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born 7 July 1772, daughter of George Forbes, 5th Earl of
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Archibald suffered from epilepsy. Archibald made his will on 27 February 1808 and it was proved in London on 28 January 1809. He died on
Colonsay and the chieftainship passed to his cousin John. After Archibald's death, Lady Ann moved to Ireland and married the Reverend Anthony Hastings.
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