SHAW, JAMES [SSNE 4066]

Surname

SHAW

First name

JAMES

Title/rank

CAPTAIN OF HORSE

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

James Shaw was one of 32 Scots in the Polish garrison of Belaya fortress, who enlisted in the Russian army in 1613. He fought against the Poles in 1615 and 1632-4 and was rewarded with land and money

D. Fedosov, The Caledonian Connection (Aberdeen, 1996); (RGADA,f.150,op.1,1615,No.2)

Service record

POLAND, BELAYA GARRISON

Arrived 1613-01-01, as CAPT OF HORSE

Departed 1613-12-31, as CAPT OF HORSE

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY

RUSSIA, RUSSIAN ARMY

Arrived 1614-12-31, as CAPT OF HORSE

Departed 1634-12-31, as CAPT OF HORSE

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY