FORBES, JOHN [SSNE 8196]

Surname

FORBES, FORBUS

First name

JOHN

Title/rank

LIEUTENANT

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

John Forbes was a lieutenant in the company of Captain Patrick Stuart. He was captured by the Spanish at Callo in 1638.

 

Sources:

Ferguson, J., Papers Illustrating the History of the Scots Brigade in theservice of the United Netherlands, 1572-1697 (Edinburgh, 1899), p. 454.

 

This entry created by Mr Jack Abernethy.

Service record

THE DUTCH REPUBLIC, THE SCOTS BRIGADE, SANDILANDS

Arrived 1638-01-01, as LIEUTENANT

Departed 1638-12-31, as LIEUTENANT

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY