Background
FORBES, J. F. was born on December 11, 1835. Son of late Colonel John Forbes, Bombay Army, and grandson of late Robert Forbes of Castleton.
FORBES, J. F. was born on December 11, 1835. Son of late Colonel John Forbes, Bombay Army, and grandson of late Robert Forbes of Castleton.
Edinburgh Academy; Military Academy.
Served in Bombay Army, 1854-1878. Indian Mutiny Campaigns, 1857-1858, under Sir C. Stuart and Lord Strathnairn. Was twice wounded and twice mentioned in despatches.
Medal and clasp for Central India.
Late commanding 36th Cavalry Indian Army. Proprietor of Rothiemay and Balloch. Doctorate.L., Justice of the Peace, Banffshire.
Club: Junior Constitutional.
Spouse 1873, Mary, o.daughter of late Thomas Wardle of the Beach, Cheshire. Heir: est Captain Ian Forbes.