Hello Lynn,
Thank you for replying to this post. Some time ago I found a post by Scott Forbister ( of Australia), on a genealogy message board. I sent him two emails, but received no replies. I later found this board and placed a post.
It's great to hear from a Forbister from Australia. I have been in touch with Martin Forbister of Sunderland. He too has been researching his roots. As for myself, I am researching my family here in Canada and have traced my ancestors to the Orkney Islands of Scotland. As of yet I haven't been able to determine if my GGGGrandfather had any brothers that had emmigrated to other places such as England, the USA, etc. I do know there was at least one other Forbister family living in the same area as my GGGrandfather in Manitoba, Canada. Besides doing my family research I am also trying to find and possibly connect all Forbister's. A big job, but I enjoy the work.
At last count I have found 138 Forbister's here in Canada, both ancestors and living. Well thats enough babble for today, I must get ready for work. I am looking forward to hearing from you again.
Take care, and have a great day.
Your possible, maybe, perhaps cousin Derek
