Biography of Alexander Erskine

Alexander Erskine matriculated at the University in 1791, and was followed by his brother, David, who matriculated in 1793.

Erskine was the second son of John of Jamaica, part of the Dun family.

Alexander Erskine of Lima, Jamaica and Balhall, Longhaven, died in 1855.

Sources

Archival Materials

• Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913)

Summary

Alexander Erskine
Born 1775.
Died 1855.
GU Degree: Arts, 1791;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1791
Record last updated: 11th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Jamaica, No Region

Scotland, Balhall

University Connections

University Roles

• Student