Helen Margaret Forbes

HELEN FORBES

Helen Forbes is the daughter of John Forbes of Brux. She married James Elphinstone of Barnes, before 15 September 1626, and they had issue, a son named Alexander, who eventually succeeded as Lord Elphinstone, and a daughter named Anna. The Scots Peerage III: 538

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

15 September 1626: Copy charter by John, Earl of Mar, and John, Lord Erskein [Erskine], his son, to Mr James Elphinstoun [Elphinstone] of Barnes [Barns], son of Alexander, Lord of Elphinstoun, and to Helen Forbes, his spouse, of lands of Balnabothe [Balnaboth] and Blewmilne, in parish of Kilbatho [Towie], and others, in barony of Kildrymie [Kildrummy], containing obligation upon said grantees to appear at 'vapinschawingis'. Annexed: obligation, same date, by said Mr James and Helen to fulfil terms of said charter. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Erskine Family, Earls of Mar and Kellie, reference GD124/1/309