Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet
For other people named Henry Erskine, see Henry Erskine (disambiguation).
Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet, father of James, second Earl of Rosslyn (Frans van der Mijn)
Sir Henry Erskine, 5th Baronet (ca. 1710 – 7 August 1765) was a Scottish soldier and politician.
He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayr Burghs 1749–1754 and for Anstruther Easter Burghs 1754–1765
References
Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1889). "Erskine, Henry (d.1765)". Dictionary of National Biography 17. London: Smith, Elder & Co. - Historical list of MPs: A
- Leigh Rayment's list of baronets
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Erskine |
Member of Parliament for Ayr Burghs 1749–1754 |
Succeeded by James Stuart-Mackenzie |
| Preceded by Philip Anstruther |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther-Easter Burghs 1754–1765 |
Succeeded by Sir John Anstruther, Bt |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Lord Frederick Cavendish |
Colonel of the 67th Regiment of Foot 1760–1761 |
Succeeded by Hamilton Lambert |
| Preceded by The Earl of Home |
Colonel of the 25th (Edinburgh) Regiment of Foot 1761–1762 |
Succeeded by Lord George Henry Lennox |
| Preceded by Hon. James St Clair |
Colonel of the 1st (Royal) Regiment of Foot 1762–1765 |
Succeeded by Marquess of Lorne |
| Court offices | ||
| Preceded by John Offley |
Surveyor of the King's Private Roads 1757–1760 |
Succeeded by Hon. Edward Finch |
| Baronetage of Nova Scotia | ||
| Preceded by Charles Erskine |
Baronet (of Alva) 1747–1765 |
Succeeded by James Erskine |
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