Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet [SEP] conflict
Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet
Major-General Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet (30 March 1770 – 1813) was an officer in the British Army, served as a member of Parliament, and achieved important commands in the Napoleonic Wars under the Duke of Wellington, but ended his service in insanity and suicide.
He was the eldest son of Lieutenant-General Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet and his second wife, Frances. He succeeded to the baronetcy on his father's death in 1795.
Early career
Sir Charles Erskine, 8th Baronet (1764–1799)
"see Earl of Kellie for further history"
Erskine baronets, of Torrie (1791).
- Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet (1728–1795)
- Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet (1770–1813)
- Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet (1772–1825)
- Sir John Drummond Erskine, 4th Baronet (1776–1836)
Erskine baronets, of Cambo (1821).
- Sir David Erskine, 1st Baronet (1792–1841)
- Sir Thomas Erskine