YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

David Balfour 1503–1580 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1503

Birth Location: Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife

Death Date: 11 Jul 1580

Death Location: Powis, Stirlingshire, Scotland or Different Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife

Father: Alexander Mackareston

Mother: Janet Wemyss

Spouse(s): Katherine Abercrombie, Euphame Abercrombie

Children(s): James Balfour, David Balfour, Richard Powis, Henry Balfour, John Balfour, Alexander Balfour, Robert Balfour, William Balfour, Issobell Balfoure, Janet Balfour, Colonel Powis

The story of David Balfour began in 1503 in Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife. David Balfour married Euphame Abercrombie, Katherine Abercrombie, and had children including Alexander Balfour, Colonel Harie Balfour Of Powis, David Balfour, Henry Balfour, Issobell Balfoure, James Balfour, Janet Balfour, John Balfour, Richard Balfour Of Powis, Robert Balfour, William Balfour. David Balfour passed away in 1580 in Powis, Stirlingshire, Scotland or Different Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife.

Find more search results for David Balfour
DB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of David Balfour began in 1503 in Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife.
  • David Balfour married Euphame Abercrombie, Katherine Abercrombie, and had children including Alexander Balfour, Colonel Harie Balfour Of Powis, David Balfour, Henry Balfour, Issobell Balfoure, James Balfour, Janet Balfour, John Balfour, Richard Balfour Of Powis, Robert Balfour, William Balfour.
  • David Balfour passed away in 1580 in Powis, Stirlingshire, Scotland or Different Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Balfour's Ancestors

Self
David Balfour
1503–1580
Birth Place: Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife
Parents
Alexander Lord Balfour van Mackareston
1470–1518
Inchrye, Fife, Scotland
Janet Wemyss
1478–1525
Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Michael Balfour
1453–1526
Burleigh, Kinross-shire, Scotland
Margaret (Leslie) Muschet
1452–1482
Folgarth, Kinross-Shire, SCOTLAND
John Wemyss
1455–1507
Wemyss Castle, Wemyss, Inverclyde, Fifeshire, Scotland
Lady (Christian Abernathy) Saltoun
1450–1494
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Balfour's Descendants

1.
DB
David Balfour (1503–11 Jul 1580) m. Katherine Abercrombie (1500–Jun 1558) m. Euphame Abercrombie (Abt 1500–22 Jun 1576)
  1. 1. James Balfour 1544–1613 m. Barbara Melville 1555–1588
    1. 1. Sir (Rev. Andrew) Balfour 1587–1624 m. Isobel Arnot 1596–1624 m. Lucretta Bethune 1589–1614
      1. 1. Herschel (Andrew) Balfour 1600–1667 m. Elizabeth Whippo 1623–
        1. 1. David Balfour 1643–
        2. 2. Jannet Balfour 1646–
        3. 3. Bessie Balfour 1649–
        4. 4. Elspet Balfour 1652–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Balfour 1623–
      3. 3. John Balfour 1621–1667
      4. 4. George Balfour 1618–
      5. 5. Isabel Balfour 1613–
      6. 6. Sir (James) Balfour 1619–1667 m. Beatrice Chalmers 1624–1666
        1. 1. Andrew Balfour 1658–
        2. 2. Jonet Balfour 1660– m. John Edward 1692–
        3. 3. John Balfour 1662–
        4. 4. Robert Balfour 1665–
        5. 5. Chrystine Balfour 1666–1668
        6. 6. Helen Balfour 1650–
        7. 7. James Balfour 1652–1703 m. Hellin Smith 1659–1732
        8. 8. Bridget Balfour 1648–
    2. 2. Nicolas Balfour 1578– m. George Gardin 1574–
      1. 1. Nicholas Garden 1597–
      2. 2. George Garden 1599–
    3. 3. James (E,) Balfour, 1581–1625 m. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Williamson 1585–1614 m. Lucretta (Lucrécia) Bethune 1589–1595
      1. 1. John Balfour 1615–
      2. 2. Ewphame ("Effie") Balfour 1614–1702 m. Johne Alexander 1626–1699 m. John Alexander 1630–1699 m. Johne Alexander 1621–1699
        1. 1. Grissell Alexander 1644–1746 m. John (William) Hunter 1634–1717
        2. 2. Janet Alexander 1642–1690
        3. 3. Barbara Alexander 1651–1740
        4. 4. Lady (Isabelle) Alexander 1653–1746
        5. 5. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Alexander 1653–1746
        6. 6. Margaret Alexander 1657–1746
        7. 7. Isabell Alexander 1653–1746
        8. 8. Isabelle Alexander 1650–1768
        9. 9. Isabell Alexander 1658–1746
      3. 3. Michael Balfour 1600–1653 m. Katherine Lepar 1627–1652
        1. 1. Katherine Balfour 1642–
  2. 2. David Balfour 1537–1611
  3. 3. Richard (Balfour of) Powis 1539–
  4. 4. Henry Balfour 1546–1588 m. Christian Cant 1540–1590
    1. 1. Sir (William of Pitcullo Balfour Lieutenant of the Tower of) London 1578–1660 m. Helen Napier 1578–1628 m. Isabella (van) Weede 1595–1674
      1. 1. Lady (Isabella Balfour of) Pitcullo 1628–1680
      2. 2. Arabella (Susanna Balfour of) Pitcullo 1630–1687
      3. 3. Countess (Of Moray (Murray)Emilia, Countess Of Balfour (Amelia)) Balfour 1635–1683
      4. 4. Charles Balfour 1631–1713 m. Cicely Byron 1634–1688
        1. 1. Lucy Balfour 1657–
        2. 2. WILLIAM Balfour 1660–1737
        3. 3. Isabella Balfour –1742
        4. 4. Marie Balfour 1670–1672
        5. 5. John Balfour 1676–1750
    2. 2. Henry (AKA Harrie) Balfour 1579–1612
  5. 5. John Balfour 1538–1588 m. Christine Cant 1541–1590
    1. 1. John Balfour 1568–
    2. 2. Christine Balfour 1570–
  6. 6. Alexander Balfour 1549–
  7. 7. Robert Balfour 1560–
  8. 8. William Balfour 1576–
  9. 9. Issobell Balfoure 1535–
  10. 10. Janet Balfour 1540– m. Henry Abercromby 1540–
  11. 11. Colonel (Harie Balfour of) Powis 1541–1588

David Balfour's Timeline

3 Records

1503
1503
Birth of David Balfour in Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife
Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife
1580
11 Jul 1580
Age 77
Death of David Balfour in Powis, Stirlingshire, Scotland or Different Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife
Powis, Stirlingshire, Scotland or Different Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife
1580
11 Jul 1580
Age 77
David Balfour - Will
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1503
    Event Place: Powis, Sterlingshire, Scotland or Inchyre, Fife or Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1580
    Event Place: Powis, Stirlingshire, Scotland or Different Lalathan, Kennoway, Fife

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Inchrye, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bef 1526

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1580

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE