REID, HANS JOHANSSON [SSNE 3323]

Surname

REID, REETH

First name

HANS JOHANSSON

Title/rank

CAPTAIN

Nationality

SCOT

Region

Social status

NOBILITY

Education

Religion

Text source

Hans Johansson Reid was born in 1601, the son of John Reid. As an adult he became a captain in the Björneborg infantry regiment. He was ennobled as Reeth in 1653, and introduced under nr. 598. In 1654 he received a donation of land. In 1656 he was with a regiment in the Strassburg garrison. He died the same year on campaign in Poland and he was the last of his branch as he had no issue. This did not prevent Alexander Magnus Reid (grandson of Johan Reid) from entering the nobility by claiming descent from Hans. Thanks to Martti Bergestad for this information.

Svenska Adelns Ättartavlor, vol 6.

Service record

SWEDEN, BJORNEBORG, FINLAND

Arrived 1650-01-01, as CAPTAIN

Departed 1656-12-31, as CAPTAIN

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY