FORBES, ERNALD [SSNE 1617]

Surname
FORBES
First name
ERNALD, ERNST
Title/rank
SIR
Nationality
SCOTO-SWEDE
Social status
NOBILITY

Text source

Ernald was the son of Mattias Forbes [SSNE 2248] who was born in Mecklenburg and became a knight due to his service under Anders Boijes. On 22nd of February 1599, Ernald obtained freedom for taxlands in Fagerstad in Borga/Porovoo in Finland. He later became a tollman in Borga and died 1605. Ernald married Carin Anderson and had two sons, Arvid and Mattias. Arvid was born 1598 in Borgå (Porvoo) in Finland.

Svenska Adelns Attartavlor, vol. 2. p.788.

Service record

SWEDEN, ANDREAS BOIKE'S
Arrived 1595-01-01, as OFFICER
Departed 1598-12-31, as OFFICER
Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY
SWEDEN, BORGÅ, PORVOO FINLAND
Arrived 1599-01-01
Departed 1605-12-31
Capacity TOLLMAN, purpose CIVIL SERVICE