YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Elizabeth Mary De Erskine 1537 – 1575 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1537

Birth Location: Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 3 May 1575

Death Location: Corse, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Alexander Erskine

Mother: Janet Pitcairn

Spouse(s): George Barclay, Dr Baron, Mitchell None, Robert None, William Forbes, Edw Livingston

Children(s): Christian Elphinstone), Thomas Barclay, George Barclay, George Barclay, Jean Barclay, Christian Elphinstone), Patrick Forbes

In 1537, Elizabeth Mary De Erskine entered the world in Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to Alexander Earl of Kellie Erskine and Janet Pitcairn. Elizabeth Mary De Erskine married George Barclay, Dr Walter MacFarlane of that Ilk, 2nd of Ardess, 16th Chief & 19th Baron, Mitchell, Robert, William Forbes, Edw Livingston, and had children including Christian Barclay (Widow of 1st Lord Elphinstone), Thomas Barclay, George Barclay, George Barclay, Jean Barclay, Christian Barclay (Widow of 1st Lord Elphinstone), Patrick Forbes. Elizabeth Mary De Erskine passed away in 1575 in Corse, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Erskine
EE

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 1537, Elizabeth Mary De Erskine entered the world in Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to Alexander Earl of Kellie Erskine and Janet Pitcairn.
  • Elizabeth Mary De Erskine married George Barclay, Dr Walter MacFarlane of that Ilk, 2nd of Ardess, 16th Chief & 19th Baron, Mitchell, Robert, William Forbes, Edw Livingston, and had children including Christian Barclay (Widow of 1st Lord Elphinstone), Thomas Barclay, George Barclay, George Barclay, Jean Barclay, Christian Barclay (Widow of 1st Lord Elphinstone), Patrick Forbes.
  • Elizabeth Mary De Erskine passed away in 1575 in Corse, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Erskine
1487 – 1555
Birth Location: Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
AE
Janet Pitcairn
1517 – 1600
Birth Location: Brechin, Angussire, Scotland, United Kingdom
JP

Spouses(s)

George Barclay
1536 – 1607
Birth Location: Saint Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GB
Dr Baron
1698 – 1767
Birth Location: Scotland
DB
Mitchell None
Birth Location: –
M
Robert None
Birth Location: –
R
William Forbes
1530 – 1614
Birth Location: Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
WF
Edw Livingston
Birth Location: –
EL

Children(s)

Christian Elphinstone)
1572 – 1640
Birth Location: Mathers, Kincardine, Scotland, United Kingdom
CE
Thomas Barclay
1558 – 1607
Birth Location: St Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
TB
George Barclay
1559 –
Birth Location: Bridgeton, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
GB
George Barclay
1570 –
Birth Location: Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
GB
Jean Barclay
1576 –
Birth Location: Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
JB
Christian Elphinstone)
1572 – 1640
Birth Location: Mathers, Kincardine, Scotland, United Kingdom
CE
Patrick Forbes
1564 – 1635
Birth Location: Corse
PF

Elizabeth Erskine's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Erskine
1537 – 1575
Birth Place: Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Alexander Earl of Kellie Erskine
1487 – 1555
Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Janet Pitcairn
1517 – 1600
Brechin, Angussire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Lord (John) Erskine
1487 – 1555
Gogar, Argyll, Scotland
Katherine Monypenny
1480 – 1555
Ardwenny, Angusshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Erskine's Descendants

1.
EE
Elizabeth (Mary De) Erskine (1537 – 3 May 1575) m. George Barclay (1536 – 1607) m. Dr (Walter MacFarlane of that Ilk, 2nd of Ardess, 16th Chief & 19th) Baron (1698 – 5 Apr 1767) m. Mitchell m. Robert m. William Forbes (1530 – 1 Apr 1614) m. Edw Livingston
  1. 1. Christian (Barclay (Widow of 1st Lord) Elphinstone) (1572 – 16 January 1640) m. Rev. (John 6th Lord Forbes (Father) Archangel) (1564 – 28 March 1635) m. Mr (C W) Forbes m. Mr (C W) Forbes
    1. 1. Helen (Margaret) Forbes (1581 – 1655) m. Alexander Smith m. James Elphinstone
    2. 2. Elizabeth Fobes (1581 – 1655)
    3. 3. Helen (Margaret) Forbes (1581 – 1655)
    4. 4. Rev. (John Forbes) * (21 May 1593 – 29 Apr 1648)
    5. 5. William Ruffin (1 Jun 1594 – 1 Jun 1670)
    6. 6. Francis Ruthven (1595 – 1649)
    7. 7. Arthur Fobes (1596 – 10 Jul 1661)
    8. 8. Margaret Forbes (1600 – 1672)
    9. 9. William Forbes (1601 – 1676) m. Issobell Clark ( – abt 1661)
      1. 1. Issobell Forbes
      2. 2. Margaret Forbes
      3. 3. James Forbes (31 Aug 1884 – )
    10. 10. Sir (William) Forbes (1601 – 1676)
    11. 11. James Ruthven (1601 – 1649)
    12. 12. Allen Forbes (1605 – 10 Jul 1661)
    13. 13. Allen Forbes (1605 – 10 Jul 1661)
    14. 14. Edward Forbes (17 Jan 1607 – 1667)
    15. 15. John Fobes\Forbes (1608 – 1661)
    16. 16. Arthur (Forbes) Fobes (1608 – 10 July 1661)
    17. 17. Colonel (John (Fobes)) Forbes (1608 – 10 July 1661)
    18. 18. John Fobes\Forbes (1608 – 29 Dec 1661)
    19. 19. Arthur (Forbes) Fobes (1608 – 10 July 1661)
    20. 20. Patrick (Forbes, Bishop Of) Caithness (1611 – 1680)
    21. 21. Patrick (Forbes, Bishop Of) Caithness (1611 – 1680)
    22. 22. Patrick (Forbes, Bishop Of) Caithness (1611 – 1680)
    23. 23. James (Minister Abercorn) FORBES (1612 – 10 Jul 1661)
    24. 24. James (Minister Abercorn) FORBES (1612 – 10 Jul 1661)
    25. 25. Margaret Forbes (1614 – 1 Mar 1684)
    26. 26. Bathia (Murray) Forbes (1615 – 1635)
    27. 27. Bathia (Murray) Forbes (1615 – 1635)
    28. 28. Kathleen Forbes (1617 – 1639)
    29. 29. Catherine Forbes (1617 – 1639)
    30. 30. Catherine Forbes (1617 – 1639)
    31. 31. James Forbes (1620 – 1672) m. Agnes Munro (1620 – )
      1. 1. James Forbes (Abt 1630 – 1692)
      2. 2. Marjory Forbes (1631 – 09 Nov 1703) m. John Tweedy (Abt. 1622 – 05 Dec 1699)
        1. 1. John (T Tweedie Provost of) Peebles (1655 – 15 Aug 1712) m. Elspeth Tweedie (1655 – 16 Nov 1689) m. Janet ((Jennet)) Housburgh (1658 – Feb 15, 1685) m. Helen Grieve (28 May 1678 – )
        2. 2. Margaret Tweedie (1674 – )
    32. 32. Caleb Fobes
    33. 33. Chas (Owen) Forbes
    34. 34. Chas (Owen) Forbes
  2. 2. Thomas Barclay (1558 – 1607)
  3. 3. George Barclay (1559 – )
  4. 4. George Barclay (1570 – )
  5. 5. Jean Barclay (1576 – )
  6. 6. Patrick Forbes (1564 – 28 Mar 1635)

Elizabeth Erskine's Timeline

3 Records

1537
1537
Birth of Elizabeth Mary De Erskine in Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
1556
1556
Age 19
Elizabeth Mary De Erskine was married in Brechin,Angusshire,,Scotland
Brechin,Angusshire,,Scotland
1575
3 May 1575
Age 38
Death of Elizabeth Mary De Erskine in Corse, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Corse, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1537
    Event Place: Brechin, Angus, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1556
    Event Place: Brechin,Angusshire,,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Kincardineshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1575
    Event Place: Corse, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Elizabeth 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