YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alexander David Erskine 1749–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1826

Death Location: Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA

Father: Alexander Erskine*

Mother: Elizabeth Butters

Spouse(s): Mary Poland

Children(s): John II, Mary Erskine

In 1749, Alexander David Erskine entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Alexander Erskine And Elizabeth Butters. Alexander David Erskine married Mary Elliott Poland, and had children including John Erskine Ii, Mary Erskine. Alexander David Erskine passed away in 1826 in Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA.

Find more search results for Alexander Erskine
AE

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1749, Alexander David Erskine entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Alexander Erskine And Elizabeth Butters.
  • Alexander David Erskine married Mary Elliott Poland, and had children including John Erskine Ii, Mary Erskine.
  • Alexander David Erskine passed away in 1826 in Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Erskine*
1720–1795
Birth Location: Londonderry, County Antrim, Ireland
AE
Elizabeth Butters
1722–1784
Birth Location: Londonderry, Antrim, , Ireland
EB

Spouses(s)

Mary Poland
1769–1842
Birth Location: Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, United States
MP

Children(s)

John II
1803–1894
Birth Location: Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA
JI
Mary Erskine
1783–1849
Birth Location: –
ME

Alexander Erskine's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Erskine
1749–1826
Birth Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Alexander Erskine*
1720–1795
Londonderry, County Antrim, Ireland
Elizabeth Butters
1722–1784
Londonderry, Antrim, , Ireland
Grandparents
Alexander Erskine
1683–1784
Londonderry, Antrim, , Ireland
Barbra Weir
1687–
Londonderry, Antrim, Ireland
Samuel Butters
1703–1788
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Jaquith
1703–1788
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
David ?
1666–
Mary Young
1674–
James Weir
1650–
Agnes Landall
1651–
William Butters
1665–1746
Rebecca Jones
1673–1775
Abraham *
1673–1753
Sarah *
1681–1771
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Weir
1630–
Ketrine Broune
1630–
Walter Landall
1640–
William Butters
1630–1692
Mary Stratton
1640–1701
ABRAHAM-WOBURN JAQUITH
1644–1679
Hugh Jones
1635–1688
MARY FOSTER
1650–1721

Alexander Erskine's Descendants

1.
AE
Alexander (David) Erskine (1749–1826) m. Mary (Elliott) Poland (22 Feb 1769–2 Apr 1842)
  1. 1. John (ERSKINE) II 1803–1894 m. Margaret ERSKINE 1803–1886
    1. 1. Elizabeth (J.) Erskine 1829–1893 m. Simon Erskine 1827–1892
      1. 1. Tamsin 1858– m. Thomas Good 1855–1916
        1. 1. James (Edward) Goode 1895–1936 m. Catherine (Veronica "Kathryn") Shanney 1893–1976 m. Catherine Shanney 1893–1976
        2. 2. Ignatios (F) Goode 1885–1920 m. Nora (E) Oconnell 1885–
        3. 3. William (Patrick) Goode 1887–1957
        4. 4. John (Thomas) Goode 1891–1956 m. Mary Good 1891–
        5. 5. Mary (Lillian) Goode 1898–
        6. 6. Goode 1894–
        7. 7. Rose (M) Molinener 1896–
      2. 2. Lizzie (J.) Erskine 1865–1911
      3. 3. John (Harvey) Erskine 1868–1944
      4. 4. Simon (Junior) Erskine 1870–1895
      5. 5. Stephen (Girard) Erskine 1852–1874
      6. 6. Fannie Erskine 1859–
      7. 7. Alpheus (W) Erskine 1851–1924
      8. 8. William (Alpheus) Erskine 1849–
      9. 9. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" D) Erskine 1864–1911
      10. 10. Emeline (E) Erskine* 1857–
      11. 11. Margaret (Ellen) Erskine* 1854–1923
      12. 12. Mary (W.) Erskine 1861–1861
    2. 2. Elbridge Erskin 1845–
    3. 3. Samuel Erskin 1847–
    4. 4. John (H.) Erskine 1836–1863
    5. 5. Emely (C) Erskine 1832–
    6. 6. Mary (W) Erskine 1839–
    7. 7. Samson Erskine 1841–
    8. 8. Margaret (M) Erskine 1850–
  2. 2. Mary Erskine 1783–1849

Alexander Erskine's Timeline

3 Records

1749
1749
Birth of Alexander David Erskine in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1826
20 Feb 1826
Age 77
Death of Alexander David Erskine in Bristol, Maine, United States
Bristol, Maine, United States
1826
1826
Age 77
Burial of Alexander David Erskine in Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA
Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories
    [2] Maine, U.S., Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918, State Archives; Augusta, Maine; Maine, Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918
    [3] Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1826
    Event Place: Bristol, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, U.S., Revolutionary War Bounty Applications, 1835-1836
    [2] North America, Family Histories
    [3] Maine, U.S., Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918, State Archives; Augusta, Maine; Maine, Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918
    [4] Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection
Find more search results for Alexander Erskine

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE