MYHR, THOMAS [SSNE 4799]

Surname

MYHR, MUIR

First name

THOMAS

Title/rank

SOLDIER

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

NOBILITY

Text source

Thomas Muir was the son of James Muir[SSNE 1713?] who came to Sweden during the reign of Johan III. Thomas received a royal land donation in Wannas, in Abo region from King Karl IX as a reward for his military service, suggesting that he was an officer

H. Marryat, One Year in Sweden, including a visit to the isle of Gotland (London, 1862), p.494.

Service record

SWEDEN, ROYAL SERVICE

Arrived 1600-01-01, as SOLDIER

Departed 1610-12-31, as OFFICER?

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY