The Erskine's in Wales: Social Influence and Legacy
The Erskine's in Wales: Social Influence and Legacy While there are numerous reports of the Erskine family's activities in Wales, most notably during the early 19th century, many of these focus primarily on Sir David Erskine. His role as the Sheriff of Denbighshire in 1823 and Sheriff of 'Carnarvonshire' in 1824 underscore his prominence in North Wales. These prestigious positions reflect his standing in the region and his connections to the aristocracy. In addition to his duties he was honoured with the appointment as Deputy Lieutenant of Denbighshire - Deputy Lieutenants are appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant and come from all walks of life (albeit genteel families) from across the County. Deputy Lieutenants assist the Lord-Lieutenant in carrying out his role as the King's representative. Furthermore, archive records of Gwynedd identify in correspondence his political leanings and his professed support of Henry Paget, Earl of Uxbridge [Plas Newydd, Anglesey] as w...