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William Erskine 1872–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 OCT 1872

Birth Location: Adelaide SA AUS

Death Date: 20 November 1937

Death Location: South Australia

Father: Adam Erskine

Mother: Helen Walker

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The story of William Erskine began in 1872 in Adelaide SA AUS. William Erskine passed away in 1937 in South Australia.

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Biography

  • The story of William Erskine began in 1872 in Adelaide SA AUS.
  • William Erskine passed away in 1937 in South Australia.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Erskine's Ancestors

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William Erskine
1872–1937
Birth Place: Adelaide SA AUS
Parents
Adam Erskine
1828–1908
Scotland
Helen Walker
1832–1920
South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Walker
1797–1846
South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Janet ((Jessie)) Young
–1846
SCT
Great-Grandparents
John Walker
1772–1846
Elspeth Whyte
1773–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Walker
1753–1837
Ann Turnbull
1755–
John Whyte
1754–1797
Mary Simpson
1754–

William Erskine's Timeline

3 Records

1872
13 OCT 1872
Birth of William Erskine in Adelaide SA AUS
Adelaide SA AUS
1937
20 Nov 1937
Age 65
Death of William Erskine in Parkside Adelaide SA AUS
Parkside Adelaide SA AUS
1937
20 November 1937
Age 65
Death of William Erskine in South Australia
South Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 OCT 1872
    Event Place: Adelaide SA AUS
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia Birth Index
    [2] South Australia, Australia, Supreme Court Criminal Records, 1837-1918; Reports to the Police Coroner, 1842-1961, State Records of South Australia; Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Police Reports to the Coroner - City Coroner and Successors 1879-1967; Reference: GRG1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1937
    Event Place: Parkside Adelaide SA AUS
    Record Source: South Australia, Australia, Supreme Court Criminal Records, 1837-1918; Reports to the Police Coroner, 1842-1961, State Records of South Australia; Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Police Reports to the Coroner - City Coroner and Successors 1879-1967; Reference: GRG1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 November 1937
    Event Place: South Australia
    Record Source: Australia Death Index

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