REID, DAVID [SSNE 4808]

Surname

REID, REETH

First name

DAVID

Title/rank

MASTER OF 'RUMOR'

Nationality

SCOT

Region

RUMOR

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

David Reid was noted as an 'honest and well-bred' person in the Swedish peerage in 1624. He already owned land in Finland as early as 1604. He served as master of 'rumor' to Evert Horn's cornett of horse. In 1613 he received more land from Jakob de la Gardie. Reid was married twice, the first wife was ? Nilsdotter, and the second was Cecilia Johansdotter. His son Alexander [SSNE 4809] also took service in Sweden.

Svenska Adelns Attartavlor, vol. 6.

Service record

SWEDEN, FINLAND

Arrived 1604-01-01

Departed 1624-12-31

Capacity OFFICER, LANDOWNER, purpose MILITARY