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Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour 1568–1610

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Balfour in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 Sep 1568 · Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland
Died 13 Dec 1610 · Fordell, Fife, Scotland
Father James Lord Of Pittendreich Balfour En Munquhanny
Spouse Sir John 4Th Baron Of Fordell Henderson
Children Sir Knight John Henderson 5Th Of Fordell

Researchers connected through Lady Balfour 1568–1610

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Biography

Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour was born in 1568 in Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland, the child of james lord of pittendreich balfour en munquhanny. Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour married sir john 4th baron of fordell henderson, and had children including sir knight john henderson 5th of fordell. Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour passed away in 1610 in Fordell, Fife, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1568
Birth of Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour in Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland
Birth
1610
Death of Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Balfour

This ancestor line traces from Burleigh, Kinross-shire, Scotland (1465) to Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland (1568) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Balfour (1568–1610) was born in Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland and died in Fordell, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Lady Balfour's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Agnes Lady of Burleigh Baroness of Fordell Balfour PTP
1568–1610
Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Balfour's Descendants