Home / Authors and Writers / James Forbes James Forbes 1773 – 1861 Authors and Writers Authors and Writers Biography James Forbes (1773–1861) was a British gardener and botanist. Born January 1, 1773 in Perth and Kinross. Died July 6, 1861 in Woburn Abbey. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More authors and writers → Gisela Uhlen 1919 – 2007 Melaten-Friedhof Authors and Writers Sarah Kane 1971 – 1999 Authors and Writers Rudolf Vrba 1924 – 2006 Authors and Writers Martin Cruz Smith 1942 – 2025 American journalist