John Forbes

Born at Aberdeen, 24th August 1626, the third son of Duncan Forbes of Camphill (or Campbell) and Elizabeth Forbes of Corse, (both Protestants); to Scots College, Douai, 10th March 1644 (Syntax); to Scots College, Madrid, 17th January 1648, and left, 10th April 1648; in Scotland, married Jean Forbes, daughter of John Forbes, minister of Kincardine O’Neill, and gave up faith; in 1671 was a magistrate and showed friendship towards Jesuits and other Catholics.