MATHESON, JAMES [SSNE 1228]

Surname

MATHESON, MATHIESON

First name

JAMES, JACOB

Title/rank

MAJOR

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

J.C.W. Hirsch and K. Hirsch, (eds.), 'Fortegnelse over Dansk og Norske officerer med flere fra 1648 til 1814', (12 vols. Copenhagen, compiled 1888-1907), VII,vol.1 Listed as a first lieutenant in major Folckersahm's dragoon company in 1681. He was then a captain in Marschall's dragoons in 1688. He was a major in Fockersahm's dragoons in 1697. He was a commandant at Kongvinger in 1713.

Service record

DENMARK-NORWAY, DANISH ARMY

Arrived 1681-01-01, as FIRST LIEUT

Departed 1713-12-31, as MAJOR

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY

DENMARK-NORWAY, KONGVINGER

Arrived 1713-01-01, as COMMANDANT

Departed 1713-12-31, as COMMANDANT

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY