FINLASON, JOHN [SSNE 2201]

Surname

FINLASON, FINLAYSON

First name

JOHN

Title/rank

LT. COLONEL

Nationality

SCOT

Region

Social status

OFFICER

Education

Religion

Text source

John Finlayson was a Scottish officer in Swedish military service. He was first a major in Robert Stuart's [SSNE 3634/529] recruited infantry regiment, then lieutenant colonel in Johan Lilliehooks recruited infantry squadron. Cf. [SSNE 2200].

Swedish Krigsarkiv, Muster Roll, 1638/3,23,27; 1639/13-17.

Service record

SWEDEN, ROBERT STUART

Arrived 1638-01-01, as MAJOR

Departed 1638-12-31, as MAJOR

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY

SWEDEN, JOHAN LILLIEHOOK

Arrived 1639-01-01, as LIEUTENANT

Departed 1639-12-31, as LIEUTENANT

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY