Ralph Emerson Forbes (1866-1937), Grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson; (1866-1937), Grandson of Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1 Portrait (1866–1937) Parents Edith Emerson Forbes William Hathaway Forbes Children Ruth Forbes Young William Hathaway Forbes Siblings Alexander Forbes Edward Waldo Forbes William Cameron Forbes Waldo Emerson Forbes Edith Forbes Partners Elise Cabot Forbes