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

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Fordell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 04 Sep 1568 · Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland
Died 13 Dec 1610 · Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Father Sir Lord James Balfour Laird Of Pitendrech And Burleigh
Mother Margaret Balfour Of Burleigh
Spouse Sir John 4Th Baron Of Fordell Henderson Sr
Children Ann Henderson, Bethia Henderson, Euphine Henderson, Francis Henderson, Grizell Ker Halkett, Harry Henderson, Isobell Halkhead, James Halkett, Jean Henderson, Margaret Henderson, Sir John Henderson 5Th Baron Of Fordell

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Biography

Lady Agnes Balfour, Lady of Burleigh, Baroness of Fordell was born in 1568 in Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland, the child of sir lord james balfour laird of pitendrech and burleigh and margaret balfour of burleigh. Lady Agnes Balfour, Lady of Burleigh, Baroness of Fordell married sir john 4th baron of fordell henderson sr, and had children including ann henderson, bethia henderson, euphine henderson, francis henderson, grizell ker halkett, harry henderson, isobell halkhead, james halkett, jean henderson, margaret henderson, sir john henderson 5th baron of fordell. Lady Agnes Balfour, Lady of Burleigh, Baroness of Fordell passed away in 1610 in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

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

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Fordell

This ancestor line traces from Balfour, Orkney, Orkney Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom (1446) to Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland (1568) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Fordell (1568–1610) was born in Burliegh, Kinross-shire, Scotland and died in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Fordell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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