The first documented presence of the Forsyth name in Scotland
was the signing of the "Ragman Roll" in Berwick on 28th August
1296 by a William de Fersith. This was the document by which all
the nobles, prelates, and those of lesser standing in Scotland
were compelled to subscribe allegiance to Edward I of England
after the failure of King John (Toom Tabard) to defeat the
English. After this King Edward had the Honours of Scotland,
Stone of Scone, and muniments sent to London, and over a period
of time much of the historical documents was either lost or
destroyed thus creating gaps in the Scottish historical records.
The Arms [Argent, a chevron engrailed Gules between three
griffins segreant Azure, armed and membered Sable, crowned Or]
The Early Days Forsyths in Stirling The next record is of
Osbert, son of Robert de Forsyth, who received a grant of part
of the lands of Sauchie in the sheriffdom of Stirling from King
Robert the Bruce. Osbert fought against the English at
Bannockburn and his land charted was co