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 → Jane Yolen 1939 – 2026 Authors and Writers Jean-Pierre Cassel 1932 – 2007 Authors and Writers Fazil Iskander 1929 – 2016 Novodevichy Cemetery American journalist Janet Frame 1924 – 2004 Oamaru Old Cemetery Authors and Writers