Who was Frances Erskine?

Frances Erskine (1715–1776) was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland and died in London, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frances Erskine 1715–1776

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Apr 1715 · Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Died 20 Jun 1776 · London, London, England

Father John Erskine Marr

Mother Margaret Hay

Siblings John Erskine, Thomas Bart Erskine, William Erskine

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Erskine Marr

Margaret Hay

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Frances Erskine began in 1715 in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Frances Erskine passed away in 1776 in London, London, England.

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Life Timeline

1715

Birth of Frances Erskine in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Birth

1776

Death of Frances Erskine in London, London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Erskine

This ancestor line traces from Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1660) to Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1715) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Erskine (1715–1776) was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland and died in London, London, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Frances Erskine's Ancestors

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Frances Erskine PTP

1715–1776

Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland