"A Genealogical Account of the Descendants of James Young, Merchant Burgess Of Aberdeen, And Rachel Cruikshank His Wife, 1697-1893"; University Press; Aberdeen; 1894; Pg 62: "James Forbes-Robertson, born at Hazelhead, 20th July 1827; entered the military service of the Hon. East India Company, 1846; served with the 28th Bombay Regiment (now the Bombay Pioneers); after the transfer of the government of India to the Crown, joined the Bombay Staff Corps, 1864, retired, 1875, as lieutenant-colonel, with the honorary rank of colonel; served in the Persian War of 1857---present at the bombardment and capture of Mohamera and subsequent of the Persian army (medal and clasp). During the Indian Mutiny, served with the field force on Goa frontier (medal), also with a field force at Nurgoond. Colonel James Forbes-Robertson, who now lives at Cheltenham, married, 1st February, 1862, Fanny, daughter of Commander Cobb, R.N., of New Romney, Kent. Issue:

(1) Gordon Forbes-Robertson, married, October, 1887, Blanche Challenger. Issue:
[1] Vivian Forbes-Robertson, born 13th January, 1889.
[2] Donald Forbes-Robertson, born 9th January, 1892; died at Omaha,
Nebraska,
USA, 8th September, 1893.
[3] Duncan Forbes-Robertson, born 10th December, 1893, at Omaha,
Nebraska, USA.
(2) Charles Forbes-Robertson.
[1] Amy Violet Forbes-Robertson, died 16th September, 1866, at Camp,
Neemuch, India.
[2] Mabel Forbes-Robertson, (twins)
[3] Lily Forbes-Robertson, (twins)
[4] Violet Forbes-Robertson."

"BULLETINS AND OTHER STATE INTELLIGENCE FOR THE YEAR 1867"; Part 1-January - June; Harrisons and Sons; London; 1868; Pg 277; Promotions; To be Majors; "Captain (Brevet Major) James Forbes-Robertson. Dated 12th September, 1866."