City: Memphis
ERSKINE, Alexander, physician; born Huntsville, Ala., Sept. 26, 1832; Scotch-Irish (Presbyterian) descent; son of Alexander and Susan Catherine (Russel) ERSKINE; paternal grandparents, Michael and Margaret (Hanley) ERSKINE; maternal grandparents, Albert and Ann Frances (Hooe) RUSSEL; his maternal grandfather was a lieutenant-colonel in Revolutionary war; educated University of Virginia and completed several branches of study there; graduated from medical department of Columbia University, City of New York with M. D. degree March 6, 1858; entered practice of medicine at Memphis, Tenn., in 1858; enlisted as surgeon in C. S. A. in 1861, served until 1865, first in 15th Tenn. infantry under Col. Tyler, and later served in 2d Tenn. regiment under Col. Roberson, Lucius E. Polks brigade, Patrick Cleburne’s division, Hardee’s corps; he was in the battles of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Perryville, Ky.; had charge of Law Hospital at LaGrange, Ga., 1863-4-5; paroled at Covington, Ga., in 1865; resumed practice of medicine at Memphis, Tenn., after the war, continuing in same to date; former professor of Obstetrics and diseases of Children in Memphis Hospital Medical College, 1885-1906; was dean of Old Memphis Medical College from 1868 to 1873, and on staff of City Hospital 1902-10; married twice, first Augusta (Law) WHITE, Dec. 12, 1861, second, Margaret Louisa GORDON, Dec. 19, 1872; member of Memphis and Shelby County Medical Assn., Tri-State Medical Society, and Tennessee State Medical Assn..; has contributed articles to current medical literature; member of Presbyterian church and was elder in Second Presbyterian church at Memphis, Tenn., 46 years.
