James Erskine

Scottish advocate and judge; (1722-1796)
Person human Q18576389
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James Erskine

Summary

James Erskine is a human[1]. He was born on June 20, 1722[2]. He died on May 13, 1796[3]. He worked as a judge[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • James Erskine was born on June 20, 1722[2].
  • James Erskine died on May 13, 1796[3].
  • Burial took place at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh[6].
  • James Erskine's father was Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald[7].
  • James Erskine's mother was Grizel Grierson[8].
  • James Erskine was married to Margaret Macguire[9].
  • James Erskine was married to Jean Stirling[10].
  • A child of James Erskine was Isabella Erskine[11].
  • A child of James Erskine was John Erskine[12].
  • James Erskine's professions included judge[4].
  • James Erskine held the position of Sheriff of Perth[13].
  • James Erskine is recorded as male[14].
  • James Erskine's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Erskine's Commons category is recorded as James Erskine, Lord Alva[16].
  • James Erskine's family name is recorded as Erskine[17].
  • James Erskine's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Erskine's depicted by is recorded as James Erskine, Lord Barjarg and Alva, 1722 - 1796. Scottish judge[19].
  • James Erskine's depicted by is recorded as James Erskine, Lord Alva (1722 - 1796) and his family[20].

Body

Origins and Family

James Erskine was born on June 20, 1722[2]. His father was Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald[7]. His mother was Grizel Grierson[8].

Career and Affiliations

James Erskine's professions included judge[4]. He held the position of Sheriff of Perth[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Macguire[9] and Jean Stirling[10], 1719–1797[21]. Children include Isabella Erskine[11], 1761–1827[22], of Kingdom of Great Britain[23] and John Erskine[12], 1758–1793[24].

Death and Burial

James Erskine died on May 13, 1796[3]. He is buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh[6].

Why It Matters

James Erskine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were James Erskine's parents?

James Erskine's father was Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald[7]. James Erskine's mother was Grizel Grierson[8].

Who was James Erskine married to?

James Erskine's spouses include Margaret Macguire[9] and Jean Stirling[10].

What did James Erskine do for work?

James Erskine worked as judge[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
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  2. 27d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Isabella Erskine, John Erskine
    Fast id 1911790
    Father Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald
    Instance of human
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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