Family and Education
b. 10 Jan. 1750, 3rd s. of Henry David, 10th Earl of Buchan [S], by Agnes, da. of Sir James Steuart, 1st Bt. of Goodtrees. educ. St. Andrews g.s.; St. Andrews Univ. 1762-3; Trinity, Camb. 1776; L. Inn 1775, called 1778. m. (1) 29 Mar. 1770, Frances (d. 26 Dec. 1805), da. of Daniel Moore, 4s. 4da.; (2) 12 Oct. 1818, Sarah Buck (sep. 1821), 1s. cr. Baron Erskine, 10 Feb. 1806; K.T. 23 Feb. 1815.
Offices Held
R.N. 1764 – 68; ensign 1 Ft. 1768, lt. 1773, ret. 1775.
K.C. 1783, attorney-gen. to the Prince of Wales 1783 – 92; chancellor, duchy of Cornwall 1802 – 06, ld. chancellor Feb. 1806-Apr. 1807.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Hampstead, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
ERSKINE, Hon. Thomas (1750-1823)
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