Background
Forbes, John was born in 1740 in Strathdon, Scotland, circa. Son of Archibald Forbes.
Forbes, John was born in 1740 in Strathdon, Scotland, circa. Son of Archibald Forbes.
Master of Arts, University Aberdeen (Scotland), 1763.
Recommended for ordination to the bishop of Church of England. Licensed as minister Anglican Church, sent to Saint Augustine, East Florida, 1764. Only English clergyman in East Florida during most of British occupation (a church built in Saint Augustine during his stay).
Became member Florida Colonial Council, 1771.
Judge surrogate Vice-Admiralty Court, also assistant judge Court Justices of Common Law, interim chief justice, 1776-1777. Returned to England, 1783.
Member Florida
Married Dorothy Murray, February 2, 1769. Children: James Grant, John Murray, Ralph Bennet.