Alexander Forsyth (1758-1845)

Alexander Forsyth, Silk Manufacturer, of Dunbennan, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

He and his brother, William, continued the family business as a silk manufacturer at Huntly and he lived at Dunbennan farm. He and his wife were the parents of six surviving children. Three of their sons (William, Osbert and George) were merchants in London and their only daughter to marry was the wife of William Wemyss (1776-1862), Deputy Commissary-General to the Forces. 

Parents

William Forsyth

Tailor & Silk Manufacturer, of Huntly; 4th of Tailzerton, Aberdeenshire

1721-1810

Jean (Phyn) Forsyth

Mrs Jean (Phyn) Forsyth

1732-1811

Spouse

Margaret (Dunbar) Forsyth

Mrs Margaret (Dunbar of Balnageith) Forsyth

1752-1825

Children

Margaret Forsyth

Margaret Forsyth, died in early adulthood, unmarried

1777-1796

William Forsyth

William Forsyth, died in early adulthood, unmarried

1778-1797

Osbert Forsyth

Osbert Forsyth, Merchant, of 3 Freeman's Court, Cornhill, London

1779-1853

Alexander Forsyth

Alexander Forsyth, Merchant, of London

1782-1855

George Forsyth

Merchant, of Ellice & Kinnear, 145 Leadenhall Street & Torrington Square, London

1786-1860

Jean (Forsyth) Wemyss

Mrs Jean (Forsyth) Wemyss

1788-1860