional Park, Midwest City, Oklahoma Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival October 15 - 17, 2021; Stone Mountain, Georgia CelticFest October 23 & 24, 2021; Lakeshore Park, Brandon, Mississippi Tyler Scottish Festival & Highland Games October 23, 2021; Tyler, Texas Tucson Celtic Festival And Scottish Highland Games November 5 - 7, 2021; Rillito Raceway Park, Tucson, Arizona Austin Celtic Festival November 6 & 7, 2021; Pioneer Farms, Austin, Texas Charleston Scottish Games
November 6th, 2021; Riverfront Park, Charleston, South Carolina Clan Forbes Convener: Victor and Amy Ney Salado Scottish Gathering & Highland Games November 12 - 14, 2021; Salado Museum and Park, Salado, Texas Clan Forbes Convener: Rick Forbes Cancelled: - Jersey Shore Piping and Drumming Classic, New Jersey
- Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Washington
- Colorado Scottish Festival and Rocky Mountain Highland Games
- Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games, Washington
- Portland Highland Games, Oregon
- Elizabeth Celtic Festival, Colorado
- US InterRegional Highland Dancing Championship, Colorado
- Spokane Highland Games, Washington
- Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, California
- Central New York Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
- Jamestown Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans, New York
- Douglas County Highland Games and Clan Gathering, Oregon
- Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games, New York
- Green Hill Highland Games, Virginia
Canada Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Virtual Global Tour for 2021; various Cancelled: - Glengarry Highland Games, Ontario
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