Biography of James Forsyth 1828-1910

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James Forsyth 1828-1910 is in Sculptors.

In 1828 James Forsyth was born to Adam Forsyth and Agnes m Forsyth in Kelso.

After 29 Dec 1828. Monument in St Mary's Church, Swinstead [Map] to Priscilla Barbara Elizabeth Bertie 21st Baroness Willoughby Eresby (deceased) sculpted by James Forsyth in 1883. An elaborate Gothic Aedicule of limestone. Above the Recessed inscription an achievement of arms of the Bertie's.

After 1839. St Mary the Virgin Church Buckland St Mary, Devon [Map]. Monument to Madelina Lance -1839. A unusual tomb, known by some as a Zombie Tomb, showing Madelina emerging from her tomb with her child. Designed and sculpted by James Forsyth (age 11).

On 28 Apr 1860 James Forsyth (age 32) and Eliza Hastie (age 26) were married.

After 28 Apr 1860 [his daughter] Agnes Forsyth was born to James Forsyth (age 32) and [his wife] Eliza Hastie (age 26).

John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor: On 08 Nov 1790 he was born to John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor and Isabella Caroline Howard Baroness Cawdor. On 05 Sep 1816 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor were married. She the daughter of Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath and Isabella Elizabeth Byng Marchioness Bath. On 01 Jun 1821 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor died at Bath, Somerset. He was buried at Bath Abbey. His son John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor succeeded 2nd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor by marriage Baroness Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. In 1827 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor was created 1st Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor: On 11 Jun 1817 he was born to John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor. In 1841 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor was elected MP Pembrokeshire. On 28 Jun 1842 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor and Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor were married. He the son of John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor. On 29 Mar 1898 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor died. His son Frederick Archibald Vaughan Campbell 3rd Earl Cawdor succeeded 3rd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Edith Georgiana Turnor Countess Cawdor by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor: On 27 Aug 1813 she was born to Henry Frederick Compton Cavendish and Sarah Fawkener. On 21 Apr 1881 Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor died.

1861. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.

James Forsyth (age 33). 33. Sculptor.

[his wife] Eliza Hastie (age 27). Wife. 26.

[his daughter] Agnes Forsyth. Daughter. 12 months.

In 1861 James Forsyth (age 33) was commissioned to restore Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley [Map]. He added the font, pulpit and pews.

On 1864 [his son] James Nesfield Forsyth was born to James Forsyth (age 36) and [his wife] Eliza Hastie (age 30). Baptised on 26 Sep 1869 Abode shown as Palatine Cottage. Two of his siblings were also baptised on the same day.

After 26 Apr 1865. Monument to Emily Eglantine Balfour (deceased) who probably died in childbirth, or as a consequence of childbirth, having given birth to three children since her marriage on 21 Aug 1861. Sculpted by James Forsyth (age 37). Holy Cross Church, Burley-on-the-Hill [Map].

Emily Eglantine Balfour: On 21 Aug 1841 she was born to Colonel John Balfour 7th of Balbirnie and Georgiana Campbell. On 21 Aug 1861 George Henry Finch and she were married at St Peter's Church, Pimlico. They were half second cousin twice removed. On 26 Apr 1865 Emily Eglantine Balfour died at Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutlandshire.

In 1866 [his daughter] Agnes Ellen Forsyth was born to James Forsyth (age 38) and [his wife] Eliza Hastie (age 32). She was baptised on the same day 26 Sep 1869 as her elder brother and younger sister.

Around Aug 1867 [his wife] Eliza Hastie (age 33) died. She was buried at Abney Park Cemetery.

Before 02 Apr 1868 [his illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth was born illegitimately to James Forsyth (age 40) and [his future wife] Annie Hardie (age 29). She was baptised on the same day 26 Sep 1869 as her elder brother and sister. Given that she was three on the date of the 1871 Census 02 Apr 1871 it suggests she was illegitimate since her parents married on 07 Nov 1868.

On 07 Nov 1868 James Forsyth (age 40) and Annie Hardie (age 29) were married.

02 Apr 1871. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.

James Forsyth (age 43). 43. Sculptor.

[his wife] Annie Hardie (age 32). 32.

[his son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 7). Son. 7. Scholar.

[his daughter] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.

[his illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.

[his son] William Adam Forsyth. Son. 8. Scholar.

[his mother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 66. No occupation.

Mary Blackall. Servant. 16.

In 1873 [his son] William Adam Forsyth was born to James Forsyth (age 45) and [his wife] Annie Hardie (age 34).

In 1875 [his son] John Dudley Forsyth was born to James Forsyth (age 47) and [his wife] Annie Hardie (age 36).

In 1876 [his daughter] Annie Fosyth was born to James Forsyth (age 48) and [his wife] Annie Hardie (age 37).

In 1878 [his daughter] Jessie Forsyth was born to James Forsyth (age 50) and [his wife] Annie Hardie (age 39)

1881. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.

James Forsyth (age 53). 53. Sculptor.

[his wife] Annie Hardie (age 42). 42.

[his son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 17). Son. 17. Sculptor.

[his daughter] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Dressmaker.

[his illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth (age 12). Daughter. 13. Scholar.

[his son] William Adam Forsyth (age 8). Son. 8. Scholar.

[his son] John Dudley Forsyth (age 6). Son. 6. Scholar.

[his daughter] Annie Fosyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.

[his daughter] Jessie Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.

[his mother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 77. No occupation.

Adam Forsyth. Nephew.

Adelaide Stansell. 21. Servant

Fanny Dann. Servant.

1891. Census. Ednam House

James Forsyth (age 63). 63. Sculptor.

[his wife] Annie Hardie (age 52). 52.

[his son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 27). Son. 27. Sculptor.

[his daughter] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 25). Daughter. 25. Dressmaker.

[his illegitimate daughter] Eliza Forsyth (age 22). Daughter. 23. Scholar.

[his son] William Adam Forsyth (age 18). Son. 18. Pupil Architect.

[his son] John Dudley Forsyth (age 16). Son. 16. Pupil Artist.

[his daughter] Annie Fosyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Scholar.

[his daughter] Jessie Forsyth (age 13). Daughter. 13.

Emma Harrison Servant. 16. General Domestic Servant.

[his mother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 86. Living on own means.

1893. Monument at Archbishop William Connor Magee at Peterborough Cathedral [Map] sculpted by James Forsyth (age 65).

Archbishop William Connor Magee: On 17 Dec 1821 he was born at Cork. On 15 Nov 1868 Archbishop William Connor Magee was consecrated Bishop of Peterborough. On 17 Mar 1891 he was appointed Archbishop of York. He died seven weeks later. On 05 May 1891 he died. He was buried at Peterborough Cathedral.

On 24 Dec 1894 James Atlay Bishop of Hereford 1817-1894 died. Monument in the North Transept of Hereford Cathedral [Map]. Sculpted by James Forsyth (age 66).

1901. Census. 110 Goldhurst Terrace

James Forsyth (age 73).73. Sculptor.

[his son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 37). Son. 37. Sculptor.

[his son] William Adam Forsyth (age 28). Son. 28. Architect.

[his son] John Dudley Forsyth (age 26). Son. 26. Stained Glass Artist.

[his daughter] Jessie Forsyth (age 23). Daughter. 23.

Charlie Naylor. Visitor. 26. Techer of Dancing School

Martha Watkins. 20. General Domestic Servant.

On 21 Jan 1902 [his son] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 38) and [his daughter-in-law] Cecilia Naylor (age 26) were married at All Saints Church in the presence of [his son] William Adam Forsyth (age 29) and James Forsyth (age 74). He the son of James Forsyth (age 74) and Eliza Hastie.

Before 1910. St Mary the Virgin Church Buckland St Mary, Devon [Map]. A magnificient Reredos sculpted in alabaster by James Forsyth (age 81).

On 03 Feb 1910 James Forsyth (age 82) died. He was buried at Hampstead Cemetery.

On 10 May 1920. Probate for James Forsyth of Ednam House. Executors [his son] William Adam Forsyth (age 47) Architect and [his son] John Dudley Forsyth (age 45) Artist. Effects £7969 14s 4d.