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Biography of James Forsyth 1828-1910

Kelso St Mary's Church, Swinstead St Mary the Virgin Church Buckland St Mary, Devon St Elidor's Church Stackpole Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley 8 Edward Street, St Pancras Holy Cross Church, Burley-on-the-Hill Ednam House St Albans Cathedral Peterborough Cathedral Hereford Cathedral 110 Goldhurst Terrace All Saints Church Hampstead Cemetery Church of the Holy Trinity Arrow, Warwickshire

James Forsyth 1828-1910 is in Sculptors.

In or before 1828 [his father] Adam Forsyth and [his mother] Agnes m Forsyth were married.

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

After 29th December 1828. Monument in St Mary's Church, Swinstead [Map] to Priscilla Barbara Elizabeth Bertie 21st Baroness Willoughby of 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 28th April 1860 James Forsyth (age 32) and Eliza Hastie (age 26) were married.

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

On 7th November 1860 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor (age 69) died. His son John (age 43) succeeded 2nd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 3rd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor (age 47) by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Monument in St Elidor's Church Stackpole [Map] sculpted by James Forsyth (age 32).

John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor: On 8th November 1790 he was born to John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor and Isabella Caroline Howard Baroness Cawdor. On 5th September 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. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 1st June 1821 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor died at Bath, Somerset 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 11th June 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 28th June 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. They were fifth cousins. On 29th March 1898 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor died. His son Frederick succeeded 3rd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 4th Baron 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 27th August 1813 she was born to Henry Frederick Compton Cavendish and Sarah Fawkener. On 21st April 1881 Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor died.

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.

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.

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

After 26th April 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 21st August 1861. Sculpted by James Forsyth (age 37). Holy Cross Church, Burley-on-the-Hill [Map].

Emily Eglantine Balfour: On 21st August 1841 she was born to Colonel John Balfour 7th of Balbirnie and Georgiana Campbell. On 21st August 1861 George Henry Finch and she were married at St Peter's Church, Pimlico. They were half second cousin twice removed. On 26th April 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 26th September 1869 as her elder brother and younger sister.

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

Before 2nd April 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 26th September 1869 as her elder brother and sister. Given that she was three on the date of the 1871 Census 2nd April 1871 it suggests she was illegitimate since her parents married on 7th November 1868.

On 7th November 1868 James Forsyth (age 40) and Annie Hardie (age 29) were married.

2nd April 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.

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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.

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On 25th July 1892 Bishop Thomas Legh Claughton (age 83) died. Monument at St Albans Cathedral [Map] sculpted by James Forsyth (age 64).

Bishop Thomas Legh Claughton: On 6th November 1808 he was born. In 1877 he was appointed Bishop of St Albans. Life's Ebb And Flow Chapter IV. [30th April 1881]. Our dear friend, the Bishop of St. Albans (Claughton), helped by our neighbour the rector of Little Easton, who had kept in the background during the ceremony. The register was signed by the Prince of Wales, Prince Leopold, and Lords Warwick and Rosslyn. Our honeymoon was spent at beautiful Ditton Park, which was lent us by the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, and there, in lovely May weather, we had a fortnight on the river, boating and canoeing. But, alas for romance, there was one worldly honour given us that demanded all our self-control. We were commanded to dine at Windsor Castle on the day after our wedding, and I was asked to wear my bridal dress, orange blossoms and all! I must confess that Her Majesty's kindness on that occasion went far to soothe the shyness of a bride in her teens. The Queen took from my corsage a spray of orange blossom to keep as a souvenir and said many charming things about the beauty of my frock. Her Majesty so much admired what she was pleased to call the "lovely" dress, that I had a note next day from Lady Churchill, then in waiting, to say that the Queen wished so very much to possess a photograph of me if I would have myself taken in the gown, and hoping I was not too tired from the long standing.

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

Archbishop William Connor Magee: On 17th December 1821 he was born at Cork [Map]. On 15th November 1868 Archbishop William Connor Magee was consecrated Bishop of Peterborough. On 17th March 1891 he was appointed Archbishop of York. He died seven weeks later. On 5th May 1891 he died. He was buried at Peterborough Cathedral [Map].

On 24th December 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 21st January 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 and [his former wife] 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 3rd February 1910 James Forsyth (age 82) died. He was buried at Hampstead Cemetery.

On 10th 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.