Background
Forbes, John Murray was born on February 23, 1813 in Bordeaux, France. Son of Ralph Bennet and Margaret (Perkins) Forbes.
Forbes, John Murray was born on February 23, 1813 in Bordeaux, France. Son of Ralph Bennet and Margaret (Perkins) Forbes.
President Chgo; made unsuccessful attempt to buy Laird rams for Confederacy in Engineering Organizer Loyal Publication Society.
Member of national Executive Committee Republican Party.
Married Sarah Hathaway, February 8, 1834, 6 children including William Hathaway.