Davidson. birth 1813c gamrie

[Forfarian]

I think this Family history research is like trying to do a giant jigsaw puzzle with lots of plain blue sky !!!

.... and about a third of the green bits missing

[lynellen]

That's about the long and short of it !

[flst]

Hi, you're asking for information on Forbes. Have you viewed his death certificate which is available on scotlandspeople? It should reveal the name of his parents.It is under the spelling of Gerrey. He died in 1861 in Fyvie parish. There is also a will, under the surname of Gearey or Gerry. It is the same Forbes, as he's a tenant in Windyhills. Are you aware that he is buried in fyvie kirkyard? I have a note of the inscription on the family headstone. Let me know if you need the details.As well as being spelled as Gerrey on the headstone, his son's is spelled Gerrie!That's a few more to add to your list.
Regards,
flst

[lynellen]

Hello again flst

I found Forbe's death listed on Scotlands people earlier today, but it only had Father listed as George Gerrey. No Mother's name.

I would love details of his grave in Fyvie Kirkyard. Could you also tell me how I find his will and get a look at it ?

Forbes was my Great 3x Grandfather !
Thanks once again for all your help
LE

[Forfarian]

I would love details of his grave in Fyvie Kirkyard.

Go to www.anesfhs.org.uk and look at the index to monumental inscriptions.

Could you also tell me how I find his will and get a look at it ?

www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk has all wills to 1901. Search is free, and it costs £5 per will to download them as digital images.

[lynellen]

Thanks Forfarian

I'm on to it now
LE

[flst]

Here's the inscription;
Erected by Forbes Gerrey in Backhill of Fetterletter in memory of his son James died 16 June 1852 in 29 years of his age; above Forbes Gerrey died 29 Aug.1861 aged 71.His wife Mary Williamson died 26 Mar.1887 aged 92. Their son William Gerrie (sic) died 24 July 1885 aged 47; his dau.Maggie died in infancy in 1872; his wife Mary Beaton d.26 Jan 1893 aged 51. His son William Gerrard Gerrie died 6 Oct 1943 aged 66.
There's also this in the next plot;
The burial ground of the late Gerrie family, Cottown of Fetterletter.

If you could find the christenings of any of Forbes' children there may be mention of witnesses. Sometimes they are relatives & even better, addresses are given as well. Often there is no information
If you go back on scotlandspeople you can search the index for wills & testaments for free.Look down the left hand side of the page.If you want to view & download a will or inventory you'll have to purchase it. Good luck!
flst

[flst]

Thanks Forfarian for giving lynellen that information (memo to self,must type faster!) lol
I knew the A.N.E.F.H.S. have the index online.It's great isn't it? I'm a life member.
I have the booklet for the Fyvie M.I's which is why I offered to post the details.
Regards,
flst

[Forfarian]

I knew the A.N.E.F.H.S. have the index online.It's great isn't it?

It was even better when the indexes to the unpublished MIs were included!

I have the booklet for the Fyvie M.I's which is why I offered to post the details.

Better than my contribution, actually! I don't have a copy as I don't have any rellies (well, maybe just one or two more recent oned) in Fyvie.