Elphinstone, Arthur
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Jacobite army officer | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Margaret | ||
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| Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), i, 571-5; Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
6th Lord Balmerino and 5th Lord Coupar. Although from a family imbued with Episcopalian nationalism, Elphinstone accepted a commission under Queen Anne commanding a company of foot. Subsequently deserted to the Jacobites. Participated in rebellion of 1715 and escaped to Continent. His father obtained a free pardon for him enabling Elphinstone to return to Scotland where he lived privately until the rebellion of 1745. Joined Prince Charles of Edinburgh and fought at Carlisle, marching on to Derby. Elphinstone surrendered at Culloden and was taken prisoner to London where he was imprisoned in the Tower. Tried at Westminster Hall and executed in 1745.
