Thomas Erskine

Sir Thomas Erskine of Haltoun and Brechin was the royal secretary to James V of Scotland from 1524. Family A royal charter of 8 February 1543 noted Thomas as the uncle of the reformer John Erskine of Dun, who was married to a French lady-in waiting of Mary of Guise, Barbara Berlay. Thomas's sister Isabella married James Cramond of Auldbar by 1527. Thomas Erskine married Elizabeth Scrymgeour. Their son, Thomas, (later styled younger of Haltoun), was married to Agnes Ogilvy by 1541. He had license to travel abroad in April 1542, with his cousin John Erskine of Dun, and John Lamby of Duncany. Career He was first appointed secretary by Margaret Tudor and James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran in 1524. In September 1526 he was made a gentleman and squire in the king's household. He was allowed food for himself, three horses, and two servants.