Family and Education
b. 1719, 1st s. of David Skene of Pitlour (subsequently re-named Hallyards), by Jean, da. of John Douglas of Strathendry, Fife; cos. of Adam Smith. unm. suc. fa. 1747.
Offices Held
Ensign 19 Ft. 1743, lt. 1745; capt. 59 Ft. 1756; lt-col. and dep. adjutant gen. N. Britain 1758; adjutant gen. 1763; inspector of roads in the Highlands 1767 – 80; col. 1772; maj.-gen. 1777; col. 99 Ft. 1781 – 83; lt.-gen. 1782; col. 48 Ft. 1783 – d.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Hallyards, Fife.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
SKENE, Robert (1719-87)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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