Lord Cardross facts for kids
Lord Cardross is a special title in Scotland. It's like a noble rank given to important families. Since 1695, it has been a smaller title connected to the bigger title of Earl of Buchan.
The title was first created in 1606 for John Erskine, who was already the Earl of Mar. He could choose who would inherit the title after him. In 1617, he chose his second son, Henry Erskine, to be the next Lord Cardross.
When the Earl of Mar passed away in 1634, his grandson, David Erskine, became the second Lord Cardross. David was the son of Henry, who had died earlier in 1628.
Early Lords Cardross
David Erskine, the second Lord Cardross, supported a group called "The Engagement." Because of this, he was not allowed to be part of the Scottish Parliament in 1649.
His oldest son became the third Lord Cardross. This third Lord moved to North America to escape being treated unfairly for his religious beliefs. He started a new settlement in a place now known as Carolina.
His son, the fourth Lord Cardross, became the Earl of Buchan in 1695. However, it took until 1698 for the Scottish government to officially recognize his right to this bigger title. To learn more about the title's history, you can look up Earl of Buchan.
Famous Family Members
Many other people from this branch of the Erskine family also became important.
- John Erskine of Cardross, a younger son of the second Lord, was a soldier and a politician.
- John Erskine of Carnock, son of John Erskine of Cardross, was an expert in law.
- John Erskine, a leader in the Scottish Church during the 1700s, was the son of John Erskine of Carnock.
- John Elphinstone Erskine, a grandson of James Erskine, became an admiral in the Royal Navy.
- Sir David Erskine held several important jobs for the British royal family. He was also an official who helped keep order in the British Parliament from 1885 to 1915.
- James Francis Erskine (1862–1936), Sir David Erskine's oldest son, was a high-ranking officer (a brigadier-general) in the Scots Guards. His son, Malcolm David Erskine (1903–1949), was also a brigadier in the Scots Guards.
- Seymour Elphinstone Erskine (1863–1945), another son of Sir David Erskine, was also an admiral in the Royal Navy.
- Walter Hugh Erskine (1870–1948), Sir David Erskine's third son, was a deputy official in the British Parliament from 1929 to 1940.
- Ian David Erskine (1898–1973) was a major-general in the British Army.
- Sir Arthur Erskine, Sir David Erskine's fifth son, was a soldier and worked for the royal family.
- Sir James Elphinstone Erskine, Sir David Erskine's brother, became an admiral of the fleet, which is a very high rank in the navy.
- George Elphinstone Erskine (1841–1912) was a high-ranking officer (a major-general) in the Indian Army. His son, Sir George Erskine, became a general in the British Army.
Lords Cardross (1606)
- John Erskine, Earl of Mar, 1st Lord Cardross (1562–1634)
- Henry Erskine, Master of Cardross (died 1628)
- David Erskine, 2nd Lord Cardross (1627–1671)
- Henry Erskine, 3rd Lord Cardross (1650–1693)
- David Erskine, 4th Lord Cardross (1672–1745) (became Earl of Buchan in 1695)
For more about who held the title next, see Earl of Buchan.
