Cambridge High and Latin School
George William Forbes “Forbesy”
George William Forbes (“Forbesy”), Cambridge High and Latin School class of 1923 (Cambridge, Massachusetts). The entry prints: came from Morse Grammar School; activities listed: Choir and Glee Club; lived at 59 Granite Street.
Class of 1923
319 in the class of 1923 · 20 more named Forbes
- Full name
- George William Forbes
- Known as
- Forbesy
- Born
- June 19, 1904
- Lived at
- 59 Granite Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- School
- Cambridge High and Latin School
- Graduated
- Class of 1923
- Came from
- Morse Grammar School
Also searched as: Forbesy Forbes; George Forbes; George W. Forbes; Forbes, George.
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In context
319 people from the Cambridge High and Latin School class of 1923 appear on this site, and Forbes puts George 88th among them. The entry is on page 61 of the scan; the portraits read for this site run from page 39 to page 119. 13 other classmates came from Morse Grammar School, the school George is listed as coming from. 6 people in the Cambridge High and Latin School class of 1923 are called George. Among first names, the class of 1923 favours Mary (21), John (13) and Anna (10); the class of 1924 had Mary (27), Helen (17) and John (12).
| On the same scan page | Virginia Ann Floyd, Edwin Harley Foote, Elsie Janet Foss |
|---|---|
| Same earlier school | Morse Grammar School: 13 other classmates |
| Same first name | George: 5 other people in the class |
| The book's own title | The Cambridge Review |
Also pictured in group photographs
Faces matched to caption names, and confirmed against George's senior portrait.
In the same photographs:
What George did at school
- Cross-country team, 1922
- Prize Speaking, 1922-21
- Choir
- Glee Club
- "Bells of Corneville" Cast
What the yearbook said
HE IS OF HISTRIONIC FAME, I’M SURE HE’LL WIN QUITE A NAME.” “Bells of Corneville” Cast
He is of histrionic fame, I'm sure he'll win quite a name.
Also grew up on Granite Street
The class of 1923
Edwin Harley FooteCambridge 1923
Elsie Janet FossCambridge 1923
Virginia Ann FloydCambridge 1923
Arthur FosterCambridge 1923
Harry FlaydermanCambridge 1923
Samuel FradkinCambridge 1923
Others named Forbes
Same surname in Massachusetts. They may be relatives; the books do not say.
Dorothy ForbesSpringfield Central 1927
William ForbesFitchburg 1916
Henry Ware ForbesCambridge 1929
Everett C. Forbes Jr.Gloucester 1927
Francis D. ForbesMelrose 1938
Virginia J. ForbesMalden 1926
Also came from Morse Grammar School
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Source
Cambridge High and Latin School yearbook, 1923, page 61.
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Internet Archive (item cambridgehighlat1923unse).
Published 1923, and therefore in the public domain in the United States. Scan courtesy of Malden Public Library / Boston Public Library via the Internet Archive.
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