Erskine - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ruhemah Erskine

shirleykendall197 — 2012-05-31 17:10:23Z

The children of H. Morton Jeffords and Irene MacGregor Jeffords were, Russell Macgregor Jeffords, Dexter Martin Jeffords, Thelma Mary Jeffords and SHIRLEY ELSIE JEFFORDS.
Not LEE. I am the granddaughter Shirley Kendall, daughter of Thelma and I was nicknamed LEE because my Aunt Shirley
never had a nickname and she wanted me to have one.

add to Erskine data base

icatchum1 — 2012-05-22 15:01:45Z

Hello.
I am the grandson of Edith Erskine.
Her parents were Eugene Harlow Erskine and Anna Eliza Young,desendants of Christopher Erskine.
look forward to any new updates

Erskine/Fisher of Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland

jherskine — 2012-04-16 19:30:47Z

I would like to know if anybody has any information about my family prior to the mid-19th Century. My great grandparents were James and Bridget Erskine (née Fisher) and they lived in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland. They were my father's mother's parents.

Erskine - Campbell

RoseCampbell11 — 2012-04-15 18:41:24Z

Looking for any information pertaining to the families of Matilda Erskine married to John Campbell (born abt 1835 Northern Ireland) on March 14, 1859 they had 6 children. John born (1865-May-2-Crumlin, Antrim, Northern Ireland); Jane born (Aug-2-1867-Crumlin, Antrim, Northern Ireland); Alexander born (Jan-16-1870-Crumlin, Antrim, Northern Ireland); Erskine born (Aug-2-1867-Crumlin, Antrim, Northern Ireland); Samuel born (Apr-20-1874-Crumlin, Antrim, Northern Ireland); Sarah born (Jun-16-1877-Killead, Antrim, Northern Ireland); Hugh born (Apr-4-1880-Dungonnel, Antrim, Northern Ireland). I do know that Hugh came over to Ontario Canada sometime before 1918 and became a commercial fisherman on Lake Ontario as he was married to Elizabeth ???? (I think Flynn) and had my father John born (Jan-29-1919 Port Whitby, Ontario, Canada) and also my uncle Erskine born (Jan-13-1922 Port Whitby, Ontario Canada). Also found through records, where John (Hugh`s older brother) came over to Ontario Canada and was also a commercial fisherman, as he died in Toronto, Ontario Hospital Feb-2-1926 and was buried in Port Whitby, Ontario, Canada. I seem to have hit a brick wall though and any information to this family would be greatly appreciated. I am the gggrandson of William and Jane, ggrandson of John and Matilda, grandson of Hugh, son of John. Thanks John Campbell Ontario Canada. (boothrock@sympatico.ca)

Re: Erskine - Skinner connection

danielmoslay — 2011-12-31 00:54:31Z

I copied the below site when looking up Skinner name. This is all info I have.

Source: http://www.kdjaxn.com/getperson.php?personID=I7599&tree=... copied 12/11:
Elizabeth Unknown is 1st wife:
1. Elizabeth Skinner, b. 1656, Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland , d. 09 Mar 1750, Stafford, Virginia, USA
2. Peter Skinner, b. 1658
3. William Erskin Skinner, b. 17 May 1831, born in Patrick which is a part of Glasgow, Scotland

Erskine family Ireland/ Ontario Canada

helenwhitten — 2011-10-15 06:14:47Z

My grandmother was Mary Maude Erskine daughter of David Morrison Erskine born May 23 1850 Ontario who was married to Sara Fitzsimmons born Sept 28 1854 Ontario. DM was son of David Erskine B 1803 Ireland married to Ann Morrison B 1827 Ireland am most interested in the women of the family and their families

Re: Erskines in Wigtown 1800

nancyvose — 2011-10-09 12:59:12Z

Hi Grant, and thanks for the information. It looks like we are indeed cousins - if somewhat 'removed'. I would certainly love to know more about the family and would be happy to hear from Lorraine if she is interested. My email is nanvose@hotmail.com If Lorraine could email me directly with whatever she may wish to share, that would be excellent. I would be delighted to share what I have about Elizabeth McKinna's marriage and that line down to today. I doubt that I have much that would be of value to Lorraine's research prior to Agnus McKinna and Wm. Erskine, but all connections are helpful, I find. Thanks again, n

Re: Erskines in Wigtown 1800

Grant_McKinna — 2011-10-05 10:31:34Z

Elizabeth Erskine is the daughter of Agnus Mckenna and William Erskine, Elizabeth and Robert were first cosins. I am a direct decendant of that line, my cousins wife Lorraine has done extensive research into the mckenna/mckinna line

Erskine to Marrs family history

BellJoseph57 — 2011-09-16 00:17:23Z

Bell - Marrs family history, Ohio and Penn. connection including Buffalo, NY. Researching both names to Ireland and Scotland; looking into the link with the Erskine name. Any help with other family histories where the name changes to Marrs would be helpful. Thanks and respones can be sent via email to: fibron3@yahoo.com

Re: Say "Hello" to the New Erskine Board List Administrator

orvilcol — 2011-08-25 16:12:58Z

Hello Carol--Thank you for your work on Erskine Board

Please add me:Orvil Brummett--(Below is my line of Erskine, as I know at presently}.
orvilcol@gmail.com

Andrew & Lucinda (Dawson) Erskine
Sarah & George VanPelt
Anstrus "Annie" Lucinda (VanPelt)States
Ada Belle (States) Brummett
Orvil Lee Brummett

Thank you again
Orvil

Erskine/Askey DNA Project Created

AJAskey — 2011-07-30 16:41:44Z

Project description:

The derivation of one line of surname Askey is from Thomas Erskine (1727-1807). Erskine's father was born in Scotland and moved to Antrim, Northern Ireland around 1700. Erskine moved to North America around 1742 (Maryland) and settled in Pennsylvania. His name was changed to Aspey and Askey on official records and military documents. The Askey name stuck although one of Thomas Erskine/Askey's sons (William) reclaimed the Erskine name in Pennsylvania and his descendants moved west throughout North America and Canada. Another variation: Askay, was created in the 1800s in Ohio.

This group is open to all similar surnames and will attempt to differentiate based on yDNA markers and Haplogroups. Also, several different surnames are close matches to the Thomas Erskine/Askey line and are welcome to join so that we can determine the history behind the various surnames.

The initial project administrator is Andy Askey who is a descendant of Thomas Erskine/Askey. The projected is hosted at the FTDNA site and can be found by searching for the surname Erskine.

Re: JOSEPHINE ERSKINE

CharBuggBigelowCrosbySherwood59 — 2011-07-18 02:38:12Z

I'm looking for a Josepine Erskine too. Write to me at adanaturkey8385@yahoo.com, please. Do you know what her mother or father's name was?

Sam & Maggie

DavidBowerman701 — 2011-05-03 20:33:15Z

There are many errors about them. The 1900 census has Sam arrivng in 1873 and Maggie in 1868. Marriage record have them marring in Mich. 8 Aug 1878, the same day their eldiest daughter (Jane) was born. No child was born aboard ship and they weren't married in Scotland. Sam's birth date varies from 1846 to 1854 but the family bile lists it as 1846. Sam's mother is listed as Jean (Jane) Mclew in the bible but can be McClumpha or Morrel. I have been led to understand Mclew and McClumpha are the same. Maggie name has many spellings with McMIllian and McMIllen most common. She would have been 22 when arriving from Scotland. Was she traveling alone or with family. 1860's 70's alone? Didn't marry till 1878? Need to find out if McMillian was a married name and Sam is a second husband. Jane may be the child of this possible first husband and could explain why she was born the day Sam and Maggie got married. Keep getting more questions and fewer answers.

Re: Say "Hello" to the New Erskine Board List Administrator

milleriw — 2011-02-23 20:35:32Z

Carol, I have a picture of Kate Alma Erskine. Notes on the back say she was born, 7 November 1872; Died circa 1919; married 10 September 1902 to Elmer C. Dewey. The picture is of her at about 25 years of age in a black and white studio portrait, taken in Barre, Vermont. I would like to see the picture in the hands of her direct line family but can also post it to anyone interested. I am not selling the picture but just offering it at no charge to her family.
Ivan Miller

ERSKINE Albert - Vietnam Wall section 31W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-20 12:02:43Z

ERSKINE Albert - Vietnam Wall section 31W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,072 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Roy Erskine Seattle WA

huskerlady1 — 2010-11-19 18:05:14Z

I am looking for information on Roy Erskine that lived in the Seattle area around the turn of the century. I have found a family that I think he belongs to, but not enough information. My great great grandmother, Tessa Lelia Collins Depew, divorced and remarried sometime between 1910 and 1920. But I cannot find them living together in a single census. In the 1923 city directory she lists herself as Tessa Erkine, living on Dawson St, Seattle, and in the 1930 Census there is a W in the married or single column. I find a Roy living with his parents, a Royal and Ellen Erkine, from MA in the Seattle area, and then with his brother Fred. In Tessa death record, she lists her spouse as Roy. She passed in 1935 in King County. I know very little else. She had a special needs child, Edith that would have been living with her. Had a son, Hubert who was in area, and two other daughters also from her first marriage, Blanch and Celia. I am trying to solve this mystery. In the WA digital archives, I cannot find a marriage record either, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

JOSEPHINE ERSKINE

muzc4evr — 2010-09-16 19:29:24Z

Hi,

I'm looking for more information on one of my Great Great grandmothers, Josephine Erskine.

All I know:

Born 21 Sept 1897 in Massachusetts
Died 15 October 1976 in Massachusetts
Married Alois (or Alouis) Grant Stahl

Two children: Paul Stahl and Richard Erskine Stahl (my grandfather)

The ONLY thing I know about her is that her parents were born in Massachusetts as well according to a census record.

Re: Erskine, James - B: July 25, 1757 - Ireland

jferskine60 — 2010-08-28 17:34:34Z

Hi,
I'm John Erskine and I posted the original msg. Don't know why I didn't get the original reply, but here's all the info that I have on James Erskine:
B:July 25, 1757, Ireland
D:March 25, 1846, Anderson, SC
M: about 1788, in Ireland, to Nancy Agnes Duncan (B:Dec 24, 1764, Ireland and D:Oct 3, 1849, Anderson, SC

James departed Co Antrim, Ireland and arrived in Charleston, SC in 1789 (from his Naturalization papers - I have a tattered copy. Any info on his family in Ireland or Scotland would be much appreciated.
jferskine60@comcast.net

Re: Erskine, James - B: July 25, 1757 - Ireland

jferskine60 — 2010-08-28 17:31:52Z

Re: Erskine, James - B: July 25, 1757 - Ireland

bberskine — 2010-08-26 18:01:41Z

No, I haven't anything new. Give me all the details that you have and I'll double check my notes to see if I can help.

Re: Erskine, James - B: July 25, 1757 - Ireland

MBennett19 — 2010-08-24 15:28:07Z

James! I cannot believe I never saw your post before this! I am still currently looking for this same man and his lineage prior to his move from Antrim to South Carolina... Have you found anything new of value?

Re: James Erskine & Nancy Agnus Duncan

MBennett19 — 2010-08-24 15:14:10Z

I would very much love this if you wouldn't mind sending it to me(if you still have it: I know it's been a while). Please email me and I will send you my address. mgzbennett@hotmail.com.

Re: from Texas to Scotland

MBennett19 — 2010-08-24 15:07:12Z

There is! Although not as far back as the information I'm researching: My paternal grandmother married a J. P. Senuta (prior to my grandfather)and they had a son whom was named after his father. I was never told what exactly happened to him, whether it was a divorce or death, but my grandparents both raised my uncle and I didn't even know he had a different last name until I was in my teens...lol.

Re: Say "Hello" to the New Erskine Board List Administrator

peetjodi — 2010-07-07 20:20:43Z

I am the daughter of Arthur Erskine and Helen L. Myers and am looking for information on my father. I know that in 1968 His Mother lied in Painted Post, New York and he was living in Orlando, Florida. They met while he was stationd at Forbes Air Force base in Topeka, Kansas. I was born on January 30, 1950. I believe they were married sometime in 1949 and divorced in late 1950 or early 1951.

Re: Rose Forbes Erskine, b 1883 NYC

peetjodi — 2010-07-07 20:10:39Z

I am wondering if Rose may have been my grandmother. My biological father was Arthur Erskine, and I know that in 1968 she lived in Painted Post, New York; he lived in Orlando, Florida. He meet and married my Mother Helen L. Myers while stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas. After their divorce I was adopted by my mother's new husband. If you might have any information on Arthur Erskine I would very much like to hear it.

Thanks in advance, Jo Ellen Erskine (Nelson, Daugherty, Peet)

James Erskine (b. 1690) and Jean Ferrier (b. 1690) Scotland

snuffles77 — 2010-06-02 16:27:39Z

I am looking for more information on James Erskine (born 1690) who married Jean Ferrier (born 1690). They were both born in Scotland. They had a son named Alan Erskine (born 1715) in Scotland. I am trying to find the parents of James Erskine. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Re: William Erskine

CindyMancini66 — 2010-05-17 02:04:35Z

Candy & Todd. I think the soldier you're talking about may be listed in Civil War records as William Arskin (Company A, 1st Regiment Light Artillery Volunteers). Check him out on this page: http://www.wvculture.org/history/medala-l.html

Re: Robert Erskine wife Jane and children Ireland

chof639 — 2010-04-26 09:57:23Z

That should be Robert Erskine m. Jane not Hames

Robert Erskine wife Jane and children Ireland

chof639 — 2010-04-26 09:52:27Z

Looking for more information on this family
James Erskine m. Jane

children
Elisabeth Erskine
1800 Donomoy, , Antrim, Ireland
Thomas Erskine
1802 Donomoy, , Antrim, Ireland
John Erskine
1804 Donomoy, , Antrim, Ireland
James Erskine
1806 Donomoy, , Antrim, Ireland
Sara Erskine
1808 Donomoy, , Antrim, Ireland
Robert Erskine 1812 Donomoy, , Antrim, Ireland

Erskine Island Magee

chof639 — 2010-04-14 11:58:48Z

St. John's Church of Ireland Graveyard, Islandmagee

Looking for father of James Erskine b, 1300 and parents of Agnes McKready/ McCready b. 1802 both listed below
Would also like photo of memorial on Island Magee

Erskine Erected by Thomas Erskine in memory of his father, mother and sisters who departed this life as under:- James Erskine, 12 Jun 1885 aged 85 years; Agnes Erskine, 12 Mar 1858 aged 50 years; Margaret Erskine 29 Apr 1848 aged 16 years; Agnes Erskine, 18 Jul 1846 aged 1 year.

Re: Erskines in Wigtown 1800

nancyvose — 2010-03-21 19:33:02Z

Hi, I doubt that our lines can be connected since our people are from the 1800s and we know so little about the current descendents. Good luck with your search! n

Re: Erskines in Wigtown 1800

emcquistin — 2010-03-21 14:08:54Z

I not sure this is any reletion to yours but my granfather Charlie was a erskine his brother was robert, father was charles and robert was married 2 dora and had three children Robert, Maureen and Caroline and there all still alive But they are all from Stranraer. if you have any info from me could you please reply It for a family tree im doing

Re: Erskines in Wigtown 1800

aberfeldy47 — 2010-03-10 02:44:29Z

Hi Nancy,
It is a while since you placed this post, but hopefully my info will help you.

My wife's line is McKinna in Wigtown, and Elisabeth Erskine is her GG grandmother. The Elisabeth we have was married to Robert McKinna on 9 Aug 1833, she was born 3 Nov 1807 in Penninghame and died 28 Jul 1882 in Newton-Stewart. They had about 10 kids. My wife's line is William McKinna. I can go back 2 more generations if my research is correct. It would be great if we could share more information via email.

Regards,
Alan

Re: Erskine Family, Rockland, Maine

Cindy_Beane — 2010-02-26 22:06:09Z

I have no connection to any of these families. I just keep finding interesting little “tidbits” that give our ancestors a personality instead of just a name with d.o.b. and d.o.d. OR it may just give you date(s) you didn't already have. This is from the Rockland (Maine) Gazette dated July 9, 1873:

"Capt. Andrew J. Erskine has a moderate-sized 'patch' of srawberry vines which he estimated will yield four bunches of strawberries this season."

Re: Erskine Family, Rockland, Maine and Massachusetts

Cindy_Beane — 2010-02-16 04:50:47Z

From the April 30, 1895 Courier-Gazette:

"An indictment has been found by the Lincoln County Grand Jury against Fred Erskine for the alleged larceny of goods from a Waldboro business man, Osman S. Head. Erskine is a native of this city and is said to have been living a very respectable life in Massachusetts since the deed was alleged to have been committed nine years ago. True P. Pierce of this city will defend."

Erskine family of Whitefield and Alna, Maine

BADODGE123 — 2010-02-14 17:07:28Z

Interested in information about the children of Christopher Erskine (1823-1864). Christopher died in the battle of Gettysburg and his children went with their mother to live with their grandfather Moses (1795-1883).

Christopher's wife's name was Abigail Hodgman and children were Charles (1847-), Thomas (1848-1875), Sarah (1850-1928), Sullivan (1852-1892), William (1855-), Abbie (1857-), George (1859-)and Samuel H.(1861-)

Erskine Family of Whitneyville, Maine

BADODGE123 — 2010-02-14 15:33:12Z

Re: Erskine Family, Rockland, Maine

Cindy_Beane — 2010-02-14 00:24:26Z

I just found this info. about A.J. Erskine from the August 14, 1894 Courier-Gazette:

"A.J. Erskine, born in Bristol, Lincoln Co., Feb. 18, 1824; joined Bristol Lodge in 1849; and was admitted to Aurora Feb. 14, 1873, and was made a life member Oct. 3, 1883; an insurance agent by occupation, has been to City Council seven years, has served city as tax collector, was Captain of 21st Me. Vols. and has lived in Rockland 43 years." (History of Aurora Lodge)

Erskine Family, Rockland, Maine

Cindy_Beane — 2010-02-13 02:09:51Z

I have no connection to this family but found the following in my research.

From Rockland, Maine Courier Gazette of September 18, 1883 in the column called Men and Women. This column was similar to the "society page so the family had to have been of some consequence to be in here.

"Miss Carrie Erskine started for the west last week. She will be absent several months, visiting her brother in Chicago and relatives in Bloomington, Ind."

I then looked up in my "Vital Records of Rockland, Maine" book to see who Carrie's brother might be. The only Carrie I could find had siblings that would have been too young (family of A.J. Erskine), but I DID find a Carrie (Allen) Erskine (wife of Arnold D. Erskine). Don't know if that helps . . .

Re: DAVID ERSKINE who's second wife was ANN MORRISON Both from IRELAND

helenwhitten — 2010-01-09 03:47:06Z

My Maternal grandmother was an Erskine her father was David Morrison Erskine his Father was David Erskine and his mother was Anne Morrison born 3-23-1828 I am surprised there was a first wife. I am in possesion of several letters written from Ireland to David and Anne from Ireland to Canada.

Re: from Texas to Scotland

SarahSanuth — 2009-12-21 14:54:43Z

My last name is Sanuth... however it is a derivative of Senuta (when they came over somehow half of the family got their last name written wrong as Sanuth). I am sure there
is a relation somewhere as it is not a common name. Let me know if you would like to bump heads at all.

Re: James Erskine Agnes McCready

chof639 — 2009-11-19 02:24:25Z

1. JAMES1 ASKIN was born 1800 in Magheramore, County Antrim (Larne) Ireland, and died 1885 in Ireland. He married AGNES MCCREADY Abt. 1828 in Ireland. She was born 1808 in Ireland, and died 12 Mar 1858 in Ireland.
Ballycarry is another place there is a monument IsleMcGee for this family '
We are thinking James' fathers name is Robert. Agnes may have had a sister Margaret.
Thank you so much!

Re: James Erskine Agnes McCready

jameserskine173 — 2009-11-19 02:12:36Z

I am researching my family tree to find where in County Antrim they moved from into Belfast just prior to 1900's. If I can find some info for you, I will do what I can, just because you're an Erskine. Coincidently, I'm in Chicago at the moment but will be going home to County Down, next week. Do you have a townland name that your relative came from or a parish name? The McCready name also has a Scottish heritage.
James Erskine

Re: RE:ERSKINE OF MONROE CO. W.VA

cthorn19541 — 2009-11-13 22:32:15Z

I am looking for descendents William Erskine and Agnes Aires who lost their son William Erskine, then William and wife Addy McVey lost their 2 sons Cecil and Earl in the Federal No.3 Mine explosion on April 30, 1927 in Monongalia County, WV. Check our website. I would love to have photos of the Erskines? Who I believe are originally from Scotland. If you can help please contact me.
http://www.wveha.org

James Askin Margaret NcConnell Anreim Ireland

chof639 — 2009-08-23 20:28:28Z

Lokking for parents of James Askin/Erskine m. Margaret McConnell 1855 children Anna 1858 Thomas 1862

James Erskine Agnes McCready

chof639 — 2009-08-15 23:24:36Z

James Erskine/Askin was born about 1805 Ireland He married James Erskine/Askin Agnes McCready about 1828
children
Robert
William
Thomas
Margaret
Agnes
Would love to hear from anyone researching this family from Antrim , Ireland

Re: James Erskine & Nancy Agnus Duncan

busparrow — 2009-08-08 20:14:45Z

I am tracing this line too. According to the LDS site James Erskine's birthdate was 25 July 1757. That site also lists 11 children for them. Apparently 2 died in infancy. His will mentions 9 children: William, James, Martha Dobbins (my ancestor), Nancy Lowe, Polly Shirley, Margaret Shirley (She had apparently died leaving a son, James E. Shirley. His father was Aaron), John, Thomas, and Hugh. The SC Archives website has a transcript of his will. I have a copy of his obit if you are interested. I haven't been able to trace this line back any farther.

Death of Mr. Horace Odell Erskine in India

davwayell — 2009-07-19 00:12:03Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Horace Odell Erskine, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Erskine died in India on December 27, 1942.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

James Askin/Erskine Nancy Henderson

chof639 — 2009-07-17 16:56:37Z

Looking for James Askin/Erskine married Nancy Henvderson in Larne had a daughter Agnes born in the 1860's

Robert Erskine obit

chof639 — 2009-07-09 20:50:52Z

Researching this family would like to hear from anyone else researching it.

ERSKINE, Robert (Rub) Passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District
Hospital on Sunday October 14, 2007. Born in Victoria on January 2, 1924.
Lovingly remembered by his family; wife of 56 years Norah-Belle; daughters
M. Jean Lloyd (Phyl), Janet Seysener (Dave), and Judy Haggett (John); son
Robert J. Erskine; grandchildren Arlys Stratholt, Rebecca Danby, Jason
Seysener, Sherry Seysener, Heather Edgar, Craig Cunnah, Dustyn Erskine, Sara
Erskine, Julie Beedle, and Ryan Beedle; 7 greatgrandchildren; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A private graveside service will be
held at Hatley Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined, if so desired
memorial remembrances may be made to the charity of ones' choice. Online
condolences may be offered at www.sandsfuneral.com 417568
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 10/17/2007.