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William Balfour 1766–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1766

Birth Location: Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland

Death Date: 25 Apr 1823

Death Location: Millbrook Cemetery Millbrook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Walter Balfour

Mother: Margaret Buchanan

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ferguson

Children(s): Duncan Balfour, William Balfour, Margaret Balfour, Elizabeth Balfour, Nicholas Balfour

The story of William Balfour began in 1766 in Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland. In 1817, William Balfour established residence. William Balfour married Elizabeth Ferguson, and had children including Duncan Balfour, Elizabeth Balfour, George Balfour, Margaret Balfour, Nicholas Balfour, William Balfour. William Balfour passed away in 1823 in Millbrook Cemetery Millbrook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Balfour began in 1766 in Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland.
  • In 1817, William Balfour established residence.
  • William Balfour married Elizabeth Ferguson, and had children including Duncan Balfour, Elizabeth Balfour, George Balfour, Margaret Balfour, Nicholas Balfour, William Balfour.
  • William Balfour passed away in 1823 in Millbrook Cemetery Millbrook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Spouses(s)

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William Balfour's Ancestors

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William Balfour
1766–1823
Birth Place: Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland
Parents
Walter Balfour
1733–1792
West Brackland farm, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
Margaret Buchanan
1738–1805
Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Alexander Balfour,
1713–1737
Riddle's Close, South Leith, Midlothian Scotland
Janet KING
1713–1758
Midlothian Scotland
John Buchanan
1761–1839
Blairlusk, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Balfour
1681–1737
Lewisa Hamilton
1686–1750
John KING
1680–
Barbara Miller
1687–
Thomas Ardoch
1739–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Balfour
1652–1703
Hellin Smith
1659–1732
Robert Hamilton
1666–1705
Louisa COCHRANE
1657–1720
John KING
1680–

William Balfour's Descendants

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William Balfour (21 Aug 1766–25 Apr 1823) m. Elizabeth Ferguson (31 May 1766–5 Aug 1839)
  1. 1. Duncan Balfour 1795–1875 m. Ellen Forbes 1798–
    1. 1. William Balfour 1822–1890
    2. 2. Jane Balfour 1827–
    3. 3. Robert Balfour 1835–
    4. 4. Isabella Balfour 1836–1901 m. Samuel (David) Smith 1833–1886
      1. 1. Janet Smith 1862–1949
      2. 2. Isabell Smith 1870–1940 m. Peter Campbell 1862–
        1. 1. Peter Campbell 1802–1869 m. Grace Young 1803–1897
      3. 3. Catherine (Ella) Smith 1860–
      4. 4. John (Duncan) Smith 1861–1932
      5. 5. Margaret Smith 1867–
      6. 6. ELIZABETH Smith 1868–
    5. 5. Catherine Balfour 1839–1915
    6. 6. Ellen Balfour 1845–
  2. 2. William Balfour 1796–1801
  3. 3. Margaret Balfour 1796–1801
  4. 4. Elizabeth Balfour 1798–
  5. 5. Nicholas Balfour 1801–1885 m. Jane Marshall 1801–1885
    1. 1. John Balfour 1826–1882
    2. 2. William Balfour 1822–1913
    3. 3. Elizabeth Balfour 1824–1848
    4. 4. James Balfour 1828–1920 m. Christy McQuarrie 1836–1914
      1. 1. Elizabeth Balfour 1855–1935
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) Balfour 1857–1926
      3. 3. Jessie (Margaret) Balfour 1860–
      4. 4. Nicholas (W.) Balfour 1862–1895
      5. 5. Charles (Allan) Balfour 1866–1946
      6. 6. James (Daniel) Balfour 1871–1955 m. Jessie (Elizabeth) Fraser 1870–1949
        1. 1. Mary Balfour 1901–2000
        2. 2. Christine (Maude) Balfour 1903–1998
        3. 3. James (St. Clair) Balfour 1905–1995
        4. 4. Jean (Louise) Balfour 1907– m. William (Wilson) Gray 1907–
        5. 5. Mabel (Fraser) Balfour 1910–1957
      7. 7. Margaret Balfour 1873–
      8. 8. John (Thomas) Balfour 1874–
    5. 5. Duncan Balfour 1833–1908
    6. 6. David Balfour 1834–
    7. 7. Duncan Balfour 1834–
    8. 8. Nancy Balfour 1836–1892 m. Kenneth McLeod 1822–1908
      1. 1. Nicholas (David) McLeod 1858–1934
      2. 2. Janet (Alena) McLeod 1860–1862
      3. 3. Thomas (Robert) McLeod 1862–1944
      4. 4. Jessie (J.) Mccloud 1864–
      5. 5. Jessie McLeod 1865–1956
      6. 6. John (Duncan) McLeod 1866–1908
      7. 7. James (W.) McLeod 1868–1890
      8. 8. Catherine (Alena) McLeod 1870–1929
      9. 9. Mary (Ann) McLeod 1873–1951
      10. 10. Angus (Hugh) McLeod 1875–1926
      11. 11. Sarah (Sadie Balfour) McLeod 1878–1971
    9. 9. Catherine Balfour 1836–1913
    10. 10. Janet Balfour 1840–1921 m. Thomas (Henry) Munro 1840–1922
      1. 1. John Munro 1863–
      2. 2. Daniel (William) Munro 1865–
      3. 3. Alexander (D) Munro 1867–
      4. 4. Jessie (C.) Munro 1870–1879
      5. 5. Nicholas (Ashton) Munro 1872–1959
      6. 6. Annie Munro 1878–
      7. 7. Harris Munro 1881–
      8. 8. Jesse (Mae) Munro 1883–1975

William Balfour's Timeline

4 Records

1766
21 Aug 1766
Birth of William Balfour in Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland
Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland
1766
24 Aug 1766
William Balfour was christened in Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland
Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland
1817
1817
Age 51
William Balfour resided here
None
1823
25 Apr 1823
Age 57
Death of William Balfour in White Hill, Middle River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
White Hill, Middle River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1766
    Event Place: Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1766
    Event Place: Kilmadock, Doune, Perth, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1823
    Event Place: White Hill, Middle River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millbrook Cemetery Millbrook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1817

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