Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
NameJames Balfour 
[36], [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066665, 1688-1706], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Balfour article, p. 45]
[36], [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066665, 1688-1706], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Balfour article, p. 45]Birthbef 1650
Deathca 1703
GeneralMerchant of Edinburgh. Governor of the Darien Co. Magistrate.
FatherJames Balfour (1619-)
MotherBeatrice Chalmers (-1666)
Spouses
1Helen Smith [36], [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066665, 1688-1706], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066663, 1657-1675], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Balfour article, p. 45], [9, E-mail from Daryl Coup on 25 April 2020]
[36], [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066665, 1688-1706], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066663, 1657-1675], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Balfour article, p. 45], [9, E-mail from Daryl Coup on 25 April 2020]FatherRobert Smith (ca1631-)
MotherElizabeth Hope
Marriage23 Jan 1679, Cramond, Scotland [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [9, E-mail from Daryl Coup on 25 April 2020]
Notes for James Balfour
TFPL, Sept 2003
From the LDS British Vital records, their children were:
BALLFOUR, James Christening
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 10 Apr 1681 Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALLFOUR
Mother: Helene SMYTH
Source: FHL Film 1066664 Dates: 1674 - 1687
BALFOUR, Elizabeth Christening
Gender: Female
Christening Date: 20 Sep 1685 Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Helen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066664 Dates: 1674 - 1687
BALFOUR, Helen Christening
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1688 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Helen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Alexander Christening
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1690 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, William Christening
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Sep 1692 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Bridgett Christening
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1694 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Elisabeth Christening
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1695 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Henrie Christening
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1698 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellin SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
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On 25th April 2020 Daryl Coup very kindly sent me the images for the eleven baptisms of thier children which he transcribes as follows:
1.
14 Martij 1680
ditto die James Ballfour merchant Helene Smyth a.d.n. Mary Witnesses Mr Robert Smyth of Southfield Mr John Smyth advocat and Mr Patrick Reid
2.
12 Apriles 1681 James Ballfour merchant Helene Smyth a.s.n. James witnesses John Kirkwood & Adam Watson merchants
3.
22 Octobris 1682 James Ballfour merchant Helen Smyth a.s.n Robert Witnesses John Kirkwood merchant Mr John Smyth of [?] Mr Robert Smyth his brother German Adam Watson merchant and Th ? periwigmaker
4.
16 September 1684 James Balfour merchant & Helin Smith a.c.n John Witnesses Sr John Young of Leannie Sr Alxr Hope of West Carss & Adam Watson merchant
5.
20th of September 1685 James Balfour merchant & Helen Smith a.d.n Elizabeth w. Sr John Young of Lenie mr John Smith advocat Gilbert McKell, Andrew Pawrie chirurgeon apothecary, James Kirk treasurer to Heriots Hospital & Adam Watson merchant.
6.
[2nd February 1688] James Balfour merchant & Helen Smith a.d.n Helen w. Sr John Young of Leny Mr Andrew Balfour writer to his Ma: signet & William Boge B:by Mr Jo Anderson on 3d february 1688
7.
Sabeth 15 Juny 1690 James Balfour merchant & Hellen Smith a.s.n Alexander E. Sr Alexander Hop of West Carse. Thomas Young so to the deceist Sr John Young of Lenie & Gilbert Mackell N. W. m. [JHouse?]
8.
[Tuesday 20 September 1692] ditto 20 Sept 1692 James Balfour mercht & Hellen Smith a.s.n. William w. William Cochran of Rucksols William Patonn merchts lait Baillie Mr John Anderson Minister at ye West Kirk William Dunbar & William Boik merchts born on Sabeth 11th Instant afternoon NK
9.
Ditto 26 April 1694 James Balfour Mercht & Hellen Smith a.d.n. Bridgett w. William Patoun mercht lait baillie Mr John Anderson minister of west kirk Alexr Montieth chirurgeon
10.
Tewsday 12 November 1695 James Balfour Mercht absent & Hellen Smith a.d.n Elizabeth w. Mr John Anderson minister at west kirk sponser Alex Monteith chirurgean, Duncan? Anderson Henrie Rollo of Woodfield John Watson junr Mercht Willim Boig mercht Mr James Korten & Mr James Webster ministers of ye N W Kirk was born on Tuesday 5th Instant afternoon
11.
Thursday 1st of December 1698 James Balfour mercht & Helen Smith a s n Henrie W. Charles Hope of Hopetown Henrie Rollo of Woodsyd Alexr Monteith Chirurgean late [?] William Patoun Late Baillie He was born on Tuesday 15th Instant
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From the LDS British Vital records, their children were:
BALLFOUR, James Christening
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 10 Apr 1681 Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALLFOUR
Mother: Helene SMYTH
Source: FHL Film 1066664 Dates: 1674 - 1687
BALFOUR, Elizabeth Christening
Gender: Female
Christening Date: 20 Sep 1685 Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Helen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066664 Dates: 1674 - 1687
BALFOUR, Helen Christening
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1688 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Helen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Alexander Christening
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1690 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, William Christening
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Sep 1692 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Bridgett Christening
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1694 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Elisabeth Christening
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1695 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellen SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
BALFOUR, Henrie Christening
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1698 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: James BALFOUR
Mother: Hellin SMITH
Source: FHL Film 1066665 Dates: 1688 - 1706
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On 25th April 2020 Daryl Coup very kindly sent me the images for the eleven baptisms of thier children which he transcribes as follows:
1.
14 Martij 1680
ditto die James Ballfour merchant Helene Smyth a.d.n. Mary Witnesses Mr Robert Smyth of Southfield Mr John Smyth advocat and Mr Patrick Reid
2.
12 Apriles 1681 James Ballfour merchant Helene Smyth a.s.n. James witnesses John Kirkwood & Adam Watson merchants
3.
22 Octobris 1682 James Ballfour merchant Helen Smyth a.s.n Robert Witnesses John Kirkwood merchant Mr John Smyth of [?] Mr Robert Smyth his brother German Adam Watson merchant and Th ? periwigmaker
4.
16 September 1684 James Balfour merchant & Helin Smith a.c.n John Witnesses Sr John Young of Leannie Sr Alxr Hope of West Carss & Adam Watson merchant
5.
20th of September 1685 James Balfour merchant & Helen Smith a.d.n Elizabeth w. Sr John Young of Lenie mr John Smith advocat Gilbert McKell, Andrew Pawrie chirurgeon apothecary, James Kirk treasurer to Heriots Hospital & Adam Watson merchant.
6.
[2nd February 1688] James Balfour merchant & Helen Smith a.d.n Helen w. Sr John Young of Leny Mr Andrew Balfour writer to his Ma: signet & William Boge B:by Mr Jo Anderson on 3d february 1688
7.
Sabeth 15 Juny 1690 James Balfour merchant & Hellen Smith a.s.n Alexander E. Sr Alexander Hop of West Carse. Thomas Young so to the deceist Sr John Young of Lenie & Gilbert Mackell N. W. m. [JHouse?]
8.
[Tuesday 20 September 1692] ditto 20 Sept 1692 James Balfour mercht & Hellen Smith a.s.n. William w. William Cochran of Rucksols William Patonn merchts lait Baillie Mr John Anderson Minister at ye West Kirk William Dunbar & William Boik merchts born on Sabeth 11th Instant afternoon NK
9.
Ditto 26 April 1694 James Balfour Mercht & Hellen Smith a.d.n. Bridgett w. William Patoun mercht lait baillie Mr John Anderson minister of west kirk Alexr Montieth chirurgeon
10.
Tewsday 12 November 1695 James Balfour Mercht absent & Hellen Smith a.d.n Elizabeth w. Mr John Anderson minister at west kirk sponser Alex Monteith chirurgean, Duncan? Anderson Henrie Rollo of Woodfield John Watson junr Mercht Willim Boig mercht Mr James Korten & Mr James Webster ministers of ye N W Kirk was born on Tuesday 5th Instant afternoon
11.
Thursday 1st of December 1698 James Balfour mercht & Helen Smith a s n Henrie W. Charles Hope of Hopetown Henrie Rollo of Woodsyd Alexr Monteith Chirurgean late [?] William Patoun Late Baillie He was born on Tuesday 15th Instant
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Notes for James & Helen (Family)
Daryl Coup has very kindly sent me a copy of the register and the transcription of this is:
[Marriage Rgister]
January: ii. 1679
Betwixt James Balfour in the paroch of Halyrudhouse and Helen Smith in this paroch Not pledge Marryed January 23 1679
Susequently he also sent me a scanned copy of the original.
[Marriage Rgister]
January: ii. 1679
Betwixt James Balfour in the paroch of Halyrudhouse and Helen Smith in this paroch Not pledge Marryed January 23 1679
Susequently he also sent me a scanned copy of the original.