DOUGLAS, WILLIAM [SSNE 2380]

Surname

DOUGLAS

First name

WILLIAM

Title/rank

CAPTAIN

Nationality

SCOT

Region

HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

William Douglas started as lieutenant in James Spens' [SSNE 1642] recruited infantry regiment, where he became captain in 1629. In 1631 he transferred to Robert Leslie's [SSNE 4695] recruited infantry regiment. This is the brother of Robert Douglas' [SSNE 2378] and Richard Douglas [SSNE 6690]. He died in 1631.

Sources: Swedish Krigsarkiv, Muster Roll, 1625/3,5,6; 1626/3,5-9; 1629/22; 1630/37; 1631/22-27; Krigsarkivet, Karl Viggo Key samlingen (unfoliated), Receipt, April 1630 

Service record

SWEDEN, JAMES SPENS

Arrived 1625-01-01, as LIEUTENANT

Departed 1630-12-31, as CAPTAIN

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY

SWEDEN, ROBERT LESLIE

Arrived 1631-01-01, as CAPTAIN

Departed 1631-12-31, as CAPTAIN

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY