Christopher Erskine, Sr.

CHRISTOPHER ERSKINE

Christopher Erskine is not the son of James Erskine of Grange, Lord Grange & Rachel Chiesley, Lady Grange & not the same as Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Erskine

A number of pedigrees published by MyHeritage claim that Charles Christopher Erskine, here treated, is the son of James Erskine of Grange, Lord Grange and his wife Rachel Chiesley, Lady Grange This is wrong. Lord Grange and his lady did have a son named Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Erskine but he died childless on 1 December 1776, at Edinburgh in Midlothian, Scotland. Charles Christopher Erskine, here treated, on the other hand, died on 19 April 1775, at Abington in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It follows, therefore that he is not the same person as Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Erskine MyHeritage

Fake Genealogy by Ancestry

Born in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland (or Kirkcudbright, Scotland on 1700 to James Erskine and Rachel Chiesly. (Charles) Christopher Erskine married Susanna Robinson and had 12 children. He passed away on 19 Apr 1775 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

(Charles) Christopher Erskine family tree

Parents

James Erskine 1679 - 1754
Rachel Chiesly 1683 - 1745

Family

Spouse(s) Susanna Robinson 1713 - 1787 Born in Londonderry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 1713. Susanna Robinson was the daughter of Gain Robinson and his first wife. Her name is unknown at this time.

Susanna married Christopher Erskine in Bridgewater, Massachusetts on 15 Oct 1729. They had 11 children.

• 1) Mary Erskine 1730-1785 she married Alexander Morrison.
• 2) John Erskine 1732-1767
• 3) Christopher Erskine Jr. 1734-1825
• 4) Jeremiah Erskine 1736-
• 5) George Erskine 1739-1774
• 6) Susanna Erskine 1741-1835
• 7) Jane Erskine 1743-1761 she married Levi Beal
• 8) Robert Erskine abt 1744-1748
• 9) Elizabeth Erskine 1748-
• 10) Hannah Erskine 1750- she married Mathew Nash
• 11) Robert Erskine 1753-1823

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Find A Grave Memorial

• Christopher Erskin Sr.
• BIRTH 1700 Scotland
• DEATH 19 Apr 1775 (aged 74–75) Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
• BURIAL Mount Vernon Cemetery Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA PLOT Ancient Headstones, Section K - 1 MEMORIAL ID 69534727

Christopher Erskin (or Erskine) married 15 Oct 1729 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts to Susanna Robinson.

“Christopher came to America about 1725. He migrated from Ireland with his brother Robert.”

“Christopher was about 75 years old when the Revolutionary War started. He apparently had a very deep hatred for the British and when the first shots were fired at Lexington he was there and was shooting at the British. He never joined the Colonial Army (although his son Christopher Jr did). Christopher Sr was wounded at this first skirmish with the British and the wound ultimately lead to his death on 19 Apr 1775.”

“There is a suggestion that Christopher had changed his name from Charles when he arrived here in America to protect his family from British reprisals. This does fit with what was happening at that time.”

Family Members

Spouse
Susanna Robinson Erskin 1713–1787

Children
John Erskine 1731–1767
Christopher Erskine 1734–1825

Gravesite Details Age 75, Husband of Susanna (Source: Abington Vital Records, Grave Records) In their memory

Unfounded Speculation by Find A Grave

His parentage is somewhat in question. It may be James Erskin and Lady Rachel Chiesley. They had fled Scotland to Ireland about the time of his birth. Due to a unfortunate law suit by some greedy descendant trying to claim right to the Earl of Mar, where Christopher probably descends, the genealogy line went "missing". The law suit did not succeed due to lack of evidence. It shouldn't have been allowed in the first place. That now clouds all of us who are trying to do a legitimate genealogy of our family lines and history.

Biographical sketch at Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the ..., Volume 1, By Cuyler Reynolds.

References

1. Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson River Valley: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Building of a Nation. Volume 1. By Cuyler Reynolds. Page 267-279. < GoogleBooks >; < AncestrySharing >
2. Christopher ASKINS (see Erskine, Erskins) in the Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850. < AncestrySharing > Name: Christopher ASKINS (see Erskine, Erskins) Spouse: Susanna Robinson Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1729 Marriage Place: Bridgewater Source: Vital Records of Bridgewater Full text: ASKINS (see Erskine, Erskins), Christopher and Susanna Robinson, Oct. 15, 1729, Intention not recorded. [Christopher Erskin of Ireland, “settled in Abington,” and Susanna Robinson, Gain, ]
3. Christopher Askins in the The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 1847-2011 < AncestrySharing > Name: Christopher Askins Event Type: Marriage Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1729 Marriage Place: Bridgwater, Massachusetts, USA Spouse Name: Susanna Robinson
4. Christopher Erskin in the Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850. < AncestrySharing > Name: Christopher Erskin Death Age: 74 Birth Date: abt 1701 Death Date: 19 Apr 1775 Death Place: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
5. Christopher Askin in the Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991. < AncestrySharing >
6. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 < AncestryImage > Name Christopher Erskine SAR Membership 24094 Role Ancestor Application Date 4 Mar 1913 Spouse Susanna Robinson Children John Erskine
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   2. Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 15 June 2020), memorial page for Christopher Erskin, Sr (1700–19 Apr 1775), Find A Grave: Memorial #69534727, citing Mount Vernon Cemetery, Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by rick pickwick (contributor 47208861) . (Includes gravestone photos)
   3. Vital records of Abington, Massachusetts, to the year 1850 (Boston, Mass. : NEHGS, 1912) Vol. 2:275
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