James Forbes (minister)

James Forbes
Born4 April 1813
Leochel-Cushnie, Scotland
Died12 August 1851
Melbourne, Australia
EducationAberdeen Grammar School
King's College, Aberdeen
Occupation(s)Minister and educator
SpouseHelen Clow
ChildrenMargaret Chirnside
James Forbes
Helen Creswick
Charles Forbes
Parent(s)Peter and Margaret Forbes

James Forbes (4 April 1813 – August 1851) was a Scottish-Australian Presbyterian minister and educator. He founded the Melbourne Academy, later Scotch College.