Famous Sorbies

This page is dedicated to Sorbie family members who have distinguished themselves in their chosen career or have received acclaim for acts which have benefited their colleagues and countrymen.

This page will be added to on an ongoing basis.

'Burgess of Edinburgh'

'Ancestor of many thousands of present-day Sorbies'

'Believed to be the first Sorbie emigrant to the U.S.A.'

'Subject of famous Lanarkshire photograph'

'Footracer' in the 1850's'

"Wee Tam Sorbie" 1849-1909

'Beamer of Wabs'

'Their association with the Hamilton Weaving Company 1862-1963'

'Their meeting with Helen Keller'

Poet and Illustrator

'Family of Alexander Sorbie and the "Australian Connection"

'Steward on board the first ship to be sunk in World War Two'

'Formed part of the 'Karachi Guard' at the Baghdad Talks of 1957'

'U.S. Submariner'

Muriel Sorbie 1944 -

'Awarded the M.B.E. for her work in the Government'

Trevor Sorbie 1949 -

'International Hair Dresser'

Any recommendations for this page will be welcome.