DOUGLAS, WILLIAM [SSNE 2380]

Surname
DOUGLAS
First name
WILLIAM
Title/rank
CAPTAIN
Nationality
SCOT
Region
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Social status
OFFICER

Text source

William Douglas started as lieutenant in James Spens' [SSNE 1642] recruited infantry regiment, where he became captain in 1629. In 1631 he transferred to Robert Leslie's [SSNE 4695] recruited infantry regiment. This is the brother of Robert Douglas' [SSNE 2378] and Richard Douglas [SSNE 6690]. He died in 1631.

Sources: Swedish Krigsarkiv, Muster Roll, 1625/3,5,6; 1626/3,5-9; 1629/22; 1630/37; 1631/22-27; Krigsarkivet, Karl Viggo Key samlingen (unfoliated), Receipt, April 1630 

Service record

SWEDEN, JAMES SPENS
Arrived 1625-01-01, as LIEUTENANT
Departed 1630-12-31, as CAPTAIN
Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY
SWEDEN, ROBERT LESLIE
Arrived 1631-01-01, as CAPTAIN
Departed 1631-12-31, as CAPTAIN
Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY