People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Swain of Forgan

Biography
father of Archibald and Hugh Swain of Forgan, on the north shore of the Tay estuary, was probably the king's thane or administrator of the royal estate there (RRS, i, 42). 'The Scandinavian Contribution to the Development of the kingdom of Scotland', Crawford, Acta Archaeologica, 71, no. 1, pg. 130)
Floruits
1161 × 1162
Related Place
Longforgan
Family connections
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Date Short Summary Role Source
6 Jan. 1161 X 24 Jan. 1162 Son of Swain of Forgan(Familial relationship) object (relationship) 2/10/38 (SEA, i, no. 156)
6 Jan. 1161 X 24 Jan. 1162 Son of Swain of Forgan(Familial relationship) object (relationship) 2/10/38 (SEA, i, no. 156)
24 Dec. 1165 X 1174 Son of Swain of Forgan (Familial relationship) object (relationship) 1/6/12 (RRS, ii, no. 16)
24 Dec. 1165 X 1174 Son of Swain of Forgan (Familial relationship) object (relationship) 1/6/12 (RRS, ii, no. 16)


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24 May 1153 X 1162 Grant of a half ploughgate in shire of Longforgan called Kingoodie according to its boundaries 1/5/17 (RRS, i, no. 123)
6 January 1161 X 24 January 1162 Confirmation of possessions of St Andrews Priory 2/10/38 (SEA, i, no. 156)