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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Banffshire => Topic started by: betwsdave on Thursday 07 August 08 16:39 BST (UK)
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I'm looking for information on a James Smith who sailed a vessel named 'Eliza Forbes'.
The vessel was built or registered in Portsoy in 1855 and owned, at least initially', by an Alexander Smith.
I'm told the vessel was a brigantine and sailed mainly from Portsoy to and from the Baltic between 1857 and 1870. Latterly I believe there were voyages from Newcastle.
The vessel name is also interesting as Eliza was the name of the wife of Sir John Forbes (1787-1861) so I'm curious about any possible Smith - Forbes connections. I also have another Smith ancestor with Forbes as a middle name.
Any help appreciated.
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Just found your message re James Smith, Captain of Eliza Forbes. I have a Captain James Smith on my tree who I believe was Master of the Eliza Forbes. He had a son names Forbes Smith who was also a seaman who died in Taganrog, Russia of Cholera. If you're still interested, I'd be happy to hear from you.
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I note that the poster, "Betwsdave" was last active Monday 11 August 2008 at 20:11hrs. You may have a wee bit of a wait for a response.
Malky
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Hi Malky: Yes, I did notice the original posting date but thought I'd give it a try anyway. Not really expecting a response but you never know. I found it while Googling the Eliza Forbes.