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James Erskine, Lord Barjarg, later Lord Alva


(b. June 20, 1722, Edinburgh, Scotland – d. May 13, 1796, Edinburgh, Scotland )

Gender: M

James Erskine, Lord Barjarg and Alva (1722-1796), son of Charles Erskine, Lord Tinwald (1680-1763) and his wife, Grizel Grierson, and brother of Charles Erskine (1716-1749). He married Jean Stirling (1719-1797) and together they had one daughter, Isabella (d.1827).

Also known as:

  • Lord Alva
  • Lord Barjarg
  • James Erskine

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