William Forsyth

Probably but not certainly the son of Philip Forsyth (c. 1757-1837) of Nithside Dumfries. William Forsyth was shown as the attorney of Philip Forsyth for Ladyfield and Barking Lodge c. 1832.

1. 'On the next stone we observe a lengthened obituary, comprising the names of William Forsyth ; his wife, Christina Shaw; and the whole of their children, seven in number. Mr. Forsyth was brother of the late Mr. Philip Forsyth of Nithside [1800-1873] and like him a gentleman of intelligence and worth. After spending his earlier years as a West India planter, he resided on his estate at Ladyfield, Dumfries, where he died 29th November 1846, aged 49 : of his issue, Mary died at 16, Eliza at 27, Frances at 18, Philip at 17, Leonora at 7, Christina Jane at 22 ; the last survivor being Ambrose, a fine young man, who, dying in Jamaica, 28th February 1870, at the age of 30, lies buried there, remote from kindred dast. Joseph Forsyth of Baffles, died 25th December 1825, aged 80 ; and his wife, Jane Costine, are named on another portion of the edifice.'

William M'Dowall, Memorials of St Michael's, the Old Parish Churchyard of Dumfries (1876) p. 120.