FORBES, WILLIAM [SSNE 5104]

Surname
FORBES
First name
WILLIAM
Title/rank
RESIDENT
Nationality
SCOT

Text source

William Forbes was a trader of Cracow provided testimony and surety for William Henderson (SSNE 5103)who became a citizen of Cracow in 1600, supporting his claim to legitimacy and ensuring that this would be proved through a birthbrieve within the following year.

Sources: A.F. Steuart, Papers Relating to the Scots in Poland, 1576-1793 (Edinburgh, 1915), p.47; Lib. Jur. Civ. Crac. 1555-1612, fo.887.

Service record

POLAND, CRACOW
Arrived 1600-01-01
Capacity RESIDENT, purpose CIVIC/MERCANTILE