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Alexander ERSKINE 1604–1640

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander ERSKINE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 04 Jan 1604 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 30 Aug 1640 · 1684764, East Lothian, Scotland
Father John 7Th Lord Erskine 19Th Earl Of Mar Erskine
Siblings Annabell Stewart Erskine, George Gordon 2Nd Marquis Of Huntly, Lady Margaret Martha Erskine 10Th Gga, Magdalene Erskine, Sir Honorable Charles Erskine 1St Baronet 10Th Ggu, William Erskine Xvii Earl Of Mar Cupbearer To Charles Ii Master Of The Charterhouse
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1604, Alexander ERSKINE entered the world in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to john 7th lord erskine 19th earl of mar erskine. Alexander ERSKINE passed away in 1640 in 1684764, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1604
Birth of Alexander ERSKINE in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1640
Death of Alexander ERSKINE in 1684764, East Lothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander ERSKINE

This ancestor line traces from Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1436) to Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1604) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander ERSKINE (1604–1640) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in 1684764, East Lothian, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John 7Th Lord Erskine 19Th Earl Of Mar Erskine
Father

Alexander ERSKINE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Alexander ERSKINE PTP
1604–1640
Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Alexander ERSKINE's Descendants

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Alexander ERSKINE PTP 1604–1640