YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Robert Balfour 1818–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1818

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1869

Death Location: Western Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: James Pilrig/

Mother: Anne Mackintosh

Spouse(s): Frances Blaikie

Children(s): Jane Balfour, James Balfour, Ann Balfour, Robert Balfour, Frances Balfour, Edith Balfour, William Balfour, Margaret Balfour

In 1818, Robert Balfour entered the world in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to James Balfour 4Th Of Pilrig And Anne Mackintosh. In 1818, Robert Balfour resided in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Robert Balfour married Frances Grace Blaikie, and had children including Ann Louisa Balfour, Edith Balfour, Frances Elizabeth Balfour, James Francis Balfour, Jane Garden Balfour, Margaret Ida Balfour, Robert John Balfour, William Adrian Alexander Balfour. Robert Balfour passed away in 1869 in Western Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for Robert Balfour
RB

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:
A
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 1818, Robert Balfour entered the world in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to James Balfour 4Th Of Pilrig And Anne Mackintosh.
  • In 1818, Robert Balfour resided in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • Robert Balfour married Frances Grace Blaikie, and had children including Ann Louisa Balfour, Edith Balfour, Frances Elizabeth Balfour, James Francis Balfour, Jane Garden Balfour, Margaret Ida Balfour, Robert John Balfour, William Adrian Alexander Balfour.
  • Robert Balfour passed away in 1869 in Western Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Pilrig/
1774–1860
Birth Location: St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh
JP
Anne Mackintosh
1786–1825
Birth Location: Corribrough, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
AM

Spouses(s)

Frances Blaikie
1821–1891
Birth Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
FB

Children(s)

Jane Balfour
1850–1905
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
JB
James Balfour
1851–1869
Birth Location: 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JB
Ann Balfour
1853–1945
Birth Location: 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
AB
Robert Balfour
1856–1891
Birth Location: 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
RB
Frances Balfour
1858–1942
Birth Location: 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
FB
Edith Balfour
1860–1930
Birth Location: 10 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
EB
William Balfour
1864–1932
Birth Location: –
WB
Margaret Balfour
1866–1945
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
MB

Robert Balfour's Ancestors

Self
Robert Balfour
1818–1869
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
James Balfour 4th of Pilrig/
1774–1860
St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh
Anne Mackintosh
1786–1825
Corribrough, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Grandparents
John ((Jack) Balfour of) Pilrig
1740–1814
Pilrig House, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Jean Whyte
1743–1833
Bennochy, Fife, Scotland
John Mackintosh
–1803
Great-Grandparents
James Balfour
1705–1795
Cecilia Elphinstone
1704–1780
Dr. Whytt
1714–1766
Louisa Balfour
1718–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Balfour
1652–1703
James Balfour
1681–1737
John Headshaw
1675–1732
Mary Elliot
1682–1767
Robert BENNOCHY
1645–1714
Jean MURRAY
1686–1720
James Balfour
1681–1737
Lewisa Hamilton
1686–1750

Robert Balfour's Descendants

1.
RB
Robert Balfour (24 Jun 1818–1869) m. Frances (Grace) Blaikie (22 Oct 1821–1891)
  1. 1. Jane (Garden) Balfour 1850–1905
  2. 2. James (Francis) Balfour 1851–1869
  3. 3. Ann (Louisa) Balfour 1853–1945
  4. 4. Robert (John) Balfour 1856–1891
  5. 5. Frances (Elizabeth) Balfour 1858–1942
  6. 6. Edith Balfour 1860–1930 m. Frederick (Robert) Jones 1852–1933
    1. 1. Frances (Harriet) Jones 1898–1932
    2. 2. Eleanor (Margaret) Jones 1899–
    3. 3. Edith (Maud) Jones 1901– m. Percy (Edmund) Fielding 1900–1974
    4. 4. Frederick (Balfour) Jones 1904–
  7. 7. William (Adrian Alexander) Balfour 1864–1932
  8. 8. Margaret (Ida) Balfour 1866–1945

Robert Balfour's Timeline

9 Records

1818
24 Jun 1818
Birth of Robert Balfour in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1818
30 Jun 1818
Robert Balfour was christened in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1818
1818
Robert Balfour resided here in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 23
Robert Balfour resided here in St Cuthbert'S, Midlothian, Scotland
St Cuthbert'S, Midlothian, Scotland
1848
Bet 1848 and 1869
Age 30
Robert Balfour was employed in City of Glasgow Life Assurance Company, 19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
City of Glasgow Life Assurance Company, 19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1848
Bet 1848 and 1858
Age 30
Robert Balfour resided here in 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1859
Bet 1859 and 1869
Age 41
Robert Balfour resided here in 10 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
10 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
1869
14 Aug 1869
Age 51
Death of Robert Balfour in Moffat, Scotland, United Kingdom
Moffat, Scotland, United Kingdom
1869
1869
Age 51
Burial of Robert Balfour in Western Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Western Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1818
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1818
    Event Place: Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1869
    Event Place: Moffat, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: Western Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: <unknown>
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 6 Oct 2024), entry for Robert BALFOUR, person ID K6M4-GBN.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 6 Oct 2024), entry for Robert BALFOUR, person ID K6M4-GBN.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: St Cuthbert'S, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 6 Oct 2024), entry for Robert BALFOUR, person ID K6M4-GBN.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet 1848 and 1869
    Event Place: City of Glasgow Life Assurance Company, 19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet 1848 and 1858
    Event Place: 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 6 Oct 2024), entry for Robert BALFOUR, person ID K6M4-GBN.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet 1859 and 1869
    Event Place: 10 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>, accessed 6 Oct 2024), entry for Robert BALFOUR, person ID K6M4-GBN.
Find more search results for Robert Balfour

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