Caleb Forbes

Brief Life History of Caleb

When Caleb Forbes was born on 16 February 1780, in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Nathan Fobes, was 51 and his mother, Temperance Tracy, was 42. He married Hannah Starkweather in 1807, in Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He died on 30 November 1809, in Waymart, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 29.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Caleb? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Caleb Forbes
1780–1809
Hannah Starkweather
1781–1848
Marriage: 1807
Charlotte Forbes
1808–1884

Sources (2)

  • Caleb Fobes, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Caleb Fobes, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

Spouse and Children

World Events (7)

1781 · The First Constitution

Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.

1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.

1789

George Washington elected first president of United States.

Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Forbes in Tullynessle, Aberdeenshire, so named from Gaelic forba ‘field, district’ + the locative suffix -ais. The placename is pronounced in two syllables, with the stress on the second, and the surname until recently reflected this. Today, however, it is generally a monosyllable.

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Firbhisigh ‘son of Fearbhisigh’, a personal name composed of elements meaning ‘man’ + ‘prosperity’.

History: A family of this name (see 2 above) in Connacht was famous for its traditional historians, compilers of the Book of Lecan.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.