Henry Erskine, 12th Earl of Buchan facts for kids
Henry David Erskine, 12th Earl of Buchan (born July 1783 – died 13 September 1857) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held the title of Earl of Buchan. This title was passed down through his family for many generations.
Henry David Erskine became the 12th Earl of Buchan. He was the grandson of the 10th Earl of Buchan. He took on the title after his uncle, David Erskine, passed away. His uncle had no children, so the title went to Henry.
Becoming an Earl
The title of Earl of Buchan is a very old one in Scotland. It means being a high-ranking noble. Henry David Erskine became the 12th person to hold this special title. This happened when his uncle, David Erskine, the 11th Earl, died. Since his uncle did not have any children, Henry was next in line.
Family Life
On 28 September 1809, Henry David Erskine got married. His wife was Elizabeth Cole Shipley. She was the daughter of Major-General Sir Charles Shipley, a high-ranking military officer.
Henry and Elizabeth had one child together. Their son was named David Stuart Erskine. He was born in 1815 and later became the 13th Earl of Buchan. Elizabeth passed away in 1828.
Where He Lived
In 1833, Henry David Erskine lived in Edinburgh, Scotland. His home was at 47 Minto Street. However, his main family home was Kirkhill House. This large house is located in Broxburn, West Lothian. Henry inherited Kirkhill House from his uncle, the 11th Earl. It was a significant property for the family.
His Final Resting Place
Henry David Erskine, the 12th Earl of Buchan, passed away on 13 September 1857. He was buried in a special place. This is a standalone memorial chapel built in 1857. It is located in Broxburn, near the church of St John Cantius and St Nicholas Catholic Church.
