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Born
Forbes was born on 20 July 1860 near Brandy City, Sierra County. -
Major Accomplishment
At 18, he obtained a first-grade certificate to teach school and taught for three years in Yuba County -
Major Accomplishment
When he reached 21, he took his savings and entered the law school of the state university. -
Graduation
By teaching school during vacations, working as a harvest hand and clerking in a law office, he financed his education and graduated from Hastings College of the Law in May 1884. -
Major Accomplishment
He received a commission as captain from Gov. Henry Markham in 1894. -
Major Accomplishment
He was chosen as Lieutenant colonel of the 2d California National Guard in 1896 and, with his regiment, he volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War. -
Major Accomplishment
He played a leading role in the politics of his time, and was chairman of the Republican State Convention in Sacramento in 1900. -
Major Accomplishment
He became owner of the Marysville Appeal, one of the oldest papers in Northern California, in 1905, and took an active role in water development in Yuba County and in agricultural affairs and fraternal organizations -
Death
Forbes died on 18 June 1915 in San Francisco, while still serving as the Adjutant General. He was buried on 20 June 1915 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in San Mateo County.
