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Thomas Erskine (b. 1727, d. 24 Nov 1807)

Thomas Erskine was born 1727 in Antrim, Ireland, and died 24 Nov 1807 in Howard Twp., Center, Pennsylvina. He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Baker on 12 Jun 1764 in Carlisle, PA, daughter of John Robert Baker and Francis Stephenson.

Notes for Thomas Erskine:
Thomas and his family lived in Path Valley, Cumberland Co.,Center Co., Pennsylvania. He wa s a farmer and at some time was a salesman. He served in the French and Indian War and Revol utionary War. SOURCES: Information from Elinor Woods1548-270th St.Fontanelle, Iowa 50846-8237. She lists th e following sources History of Centre Co. by Linn,1883. Various State & County records. Other descendants. Pennsylvania Archives.

More About Thomas Erskine and Elizabeth (Betsy) Baker:
Marriage: 12 Jun 1764, Carlisle, PA.

Children of Thomas Erskine and Elizabeth (Betsy) Baker are:

Rebecca Askey/Erskine, b. 1765, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA.
James Askey/Erskine, b. 1767, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA, d. 17 Sep 1816, ,,IN.
Robert Askey/Erskine, b. 1768, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA, d. 1850, Pike Twp, Clearfield, PA.
Catherine Askey/Erskine, b. 05 Mar 1770, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA, d. 08 Dec 1842, ,,OH.
Anne Askey, b. 1771, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA, d. 1858.
+John Askey, b. 1772, ,Bradford, PA, d. 1837, ,Center, PA.
William Askey, b. Abt. 1774.
+Samuel Askey, b. 14 Feb 1776, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA, d. 28 May 1857, Snowshoe, Centre, PA.
Margaret (Peggy) Askey, b. 1777, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA.
David Askey, b. 25 Jul 1783, Path Valley, Cumberland, PA, d. 25 Jun 1847, ,Venango, PA.