FORBES, JAMES [SSNE 2238]
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James Forbes was a Scottish officer in Swedish service. He was an ensign in John Meldrum's [SSNE 572] regiment from 1629-1630. This is perhaps James Forbes of Foulis, 2nd son of Robert Prior of Monymusk who apparently served as a captain in the Swedish army in 1635. He went on to serve as a lieutenant-colonel in the Covenanting army in 1649.
Sources: Swedish Krigsarkiv, Muster Roll, 1629/11,14,16,18-20; 1630/22-25, 28-30.
Bishops Wars
Service record
- SWEDEN, JOHN MELDROM'S SCOTTISH INFANTRY
- Arrived 1629-01-01, as ENSIGN
- Departed 1635-12-31, as CAPTAIN
- Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY