Erskine, William (London)

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Dates 1722-27
Location London
Vocation Soldier and politician
Place of Birth Fifeshire
Marriage Henrietta Baillie
Issue 1 son, 2 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Professional soldier. Elected MP for Perth Burghs in a double return. Gained seat on petition. Did not stand for re-election. Continued army service, commanding a regiment at Fontenoy. Died 1754.