YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Janet Margaret Balfour 1465–1518 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1465

Birth Location: Kilmany, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 1518

Death Location: Rothes, Moray, Scotland

Father: Michael Balfour

Mother: Janet Ogilvy

Spouse(s): William Leslie, Robert Douglas

Children(s): George Leslie, Henry Douglas, James, Leslie, John, Leslie, Grissel Leslie

In 1465, Janet Margaret Balfour entered the world in Kilmany, Fife, Scotland, born to Michael Balfour And Janet Ogilvy. Janet Margaret Balfour married Robert Lochleven Douglas, William Leslie, and had children including George Leslie, Grissel Leslie, Henry Douglas, James Parson Of Rothes Leslie, John Rector Of Kynnore Leslie. Janet Margaret Balfour passed away in 1518 in Rothes, Moray, Scotland.

Find more search results for Janet Balfour
JB

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

  • In 1465, Janet Margaret Balfour entered the world in Kilmany, Fife, Scotland, born to Michael Balfour And Janet Ogilvy.
  • Janet Margaret Balfour married Robert Lochleven Douglas, William Leslie, and had children including George Leslie, Grissel Leslie, Henry Douglas, James Parson Of Rothes Leslie, John Rector Of Kynnore Leslie.
  • Janet Margaret Balfour passed away in 1518 in Rothes, Moray, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Janet Balfour's Ancestors

Self
Janet Balfour
1465–1518
Birth Place: Kilmany, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Michael Balfour
1440–1513
Strathor, Fife, Scotland
Janet Ogilvy
1440–1533
Isleworth, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
John Balfour
1420–1460
Kilmany, Fife, Scotland
Janet Bruce
1416–1492
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Andrew Ogilvy
1404–1461
Castle Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland
Marjorie Glen
1404–
Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
George Balfour
1380–1460
Christian Lindsay
1390–
David Bruce
1392–1428
Jean Stewart
1396–1420
Alexander Ogilvy
1374–1421
Janet Gray
1378–1441
John Glen
1349–1419
Margaret Erskine
1357–1419
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Laurence Balfour
1365–1429
Marjory Boswall
1370–
David Lindsay
1359–1407
Elizabeth Stewart
1362–1446
Robert Bruce
1371–1406
Annabelle Scrymgeour
1372–1406
John Stewart
1350–1421
Isabel MacAlan
1352–1439
Walter Ogilvy
1347–1391
Isabel Ramsay
1350–1403
Andrew Gray
1355–1436
Janet Mortimer
1359–1397
Robert Glen
1303–1349
Margaret Bruce
1307–1347
Alan Erskine
1325–1400
Isabel Inchmartin
1340–1399

Janet Balfour's Descendants

1.
JB
Janet (Margaret) Balfour (1465–1518) m. William Leslie (1461–9 SEP 1513) m. Robert (Lochleven) Douglas (1450–1526)
  1. 1. George Leslie 1480–1558 m. Margaret Crichton 1480–1546 m. Isobel Lundy 1495–1550 m. Agnes Somerville 1498–1541 m. Elizabeth Gray 1456–1530 m. Helen Forsythe 1483–
    1. 1. Andrew Leslie 1534–1611 m. Grizel Hamilton 1531–1575
      1. 1. James Leslie 1580–1607 m. Katherine Drummond 1573–
        1. 1. John Leslie 1600–1641 m. Anne Erskine 1595–1640
        2. 2. Jean Leslie 1606–
      2. 2. Isabel Leslie –1614
      3. 3. Elizabeth Leslie 1592–1660
      4. 4. Euphemia Leslie 1558–1605
      5. 5. Patrick Leslie 1550–1608
    2. 2. Euphemia Leslie 1528–1588
    3. 3. John Leslie 1521–
    4. 4. Robert Leslie 1520–1588
    5. 5. William Leslie 1519–1571
    6. 6. Norman Leslie 1518–1574
    7. 7. Janet Leslie 1531–1591
    8. 8. Peter Leslie 1532–
    9. 9. Elizabeth Leslie 1537–
    10. 10. James Leslie 1538–1574
    11. 11. Agnes Leslie 1539–1593 m. William Douglas 1540–1606
      1. 1. Elizabeth Douglas 1570–1631 m. Francis Hay 1564–1631
        1. 1. Mary Hay 1592–1631 m. Walter ("Auld Wat" of Harden) Scott 1540–1629
        2. 2. Margaret Hay 1602–
        3. 3. Sophia Hay 1600–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Hay 1598–1656
        5. 5. Jean Hay 1590–1668
        6. 6. William Hay 1590–1636
      2. 2. Violette Douglas 1560–
      3. 3. Mary Douglas 1561–
      4. 4. Robert Douglas 1562–1584
      5. 5. Christian Douglas 1574–1607
    12. 12. Helen Leslie 1539–1594 m. Mark Kerr 1516–1584
      1. 1. Mark Kerr 1557–1609
      2. 2. Catherine Kerr 1555–1600
      3. 3. George Kerr 1558–
    13. 13. Beatrix Leslie 1540–
    14. 14. George Leslie 1545– m. Marjory Leslie 1549–
      1. 1. John ("Fighting Bishop") Leslie 1571–1671 m. Katherine Conyingham 1617–1713
        1. 1. Elizabeth Leslie 1657–1727 m. Robert Hamilton 1665–1677
        2. 2. Alexander Leslie 1643–1645
        3. 3. Albert Leslie 1647–1650
        4. 4. Charles Leslie 1650–1722
        5. 5. Mary Leslie 1651–1651
        6. 6. John Leslie 1639–1641
      2. 2. George Leslie 1573–
      3. 3. Henry Leslie 1575–
      4. 4. Janet Leslie 1577–
    15. 15. Katherine Leslie 1510– m. Alexander Oliphant 1504–1579
      1. 1. Elizabeth Oliphant 1535–1596 m. William Blysse 1530–1574
        1. 1. John Bliss 1562–1617 m. Alice Smith 1553–1625
        2. 2. William Bliss 1562–1617
        3. 3. Agnes Blysse 1564–1592
        4. 4. Joyce Blysse 1568–1574
        5. 5. Anne Blysse 1573–1614
        6. 6. Nicholas Blysse 1548–1575
        7. 7. George Blysse 1554–1608
        8. 8. Thomas Blysse 1550–1635
    16. 16. Helen Leslie 1520–1594 m. Gilbert Seton 1516–1547
      1. 1. George Seaton 1535–1586 m. Mary Gray 1547–1600
        1. 1. Margaret Seton 1568–1597 m. John Scrymgeour 1570–1643
  2. 2. Henry Douglas 1472–
  3. 3. James, (Parson of Rothes) Leslie 1505–1576
  4. 4. John, (Rector of Kynnore) Leslie 1503–1576
  5. 5. Grissel Leslie 1517–

Janet Balfour's Timeline

2 Records

1465
1465
Birth of Janet Margaret Balfour in Kilmany, Fife, Scotland
Kilmany, Fife, Scotland
1518
1518
Age 53
Death of Janet Margaret Balfour in Rothes, Moray, Scotland
Rothes, Moray, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1465
    Event Place: Kilmany, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1518
    Event Place: Rothes, Moray, Scotland

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